Fox River Trolley Museum

10/21/2026

Happy Back to the Future Day!

Our historic trolleys are the closest thing you’ll find to traveling back in time! While we may take you on a journey through transportation history, we unfortunately can’t reach 88 miles per hour, so literal time travel is still out of reach for us.

But here’s the thing: you’ll wish you had a DeLorean if you miss your chance to ride our LAST Ghost Story Train of the season!

Don’t wait until it’s too late to get your tickets. Once we sell out, even Doc Brown won’t be able to help you!

Get your tickets before they’re gone:
https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ghost-story-train/

10/20/2026

Calling All Jeep and Bronco Owners!

Got a Wrangler, classic Willys, or Ford Bronco? Bring it out to the Fox River Trolley Museum this Sunday for our Willys, Wranglers & Broncos Show!

Join us October 25 from 11 AM to 4 PM for a day of awesome vehicles, friendly competition, and fun prizes!

Here’s what’s waiting for you:

* Trophies for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Runner-Up
* A 50/50 raffle
* Prize raffles featuring RC Jeeps, gift baskets, and more!

Show vehicle entry is just $5 cash, and admission for spectators is FREE! Come admire the vehicles, cast your vote for your favorites, and participate in our raffles for a chance to win some great prizes!
(5 entries for $5)

All proceeds support the Fox River Trolley Museum and our mission to restore and preserve historic trains and transit cars. Your participation helps keep transportation history alive for future generations!

Please note: Raffle winners must be present at the time of the drawing to claim their prizes. If you leave before the drawing, you forfeit your prize.

Event Details
Sunday, October 25
11 AM – 4 PM

Fox River Trolley Museum
365 S La Fox Street
South Elgin, IL 60177

Bring your ride, bring your friends, and join us for a great day of vehicles, prizes, and historic trolley museum fun. We hope to see you there!

10/20/2026

LAST CHANCE! Only a handful of tickets remain for our LAST Ghost Story Train!

Looking for a fun, spooky outing for the whole family? Climb aboard for a night of ghostly fun at the Fox River Trolley Museum! Enjoy a family-friendly spooky train ride, local vendors, fun activities, and more.

We’re almost sold out, so don’t wait until the ghosts have all the tickets!

Saturday, October 24
Fox River Trolley Museum, South Elgin, IL

Get your tickets before they disappear!
https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ghost-story-train/

We can’t wait to see you aboard!

Thank you Photos By Autumn for taking a wonderful picture of our Ghostbuster and Count Conductor!

10/15/2026

Who says it’s too early for Christmas? Not us!

The holiday season is right around the corner, and Santa’s Trolley Express is returning to the Fox River Trolley Museum!

Make this Christmas one to remember with a festive ride aboard a historic trolley, a visit with Santa, and special holiday memories for the whole family. Whether it’s your family’s yearly tradition or your first time joining us, we can’t wait to welcome you aboard!

November 28 – December 20, 2026
Fox River Trolley Museum

Tickets are on sale now! Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your holiday adventure. Choose your seats, grab your tickets, and get ready to make some Christmas magic with us!

Get your tickets and learn more here:
https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/santas-trolley-express/

It’s never too early to get into the Christmas spirit. We’ll see you aboard Santa’s Trolley Express!

All Aboard for Holiday Magic at the Fox River Trolley Museum!Celebrate the season with a heartwarming holiday train ride that’s bursting with nostalgia, joy, and festive wonder! Climb aboard our be…

10/15/2026

Willys, Wranglers & Autumn Rails Jeep Show at the Museum!

Join us Sunday, October 25, from 11 AM to 4 PM for a fun-filled day at the Fox River Trolley Museum!

Bring out your Willys, Jeep Wranglers, and Broncos to show off your ride and enjoy a day with fellow automotive enthusiasts!

Here’s what we have planned:

* Trophies: Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Runner-Up!
* 50/50 Raffle: Try your luck for a chance to win!
* Prize Raffles: Enter to win fun items, including RC Jeeps and gift baskets!
* Vehicle Voting: Cast your vote for your favorite rides!

EVENT ADMISSION IS FREE!

Want to show off your vehicle? The show vehicle entry fee is just $5 cash! Visitors are welcome to attend at no cost. You can also purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win some great prizes!

Best of all, all proceeds support the Fox River Trolley Museum and our mission to restore and preserve our historic trains and transit cars! Every entry and raffle ticket helps us keep transportation history alive for future generations.

Please note: Raffle winners must be present at the time of the drawing to claim their prizes. If you leave before the drawing, you forfeit your prize.

Whether you’re bringing a show vehicle or just coming to admire the rides, everyone is welcome!

EVENT DETAILS

Sunday, October 25
11 AM – 4 PM

Fox River Trolley Museum
365 S La Fox Street
South Elgin, IL 60177

Bring your Jeep, Bronco, or classic Willys and join us for a great day of vehicles, prizes, and historic trolley museum fun. We hope to see you there!

10/15/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR FRIENDS AT CUSTOM ALUMINUM PRODUCTS.

We want to take a moment to recognize some pretty incredible people at Custom Aluminum Products of South Elgin for their continued generosity and support of Santa's Trolley Express.

Custom Aluminum Products has built a reputation for making some of the finest aluminum products in the industry. Their quality and craftsmanship speak for themselves. But what really makes this company special goes well beyond the products they manufacture.

It is the people behind the company and how much they genuinely care about the communities around them.

Whether it is supporting educational opportunities for young people or helping organizations like ours bring a little Christmas magic to families, they understand the importance of giving back. That says a lot about the kind of people they are.

Putting on Santa's Trolley Express takes a tremendous amount of work, and having businesses like Custom Aluminum Products in our corner makes a huge difference. Their generosity helps us create those special moments when families climb aboard our historic trolleys and watch their children's faces light up when Santa comes aboard.

To everyone at Custom Aluminum Products, thank you for believing in what we do and for being such wonderful supporters of our museum and community. We genuinely appreciate it.

You all seriously rock. Thank you for helping us keep the Christmas magic alive.

10/14/2026

Ghost Story Train Is Almost Sold Out for this weekend!

The ghosts are getting ready, the skeletons are waiting, and tickets are disappearing fast!

We only have a handful of tickets left for this Saturday, October 17! If you’ve been waiting to join us for a spooky night of family-friendly fun, now is the time to grab your tickets before they’re gone.

Miss out on this weekend? Don’t worry! Our next Ghost Story Train is Saturday, October 24, but those tickets won’t last forever either.

Join us for a night of spooky train rides, local vendors, and fun activities for all ages!

Get your tickets here before they vanish:
https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ghost-story-train/

We’ll see you on board… if you dare!

10/12/2026

A huge thank-you to everyone who came out for our first Ghost Story Train weekend! We had a spooktacular time, and we can’t wait to do it all again!

There are still a handful of tickets left for this coming Saturday, October 17, but they won’t last long! Be sure to grab yours before we sell out!

Bring the whole family for a night of spooky fun featuring local vendors, fun activities, and plenty of Halloween spirit. It’s the perfect fall outing for ghosts and ghouls of all ages!

Get your tickets before they’re gone!

https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ghost-story-train/

We hope to see you on board!

10/08/2026

We’re not trying to be too humerus, but we’ve got a bone to pick with you…

Why haven’t you gotten your tickets to the Ghost Story Train yet?

The Ghost Story Train starts THIS SATURDAY at the Fox River Trolley Museum!

Join us for a spooky evening of historic trolley rides, ghost stories, hayrides, a campfire, food, vendors, and plenty of Halloween fun.

And don’t worry, it’s a family-friendly event! Things don’t get too scary, but we definitely like to keep things spooky.

Come see what’s lurking around the museum after dark. You never know who, or what, might be waiting for you aboard the train!

Get your tickets and find event information here:
https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ghost-story-train/

10/06/2026

GHOST STORY TRAIN STARTS THIS WEEKEND!

Join us at the Fox River Trolley Museum for a spooky evening aboard the Ghost Story Train!

Don’t forget, this is a FAMILY-FRIENDLY event! Things don’t get too scary, but we definitely try to keep it spooky! Enjoy spooky stories, a creepy atmosphere, campfire fun, and plenty of Halloween spirit for the whole family.

Bring the family, bring your friends, and come enjoy a night of spooky fun on the rails!

Fox River Trolley Museum
365 S. La Fox Street
South Elgin, IL 60177

TICKETS:
https://foxtrolley.org/visit/special-events/ghost-story-train/