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New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show
Sat Nov 15, 2025 - Sun Jan 11, 2026
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Repeating every week — Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through January 11, 2026
Except November 27, 2025; December 25, 2025.
Also on December 22, 2025; December 29, 2025.
Except November 27, 2025; December 25, 2025.
Also on December 22, 2025; December 29, 2025.
10:00am ET
Age: All ages
Price: Adults $39+; Children (2-12) $27+
Location:
The New York Botanical Garden
The New York Botanical Garden’s Holiday Train Show returns for its 34th year! Model trains zip through a miniature wonderland of nearly 200 New York landmark replicas, each re-created from natural materials such as leaves, seeds, twigs, bark, acorns, and cinnamon sticks.
A new miniature masterpiece joins this year’s Holiday Train Show lineup: a botanical replica of the recently reopened and renovated Delacorte Theater, longtime home to The Public Theater’s Shakespeare in the Park.
Reserve in advance—it's been known to sell out. For an extra special treat, check out Holiday Train Nights!
Need a ride from Manhattan? Check out TopView's Tea Ride.
Read our full review of the NYBG Holiday Train Show for more details and parent-tested tips.
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