Holiday Trains at Auburn Heights

2024 HTAH Slideshow by Allison
 

Saturday, December 5th from  3 to 6 pm

Sunday, December 6th from 1 to 4 pm

Pre-Registration General Admission: $25 age 13 & up ($30 at entrance); $15 age 12 & under; Infants free

Members receive 20% discount on pre registration ONLY/Full price at entrance

FAH Members: This is a special fundraising event; therefore, any non-pre-registered members will not be eligible to receive the 20% discount at the door

LIMITED TICKET AVAILABILITY PLEASE PRE-REGISTER

Advance ticket sales begin November 1 and end at 12 noon on Thursday, December 3 (while supplies last)

All proceeds benefit the Friends of Auburn Heights (a 501c3 charitable organization) and the Marshall Steam Museum

 

Celebrate the sights and sounds of Christmases past:

  • View operating model train layouts decorated for the holidays (Gauge 1, HO, O & Standard gauges)
  • Take a ride aboard the Auburn Valley Railroad to enjoy holiday decorations around the majestic Victorian estate
  • Capture family memories at a free photo op with Santa in an antique auto from the museum’s collection
  • Warm up with hot chocolate and delicious fare from a local food truck as well as wine and beer from Dew Point Brewing
  • Enjoy live musical entertainment
  • Stroll for gifts from local craft vendors
  • Tour the first floor of the antique-furnished 1897 mansion, festively decorated for the holidays
  • Immerse yourself in the wonders of the holiday and see the beautiful Auburn Heights estate as you’ve never seen it before!

Sponsorship opportunities abound for 2026!

 

Click Here for 2026 Sponsorship Opportunities

 

We would like to thank our wonderful sponsors for 2025!

Gold Sponsors ($1,000)

Wild Birds Unlimited

Bronze Sponsors ($250)

Hockessin Ace Hardware

Dental Associates of Delaware

Just Legal

Additional Sponsor

Northern Delaware Model Railroad ($100)

Center for the Creative Arts

Dew Point Brewing

Feature Sponsors

Tented Wonderland ($2500): Dawson Wealth Management LLC

UD Vocal Point Carolers ($1,000): David Kingsbury & Cynthia Robinson

Deck the AVRR ($500): Edward Thornton

 AVRR Billboard ($500): Cabin Fever Auctions

O-Gauge Layout ($500): Cabin Fever Auctions

Holiday Light Tunnel ($500): Starrett Design Build

Santa, Sleigh & Team ($500): Dental Associates of Delaware

   Santa Photo Op ($500): Herbein + Company, Inc.

Holiday Light Tunnel ($250): Brandywine Region of the Automobile Club of America

Holiday Hot Cocoa Tent ($250): Just Legal

Santa & Steamcar: Dan and Dorothy Boxler