Choo choo! Check out these 5 holiday-themed model train gardens across Delmarva
December, a season of giving, goodwill and extravagant, holiday-themed train gardens. Together, you and your loved ones can get into the holiday spirit as you watch model trains chug along on their snow-dusted tracks.
Check out where to go this year to catch a glimpse of Christmas train gardens on Delmarva:
Delmarva Discovery Museum
WHAT: Santa Claus is coming to town! Check out Delmarva Discovery Museum's special Santa's Train Wonderland display created by the Pocomoke Train Club and other members of the Pocomoke City community. Be sure to keep an eye out for Santa, who's expected to make an appearance by boat on the dock of Cypress Park at 1 p.m. Dec. 10.
WHEN: Dec. 10 and 11 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
WHERE: 2 Market St., Pocomoke City
COST: Free
INFO: https://www.delmarvadiscoverycenter.org/
Corddry Company Crossing Model Railroad Club
WHAT: Come experience one of the Eastern Shore's most exciting, kid-friendly train gardens at the Corddry Company Crossing Model Railroad Club. There, visitors will witness a train garden with real running water, interactive features, and realistic sounding and running locomotives.
WHEN: Fridays in December from 5-8 p.m.; Saturdays in December from 1-4 p.m. Through Dec. 31.
WHERE: Second floor of Pocomoke River Canoe Co., 2 River St., Snow Hill
COST: Free
INFO: http://www.snowhillmodeltrains.com/openings.html
Corddry
Delmarva Model Railroad Company
WHAT: Visit the Delmarva Model Railroad Club during its open house to see all scales of trains running. The railroad club has 8,000 square feet of trains to satisfy curious kids and their families. Visitors are also eligible to participate in a raffle. Raffle tickets may be purchased on-site.
WHEN: Dec. 3 and 4; Jan. 7 and 8, 2023; Jan. 14 and 15, 2023; Saturdays 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sundays noon-4 p.m.
WHERE: 103 E. State St. Delmar, Delaware; second floor Camelot Hall
COST: Free
INFO: https://delmarvamodelrailroadclub.org/
Roland E. Powell Convention Center
WHAT: Head on over to the Roland E. Powell Convention Center Welcome Center and enjoy the Holiday Model Railroad Display. As onlookers admire the wonderful winterfest train garden display, they will also get the chance to talk with Ocean City Beach Patrol lifeguards. Be sure to ask about the scavenger hunt.
WHEN: Wednesday-Sunday, Nov. 17 to Dec. 31 from 5:30-9 p.m.
WHERE: 4001 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City
COST: Free with donations being taken in support of the Ocean City Beach Patrol
INFO: https://ocmdconventioncenter.com/convention-center/events/
Worcester County Library Ocean City Branch
WHAT: This spectacular Winter Train Garden is provided from the personal collection of train enthusiast Dennis Moore, a local resident. Visitors of all ages will delight in interacting with buttons that activate accessories and sounds. A scavenger hunt for young patrons will also be available.
WHEN: All month of December until Jan. 15, 2023; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Tuesday 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., closed Sundays
WHERE: 10003 Coastal Highway, Ocean City
COST: Free
INFO: https://worcesterlibrary.org/article/winter-train-garden
Olivia Minzola covers communities on the Lower Shore. Contact her with tips and story ideas at ominzola@delmarvanow.com.
This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Family things to do: Visit 5 Christmas train gardens on Eastern Shore
