Photo Gallery | Big weekend coming to NCTM; Thomas Play Date

Big weekend coming to NCTM; Thomas Play Date

Submitted by David Whisenant

Monday, May 7th, 2012, 8:24am

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Museum volunteer Lucas Safrit helped with the event at the 2011 Thomas Play Date.

Ashley Rehorn volunteered at the last Thomas Play Date and is pictured greeting a family of participants.

SPENCER - The N.C. Transportation Museum will have two events Saturday, May 12, hosting an auto show for those who travel on two wheels and providing kids with some Thomas and Friends® themed activities.

On Saturday, May 12, the N.C. Transportation Museum will be hosting some midday fun for those fans of the PBS character, Thomas the Tank Engine®. Thomas and Friends themed activities will be available for kids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

While Thomas himself will not appear at the museum until September, events will include Thomas and Friends storytelling, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, Thomas play tables and more. Children will also make a craft to take home. Activities are available as part of your regular museum admission.

That will also be a good time to look ahead to the N.C. Transportation Museum’s “Day Out With Thomas®” event, September 21-23 and 28-30. Tickets are already on sale, including a new offering for visitors. All day passes are available with unlimited rides for just $30. There are a limited number of tickets and these have sold out quickly at other venues, so purchase early to avoid being left out.