After a wet Wednesday in Filer, Thursday brought blue skies and mild temperatures to the fairgrounds, just in time to kick off the big events scheduled inside the Shouse Arena.

St. Louis Magazine shares train-themed activities for kids, including steam train rides and a train-themed toy store.

CTrail is teaming up with the Amherst Railway Society and Springfield Union Station for two “special roundtrip train rides between Springfield and Hartford,” according to a release.