ROCKAWAY BEACH EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Ghosts, Cider, and Steam: The Halloween Coast Train out of Rockaway Beach
A one-hour round‑trip steam train from Rockaway Beach toward Garibaldi offering family-friendly Halloween activities including onboard trick-or-treating, a costume contest, and complimentary apple cider.
Ghosts, Cider, and Steam: The Halloween Coast Train out of Rockaway Beach.
Board a historic steam locomotive in Rockaway Beach for a one‑hour round trip south along the craggy Oregon Coast toward Garibaldi. The train is dressed up for the season and encourages passengers of all ages to wear costumes; children in costume can trick-or-treat onboard in the Neahkahnie Car while everyone enjoys complimentary apple cider and a lighthearted costume contest.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Ride a historic steam locomotive
The Halloween Coast Train is powered by a historic steam locomotive that pulls the consist south from Rockaway Beach, lending the evening a tactile, old‑railway atmosphere as the coast slides by.
Aboard entertainment and costume fun
The train is decorated for the season and passengers are encouraged to dress in costume; children dressed up get to Trick or Treat in the Neahkahnie Car and may enter the onboard costume contest, creating a communal, family‑oriented experience.
Complimentary seasonal refreshments
All passengers are served complimentary apple cider during the voyage, a small, convivial touch that complements the festive onboard activities.
What the day feels like
What the ride feels like
The outing unfolds as a compact loop: passengers board in Rockaway Beach, the steam engine eases the train south toward Garibaldi, onboard festivities begin once the train is underway, and the same consist returns to Rockaway Beach—an intimate, hour‑long window of coast, conversation, and seasonal fun.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip works for—and who should plan around limitations.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
A costume is recommended for the Halloween ride; keep costumes kid‑appropriate.
Costumes are encouraged for all ages but should be appropriate for a children’s event.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Halloween Coast Train ride?
The excursion is a one‑hour round trip.
Where does the train depart?
The train departs from Rockaway Beach, OR.
Are tickets one‑way or round‑trip?
All tickets are round‑trip; there is no layover in Rockaway Beach.
Are costumes allowed and are there onboard activities for children?
Costumes are encouraged; children dressed in costume may Trick or Treat onboard (in the Neahkahnie Car) and may enter the onboard costume contest, and all passengers receive complimentary apple cider.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs and other small pets are allowed only in outdoor cars such as the Covered Open Car and the Open Air Car; only task‑trained service animals are allowed in indoor cars.
Is the train wheelchair accessible?
The train is not wheelchair accessible at Rockaway Beach; passengers must be able to climb steps to board and onboard restrooms are not wheelchair accessible—arrive at least 30 minutes early if you need assistance.