Tails on the Rails

All Aboard With Your Pup!

Come dressed in your best Pups & Pals costumes to the Museum for the biggest puppy playdate of the year! 

Celebrate Halloween with your furry friends with an afternoon of activities under the pavilion, a train excursion to Carroll Park, a costume contest, and a “Yappy Hour” for all the adults in the building.

Plus, come shop ’til you drop with our amazing vendors! There will be something for everyone (dogs included, of course). This is the only time of the year that dogs are allowed aboard the Mile One Express, so don’t miss out. This event is sure to be pawsome!

Schedule:

• 1 pm: Yappy Hour begins
• 2 pm: Mile One Express Train Ride to Carroll Park
• 3 pm: Yappy Hour continues, along with the costume contest

*Owners must pre-register their dogs with proof of a rabies vaccine and sign a hold harmless waiver. Each dog must be accompanied by one adult. All dogs must be on a leash and owners must bring waste bags. 

Admission:

Museum Members: $15
General Admission: $20

A portion of ticket proceeds will be donated to BARCS and Maryland SPCA.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

Owners must pre-register their dogs with proof of a rabies vaccine and sign a hold harmless waiver (below) before arriving to the event. Each dog must be accompanied by one adult. All dogs must be on a leash and owners must bring waste bags.

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Hold Harmless Agreement and Release

In consideration of being permitted to hang your materials and have access to a restricted location at the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation (the Property), the undersigned hereby agrees as follows: I hereby acknowledge that there are risks and dangers, both known and unknown, at the Property and I hereby assume any and all risk of personal injury (including death) and property damage which may occur during (and/or as a result of) my presence on the Property. I hereby exempt and release the National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation, as well as their officers, partners, affiliates, agents, contractors, subcontractors, employees, board of directors and members from any and all claims for personal injury (including death) and/or property damage, liability and expense, including attorney’s fees and court costs, caused in connection with my presence on the Property. I agree to be solely responsible for loss or damage to my goods and any personal property while on the Property and hereby waive any claim for personal injury and/or property damage related to my presence on the Property, pursuant to this Hold Harmless Agreement. I hereby agree to obey all safety requirements and instructions and to honor all restrictions and limitations during my personal presence on the Property.

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