Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights
Winterfest 2021 and the Tunnel of Lights will be held from Nov. 26 through Dec. 19 from 5 until 9 p.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights. The museum will be open from Dec. 26 through Dec. 30. Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights is celebrating its 43rd year as a family holiday tradition. Halls are decked both inside and outside with over 15,000 lights. Outside, closed trolley cars transport jolly guests down a tunnel of lights as they sing traditional Christmas carols with their trolley car operators. For an open-air view of the Tunnel of Lights, one open sleigh car is entirely lit up with holiday lights. Be sure to dress warm and bring blankets. Inside, the Visitor Center is decorated like a Winter Wonderland with multiple model train layouts and lights galore. A food vendor will be on-site serving hot cocoa, coffee, donuts and cookies up until Dec. 19. Admission prices are $15-$20 per person; museum members receive half off admission. All ticket sales must be made in advance at ct-trolley.org
Storytime Trolley with Santa and Elf
A great program for younger visitors. Storytime trolley with Santa and Elf will run on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 11 and 12. Visitors will enjoy a ride in a decorated vintage trolley car where Santa will visit with each child. Also, while on board, Santa’s elf will read a holiday story and each child will complete a holiday craft. Following the trolley ride, museum guests will head to the Visitors Center, which has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland with multiple model train layouts and lights galore. The cost is $25 for any age; ticket sales must be made in advance at ct-trolley.org
Holiday Centerpiece Workshop
This workshop will take place at the museum inside the beautifully decorated Visitor Center from 6 to 8 p.m. Please call for dates. Enjoy the views of Winterfest while building your centerpiece. Broad Brook Gardens will demonstrate how to build the centerpiece and all supplies are included in the cost. The cost is $45 and registration must be made in advance at ct-trolley.org
The Connecticut Trolley Museum is located at 58 North Road (Rte. 140), East Windsor. For more information, please call 860-627-6540 or visit ct-trolley.org