Seashore Trolley Museum Announces Summer Programming in Kennebunkport

The Seashore Trolley Museum in Kennebunkport, Maine, has announced its summer schedule and special events, running through October 26. The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, featuring transit exhibits, restored trolleys in three carhouses, a Restoration Shop viewing gallery, and a model railroad building. Two primary family events are highlighted. The first is 'Dino Trolley,' scheduled for June 28-29 and August 9-10. This event includes a heritage railway ride where participants search for over forty dinosaur silhouettes, along with activities such as a dinosaur bone dig, an egg hunt, an educational scavenger hunt, a frozen fossil excavation, a craft station, and a photo opportunity. Admission is $15 per person, with children under two free. Trolley departures are timed throughout the day, and advance ticket purchase is recommended to secure a spot. The second event is 'Ice Cream Night,' held every Wednesday in July and August from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. For $12 per ticket, guests enjoy an evening trolley ride and an ice cream sundae. This event supports local nonprofits, with 50% of ticket sales from each Wednesday benefiting a different organization. Listed beneficiaries include Kennebunkport Rotary, Habitat for Humanity York County, Kennebunkport Conservation Trust, Friends of Wood Island Light, Arundel Conservation Trust, Brick Store Museum, Kennebunkport Emergency Medical Services, Kennebunk Free Library, and Kennebunk Rotary. Additional upcoming events mentioned are Daniel Tiger Visits Seashore on July 26-27, another Dino Trolley in August, Pumpkin Patch Trolley in the fall, and Happy Trolleyween. The museum manages crowd control by limiting tickets per trolley departure. For more information, visitors can contact the museum via its website, email, or phone.