What's going to happen to the Washington State History Museum's Model Train Festival if Gov. Gregoire and the state legislature drastically cut the museum's funding? It's a good question, and one you may want to ponder while checking out this year's 15th annual Model Train Fest, opening Sunday. There will literally be everything a model train aficionado could hope for: Little bridges. Little trains. Little railroad crossings. And lots of potential fun for old people and little kids alike.

[Washington State History Museum, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, Dec. 26-Jan. 1, regular museum admission $6-$8, 1911 Pacific Ave., Tacoma, 888.238.4373]