Day Out With Thomas™ Heads Back to Heritage Park Celebrating the Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour

Calgary, AB — Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into Heritage Park Historical Village on May 2–3 and May 9–10, 2026 as part of the Day Out With Thomas™: The Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll Tour. Families climb aboard for a 20-minute train ride with a life-sized, talking Thomas locomotive and enjoy a full day of music-inspired activities, live entertainment and family fun. 

Guests can take part in outdoor lawn games, enjoy live entertainment and capture photo opportunities with Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway. 

Since 2007, Heritage Park has hosted Day Out With Thomas, welcoming thousands of families each year for this popular railway event. 

Visitors receive an activity sheet guiding them to four key station stops to collect a free giveaway. Families can enjoy music-inspired activities in the Music Corner, visit the Play Pod to play with Thomas & Friends toys and pick out a temporary tattoo, and take part in outdoor games and activities throughout the Park. 

Guests can also enjoy food and drinks available for purchase on-site and browse the pop-up gift shop featuring exclusive Thomas & Friends merchandise available only during Day Out With Thomas. 

What? Day Out With Thomas™: Let’s Rock, Let’s Roll highlights include: 

• Friends and families take a 20-minute train ride featuring a talking Thomas the Tank Engine locomotive. 

• Activities and entertainment featuring: 
  • Music activities in the Music Corner 
  • Play with Thomas & Friends toys then pick out a temporary tattoo in the Play Pod 
  • Photo opportunities throughout the event, including with Thomas himself. 
  • An activity sheet that will guide guests through the event experience highlighting the four key station stops to visit for a free giveaway 
  • Say hello to Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway 

• Pop-up gift shop on site with exclusive Thomas & Friends products only available at Day Out With Thomas 

• Food and drinks available on-site for purchase 

When? May 2–3 and May 9–10, 2026

• Heritage Park is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. 
  • Train departure times (daily): 9 a.m., 9:40 a.m., 10:20 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:20 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:40 p.m., 2:20 p.m., 3 p.m., 3:40 p.m., 4:20 p.m. 

Tickets: It is highly recommended to purchase tickets in advance to guarantee a train ride.  

Walk-up tickets may be available but are first-come, first-served. 

Admission to Heritage Park is included in the ticket price for riding. 

Pricing: Not applicable to Heritage Park Annual Memberships or Heritage Club pass holders.  

• Single Ticket: $32.95 + GST 

• Group Sales (20+ tickets): $29.95 + GST 

For tickets and full event details visit heritagepark.ca.
To learn more about Thomas & Friends visit thomasandfriends.com. 

Media Inquiries  

Eirin Bernie, Communications & Marketing Manager 
Heritage Park Historical Village 
ebernie@heritagepark.ca | 403.519.3409  

About Heritage Park Historical Village  

Heritage Park is one of Canada’s largest living history museums and one of Alberta’s most visited family attractions. As a not-for-profit charitable organization, the Park is dedicated to making history accessible to all while preserving Western Canada’s diverse heritage. Since 1964, Heritage Park has been a cultural cornerstone, welcoming hundreds of thousands of visitors each year to experience history brought to life.  

About Mattel  

Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, Polly Pocket®, and Barney®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com. 

Heritage Park Land Acknowledgement     

Heritage Park is located on the Treaty 7 territory where we respect the deep, historical connection to this land by the Blackfoot, Tsuut’ina, Îyârhe Nakoda, and Metis peoples. Heritage Park is a place where visitors come to learn about the history of all those who have gathered here, and where Indigenous people proudly share cultural traditions and tell stories about their rich heritage, history and attachment to the land.