195. The Polar Express

November 17 – December 20, 2011

7 – 9 p.m.

**There will be 2 Matinees offered this year!**

December 17 & 18th

10:00 am to 12 pm

Tickets to CVSR Members will go on sale at 6 am on September 7^th.

Tickets will then be released to the General Public on October 3rd at 6 a.m.

Tickets are sold on-line ONLY.  See information below on how to make your purchase.

HURRY Dates are already sold out!

Tickets start at $38.

Location:

Boston Mills Boarding Station

7100 Riverview Road
Brecksville, OH 44141

173. Train Day

ALL ABOARD!

Saturday, June 18
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

It’s not easy to explain, but model trains capture many of the hearts and minds of kids and adults alike.  Train-lovers can enjoy viewing model train exhibits (G-scale, HO-scale, N-scale, S-scale, Legos, and more), exhibits with local train organizations, guided trestle hikes, listening in to train traffic conversations, crafts, movies about trains shown all day, and more!

And, head over to the conductor as he welcomes everyone to take a stroll down the Hobo Trail to discover what life was like for “America’s traveling workers.”  Hobos were very good about helping one another through codes.  Visitors can walk the Hobo Trail to view over 30 hobo signs to see some samples of how the hobos would communicate to each other by using secret messages.

Plus, A KID’S TRAIN RIDE, ($1/person), EarthWords Nature Shop selling unique train items, and refreshments for sale.  Free Admission!


R & R Stage
10:30 a.m.      Jon Mosey and Barb Withee
Noon               Brady’s Run Trio
1 p.m.             Up River
3 p.m.             Brady's Run Trio
Turn Basin Classroom
10 a.m.          Thomas the Train movie
11a.m.           Boxcar Jenny
Noon              History of Trains movie
1 p.m.             Boxcar Jenny
2 p.m.             Thomas the Train movie
3 p.m.             History of Trains movie

More info!

Location:
CanalWay Center
Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation • Cuyahoga Heights

4524 East 49th Street

Cleveland, OH 44125

CanalWay Center is located on Whittlesey Way, off the East 49th Street entrance of Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation, between Grant Avenue and Canal Road in Cuyahoga Heights – just off the I-77/Grant Ave. exit.

144. The Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum

Have a little guy or gal who LOVES trains?  Take them to the FREE, indoors Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum!!

Museum Hours of Operation

                             Monday              10:00am - 9:00pm

                            Tuesday               3:00pm - 9:00pm

                            Wednesday         10:00am - 9:00pm

                            Thursday              3:00pm - 9:00pm

                            Friday                  Closed

                            Saturday              10:00am - 6:00pm

                            Sunday                10:00am - 6:00pm

MORE INFO!

Location:

7230 Justin Way

Mentor, Ohio 44060

139. Trains of Puritas Nursery

Free and Open to Public Viewing!!
November 26 - December 31, 2010

Puritas Nursery is proud to present, for the eighth consecutive year, truly unique holiday model train displays that capture the spirit of the season and bring out the kid in all of us.

Date: November 26 through December 31, 2010
Time: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. • Weekends, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Note! We will close at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve.

MORE INFO!

Location:
Puritas Nursery
19201 Puritas Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44135.

131. Candy Cane Christmas

 Every Friday and Saturday December 1-236-9pm Candy Cane Christmas is an ALL INDOOR Activity! For $4.00 you can make a toy with Santa and take it home!Live animal nativity scene! with Reindeer!Model Trains and Miniature Towns! 

$4.00 per child (Ages 1 - 10 years) $3.00 per child (Ages 11 - 99 years) Activities - 50 cents - $1.00

 MORE INFO!

Spring Mist Farm 

691 Pearl Road

Brunswick, Ohio 44212

128. The Polar Express

2010 The Polar Express

Polar Express will be offered November 17 – December 19, 2010

7 – 9 p.m.

Departures will be available from CVSR's Rockside Station in Independence, Akron Northside Station, and the Canton Lincoln Highway Station (though dates from Canton are limited)

Tickets are $35 per person, ages 1 and up. If your child is under 1, and can be held on your lap, you do not need to purchase a ticket for them.

Departure Times
Boarding starts at 6:00 p.m. All trains leave promptly at 7:00 p.m. and the ride is about a 2-hour roundtrip. Trains will return around 9:00 p.m.

Dress
Children are encouraged to wear their pajamas – many adults choose to wear theirs, too!


MORE INFO!

Location:
Boston Mills Boarding Station
7100 Riverview Road
Brecksville, OH 44141

77. Veterans Memorial Bridge Tour

Saturday, July 3, 2010 This tour is only held ONCE A YEAR!  Stroll through the old streetcar tracks under the bridge.  Self guided tours begin at 9 and end at 3, volunteers on hand to answer questions.  This event is FREE and open to all ages - strollers welcome (I would recommend tennis shoes not flip-flops, the area has been unused for over 50 years!)  Bring your camera as you'll be 100 feet above the Cuyahoga with amazing views of the city.

The main entrance is located at the northeast corner of the W. 25th Street and Detroit Avenue intersection at the Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Bridge Garage, 2433 Superior Viaduct (west end of the bridge). Free parking is available in the County Engineer’s lots located at this address.

MORE INFO!

Location:
2433 Superior Viaduct
Cleveland, Ohio 44113

Idea Provided By:  Michael Schall

40. Day Out with Thomas

The Celebration includes a 35 minute train ride with a full-size Thomas the Tank Engine, Meeting Sir Topham Hatt, Storytelling, Live Music, Build with Mega Bloks and Much More!

Order Tickets HERE!


More info from CVSR HERE!

Location:
Boston Mills Boarding Station
7100 Riverview Road
Brecksville, OH 44141

Image provided By:  Day Out With Thomas