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Event Series: Bracken Ridge Lions Train Day

Bracken Ridge Lions Train Day

23 November, 2025
Bracken Ridge Lion's Train Day image of family riding on miniature Thomas the tank engine

Bracken Ridge Lion’s Train Day

The final train day for 2025 will be held on Sunday 23rd November. Families can enjoy steam and electric train rides, explore community markets, take in live entertainment, and meet Santa and Mrs Claus in Santa’s sleigh, along with plenty of other festive activities.

4th Sunday of the month

The Bracken Ridge Lion’s Train Day trains run on the 4th Sunday of each month in McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge from 9.00am until 1.00pm at a cost of $2 a ride or 10 rides for $15.

The Bracken Ridge Central Steam/Electric Railway is proudly run and operated by the Bracken Ridge Central Lions Club, with all proceeds going back to the community. In the past, funds have been donated to the Premier’s Flood Relief Fund, Lions Club Foundation, Childhood Cancer Institute, Scouts Australia, Qld Police Sandgate Bike Squad, Sandbag Sandgate, local School Bursaries and School Chaplaincy programs.
 

Bracken Ridge Lion’s Train Day

Where: McPherson Park, Bracken Ridge

When: 4th Sunday of the month

Cost: $2 per ride or 10 for $15

 

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