Big Boy Event & Viewing @PCDC
Thu, Jul 02
|Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center
A historic day is coming to PCDC!
Time & Location
Jul 02, 2026, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Pottstown Children’s Discovery Center, 95 S Hanover St, Pottstown, PA 19464, USA
About the Event
The Big Boy steam engine is coming to Pottstown July 2nd at 3:30pm and will make its stop right outside of PCDC! This historic event is expected to draw thousands of visitors. Please review the information below to help make your visit enjoyable.
Pottstown Information:
Hanover Street (between College Drive and High Street) will close at 12:00 PM.
The Big Boy's Whistle Stop in Pottstown will last approximately 15 minutes.
Parking lots near the tracks will be closed for viewing areas, and the PCDC main lot will be reserved for emergency vehicles.
No cars or pedestrians will be allowed to cross the train tracks after 2:00 PM.
Tickets
Big Boy Event Ticket
General admission to PCDC July 2, 2026
$12.00
VIP 2nd Floor Spots
Children who want a front row seat need this ticket in addition to Big Boy admission ticket for special upstairs viewing
$10.00
Sold OutTrain Whistle
$5.00
Total
$0.00