Blue Moon Express: A Halloween Nightfall Ride Along the Lackawaxen River

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Blue Moon Express: A Halloween Nightfall Ride Along the Lackawaxen River

A three-hour, adults-only Halloween excursion on October 31st — a sunset round trip with a layover, costumes encouraged and food and drink available for purchase.

Blue Moon Express: A Halloween Nightfall Ride Along the Lackawaxen River.

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Honesdale
Operator
The Stourbridge Line
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Train
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Climb aboard for a once‑in‑a‑blue‑moon Halloween experience: an evening costume train that follows the Lackawaxen River toward an outdoor venue, mixing a scenic sunset run with music, spirits and convivial crowd energy—an adults‑only night of festive fun.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Costumes, Music and Moonlit Revelry
THE ATMOSPHERE

Costumes, Music and Moonlit Revelry

This is a themed Halloween excursion—passengers are encouraged to don costumes and share an evening of music and spirited celebration at an outdoor stop, making the ride part theatrical gathering, part scenic cruise.

Sunset Along the Lackawaxen
THE ROUTE

Sunset Along the Lackawaxen

The itinerary takes guests along the Lackawaxen River at sunset, framing the trip with waterway views and the soft light of evening before arriving at the outdoor venue for the event layover.

Food, Beer and Wine on Site
THE PROVISIONS

Food, Beer and Wine on Site

During the outdoor portion of the evening, food plus beer and wine are available for purchase, so plan to arrive with ID and payment if you intend to partake.

What the day feels like

What the Night Feels Like

The Blue Moon Express is a three‑hour round trip that blends a scenic, sunset river run with an atmospheric stop at an outdoor venue—an evening built around costume culture, music and adult socializing rather than family sightseeing.

Costumes, Music and Moonlit Revelry

THE ATMOSPHERE

Costumes, Music and Moonlit Revelry

This is a themed Halloween excursion—passengers are encouraged to don costumes and share an evening of music and spirited celebration at an outdoor stop, making the ride part theatrical gathering, part scenic cruise.

Sunset Along the Lackawaxen

THE ROUTE

Sunset Along the Lackawaxen

The itinerary takes guests along the Lackawaxen River at sunset, framing the trip with waterway views and the soft light of evening before arriving at the outdoor venue for the event layover.

Food, Beer and Wine on Site

THE PROVISIONS

Food, Beer and Wine on Site

During the outdoor portion of the evening, food plus beer and wine are available for purchase, so plan to arrive with ID and payment if you intend to partake.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this evening is best for — and who should look elsewhere.

1
Adults & CouplesIdeal: adults seeking a social, costumed night out with music and drinks—this event is exclusively for guests 21 and older.
2
Costume EnthusiastsIdeal: anyone who enjoys dressing up—costumes are part of the event’s character and encouraged throughout the ride and layover.
3
Scenic Train FansGood fit: travelers who appreciate short, atmospheric rail excursions with river views and an evening setting.
4
Families with ChildrenNot suitable: this is an adults‑only event; passengers must be 21 or older and present valid ID.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The excursion is a 3‑hour round trip with a scheduled layover; the event runs as a single evening Halloween excursion (see operator for exact schedule).

What to Bring

Bring a valid photo ID (21+ required), your costume if you plan to dress up, and payment for food and alcoholic beverages available for purchase.

Cost & Booking

Adult rate is $45; check operator listings for ticket availability and boarding instructions.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Who can attend the Blue Moon Express?

This event is for adults only; passengers must be 21 years of age or older and present valid ID.

How long is the excursion?

The round trip lasts three hours, including the layover at the outdoor venue.

Are costumes required?

Costumes are part of the event’s theme and participants are encouraged to dress up for the evening.

Will there be food and drink available?

Yes—food as well as beer and wine will be available for purchase during the outdoor portion of the event.

How much does a ticket cost?

Adult tickets are priced at $45.