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Find the best model train shows in Western New York and the Buffalo area with our comprehensive 2025-2026 events calendar. From HO to O to N scale (and everything in between), these local train shows have so much to offer.
Connect with fellow hobbyists, find that elusive piece for your layout, and discover new modeling techniques from experienced vendors throughout Buffalo, Rochester, Lockport, and the WNY region.
| DATE | SHOW | LOCATION | ADMISSION & FEES | FLYER (if available) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various Dates in 2025-26 | ⭐ EDGERTON MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OPEN HOUSE | Edgerton Recreation Center 41 Backus St. Rochester, NY 14608 |
• See Open House dates here. • Admission: See above. |
🔎 See Info |
| Saturday & Sunday, 1/24 & 1/25/26, 1/31 & 2/1/26 | ⭐ THE MODEL RAILROAD CLUB OF BUFFALO OPEN HOUSE | 54 Riverdale Ave. Tonawanda, NY 14207 |
• 12P–5P | 🔎 See Flyer |
| Sunday, 3/8/26 | ⭐ TOY TRAIN SHOW | Sanborn Fire Hall 5811 Buffalo St. Sanborn, NY 14132 |
• 9A–2P • Admission: $5 adults; FREE for kids under 18 when accompanied by adult |
🔎 See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 3/14 & 3/15/26 | ⭐ GREENBERG'S GREAT TRAIN & TOY SHOW | Minette Hall @ Dome Arena 2695 E Henrietta Rd. Henrietta, NY 14467 |
• 10A–4P • Onsite Admission: $12.00 adults (Sat); $11.00 adults (Sun); KIDS FREE (11 and under) with adult |
🔎 See Details |
| Sunday, 4/12/26 | ⭐ TOY TRAIN SHOW | Knights of Columbus 755 Erie Ave. North Tonawanda, NY 14120 |
• 10A–3P • Admission: TBD |
🔎 See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 5/2 and 5/3/26 | ⭐ SPRING TIME EXPRESS TRAIN SHOW (Oswego Valley Railroad Association) | Volney Volunteer Fire Barn 3002 State Route 3 Fulton, NY 13069 |
• 10A–5P (Saturday); 10A–4P (Sunday) • Admission: TBD |
🔎 See Flyer |
| July 5–11, 2026 | ⭐ LIONEL OPERATING TRAIN SOCIETY 47TH ANNUAL CONVENTION | Buffalo, NY | Visit site for upcoming info! | 🔎 Visit Site 🔎 See Flyer |
| Saturday, 7/11/26 | ⭐ BUFFALO-NIAGARA "ALL SCALES" MODEL TRAIN SHOW | Buffalo Marriott Niagara Hotel 1340 Millersport Hwy. Amherst, NY 14221 |
• 9A–2:30P • Admission: $8 adults; FREE for kids under 12 when accompanied by adult; Active Military, Firefighters & Police Officers w/ ID - FREE |
🔎 See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 9/12 & 9/13/26 | ⭐ 39TH ANNUAL THOUSAND ISLANDS TRAIN FAIR | Cerow Arena 615 E Line Rd. Clayton, NY 13624 |
• 9/12: 9A–5P; 9/13: 10A–4P • Admission: $7; FREE for children under 12 |
🔎 See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 9/19 & 9/20/26 | ⭐ 6TH ANNUAL HEMLOCK TRAIN SHOW | AG Expo Building Hemlock Fairgrounds Hemlock, NY |
• 9/19: 10A–4P; 9/20: 10A–3P • Admission: $6 (ages 12+); $2 (children 5–11); FREE (children under 5) |
🔎 See Flyer |
| Saturday, 9/26/26 | ⭐ MODEL TRAIN SHOW | St. Mary's of the Lake Church Hall 4737 Lakeshore Rd. (Rt. 5) Hamburg, NY 14075 |
• 9A–2P (TCA Members 8:30A) • Admission: $5 adults; $3 children 12–17; FREE for Upstate Chapter Members & children under 12 |
🔎 See Flyer |
| Sunday, 10/4/26 | ⭐ THE GREATER ROCHESTER TRAIN FEST | ROC Dome Arena 2695 East Henrietta Rd. Henrietta, NY 14467 |
• 9:30A–3:30P • Admission: $7 adults; $3 under 18 yrs; FREE under 13 yrs |
🔎 Learn more. |
| Sunday, 10/11/26 | ⭐ FALLING LEAVES TOY TRAIN SHOW | Polish Falcons 445 Columbia Ave. Depew, NY 14043 |
• 10A–3P • Admission: $5 adults; $2 children 5–12; FREE for children 4 & under |
🔎 See Flyer |
| Sunday, 11/1/26 | ⭐ ERIE RAILROADIANA & MODEL TRAIN SHOW | Rainbow Gardens - Waldameer Park 220 Waldameer Park Road Erie, PA 16505 |
• 9A–3P • Admission: $8 adults; $7 Senior Citizens & Students 12-18; FREE for children under 12 accompanied by an adult |
🔎 See Flyer |
| Saturday & Sunday, 11/14-11/15/2026 | ⭐ GREAT NEW YORK STATE MODEL TRAIN FAIR | Syracuse Fairgrounds 581 State Fair Blvd. Syracuse, NY 13209 |
• 10A–5P (Sat); 10A-4P (Sun) • Admission: $15 adults 16 and over; FREE for children 15 & under |
🔎 Learn more. |
| Saturday & Sunday, 11/21& 11/22/26 | ⭐ WNY RAILWAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY TRAIN & TOY SHOW | The Event Center on the Fairgrounds 5820 South Park Ave. Hamburg, NY 14075 |
• 10A–5P (Sat); 10A–4P (Sun) • Admission: $8 adults; FREE for children age 12 & under |
🔎 Learn more. |
| Saturday, 11/28/2026 | ⭐ ROCHESTER THANKSGIVING MODEL TRAIN & VINTAGE TOY SHOW | Roberts Wesleyan University 2301 Westside Dr. Rochester, NY 14024 |
• 10A–4P • Admission: $5.00 Adults, $2.00 Age 5-12, Age 4 and Under FREE |
🔎 See Flyer. |
| Sunday, 12/6/26 | ⭐ TRAINS IN THE TONAWANDAS TOY TRAIN SHOW | Knights of Columbus 755 Erie Road North Tonawanda, NY 14120 |
• 10A–3P • Admission: $4 per member with card; $5 per adult/$2 per child 5-12/Free for children 4 and under |
🔎 Learn more. |
| Saturday & Sunday, 12/12 & 12/13/26 | ⭐ RIT TIGER TRACKS TRAIN SHOW & SALE | Gordon Field House RIT Campus, The Quarter Mile Walkway Rochester, NY 14623 |
• 10A–4P • Admission: $10 adults; $8 seniors; FREE for kids 12 and under, and for RIT Students/Staff |
🔎 Learn more. |
Nightwatch Trains is not affiliated with any event or sponsor. We are not responsible for errors in listings, please confirm event details with the sponsor as dates & times are subject to change.