Experience the Midwest
Events and Festivals in the Midwest
NOW - NOVEMBER 2, 2025
China Lights
Milwaukee, WI
Experience the stunning China Lights display at Boerner Botanical Gardens. This event features beautiful lantern displays, cultural performances and delicious Asian cuisine.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Milwaukee, WI (MKE)
OCTOBER 1 - 31, 2025
Hermann Trolley Dark History Tour
Hermann, MO
Join Hermann Trolley for a spine-chilling journey through the dark and mysterious past of Hermann. Knowledgeable guides will take you on a trolley ride to explore the city’s most haunted locations and share the eerie tales that lurk within.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Hermann, MO (HEM)
NOVEMBER 5 - 6, 2025
Dickens on the Square
Macomb, IL
Experience the magical holiday festival featuring colorful characters, food, music, Clydesdale-drawn carriage rides, live reindeer, the Festival of Trees and Santa Claus meeting children all evening in his magic cabin in the Square. Sign up for the Santa Zephyr Express and experience an enchanting train ride with Santa and his helpers as Amtrak’s Illinois Zephyr car is transformed into a magical place that takes you from Quincy to experience Dickens Christmas on the Square.
Nearest Amtrak Station: Macomb, IL (MAC)
NOVEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 31, 2025
Winterfest
St. Louis, MO
Enjoy ice skating, s'mores stations and igloos underneath 100,000 twinkling lights in the shadow of the Gateway Arch. This six-week winter celebration showcases exciting events like free hockey, visits from princesses and superheroes and a family-friendly New Year's Eve fireworks spectacular
Nearest Amtrak Station: St. Louis, MO (STL)
JANUARY 25 - FEBRUARY 3, 2026
St. Paul Winter Carnival
St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN
Although it starts in January, the St. Paul Winter Carnival is a beloved tradition that kicks off the winter season. Enjoy ice sculptures, parades and winter activities that bring the community together.
Nearest Amtrak Station: St. Paul-Minneapolis, MN (MSP)
Amtrak Guest Rewards
Forgot Password?
Passwords are case sensitive, should be at least 10 characters long and should include 1 uppercase and 1 lowercase alpha character, 1 number and 1 special character. ! " # $ % & ' ( ) * + , - . / : ; < = > ? @ [ \ ] ^ _ ` < | > ~
Enter the email address or member number associated with your account. We will send password reset instructions.
An email with password reset instructions is on the way.
That answer wasn’t correct either. We’ve sent you an email with instructions to reset your password instead.
