Best Easter Train Rides {2026}

All Aboard! Calling all train lovers.

Hop aboard one of these Easter themed train rides!


Easter Eggspress

Location: Kentucky Railway Museum
Date: March 28 at 2 pm
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202628mar2:00 pmEaster Eggspress2:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Kentucky Railway Museum, 136 S. Main Street, New Haven, KY 40051CategoryTrain Event,Train Ride

All aboard for the Easter Train! Meet the Easter Bunny aboard the Easter Train. Train Excursion is 1.5 hours in duration.

Easter Bunny Express

Location: LM&M Railroad | 16 E South St, Lebanon, OH 45036, US
Dates: March 28, 29, April 3,4
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202628marAll DayThe Easter Bunny Express(All Day: Saturday)(GMT-04:00) Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 127 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon, OH 45036CategoryTrain Ride

Hop aboard the LM&M Railroad’s Easter Bunny Express! Enjoy a train ride, while being entertained by our balloon artists, then participate in an Easter egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will be hopping throughout the train for photo opportunities. This year’s egg hunt will be at the Lebanon Sports Complex. Don’t worry, the Easter Bunny and her helpers will make sure every child receives eggs.

This event is quickly becoming a regional favorite. Be sure to book your tickets early to avoid a sell-out.

Easter Bunny Train & Egg Hunt

Location: Hocking Valley Scenic Railway | 346 Railroad St, Nelsonville, OH
Dates: April 4 | 11 am and 2 pm
Price: Adult (Ages 13+) – $26; Child – $21; Senior/Military (60+) – $22, under 3 free on lap.
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202604apr(apr 4)11:00 am02may(may 2)1:00 pmEaster Bunny Train & Egg Hunt(april 4) 11:00 am - (may 2) 1:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Hocking Valley Scenic Railway, 33 West Canal Street Nelsonville, OH 45764CategoryTrain Ride

These trains are sell-outs every year with a fun Easter egg hunt and perfect way to celebrate the holiday. This newer tradition in the Hocking Valley is a favorite of kids of all ages.

Each train will travel to the end of our line at East Logan before returning to Nelsonville. Along the way back, the train will stop at the Easter Bunny’s secret destination where the egg hunt will take place!

Areas for different age groups will be set up, and at the announcement to go, all of the kids will take off through their assigned areas and collect Easter eggs. Inside the eggs will be prizes and candy to be picked up at the prize tent.

2026 Easter Egg Hunt

Location: Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation Inc. |​ 12505 County Road 99, Findlay, OH
Dates: April 4 | 10 am – 2 pm with train rides until 4 pm
Price: ​$3.00 per Adults; ​$2.00 Children 12+under
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202604apr10:00 am4:00 pmQuarter Scale Train Rides with Egg Hunt10:00 am - 4:00 pm(GMT-04:00) Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, ​12505 County Road 99, Findlay, Ohio 45840CategoryOutdoor Fun,Train Event,Train Ride

A continuous scavenger egg hunt for all ages from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM with a chance to win a “Golden Ticket” good for the 2026 season. No competition here! Just fun and treats for all participating youngsters. Quarter scale train rides continue until 4:00 PM.

Easter Bunny Express

Location: Whitewater Valley Railroad | 455 Market Street, Connersville, IN
Dates: 2026 Date TBD | 10 am, 12:30 pm, 2:30 pm & 4:30 pm
Price: All seats are $12.00
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The annual running of the Easter Bunny Express will depart from Connersville’s Grand Central Station and make 4 round trips to the Easter Bunny Patch 2 miles away. Come and meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for his Golden Egg. The egg hunt is open to children ages 9 and under. Don’t forget your Basket. Trains and the egg hunt operate rain or shine.

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