EXPERIENCES
Mommy & Me Fairy Tea
September 23 & 30, 2023
Train to the Pumpkin Patch
October 14th & 21st
Hop on board our historic steam train at Essex Station for a scenic morning ride through the lower CT River Valley that stops at our beautiful meadow pumpkin patch! Bring the whole family and take in the beautiful autumn ambiance as you are transported to the Essex Steam Train’s hidden Pumpkin Patch. Here, each child gets to select their own special pumpkin and families can take advantage of a great photo opportunity!
BOOs & Brews
Friday, Oct. 6th & Thursday Oct 26th
Join us as we venture to new haunted locations, as we welcome the original CT Ghost Hunters back to the property on Oct 6 and 26. Enjoy 4 hours of investigating some of the creepiest locations around the Essex station grounds, aboard the moving train and on our Deep River station property, while guided by members of CT Ghost Hunters. We may even stop to see if the XYZ robber is still haunting the tracks with the Lady in Black.
Aura Workshop
Thursday, October 12, 2023
What is an aura, and more importantly how can knowing about your aura improve your life? Through this in-person, guided workshop, Paranormal Author Sydney Sherman will discuss the significance our individual aura plays in our health – physically and psychologically. You will learn about the study of auras, how to identify the many different colors of auras, and the distinct personality traits and characteristics which can be attributed to these colors.
PREMIUM EXPERIENCES
Cigars, Whiskey & Blues
September 29, 2023
We would like to welcome you to the Essex Steam Train platform “speakeasy” where we will help you explore premium whiskey tastings curated especially for our annual event – back by popular demand! Last year was so much fun that nobody wanted it to end…..so we extended the event to 3 hours, per your request!
I Love the 80s to Death
A Rockin’ Radical Night of Mystery
October 27, 2023
It’s the 80’s again, and all of the big names are here for a big concert. Tensions run rampant as backstage secrets spill out into the spotlight with like, totally tragic results! This isn’t an episode of Miami Vice! This is like…murder. It’s up to you to bust it like a ghost, for sure! Peg your jeans, slouch your socks, flash some neon, put on way too much eyeliner and get that hair up! You are going to solve this crime in style. No time to be Too Shy! You are a Smooth Operator, and you know to listen to those Careless Whispers. It’s time to put on your Sunglasses at Night and Relax. Time after time…You will solve the case.
Happy New Year – 1950s style!
December 31, 2023
A New Year’s Eve “Prom” to remember at Essex Station! Essex Station is once again the place to be for New Year’s Eve! Join us for a night of trains, libations, mystery, dining, dancing and a champagne (or martini) toast to the new year at midnight. Your experience begins with a swanky cocktail hour aboard our vintage train cars. Dining attendants will serve you drinks of your choice and pass hors d’oeuvres to get the party started!
FAMILY EXPERIENCES
Rail Bikes
Rail Bike Adventure – 8 Mile Round Trip Adventure &
2024 Operating Schedule will be available in February
Pedal a Rail-Bike for a 8 mile round trip adventure over moderate terrain from Essex Station south to Old Saybrook and return; passing along the Preserve (The Preserve is a 963 acre forest located in the towns of Old Saybrook, Essex and Westbrook. It was recognized as the largest remaining unprotected coastal forest between Boston and New York before its acquisition for conservation) while enjoying the stunning New England weather.