Experience Paranormal Night
The Fox River Trolley Museum transforms into a hub of mystery, history, and the supernatural for one unforgettable evening.
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025 5:00pm-9:00pm
Grounds: Free to access
Train Ride and Ghost Hunt: $20 ticketed experience (train rides are at 6:00pm and 7:30pm)
TRAIN RIDE SOLD OUT
Visitors are still welcome to participate in all the activities on museum grounds without a train ticket.
On the grounds (free to access)
- Meet Phil Mendoza, Catholic Church exorcist and author of They Devour Us in Silence (book available for purchase)
- Explore tarot card readings, palm readings, and other paranormal experiences (for tips)
- Gather at the fire pit and enjoy spooky vibes into the night
- Hay rides around the museum parking lot
- Taco Tent by Taqueria El Cokito (Elgin, IL): Offering for sale tacos and an FRTM exclusive — Trackside Tacos, a fun twist on walking tacos where you bring a bag of chips and they’ll transform it into a loaded taco bowl with meat, beans, rice, and toppings of your choice
Ticketed Train Ride and Ghost Hunt
TRAIN RIDE SOLD OUT
Visitors are still welcome to participate in all the activities on museum grounds without a train ticket.
Take a trolley ride into the night and join the Illinois State Paranormal Investigators for a guided ghost walk to the historic Blackhawk graves.
Train rides will be at 6:00pm and 7:30pm and cost $20 per person.