Day Out With Thomas

Greenfield Village in Dearborn, Michigan holds a fun event in the Spring called Day Out With Thomas. Anyone with little boys in their life knows how beloved the little tank engine Thomas is. My grandson is no exception.

The event includes a ride on Thomas. Here we are waiting to depart.

Sir Topham Hat is there and you can have your photos taken with him. There is an activity center with multiple tables where tracks can be arranged and Thomas and his friends pulled around. Children were very drawn to these activities. What is it about trains that so fascinates the young?

As I once watched a Thomas video with my grandson I wondered what is it about this series that so appeals to the children. I think there are a couple reasons. First, (but not most importantly) Thomas is adorable. That cute little face with the innocent smile. There is also a positive message in each episode. I think they tend to have one of two themes. Do your job and don't be a jerk. Children understand that. They are just learning to do what is expected and to behave.

Naturally we stopped at the gift shop...

Well, yeah!

There was also an opportunity to have your picture taken with Thomas. We missed that chance because of the line but had another on the way out.

But...great excitement. Off in the distance we spotted Thomas coming around again.

Blaise blew Thomas kisses as he waved good-bye.

It was adorable. What can I say.