All Aboard!

Started in 2023, Depot Days of Summer features a variety of displays and activities highlighting the influence and love of railroads and model trains. Stop by Olde Towne Depot during the month of July to see multiple model train exhibits and to browse the All Aboard Art Gallery, featuring train-themed artwork by local artists. Join us for special activities throughout the month.

Currently accepting artwork to be featured in the All Aboard Art Gallery. Artists of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to drop off their train-themed artwork at Olde Towne Depot by June 23.

2025 Schedule:

• July 1 - Reading Railroad (3:30 PM) + Turner the Train Rides (4-5 PM)

  Join us for our monthly story time followed by rides on Turner the Train through Olde Towne

• July 11 - Locomotion Pictures: Murder on the Orient Express (6:30 PM)
  Enjoy a free showing of the 2017 version of this Agatha Christie classic. Attendees are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets/pillows and may bring snacks, drinks, etc.
• July 12 - Saturday Morning Cartoons (10 AM)
  A relaxed morning of Thomas the Train cartoons, toy trains out for play, and a light breakfast.
• July 12 - Locomotion Pictures Documentary: Riding the Rails (2:30 PM)
  Enjoy a free showing of this PBS documentary that highlights the little-known story of teen hobos during the 1930s. Attendees are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets/pillows and may bring snacks, drinks, etc.
• July 19 - Choo Choo Craft Day (10 AM)
  Families are invited to stop by the Depot from 10 AM - 12 PM to create a train-related masterpiece. Supplies will be provided.
• July 19 - Locomotion Pictures Documentary: Rocky Mountain Express (2:30 PM)
  Enjoy a free showing of this documentary that follows a steam train journey through the Canadian Rockies. Attendees are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets/pillows and may bring snacks, drinks, etc.
• July 25 - Locomotion Pictures: Train to Busan (6:30 PM)
  Enjoy a free showing of this South Korean action horror film about passengers struggling to survive a zombie outbreak on a train from Seoul to Busan. Attendees are invited to bring their lawn chairs and blankets/pillows and may bring snacks, drinks, etc. *Please note: This movie contains adult themes/content and is not recommended for children. This film features Korean audio with English subtitles.
• July 26 - Depot D&D (11 AM)
  Create your own character and join the party for this one-shot Dungeons & Dragons campaign.

Special thanks to this year's Depot Days of Summer sponsor, Jackson Area Federal Credit Union!