The Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum

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The Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum The Robert W. Willaford Railroad Museum Society, Inc. Support the museum please go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/47-1015227

a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, has as it's mission, to promote and educate visitors about the railroad history and impact on Eastern Hillsborough County and Plant City in general. We display and maintain a very sizable collection of railroad equipment and memorabilia, including our best known item, a completely restored Seaboard Air Line, no. 5735 caboose.

Be sure to stop by when your at this upcoming Last Friday to check out the spooky railroad museum!
10/06/2026

Be sure to stop by when your at this upcoming Last Friday to check out the spooky railroad museum!

🎃👻 DOWNTOWN LAST FRIDAY IS GOING TO BE SPOOKTACULAR! 👻🎃
Join us Friday, October 30th at McCall Park, 100 N. Collins Street, in Historic Downtown Plant City for a FREE family-friendly night of Halloween fun! 🧡
🎃 FREE ADMISSION
👻 Dress up in your favorite Halloween costume!
🚙 JEEPERS CREEPERS JEEP SHOW — $25 entry fee
🏆 4 FT TROPHY + PRIZES
🌮 Food Trucks
🏰 Bounce Houses
🛍️ Local Shopping & Downtown Merchants
🎶 Fun for the whole family
🎃 Halloween-themed activities & more!
Bring the family, grab your friends, put on your best costume, and come enjoy everything Downtown Plant City has to offer!
🚙 JEEPERS CREEPERS: Ready to show off your Jeep? Registration is OPEN! Come compete for the 4-foot trophy and prizes! 🏆
🛍️ VENDORS: Registration is OPEN!
Plantcitymainstreet.org for more details and to register as an exhibitor or food truck.
Get your business in front of the community and be part of Downtown Last Friday.
📍 McCall Park
100 N. Collins Street
Historic Downtown Plant City
🗓️ Friday, October 30
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION
Come shop local, eat local, play local, and celebrate Halloween Downtown! 🎃👻🚙

10/05/2026

If you’re looking at wanting to give back or volunteer your time this would be a great thing to do..

10/01/2026

It’s officially October, and Monster Mash has crept up on us really quickly! 🎃

For the first time, Monster Mash is expanding into a 2-night Halloween celebration at Plant City Stadium. 👻 Mark your calendars and get ready for two nights of spooky family fun!

Location: Plant City Stadium (1810 E. Park Rd.)
Event Entrance: Gordon Food Service Dr

Friday, October 23 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Parking: $5 per vehicle (Cash Only)

FREE Kids Activities | Trunk-or-Treat | Food Trucks | Vendors | Scare Zones | DJ | Games & More 🕷️

Saturday, October 24 | 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Parking: $5 per vehicle (Cash Only)

Movie Showing at 8:00 PM 🎬
FREE Kids Activities | Food Trucks | Scare Zones

Want to be part of the fun? We’re currently looking for vendors, trunks, sponsors, and volunteers to help make this year’s Monster Mash the biggest one yet! 🦇

📧 Email [email protected] to get involved.

Oktoberfest Parking….
09/25/2026

Oktoberfest Parking….

Here's Parking! OKTOBERFEST PLANT CITY.

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎Jessica CarrollDrop a comment to welcome them to our community,
09/14/2026

Big shout out to our newest top fans! 💎

Jessica Carroll

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

09/14/2026

: Der Wurst Lastwagen

Get ready for a taste of Oktoberfest! Der Wurst Lastwagen is rolling into Downtown Plant City with a menu packed with savory favorites and sweet treats!

They’ll be serving up authentic German pretzels, potato pancakes, brats, hot dogs, crepes & brownies!

📅 Saturday, September 26
⏰ 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Historic Downtown Plant City
🎟️ FREE EVENT

Live Music | Biergartens | Pin Trading | Food Trucks | Vendors | FREE Kid Zone | Stein Holding Competition | Keg Rolling Obstacle Course | Games & MORE!

Interested in joining in on the fun? Email our events team at [email protected] for more information.

We will never forget September 11, 2001. Honoring the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call.
09/11/2026

We will never forget September 11, 2001. Honoring the lives lost and the heroes who answered the call.

The Florida Strawberry Festival’s 2027 theme is A Timeless Tradition!For 92 years, the festival has evolved while keepin...
09/09/2026

The Florida Strawberry Festival’s 2027 theme is A Timeless Tradition!
For 92 years, the festival has evolved while keeping its core traditions alive — family, farming, food, fun, and unforgettable memories.
Mark your calendars for , March 4–14, 2027!

Address

102 N Palmer Street
Plant City, FL
33563

Opening Hours

Tuesday 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday 12pm - 4pm
Thursday 12pm - 4pm
Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+18137196989

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