The Scary Train | kirbyfarm

What is the Scary Train?

It’s a ScaryTrain ride and more nerve rattling, heart pumping, exciting experiences including woods trails, haunted houses, and other mazes of frights! Experience 7 Attractions and more at Kirby Farm on weekend nights in October! 2025 will be our BIGGEST season ever!

2025 Attractions~

1) ScaryTrain:

All aboard for a journey into the haunted past...
Ride the rails through time on our historic 1800s locomotive and open-air passenger coaches. Conductor Clydeen is your guide, sharing chilling tales of life and death along the tracks. Pass by ghostly boxcars and hear dark stories from the traveling circus as you roll past the iconic Circus Train. Then, venture deep into the Florida wilderness, where Clydeen reveals the legend of the woods. Are they alive? What’s watching from the shadows?

Intensity Level: Mild–Moderate. Even the most timid riders end up loving this eerie, immersive ride—where history and hauntings come together for a spine-tingling storytelling experience.

2) Clown Woods:

Enter if you dare—because the Clowns are everywhere.
Lurking behind trees, crawling through the shadows, and waiting around every corner... this twisted trail through the woods hides their secret compound, and once you're in, there's no easy way out. These clowns are so deranged, they don’t even trust each other—so just imagine how they’ll treat an uninvited guest like you.

Intensity Level: Wild. Every year, this trail breaks people. We’ve seen it happen—grown adults losing their minds... and sometimes their bladders. You've been warned.

3) Trailer Park:

Step into the World-Famous "Trailer Park"—but don’t expect a warm welcome.
Rowdy Reba and her unruly crew are waiting, and they’re not too friendly with strangers. Tenants disappear as fast as they arrive... so who—or what—might be living next door this year? Twist and turn your way through a maze of rundown trailers, rusted buses, creepy motor homes, and more. You’re not just visiting—you’re trespassing. Intensity Level: Wild. A chaotic, high-energy haunt packed with unexpected scares and outrageous characters. Another wild ride through the Trailer Park awaits!

4) Rat Attack:

What could possibly go wrong in a swampy forest, a ghost town straight out of the Wild West, and a pitch-black cave?
Plenty. Especially when the place is crawling with critters. Stick to the path—if you can find it—and whatever you do, watch out for the rats. They're hungry... and they're everywhere.

Intensity Level: Wild. This one’s not for the faint of heart. Seriously—leave the kids at home unless you want them having rat-themed nightmares for the rest of their lives.

5) Hearse Hunt-ReVamped:

The undead are still out for blood—only this time, it's the Vampires who’ve taken over.
The funeral cars are stacked high, the maze is darker than ever, and the twists and turns just keep coming. You’ll wind your way through dozens of eerie funeral coaches, desperately trying to find the exit… before something finds you. Will it be the Vampires... or what's left of the Zombies still prowling in the shadows?

Intensity Level: Mild to Wild. It all depends on who—or what—finds you first.

6) New Haunt Experience: Sorry, it is just too soon to give you any hints on this new attraction for 2025! We can tell you that we are EXCITED!

7) Bonus Haunt-Danowski's Dungeon:

In memory of our beloved Tim Danowski, this mini-haunt is a tribute to the golden days of trick-or-treating.
Step back in time to the kind of Halloween night you never forgot—the one house on the block that went all out. Everything you’ll see inside comes from Tim’s personal collection of home haunt decorations, lovingly brought back to life in a classic garage haunt experience. Just like when you were a kid, you won’t just walk up and ring the doorbell—you’ll have to make your way through the garage first.

Intensity Level: Moderate. If you were brave enough to face that one over-the-top family haunt in your neighborhood every year... you’ll feel right at home.

8) Live Shows: Stay tuned for Brand new live shows for 2025! Yes, it is included with your admission! LIVE on the main stage in front of the Train station. Times as shown as shown.

Live Entertainment Schedule

Saturday, September 27, 2025:

Zombies VS. Killer Clowns Wrestling Night! Don't miss a full-size professional wrestling event featuring Zombies VS. Killer Clowns! This action is included with your entry and happens throughout the night.

Friday, October 3, 2025:

RockaBilly Roxie’s Freakshow Follies: Step right up… if you dare! RockaBilly Roxie’s Freakshow Follies is not for the faint of heart! Witness fire swallowed whole, bodies crushed beneath cinderblocks, human flesh pierced with nails, and the terrifying bed of spikes that could end it all in an instant! Shocking! Disturbing! Real danger, right before your eyes! Can you stomach the madness? Showtimes at 7:30p and 8:30p.

Saturday, October 4, 2025:

Friday, October 10, 2025:

Professor Hallows Tormented Toys: Enter the warped world of Professor Hallows, where broken toys are brought to life through reckless experiments—and they're not playing nice. Told through high-energy hip hop dance, this chilling performance unleashes the chaos and emotion of these tormented toys in a show that’s as haunting as it is electrifying. Showtimes at 7:30p and 8:30p.

Saturday, October 11, 2025:

Friday, October 17, 2025:

Saturday, October 18, 2025:

Friday, October 24, 2025:

Coraline's Collapse performing Live! Coraline's Collapse is a metalcore post hardcore band from Gainesville, Florida. Their nostalgic sound of the early 2000s is captivating audiences. Showtimes at 7:30p and 8:30p.

Saturday, October 25, 2025:

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Graveyard Stompers: Skeletons and Zombies take the stage to put on a stompin' good time! Presented by the Mustang Cloggers.

Food and Souvenirs are available for purchase from vendors. Oh yeah, watch out for wandering and roaming creatures!

PLEASE READ ALL WARNINGS PRIOR TO REGISTRATION!

The ScaryTrain is an intense environment featuring complete darkness, sudden gunfire, strobe lights, fog, fire effects, live reptiles, spiders, other critters, loud sounds, tight spaces—and yes, you might get wet.

While actors will never touch you, you may encounter harmless effects such as dusters, grabbers, or other surprise props. For safety reasons, guests are strictly prohibited from wearing costumes or costume makeup inside the event area. This is to protect both visitors and our Scare Squad members.

This unique fundraising event takes place on the farm and is not recommended for small children. Enter at your own risk—and leave with a story you’ll never forget.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the Dates and Times of the ScaryTrain?

Saturday, September 27, 2025

(Opening Night)

Friday, October 3, 2025

Saturday, October 4, 2025

Friday, October 10, 2025

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Friday, October 17, 2025

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Friday, October 24, 2025

Saturday, October 25, 2025

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Gates open at 7pm, attractions open at 7:30. The first train ride is scheduled to leave at 7:30 and runs approximately every half hour. Entry onto the farm closes at 9:00 pm. Last train ride is at 9:30 if necessary and gates close promptly at 10pm each evening.

How much are tickets and who needs one?

An all-inclusive combo pass is available in advance for $20.00. This event may not be suitable for small children. The all-inclusive Combo pass includes all 7 Scary attractions, the ScaryTrain Ride with Clydeen the Conductor, Clown Woods, The Trailer Park, Rat Attack, Hearse Hunt, Danowski's Dungeon Mini-Haunt, and a SURPRISE New Haunted Attraction, plus all additional entertainment! *Please note, these values are for advance tickets. If available, Gate pass will be $25.

Do you offer a Fast-Pass option?

By popular request, we offer a Fast-Pass. Fast-Pass together with your ticket will allow holder to advance to the front of the line. There is a VERY limited number of Fast-Passes available each night and we request an additional $10 for Fast-Pass option. Fast-Pass option is available in advance as well and will show up on the Ticket Order page.

Where do I get advance tickets?
You can get advance tickets by scrolling to the top of this page and just Click on a "TICKETS" button to be directed to a secure website. Event nights are subject to be SOLD OUT in advance. If you plan on waiting until the day of the event PLEASE check in advance for availability.

On a tight budget?

While we pride ourselves in being the best value for a full-size Scary Train experience in Florida, not to mention all the extras included in addition to the train ride, we realize some families are on a limited budget. We don’t want anyone to miss the opportunity to experience the Lost Railroad or any other event. We offer a Help us, help you program and it’s easy to participate. When you volunteer a day, you can receive an all-inclusive pass to use for yourself or share with someone else as a gift to come as our guest. Individuals, families, and groups are welcome.

For more details on the Help Us, Help You program, just email us at info@kirbyfarm.com

What does my ticket include?
Your ticket to The ScaryTrain includes entrance onto the farm, all 7 attractions listed above!

Additional costs include any food, games, or souvenir purchases.

What are will-call tickets?
Guests may need to pick up their tickets at our will-call kiosks upon arrival. Our friendly volunteer family members will be on hand to assist with will-call tickets. Please have photo ID and confirmation number for verification.

What time should I arrive?
Gates open at 7:00pm. We cannot admit guests onto the farm or have food services available to you until 7:00pm. The first train leaves at approximately 7:30pm and run each half hour.

Where exactly is The Scary Train located?
It can be found at Kirby Family Farm, a 501c3 Not for Profit Educational farm and museum located in Williston, Florida. For travel directions, check out our Map & Directions at the top of this page.

Are there places to eat at the event?
You can expect to find a selection of snack and light meal food items from independent food vendors available for purchase, including sausages, hotdogs, ribbon fries, boiled peanuts, and more. We offer picnic tables to enjoy your meal. Some food vendors only accept cash so we recommend bringing a little extra cash for your visit. We do have an ATM onsite.

May we bring our own coolers with food and drink?
Sorry, we do not permit coolers or outside food or beverages onto the Kirby Family Farm. No alcoholic beverages are allowed on the premises.

What about large groups?
We are able to accommodate any size groups with advance registration. Bus access is available. Groups of 50 or more with advance registration can ride on their own railroad car, groups of 200 or more can ride on their own train. For groups of 20 or more we can arrange custom package values that can include meal vouchers and additional featured activities. We encourage large groups to arrive no later than 6:45 to be able to enjoy the first train ride out, enabling them to enjoy other activities as their schedule allows. Group reservations and additional information are available now by contacting us at info@kirbyfarm.com.

Are there any refunds or exchanges if I cannot attend? There are no refunds or exchange. All monies received are collected as a donation supporting the Kirby Family Farm educational organization and museum and its programs for at-risk and special needs children. We recommend that you verify your dates with family and friends before selecting tickets. Tickets cannot be replaced if lost, stolen, or destroyed. Due to overwhelming demand, tickets are only valid for the event, date, and time for which they were issued.

What happens in the case of inclement weather?
This event is rain or shine. We do everything in our power to remain open for all event dates. In the case of high winds we may not be able to offer all activities for safety reasons. No refunds or exchanges to those who are unable to attend their scheduled night due to weather conditions. In the rare case of a cancellation, we will post a notice online, as well as update our main phone recording at 352-812-7435. Refunds or Tickets for an upcoming date or future visit may be offered at the discretion of management in the event of a cancellation.

What can I bring with me?
Folding chairs and blankets are welcome. Profanity, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, and firearms are not permitted on the premises. No pets are allowed. Smoking and Tobacco products of any kind are prohibited.

Is this event wheel chair and stroller accessible?
The train is wheelchair accessible. The other activities are very primitive and to complete the whole experience it requires crawling, narrow passages, complete darkness at times, and other limitations. We recommend you use discretion as it is a farm and the terrain is as such.

Kirby Family Farm is open year around offering its outreach programs and educational experiences. Like many other educational facilities and museums, periodically during the year the organization invites supporters to come out for themed events as our way to say Thank you, educate, and raise awareness about the programs and mission of Kirby Family Farm.

We take the opportunity of these themed events one step further and use them as a teaching and practice tool that enables the teens and young people we work with to interact with strangers in supervised settings. They help the youth to utilize and share their knowledge of our exhibits. We witness the results greatly help to develop life skills that will benefit them in the workforce and daily communication with others in common society settings.

The youth and all the volunteers are passionate and dedicated to offering an experience you can remember!

These events benefit the programs and development of Kirby Family Farm. Kirby Family Farm is a 501c3 educational facility working with at-risk and special needs children. Last year thousands children visited the farm through various programs and events at no cost, thanks in part to great folks like you who believe in the mission of Kirby Family Farm. So come out in support with your family and having a great time!

All monies received are collected as a donation supporting the cost and development of the Kirby Family Farm, a 501c3 educational organization.