One lucky family will win 4 tickets!

Time for the Holiday Train Show at the New York Botanical Gardens. We've got the insider tips to make your trip to this "must-see" holiday event. Buy tickets now to see the G-scale model trains puff along a half-mile of track in and around the 140 landmark buildings constructed entirely of natural materials: nuts, tree bark, fruits, pinecones, and leaves. It's a magical non-commercial experience that highlights the very best of the season.

• Be prompt. Tickets are timed. It's great to be at the head of your allotted time.
• Go early. We always sign up for the first time slot of the day. No wait and geat views for short little people.
• Dress in layers. It is hot and humid (it's a conservatory after all!) inside. Leave the coats in the stroller.
• Visit the bathrooms at the main entrance--by the main gate.
• Bring a camera and be patient to nab a terrific photo.
• Plan enough time to walk through the Children's Garden after the trains--it's good to cool off and to let the kids frolic.
• Check out the calendar of children's events here and plan a full day at the garden.

19th Annual Holiday Train Show

November 20, 2010 - January 9, 2011

Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

Get tickets here-$10 for kids and $20 for adults

Bronx River Parkway (Exit 7W) and Fordham Road

Onsite parking is $12 per vehicle.

CONTEST CLOSED

Win It! One lucky family is going to get a set of 4 tickets to the show. Simply head to the NYBG page here and come back and leave a comment on why you want to celebrate the season at the Holiday Train Show!

For extra entries (4 total):

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Be sure to add your contact email. Contest open to US residents ages 18 and over. Contest ends 12/15/10 at midnight EST. Winners will be selected by random.org. Winners will be announced on a blog post. If winner fails to respond in 24 hours a new winner will be chosen. Momtrends was not paid for this post.