ALL ABOARD THE EASTER BUNNY TRAIN Celebrate the start of spring with a mileand-a-half round-trip train ride through the grounds of the Rochester & Genesee Valley Railroad Museum in Rush. The museum is hosting rides with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 8. Train rides will depart every thirty minutes from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free cookies, juice and coloring books will be gifted to the kids who attend. There will also be refreshments available for purchase. After the train ride, kids will enjoy an Easter egg hunt on the grounds, as well as a visit and photo opportunity with the Easter Bunny. And of course, families will also be able to tour New York State’s largest collection of historic trains. In the past fifty years, the museum has preserved more than forty pieces of historic railroad equipment and built a demonstration railroad. The gift shop inside is stocked with souvenirs for all train lovers. Tickets are $10–16. Children fouryears-old and younger ride free. rochestertrainrides.com
BRICKUNIVERSE ROCHESTER, A LEGO® FAN EXPO Build a weekend of family fun on April 22 and 23 with BrickUniverse, a LEGO fan expo, at the Rochester Main Street Armory. Attendees will enjoy participating in the LEGO building zones, featuring handson activities and the chance for LEGO lovers to display their very own work of art at the event. “Over the years, BrickUniverse has enjoyed supporting local LEGO communities and showcasing talented artists with a lifelong passion for LEGO bricks. We are thrilled to have the opportunity to help share their amazing works of art and passion with LEGO fans of all ages,” says Angela Beights, event organizer. Beights has been bringing BrickUniverse to the public for the past nine years, featuring award-winning LEGO artists from around the country. Ethen Teeters, a LEGO artist from Orlando, Florida, will be debuting his gallery of lifesize LEGO mosaics at the two-day event in Rochester. The Rochester LEGO User Group will also be participating in the event, with more than sixty tables showcasing their impressive LEGO creations. Tickets start at $16.45, and children three years old and younger are free. brickuniverseusa.com
A DAY OUT WITH THOMAS Why not two train rides on one list? The Medina Railroad Museum will be hosting a twenty-five-minute train ride with a talking Thomas the Tank Engine on May 20, 21, 27 and 28. In addition to facetime with Thomas, this event includes a meet and greet with Sir Topham Hatt, controller of the railway. An all-day pass also includes a variety of Thomas & Friends–themed activities including mega blocks, an iPad station, a ride on a Thomas Power Wheels, photo ops, and more. Families will also enjoy bounce houses, live entertainment, a coloring station, lawn games, and more. Children will receive a digital color pass to track their activities at the event and receive a prize when all are completed. Train rides depart every forty-five minutes between 9:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. Admission to the Medina Railroad Museum is included with your ticket, where you will find an extensive miniature train layout and additional exhibits. Tickets start at $22.85. Children under one year old ride free. medinarailroadmuseum.org