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Steamin' Day

Steamin’ Day is a family-friendly celebration of early transportation featuring rides in antique gas, steam, and electric vehicles, scenic train rides, hands-on activities, and live demonstrations that bring turn-of-the-century technology to life.

Steamin’ Day at Auburn Heights Step back to the dawn of the automotive age at Steamin’ Day—one of the only places in the country where you can ride in all three early automotive technologies: gas, steam, and electric. From antique automobiles to live steam trains, this family-friendly event offers hands-on history and unforgettable experiences for visitors ages 2 to 92. Event Highlights Include: Unlimited antique automobile rides, offering a firsthand experience of turn-of-the-century travel Scenic rides on the Auburn Valley Railroad featuring 1/8-scale coal-fired and diesel trains Steam car firing-up demonstration at 1:30 PM Museum access, including the world’s largest operating collection of Stanley steam cars, a working 1930s standard-gauge train layout, interactive exhibits, and the museum shop Outdoor Gauge 1 live steam railroad displays by the Yorklyn Valley Railroad Children’s crafts and hands-on activities inside the museum Complimentary fresh-popped popcorn from a vintage popper Food and Refreshments: Woodside Farm Creamery (cash only) The Stand (cash preferred; cards accepted) Guests are welcome to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy on the grounds Optional Upgrade (Additional Fee): Guided tours of the 1897 Marshall Mansion, home to three generations of the Marshall family $8 for adults; $4 for ages 12 and under Tickets will be available at entry; advance purchase is not required. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Come prepared for a full day of steam-powered fun.

Date & Time

1st Sunday

Jun 07, 2026 through Nov 01, 2026

12:30PM - 4:30PM

Location

Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights Preserve - 3000 Creek Road, Yorklyn, DE, 19736 3000 Creek Road Yorklyn 19736 DE US

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Event Website

302-239-2385

$15/adult (age 13 & up), $10/child (age 1-12), infants & members are free

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Participating Businesses

Marshall Steam Museum at Auburn Heights Preserve

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