For those of us who love riding the rails, 2019 to 2024 were grim years, because they were the first time in nearly 60 years that Zilker Park didn’t have a mini train in motion. Luckily, the relaunched Zilker Eagle Mini Train started circling the track in June of 2024 – now fully electric – and it’s that anniversary that’s being celebrated Saturday. The free party runs 10am to noon and promises free popsicles from GoodPop, face painting and balloons from Parties by Kara, train activities with Painting Pandas, a special Zilker Eagle ice cream creation by Amy’s Ice Creams, and a whole lot more. – Kimberley Jones