The Pumpkinliner takes families on a 90-minute round-trip train ride from Connersville’s Grand Central Station to the Pumpkin Patch. The experience includes a train ride, a tractor-pulled hayride and time to visit the pumpkin patch.
Each child age 12 and younger can choose a pumpkin to take home as part of the experience. The train, hayride and pumpkin patch operate rain or shine. Trains depart from 455 Market Street, Connersville, IN 47331.
A Three-Part Fall Adventure
- Train Ride: The trip begins at Grand Central Station with a train ride through the valley to the pumpkin patch area.
- Hayride: After arriving, passengers take a tractor-pulled hay wagon to and from the pumpkin patch.
- Pumpkin Patch: Children age 12 and younger can choose a pumpkin to take home. The pumpkin is included with their ticket.
2026 Schedule & Departures
The Pumpkinliner runs Saturday and Sunday, October 24-25.
- Dates: October 24-25, 2026
- Departure Times (Each Day): 10 a.m., 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m.
- Duration: Approximately 90 minutes
Tickets & Reservations
- Price: $12 per person for ages 2 and older.
- Included: Round-trip train service, hayride transportation and a pumpkin for each child age 12 and younger.
This event often sells out, so advance reservations are recommended for the best choice of departure times.