Cheers for Charity

Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

2nd ANNUAL BEERFEST! When? Saturday, March 9th! 1-4PM! Where? Essex Steam Train! Click here to purchase tickets.  

$45 – $60

Day Out with Thomas

Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

April 21st, 28th, 29th, as well as May 5th-6th Toot toot!!! Thomas the Tank Engine, his buddy Percy, and Sir Topham Hatt are pulling into Essex Station for the “Big … Continue reading

Easter Dinner Train

Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

All Aboard the elegant Essex Clipper for a four-course Easter Dinner served in beautifully restored 1920′s Pullman diners, pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive. *For parties of 10 or more, … Continue reading

Easter Lunch Train

Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

All Aboard the elegant Essex Clipper for a three-course Easter Lunch served in beautifully restored 1920′s Pullman diners, pulled by a vintage diesel locomotive. *For parties of 10 or more, … Continue reading

Bunny Breakfast

Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Relax and enjoy a family meal in River Valley Junction along with the Easter Bunny and other entertainment. Prepared by the team that brings you the Essex Clipper Dinner Train … Continue reading

Eagle Flyer

Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

February 17-19th, February 24-25th The Eagle Flyer is a unique 2-1/2 hour round trip eco-excursion in the Connecticut River Valley. Trees stripped of their foliage afford clear views of the … Continue reading

Essex Steam Train Day out with Thomas

Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Thomas & Friends will be joining us in 2017 with fun-filled family activities all day long! After meeting Thomas, guests will also have the opportunity to meet Sir Topham Hatt, … Continue reading

Essex Steam Train Santa Special

Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Dream, Believe, Discover All aboard the Santa Special for a one-of-a-kind, daytime holiday experience. Make sure you’re camera-ready for that “special moment” when Santa and Mrs. Claus visit each child! … Continue reading

$20 – $55

Essex Steam Train North Pole Express

Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

All aboard the North Pole Express! Board our locomotive-powered sleigh…for a magical nighttime journey to the North Pole. Every coach becomes a stage for a LIVE, musical performance of The … Continue reading

$34.50 – $476.50

Sunset Cruise

Essex Steam Train One Railroad Avenue, Essex, CT, United States

Friday Night Swallow Cruise   In September, take the Becky Thatcher to a spectacular natural phenomenon as hundreds of thousands of Tree Swallows converge on the lower Connecticut River and … Continue reading

Contact Us



    Essex Board of Trade, Inc., P.O. Box 322
    Essex, CT 06426 or email Info@EssexCT.com