Events

This delectable affair is one of the most popular Verde Canyon Railroad events. It blends the rich flavors of everything sweet with magnificent vistas of raw, unspoiled nature.

Whether you choose first-class or coach seating, adjacent open-air viewing cars offer the best opportunity to spot a bald eagle in the wild. Soaring over their winter habitat along Arizona’s perennial streams and rivers, America’s bald eagles inspire all with their majestic appearance and graceful acrobatics.

The hoppiest celebration at Verde Canyon Railroad is the Easter Bunny Express. This once-a-year opportunity to hob-knob with the wascally wabbit begins with face painting on the patio so everyone can star in a look-a-like photo. You can take home proof that the Easter Bunny really does exist.

Mouth-watering food and colorful decorations highlight the festivities on Tuesday, May 5 as the Verde Canyon Railroad celebrates Arizona’s Mexican heritage with a special Cinco de Mayo excursion train.

On select train departures, a number of the train cars are dedicated to The Grape Train Escape event where regional purveyors of fine Arizona wines showcase their award-winning vintages on the rails. Wine tasting coupled with harmonizing appetizers takes one back to a time when relaxing train travel was recognized as a hallmark of sophistication.

This Saturday Night Starlight Ride offers a very unique perspective of the Verde Canyon…under the moon and stars!

A treasured celebration of summer, Verde Canyon Railroad’s “Firecracker Express” on July 4th features an All-American barbecue on the patio and a patriotic visit with a bald eagle at the depot prior to the train’s 1:00 p.m. departure.