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Join us at Golden Spike National Historical Park to celebrate National Train Day! Scroll further down for the May 10th schedule of events.
Schedule of Events
9:00 am Visitor Center Opens
9:30 am Locomotive Demonstration - Ranger safety introduction and arrival of he Locomotives
9:45 am Chinese Lion Dance
10:05 am Hibernian Society of Utah: Speaker is Sophia Brophy, Irish Dancers by Rise Academy
10:45 am Northern Utah Youth Ensembles: America 250 Celebration Music
11:30 am Locomotive Demonstration & Reenactment: followed by Champagne Photo at Last Spike Site – Everyone Invited to Participate
12:30 pm Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation: Scout Society Drum Circle
1:30 pm Northern Utah Youth Ensembles: America 250 Celebration Music
2:30 pm Locomotive Demonstration & Reenactment:followed by Champagne Photo at Last Spike Site – Everyone Invited to Participate
3:30 pm Northwestern Band of the Shoshone Nation: Scout Society Drum Circle
4:30 pm Locomotive Demonstration - Ranger Program & departure of the locomotives
5:00 pm Visitor Center Closes
Concurrent Activities Throughout the Day
Northwestern Band of the Shoshone – Cultural Demonstration Area, Tipi exhibit and crafts.
Chinese Railroad Worker Descendants Association - Children’s Activities & Calligraphy table (10am – 1:30pm)
BLM – Backcountry Byway Discovery Table and Fire Education/Fire Trucks
Golden Spike Association of Box Elder County – Display Table
Ogden Amateur Radio Club (ORAC) – Demonstrating History of Communication
Bear River Wildlife Refuge Children’s Discovery and Education Table
NPS Junior Ranger Activity Table
Vet Centers (Veterans’ Affairs) Outreach Bus
Locomotive Cab Tours
May 10th Ceremony
NPS Photo
May 10th 2026
Commemorative Ceremony
Join us at Golden Spike National Historical Park this May 10th to commemorate the completion of the nation's first transcontinental railroad. Discover the remarkable stories of those who paved the way, and take time to reflect on how this historic event continues to offer valuable lessons for today.
Schedule of Events
9:00 am Visitor Center Opens
9:30 am Locomotive Demonstration - Ranger safety Introduction and arrival of
the Locomotives
9:45 am Champagne Photos – Staff/Reenactors, Railroad Worker Descendants, Visitors in Period Dress, Public
10:00 amMusic byUtah Old Time Fiddlers
11:20 am Commemorative Ceremony Begins
Invocation – Rev. Suzanne Miller, Episcopal Diocese of Utah and St. Michael's Church in Brigham City
Flag Raising & National Anthem – Presented by Veterans' of Foreign Wars
Site Manager’s Welcome
Remarks – Patrick Bennett, Hibernian Society of Utah
Guest Speaker - Dr. David Yee, California Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander American Affairs
Keynote Speaker – Dr. Chris Merritt, Utah State Historic Preservation Office
Workers Remembrance Wreath Laying
Special Tandem Locomotive Demonstration
Reenactment of the Last Spike Ceremony
1:00 pmPresentation – Reclaiming Our Forgotten History, by Richard Chang
2:00 pm Locomotive Demonstration & Reenactment- Followed by Champagne Photo at Last Spike Site – Everyone Invited to Participate
2:45 pm Music byUtah Old Time Fiddlers
3:00 pm Locomotive Cab Tours
4:30 pm Final Locomotive Demonstration
Concurrent Activities Throughout the Day
Bear River Wildlife Refuge Children’s Discovery and Education Table
Golden Spike Association of Box Elder County – Display Table
NPS Junior Ranger Activity Table
Vet Centers (Veterans’ Affairs) Outreach Bus
Railroaders Event
NPS Photo
Railroaders Festival
This event occures in September. The Railroaders Festival at Golden Spike National Historical Park honors the legacy of the railroad and frontier culture. Enjoy a range of activities, including frontier games, handcar rides, historical reenactments, and demonstration locomotive runs.
Milky Way
NPS Photo
Stargazing
Summer provides visitors with the chance to enjoy clear skies and explore beyond Golden Spike. Guests are welcome to stargaze in the visitor center parking lot or along the trails. From May to October, rangers may offer astronomy programs, depending on staffing availability.
**Check the calendar for updated program offerings**
Winter with Jupiter
NPS Photo
Winter Steam Festival 2026
Late December
An Annual Tradition
Visitors from near and far gather to experience the thrilling spectacle of a fully operational 1860s-era steam locomotive, filling the crisp winter air with steam and the nostalgic sounds of its bells and whistles.
Step back in time to experience the sights, sounds, and power of this Victorian-era marvel up close.
Family-friendly fun includes cab tours, handcar rides, and exciting Junior Ranger activities—perfect for all ages to enjoy!
