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Day Out With Thomas at Crossroads Village & Huckleberry Railroad 2019 {+ Giveaway}

The post below is sponsored by Genesee County Parks. All opinions expressed belong to me.

They’re two, they’re four, they’re six, they’re eight, Shunting trucks and hauling freight. Red and green and brown and blue, They’re the Really Useful crew.

If you find yourself humming this tune often, I have the event for you! Day Out With Thomas at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad will be returning to Flint, Michigan this August 16-18 and 23-25, 2019.

No matter if your child is a diehard Thomas fan or not, this event is one of my favorites for local families. It’s well executed and has a lot of bang for your buck if you spend a few hours exploring the numerous fun activities and gorgeous grounds of Crossroads Village.

{See my post highlighting 10 things to see at this historic gem here.}

Ticket Info

Day Out With Thomas™: The Steam Tour 2019 ticket prices are $22 for adults and children ages 2 and up, and include a 40-minute ride on the historic narrow-gauge train pulled by Thomas himself. Parking is free.

Activities include storytelling, live music, inflatables, temporary tattoos, a straw maze, videos, a Bob the Builder show and meet and greet and more — all included in the ticket price.

TIP: Our family prefers to ride the train last since it’s the perfect opportunity to relax after walking around the village. The gates open at 9 a.m., so get there early!

DOWT tickets do sell out, so I recommend purchasing tickets in advance HERE. Events happen rain or shine.

Other Activities at Crossroads Village

Thomas admission also includes the historic fun Crossroads Village offers. Guests are invited to pack a picnic or enjoy food at one of the three dining options in the Village, ride the carousel, miniature train, Venitian swings and more {prices are $1.25 each ride or 4 rides for $4}. We love to get a popcorn near the carousel for a special treat!

And don’t forget to visit the farm on the premises too! There’s so much to see, and the grounds are gorgeous.

The entire property is wagon/stroller-friendly, so bring whatever will keep the kids happy. There is stroller parking near the train for the actual ride and nursing stations throughout the property as well. It’s a very well thought out event for parents of little ones.

Overall, this is a can’t miss-event for young children and one local families need to do at least once. I promise you won’t be disappointed if you plan a visit. Have fun!

Giveaway

I have the chance for one lucky winner to win a family 4-pack of tickets to DOWT on Friday, August 23 for the 10 a.m. train ride. Enter using the form below. Must be a U.S. resident age 18+ to win.

Giveaway ends on August 9, 2019 at midnight. Good luck!

Have fun if you visit!

Find more fun places to take kids in Flint at this post.

What To Expect At Day Out With Thomas at Crossroads Village in Flint

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I received tickets to Day Out With Thomas in exchange for promoting the event. All opinions expressed are my own.

Bust my bumpers! Day Out With Thomas has officially rolled into Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad in Flint for the next two weekends.

This annual event is a favorite for local families, and for a good reason. It’s a blast! I highly recommend attending at least once while your kids are little. This was our fourth time attending {once at Greenfield Village and three times at Crossroads}, and it is fun for the kids every single time.

In case you aren’t familiar, Crossroads Village is a gorgeous park filled with historic buildings, vintage rides and beautiful open spaces. It’s clean, easy to navigate, and there are plenty of bathrooms and baby changing/nursing stations throughout the park. The staff is phenomenal as well — every person we encountered was great with kids and eager to help us out.

And between the farm animals, gorgeous flowers and Thomas fun, there are loads of photo opportunities, too!

When you purchase Day Out With Thomas tickets, you not only get a 45-minute train ride, but you also get access to the village and the many fun spots set-up throughout.

FREE fun included with ticket prices includes a straw maze, inflatable bounce houses, temporary tattoos, bubbles, coloring pages, a souvenir photo booth {new this year!}, meet & greets with Sir Topham Hatt and Bob the Builder and much, much more.

Additionally, at the entrance, you will receive a map for searching for four spots throughout to get stamps. After you get them all, you can get a prize, which was Thomas-themed rubber bracelets. My kids love this interactive component, which was like a scavenger hunt.

My kids also love visiting the back corner for some really neat vintage rides. Tickets are 4 for $4 or $1.25 each and can be purchased in front of the carousel. Each ride is only one ticket. There is a carousel, mini cars, a mini train, Venetian swings, and a ferris wheel.

The ferris wheel was a ton of fun — but be warned — it goes fast! This was the view from the top:

Additional Tips For Visiting Day Out With Thomas:

Pack a picnic and carry it in a backpack. There are spots throughout for food, but if you want to save some money, this is an easy way to do so since there are many shady spots and tables throughout.
There is ice cream and a candy shop on the premises if you want to grab a treat. My kids opted for popcorn, which was just 50 cents for a small one near the carousel.
My 3 and 6-year-olds walked the entire time. If you have a child that wears out easily, bring a stroller. It’s stroller/wagon friendly and there is a spot to leave your items outside the train.
The gates open at 9 a.m. with FREE parking. We arrived at 9 a.m., 2 hours before our ride so we could park close and visit the attractions before our train departed.
The train ride is very relaxing, so I recommend having that be your last stop for the day if possible. Also, the line loads the train from the back to the front, so if you’d like to be in the front, wait to get on.
The train ride is 45 minutes, so make sure kids eat a snack and go to the bathroom before boarding. There is no bathroom aboard the train and no food or drink is allowed.
If your child has noise sensitivities, bring noise-cancelling headphones if things like a train whistle may be bothersome.

Day Out With Thomas continues this weekend through Sunday and will also run next weekend, August 25-27.

Purchase tickets HERE.

Enjoy if you attend. It truly is a great event for families!

Related post with more photos: 10 Things To See At Day Out With Thomas

Day Out With Thomas Flint Returns August 18-20 & 25-27, 2017

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I will receive tickets to DOWT in exchange for promoting the event. Opinions belong to me.

They’re two, they’re four, they’re six, they’re eight, Shunting trucks and hauling freight. Red and green and brown and blue, They’re the Really Useful crew.

This event is one of our family favorites, so we’re ecstatic to attend again this year. {See my post from last year highlighting 10 things to see here.}

TICKET INFO

Day Out With Thomas™: The Friendship Tour 2017 ticket prices are $22 for adults and children ages 2 and up, and include a 40-minute ride on the historic narrow-gauge train pulled by Thomas himself. Activities include storytelling, live music, Thomas videos and more — all included in the ticket price. Additionally, Thomas’s friend, Bob the Builder, will be there too.

TIP: Our family prefers to ride the train last since it’s the perfect opportunity to relax after walking around the village. The gates open at 9 a.m. with free parking, so get there early!

DOWT tickets do sell out, so I recommend purchasing tickets in advance HERE. Events happen rain or shine.

OTHER ACTIVITIES AT CROSSROADS VILLAGE

And don’t forget to visit the farm on the premises too! There’s so much to see, and the grounds are gorgeous.

Overall, this is a can’t miss-event for young children and one local families need to do at least once. I promise you won’t be disappointed if you plan a visit. Have fun!

GIVEAWAY

I have the chance for one lucky winner to win passes to DOWT on August 20, 2017. Enter using the form below. Giveaway ends on August 2, 2017 at midnight. Good luck!

DOWT 2017

10 Things To See At Day Out With Thomas at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad

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I received tickets to Day Out With Thomas in exchange for promoting the event. All opinions expressed are my own.

Bust my bumpers! Day Out With Thomas has officially rolled into Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad in Flint for the next two weekends.

This annual event is a favorite for local families, and for a good reason. It’s a blast!

First, if you’ve never been to Crossroads Village, GO! It’s definitely a top spot to visit in Flint, Michigan. The grounds are gorgeous and filled with historic buildings, but is interesting for kids of all ages. It’s clean, easy to navigate, and there are plenty of bathrooms {and even baby changing/nursing stations} throughout the park.

When you purchase Day Out With Thomas tickets, you not only get a 45-minute train ride experience, but you also get access to the village and the many fun spots set-up throughout.

I want families to know that it’s not just about a train ride — there is tons to do around the village!

10 Things To See At Day Out With Thomas at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad:

Magic Shows

Visit the Cowell Opera House for various magic shows throughout the day.

Farm Animals

Check out the cows, horses, chickens and more at the farm.

Live Music

Go to the Salter Farm for performances. The Down on The Farm music we heard was fun and interactive for kids.

Straw Maze and Sensory Play

The straw maze is perfect for little ones to explore and use their brain to navigate. My kids also loved playing with kinetic sand and Bob the Builder trucks!

Imagination Station

Visit this area for fun with bubbles galore, coloring pages, hat making and more.

Meet & Greets

Both Sir Topham Hatt and Bob the Builder are available to meet if your children enjoy characters. Various times throughout the day.

Temporary Tattoos

Temporary tattoos are available for free near the Parker Carousel and are a fun way to sport your favorite Thomas train.

Inflatables

There are two Thomas inspired inflatables to explore — all included in the ticket price!

Historic Rides

Visit the back corner for some really neat vintage rides. Tickets are 4 for $4 or $1.25 each. The carousel, built in 1912, is especially beautiful. My kids loved playing engineers on the Mott Lake Flyer Miniature Train while I loved these Venetian Swings.

History Lessons Galore

My kids loved visiting the old school house, broom shop, barber shop and more located on the grounds. The perfect opportunity for learning and the docents are friendly.

Additional Tips:

Pack a picnic. There are spots throughout for food, but if you want to save some money, pack a picnic! So many shady spots and tables throughout. You can always grab a treat after.
My oldest {just shy of 6} walked the entire time. If you have a child that wears out easily, bring a stroller. I was glad we had an umbrella stroller to use between my 2 and 4-year-olds.
The gates open at 9 a.m. with FREE parking, so plan to spend some time there. We arrived 2 hours before our ride so we had time to park first, use the restroom and eat lunch before our train departed.
The line loads the train from the back to the front, so if you’d like to be in the front, wait to get on.
If your child has noise sensitivities, bring noise-cancelling headphones. The train’s horn was upsetting to my gal with sensory processing issues, so I had my hands over her ears the entire ride.
If your child owns Thomas gear, wear it! There’s nothing cuter than seeing all the kids exploring in their conductor ensembles.

Day Out With Thomas continues this weekend through Sunday and will also run next weekend, August 26-28.

Purchase tickets HERE.

Enjoy if you attend!

Can’t-Miss Summer Family Fun: Day Out With Thomas Flint

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I will receive tickets to DOWT in exchange for promoting the event. Opinions belong to me.

They’re two, they’re four, they’re six, they’re eight, Shunting trucks and hauling freight. Red and green and brown and blue, They’re the Really Useful crew.

If you find yourself humming this tune often, I have the event for you! Day Out With Thomas at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad will be rolling into Flint, Michigan, August 19-21 and 26-28, 2016.

This event is one of my kids’ absolute favorites, so we’re ecstatic to attend again this year. See my tips from last year’s visit here.}

Day Out With Thomas™: The Ready, Set, Go Tour 2016 will be visiting Crossroads Village for six big days of family fun.

Ticket prices are $22 for adults and children age 2 and up, and include a 40-minute ride on the historic narrow-gauge train pulled by Thomas himself. Additional activities include storytelling, live music, Thomas videos and more. Additionally, Thomas’s friend, Bob the Builder, will be there too. There is plenty to pack in, so plan a family outing!

Guests are invited to pack a picnic or enjoy food at one of the three dining options in the Village, ride the carousel {$1.25 each ride or 4 rides for $4}, check out the historic buildings, and more. The gates open at 9 a.m. with FREE parking.

And don’t forget to visit the farm on the premises too! There’s so much to see, and the grounds are gorgeous. It’s wagon/stroller-friendly too — so bring whatever will keep the kids happy. There is stroller parking near the train for the actual ride.

Overall, this is a can’t miss-event for young children. I promise you won’t be disappointed if you plan a visit!

NOTE: DOWT tickets usually sell out. Purchase tickets in advance HERE. Events happen rain or shine. Have fun if you go 😀

What To Expect at Day Out With Thomas at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad #DOWTCrossroads

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I received tickets to Day Out With Thomas in exchange for promoting the event. All opinions expressed are my own.

Bust my bumpers! Day Out With Thomas has officially rolled into Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad in Flint for the next two weekends.

This annual event is a favorite for locals, and for a good reason. It’s fantastic!

First, if you’ve never been to Crossroads Village, you need to plan a trip. It’s definitely a top spot to visit in Flint, Michigan. It’s similar to Greenfield Village with its historic buildings and such, but it’s on a smaller scale, which makes it perfect for little walking feet. It’s clean, easy to navigate, and there are plenty of bathrooms {and even a baby changing/nursing area} at the park.

When you purchase Day Out With Thomas tickets, you not only get a 45-minute train ride experience, but you also get access to the village and the numerous fun spots set-up throughout. Here’s additional ideas on what to expect at Day Out With Thomas at Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad:

Magic Show

Visit the Cowell Opera House for various magic shows throughout the day.