New York Botanical Gardens Holiday Train Show

This holiday season make sure you head to Brooklyn to see the New York Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show! My family had the opportunity to attend the show this year and it was fantastic!  I highly recommend attending in the early evening so that you can appreciate the gorgeous light displays throughout the Garden. The Holiday Train Show is a display of many famous New York City landmark replicas that are showcased throughout the train tracks. The detail is absolutely amazing and as you walk through the the display you can see many different types of trains coursing through the tracks. There is also an area where you can see how the replicas are made. My kids really enjoyed the Gingerbread Adventures. You walk through a path of festive decorations and Gingerbread Houses that the kids can play inside. There is also a cookie decorating workshop and of course, you get to eat your creation! You don't want to miss this one of a kind display..get there before the season ends!

 

About the Holiday Train Show

Within the enchanting setting of the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, model trains zip over bridges and past replicas of New York landmarks made of plant parts such as nuts, bark, and leaves. Show favorites include the original Yankee Stadium, Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn Bridge.

Artist’s Studio - NEW

This year visitors will get an insider’s look at how the replicas are constructed. Models in different stages of completion will show how a structure destined for the Holiday Train Show is framed and begins taking shape through the addition of plant material. Photos, interpretive panels, tools, and supplies help tell the story of how the magic comes together.

Gingerbread Adventures

Open during regular Garden hours for exploration
Children explore the spices that make up a classic gingerbread recipe. Kids can step inside a child-sized gingerbread playhouse and also decorate a gingersnap cookie with frosting and candies. All ages will enjoy viewing a display of gingerbread houses made by New York City-area bakers.

Holiday Film Festival

Fridays–Sundays, November 19–January 1
Enjoy holiday classics and cartoon favorites. Plus, get a behind-the- scenes look at the creation of the Holiday Train Show in a PBS documentary narrated by David Hartman and featuring exclusive interviews with designer Paul Busse.

The Little Engine That Could Puppet Show

Tuesdays–Thursdays, November 29–December 29, and Mondays, December 19 & 26
The classic tale of The Little Engine That Could ™ is brought to life in an exciting presentation by New York City puppet master Ralph Lee. The whole family can join the fun to get the determined train over the mountain!
(©Penguin Group USA)

NEW! All Aboard with Thomas and Friends at the Holiday Train Show

Daily, January 2–16
Thomas and Friends™ are pulling into the station! Join Thomas and Driver Sam on a fun-filled, sing-along, mini-performance.
(Thomas the Tank Engine and Friends ©2011 Gullane [Thomas] Limited.)

Get your tickets HERE