There are a few great spring train rides coming up that you wont want to miss! Check out these three train excursions perfect for spring break weekend or day trip!
Be sure to read down to the bottom for Easter Bunny Train Giveaway!
EASTER BUNNY TRAIN
Welcome Spring with a ride through beautiful farmland with the Easter Bunny as your Conductor. The Easter Bunny will delight boys and girls with a special Easter surprise when they are greeted on board this memorable train.
A Strasburg Rail Road tradition for generations, the Easter Bunny Train is available April 14-16, 2017:
- Friday, April 14 trains depart hourly from 11am – 4pm
- Saturday, April 15 trains depart hourly from 11am – 4pm and at 6pm
- Sunday, April 16 trains depart hourly from 11am – 3pm
Enjoy more fun around the station with the Fun Extras and an Easter Egg Hunt, all included with the purchase of your train ticket! Our Fun Extras include the Pint-Sized Pufferbelly (a vintage miniature steam train), the hand-powered Cranky Cars, and the LO&S Motorcar. Fun Extras will be available weather permitting.
Tickets:
- Infant (0-1): $4.00(Coach Car)
- Child (2-11): $12.00(Coach Car)
- Adult (12+): $18.00(Coach Car)All Ages: $27.00 (First-Class Parlor and Lounge Cars)
Easter Egg Hunt — NEW for 2017!
BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket!) and set your youngster loose in search of Easter Eggs at the Strasburg Rail Road! An Easter Egg Hunt is included as part of each child’s Easter Bunny Train experience. Children will have opportunity to hunt for eggs hidden in the field adjacent to the RR’s freight yard, with one area designated for children age 5 and underand another area for children age 6-11.
Easter Egg Hunts will be offered at the following times:
- Friday & Saturday – 12:00, 2:00 & 4:00 PM
- Sunday – 12:00 & 2:00 PM
Hunts will be conducted rain or shine, and children must present a current Easter Bunny Train ticket to participate.
More Information: https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/train-schedule/events/easter-bunny-train/
EASTER DINNER TRAIN RIDE- APRIL 16, 2017
Celebrate Easter in unique style with a freshly prepared, traditional Lancaster County meal aboard the scenic Strasburg Rail Road’s Lee E. Brenner Dining Car. The Easter Dinner is available throughout the day on Easter only in lieu of lunch options regularly offered. The Easter Bunny will greet each boy and girl on board with a special surprise.
Menu:
- Roast beef, carved turkey, and ham balls
- Parsley buttered potatoes
- Vegetable medley
- Choice of apple pie or chocolate cake
- Iced Tea or lemonade
Tickets:
- Adult (12+): $44.00
- Child (2-11): $25.00
- Infant (0-1): $13.00
More Information: https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/on-the-train/dining-on-the-train/easter-dinner/

Pamper the mother who holds a special place in your heart with a freshly prepared, traditional Lancaster County meal aboard the scenic Strasburg Rail Road’s Lee E. Brenner Dining Car. The Mother’s Day Dinner is available throughout the day on Mother’s Day only, in lieu of the lunch options regularly offered.
Menu:
- Roast beef, carved turkey, and ham balls
- Parsley buttered potatoes
- Vegetable medley
- Choice of apple pie or chocolate cake
- Iced Tea or lemonade
Ticket Pricing:
- Adult (12+): $44.00
- Child (2-11): $25.00
- Infant (0-1): $10.00
More Information: https://www.strasburgrailroad.com/on-the-train/dining-on-the-train/mothers-day-dinner/
Easter Bunny Train Giveaway
The Playful Parent is hosting another fan club giveaway! One lucky family will win 4 tickets to the 7PM Easter Bunny Train Ride on April 15, 2017. Contest starts Now and ends Sunday March 26, 2017 11:59 AM.
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- The winner will be selected randomly through a lottery drawing.
- Tickets cannot be exchanged for cash and they hold no monetary value.
- You must be 18 years or older to enter.
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March 20, 2017 at 5:14 pm
We love exploring outside
March 20, 2017 at 10:55 pm
Decorating Easter eggs is a must for us as well as throwing our own little egg hunt!
March 21, 2017 at 5:13 pm
These look like wonderful ideas for Easter fun! My kids are both older now and somewhat less interested, but we used to ALWAYS go to local egg hunts and have a total blast!
March 21, 2017 at 5:34 pm
That sounds like so much fun!! My kids would love this!
March 21, 2017 at 7:57 pm
That train looks like so much fun for kids! I love these ideas. We’re actually going to Sea World for an Easter Egg Hunt.
March 21, 2017 at 10:11 pm
How awesome is this! You get to ride a train that allows you to see beautiful sights while also having fun with the kids! It’s definitely worth it.
March 21, 2017 at 10:13 pm
Oh, I’m sure a lot of parents will be looking forward to that Easter Egg Hunt! I think it’s quite nice! You get to see the kids have fun and enjoy!
March 22, 2017 at 10:18 am
This is super cute, and not nearly as expensive as I thought it would be!
March 22, 2017 at 4:35 pm
Oh man, that easter bunny train looks adorable! My niece would love to do something like this. Very adorable and a great day out for kids.
March 22, 2017 at 10:53 pm
What a lovely trip for the kids to experience! Our boys think train rides are fun and always make friends with the guests.
March 22, 2017 at 11:40 pm
Looks like a lot of fun. I’ve always wanted to do one of those dinner / train type things!
March 23, 2017 at 7:43 am
We get up early on Easter morning and make Resurrection Rolls.
March 24, 2017 at 3:21 am
What a great way to spend the holidays. Trains are so soothing and relaxing too.