2021 Special Events
Due to our late start and continuing health concerns, some events will not be scheduled this season.
We will begin operations on Saturday, July 3.
Farmers’ Market
Tuesdays May 26 through September 1
2 to 5 PM
Regular Fares apply
Fresh produce, flowers, refreshments and more can be found at the weekly Excelsior Farmers’ Market. Make a streetcar ride part of your weekly visit.
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25
10 to 4 PM
Regular Fares apply
Celebrate the holiday in Excelsior. Veterans ride free with their family.
Story Time Trolley
Thursday June 25, July 23 & August 20
5 PM and 6 PM
$5 per passenger
A treat, a trolley ride, and a bedtime story. Tickets are required and are available only at TrolleyRide.org
To view a poster click here.
To purchase tickets click here.
Independence Day
Sunday, July 4
10 AM to 3 PM
Regular Fares apply
Spend the holiday at the Lake. Take a trolley ride, have a picnic, listen to a concert, watch the fireworks.
Grandma’s Day
Sunday, July 12
12:30 to 3 PM
Regular Fares apply
Grandma — or Grandpa — rides free with their family.
To view a poster click here.
Crazy Days
Thursday & Friday, July 22 & 23 • 10 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, July 24 • 10 AM to 4 PM
Sunday, July 25 •12:30 – 3 PM
Regular Fares apply
Water Street merchants selling outside on the sidewalk.
Labor Day
Monday, September 6
1 to 4 PM
Regular Fares apply
Enjoy the day in Excelsior.
Art on the Lake & Apple Days
Saturday & Sunday, September 18 & 19 • 10 AM to 4 PM
Regular Fares apply
Celebrate the first apple harvest.
Trolleyween (aka Trick ‘r Trolley) Cancelled for this year.
Friday, October 19
5 & 6 PM
$5 per passenger
A ride, a story, and a Halloween treat for younger children. Tickets required and are available in our Store beginning September 29.
To view a poster click here.
To purchase tickets click here.
Fantastically Spooky Ghost Trolley Cancelled for this year
Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24
6 to 9 PM
$4 per passenger
Take a ride on the Excelsior Fantastically Spooky Ghost Trolley. Stop and mingle with the ghosts, zombies, witches and other unworldly creatures near the haunted Iron Range Trolley, the Creepy Graveyard and more. Play Halloween games, listen to ghost stories, and enjoy other spooky night activities. This all-new event is suitable for all family members.
To view a poster click here.
North Pole Trolley Cancelled for this year.
Friday & Saturday, November 27 & 28 – 10 AM to 7 PM
Sunday, November 29 – 11 AM to 4 PM
$5 per passenger
Visit a traditional European open air market, shop for unusual Christmas gifts, sample eats and drinks. Then take a ride on the decorated streetcar with Santa.
To view a poster click here.