Make your holiday season unforgettable by visiting Santa at the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum! Bring your family and capture the magic with a FREE photo session with Santa himself. Enjoy this special opportunity to create lasting memories—no photography fees required.

Please note, admission to the museum is separate. Explore our extensive collection of vintage toys and trains while you're here, and make the most of your visit. Don’t miss out on this festive experience—come see Santa at the museum today!

Come and work together to solve our unique scavenger hunt specially designed for Halloween. Lights will be dimmed (not off) to make finding the items harder. Adults who attend wearing costumes will receive a prize. Everyone gets in at the children’s price of $7.50. This is a non-scary, indoor event.

Come and work together to solve our unique scavenger hunt specially designed for Halloween. Lights will be dimmed (not off) to make finding the items harder. Adults who attend wearing costumes will receive a prize. Everyone gets in at the children’s price of $7.50. This is a non-scary, indoor event.

Come and work together to solve our unique scavenger hunt specially designed for Halloween. Lights will be dimmed (not off) to make finding the items harder. Adults who attend wearing costumes will receive a prize. Everyone gets in at the children’s price of $7.50. This is a non-scary, indoor event.

A fun Halloween event for the special dog in your life. With sensory challenges that will have your dog working for yummy treats. Dogs who arrive in costume will get an extra surprise. Don’t forget to stop by our spooky selfie station for a quick pic. Each dog is free with adult admission. Reservations are required to help keep dogs apart.

Local crafters will be proudly showcasing and selling their unique, carefully handmade wares. Tables are available for $20 for the first table, with each additional individual table costing $10. This pricing structure offers an excellent opportunity for vendors to set up multiple displays, enabling them to present a wider variety of their distinct and creative products to visitors.

Join us for an engaging evening dedicated to the fascinating world of cabooses! Discover the history and significance of these iconic railcars, learn about the various whistle signals that have communicated important messages along the tracks, and immerse yourself in captivating storytelling that brings the railroads to life. Enjoy interactive games that reinforce the evening's themes, making it both fun and educational for all ages. Please note that reservations are required for this unique experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to deepen your understanding of railroad heritage!

Join us for our Community Yard Sale! Reserve your space now with tables priced at $20 for the first table and just $10 for any additional tables for early birds. This event is a fantastic opportunity to declutter, find unique treasures, and connect with your neighbors. In case of rain, the sale will be rescheduled to September 13. Don’t miss out on this chance to participate in your community!

The museum has been loaned the original molds for Rubik’s Cube to place on display for a limited time. Jay Horowitz will be talking about his involvement with the Ideal molds and his invention of the Sudoku Cube. He will be signing autographs as well. Just announced: famed Ideal Toys executive Stewart Sims will be joining us remotely for the exhibit unveiling!  He will be sharing his stories of how he went to Hungary and negotiated for the rights to the Cube on behalf of the Ideal Toy Company, in his role as the VP of Marketing for Ideal's Toy Division.  Hear the story from this firsthand source!  There will also be a Q&A session after his talk! Also, for this day only, anyone who brings their own cube and can solve it in less than 5 minutes can get free admission to the museum. The event is included with admission to the museum.

Rubik’s Cube Molds Exhibit Opening

Schedule of Events

August 3, 2025

12:00 Noon: Stewart Sims* - a presentation via Zoom

Legendary Ideal Toy Company executive Stewart Sims will share with us his

firsthand account of negotiating the rights to Erno Rubik’s invention for Ideal Toys.

Stewart, in his capacity as the head of Marketing for Ideal’s Toy Division at that time, is

the one who traveled to Hungary on Ideal’s behalf to negotiate with Erno Rubik and his

representatives. He was involved with Erno’s appearance at the New York Toy Fair to

promote the new product, and with the discussions about naming of the new product. A

real chance to hear history firsthand! A short Q&A session will follow.

12:45: Jay Horowitz* (in person) on the Ideal Purchase, and Sudoku Cube

A lifelong participant in the “toy game”, Jay has crossed paths with just about

anything to do with playthings! He will share with us the story of how his company,

American Plastic Equipment, Inc., came to own the original Rubik’s Cube molds that

were loaned to the museum. He will also share how the Rubik’s Cube played a major

role in his invention of the Sudoku Cube.

2:00: Dedication of the Rubik’s Molds Exhibit

2:00 - 4:00: See the original Rubik’s Molds, tour the Toy Museum, visit with Jay

For the balance of the day, see the new exhibit and the rest of the Kruger Street

Toy & Train Museum. Also, Jay Horowitz will have a table on the main floor, where you

can stop and meet him, ask him questions, or get an autograph or a selfie with this

living legend of the toy industry!

* Mr. Sims and Mr. Horowitz are both confirmed to appear. Subject to change due to

unforeseen circumstances.

Vintage Toy show and swap meet. Open to the public. Tables and admission tickets available in the shop.

This day is for Vendors only for set-up and swap meet/hang out casual day. Tables and admission tickets are available on the shop page.

Join us at the Kruger Street Toy and Train Museum for a creative crafting experience! Make your own patriotic necklace or windchime that celebrates the spirit of our nation. This fun event requires reservations, so be sure to secure your spot before June 20. The cost is only $5 to participate, with museum admission priced separately. Don’t miss this opportunity to express your creativity while enjoying the unique atmosphere of our museum!

Come and enjoy all sorts of vendors of Marx toys and trains and more. 80 tables of items to explore. For vendors, tables are $40 for the first table and $30 for additional tables — limit of four tables. Admission is $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. This will cover admitance to the show and the museum for both days. You can purchase tables on our shop page.

Come and enjoy all sorts of vendors of Marx toys and trains and more. 80 tables of items to explore. For vendors, tables are $40 for the first table and $30 for additional tables — limit of four tables. Admission is $15 for adults and $7.50 for children. This will cover admitance to the show and the museum for both days. You can purchase tables on our shop page.

The opening of our Fairy Garden. All children that come to help welcome back the fairies will receive a set of wings and a handmade tutu, learn to plant a flower, hear a story, make fairy dust, and more. All adults accompying the children are free. The cost is $20 for the first child and $15 for each additional child. You can come in or call the museum during open hours to register, or buy tickets on our shop page. Rain date June 7.

Create your own Fairy Garden Plot at a FREE event at the museum. Be a part of creating the museum’s Fairy Garden. Enjoy an afternoon of painting, gluing, and imagination. Each child will make their own fairy garden plot that will be featured in the museum’s fairy garden this spring. All supplies are provided but we welcome you to bring items to make your fairy garden house special. Please RSVP for this event. Admission to this event does not include the museum.

Over 60 tables with everything you can think of for sale. (Rain date is May 24)

Local crafters selling their wares. Tables are $20 for first table, $10 for each individual table.

The Easter Bunny will be at the museum. Come and take a picture. Seeing the bunny is free, admission to the museum is separate.

The Easter Bunny will be at the museum. Come and take a picture. Seeing the bunny is free, admission to the museum is separate.

The Easter Bunny will be at the museum. Come and take a picture. Seeing the bunny is free, admission to the museum is separate.

Come join us as we have a game day. We will be setting up games in the second floor lobby for your playing enjoyment. These games are free with your paid admission.

Visit Santa at the museum and take your photos for free. Admission to the museum is separate.

Decorate your own gnome and take it home. Lots of fun themed gnome activities. The cost is $5 per person and reservations are required. Admission to the museum is separate.

Visit Santa at the museum and take your photos for free. Admission to the museum is separate.

Come and visit the Kruger Street Model Train Show. Tables are $20 for the first table and each additional table is $10 — limit of 5 tables. Admission to the show only is $5 and children under 10 are free with an adult. You can also gain admission to the show with your museum admission. Dealers can bring one helper with the cost of their tables. You can pay for your table and/or admission on our shop page.

Visit Santa at the museum and take your photos for free. Admission to the museum is separate.

Local crafters and vendors selling their wares. Tables are $25 for first table, $15 for additional tables. Admission to the show is free. Admission to the museum is separate.

A day full of music. Local music students come in to play Christmas music to entertain everyone. Included with paid admission.

A fun night of learning about cabooses, the different whistle signals, a story telling, and games. Reservations are required.