Alaska Railroad Fairbanks Open House
Schedule
Sat Sep 28 2024 at 09:00 am
Location
Alaska Railroad Depot, Fairbanks | Fairbanks, AK
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The Alaska Railroad's community Open House will return for 2024 to Fairbanks. The Alaska Railroad's Open House event provide Alaskans with a unique opportunity to interact with railroaders and to learn about the state’s railroad, offering train rides, static displays of railroad locomotives, and many more family-friendly activities. Event entrance, parking and train rides are ALL FREE, as are other activities and entertainment. The Open House is a family-friendly, accessible event. Parking is available at the Fairbanks Depot, located at 1031 Alaska Railroad Depot Road and off-site at Anne Wien Elementary School located 1501 Hampstead Avenue. Free shuttle service is provided to and from the event.
Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the depot supporting Anne Wien Elementary School PTA.
The depot will host a free photo booth for families to enjoy, temporary tattoos, Operation Life Saver & Engine 557 Restoration Company information, a magician, and a coloring station with special coloring page created by artist and ARRC's own Onboard Supervisor Daniel Fretwell.
Tanana Valley Model Railroad will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for railroad enthusiasts to enjoy their exhibit and display.
Free train rides will be offered every thirty minutes starting at 9:00 a.m. Final train will depart at 12:30 p.m.
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Where is it happening?
Alaska Railroad Depot, Fairbanks, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: