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Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad Pumpkin Express

Name: Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad Pumpkin Express
Start: 2026-10-17T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-10-17T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad (LM&M)

Saturday, October 17 at Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad (LM&M), Cincinnati

Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad (LM&M) · North $24

About this event

All aboard the Pumpkin Express for a spooktacular fall adventure with Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad! Pirates, princesses, boys and ghouls of all ages can climb aboard for a festive train ride featuring a visit from pirate Jack, who sails the Black Pearl in Lebanon and commandeers the Pumpkin Express. The fall fun continues at the Lebanon Sports Complex, where families can enjoy balloon twisting, face painting, small pumpkins, inflatables and seasonal treats and sweets. Guests can also look forward to a live performance and meet-and-greet with the Sanderson Sisters from “Hocus Pocus” aboard the Ship of Fools. Celebrate the season with a memorable family outing filled with Halloween characters, festive activities and autumn fun. Hop aboard the Pumpkin Express for a fall adventure the whole family can enjoy!

Who's playing

The character lineup centers on pirate Jack, who “commandeers” the Pumpkin Express, plus the Sanderson Sisters from “Hocus Pocus,” who appear for a live performance and meet-and-greet at the Lebanon Sports Complex stop. Character entertainment and artists are provided by The Fairy Godmother Events. (lebanonrr.com)

What to expect

Families board the Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad Pumpkin Express for a themed train ride that travels to a fall activity stop at the Lebanon Sports Complex. Once there, the event adds hands-on, kid-friendly seasonal fun: balloon twisting, face painting, small pumpkins, inflatables, and treats and sweets, alongside the Ship of Fools entertainment tied to the Sanderson Sisters appearance. (lebanonrr.com)

Why go

For Cincinnati-area families looking for a fall outing that feels more like an experience than a quick pumpkin stop, Pumpkin Express combines the novelty of an LM&M train ride with Halloween characters and classic autumn activities in one trip. It is built for all ages, with enough character moments and festival-style activities to make the Lebanon excursion feel like a full seasonal tradition. (lebanonrr.com)