Events in September–November 2023

  • - Halloween Carnival
    Halloween Carnival

    Halloween Carnival

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    October 22, 2023

    The Halloween Carnival is Back.  Join Fairfax Station Railroad Museum for their Annual Spooktacular Halloween Carnival.

    Enjoy multiple Halloween Themed games.  In addition to candy and fun, silly, and weird Halloween prizes, win tickets to place in the box of different prize baskets.  There will be several to choose from and you do not need to be present to win.

    Each child will receive 7 game tickets to start.  You may purchase additional game tickets at 5 for $1.00 (while they last)

    Costumes are optional, but we love to see them, please bring a Trick or Treat back to collect your goodies.  Additional instructions for the event and game play will be provided at the admissions table.  Adults $6.00 (13 and above); Youth $3.00 (4 to 12); Children FREE (Under 4).

    Game Time is 1 pm to 4 pm.  Admissions will open at 12:30 so that you can be prepared and see which games you wish to play and check out the awesome prize baskets.

  • - Fairfax Station Railroad Museum FallFest
    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum FallFest

    Fairfax Station Railroad Museum FallFest

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    November 18, 2023

    Start your Holiday Season with Fairfax Station Railroad Museum’s FallFest on Saturday, November 18th from 12:30 to 5pm.

    Admission: Adults (13 and up) $5, Youth (5 to 12) $4, Children 4 and Under are Free.We offer Senior and Military Discount Admissions of $4.

    Come for the day and join FSRM as we host the original Bavarian Dance Group of Washington ‘Alt Washingtonia’ for dancing, yodeling, cowbell ringing, Alphorns, and traditional German Food and Crafts.  ‘Alt Washingtonia’ will provide entertainment in the true Bavarian style, come and watch, but come to learn and participate.  Performances are at 1, 2, 3, and 4.  You can join in the dancing, try your hand at blowing an Alphorn, ringing a cowbell, and more.

    Enjoy German Food and Snacks (extra fee) and create and learn about traditional German Holiday Crafts.   Once craft per person (a ticket will be provided at admission).    If you wish to make additional crafts purchase additional tickets for $1 each (all while supplies last).

    Available Crafts:

    Moravian (Froebel) Star

    Candy Cone (candy provided)

    Nutcracker or Lebkuchenherzen (Gingerbread Cookie Heart Paper Craft) Ornaments