It’s the season, once again, for Irvine Park Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. Come with family and friends and take this enchanting night ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart from the brightly-lit Train Station and drop passengers off at the North Pole. Children can share their wish list with Santa and have their photo taken with him too. You may take pictures with your personal camera or you may purchase a photo taken by Irvine Park Railroad.
After visiting with Santa, hop back aboard the train and enjoy the colorful Christmas lights and decorations, as well as the magical “Tunnel of Lights”, on the ride back to the Santa's Village.
Christmas Train tickets may be purchased online. For Frequently Asked Questions regarding the Christmas Train, click here.
When visiting the Christmas Train, remember to dress warmly, bring a camera, and arrive early to avoid crowds. This is truly a Christmas event that you’ll remember for years to come!
To view pictures of last year’s Christmas Train, click here.
For an Irvine Park Railroad Christmas coloring page, visit the coloring page. Children can color the page at home and enjoy it through the holiday season. And, for a Christmas wish list that children can print, fill out and bring to Irvine Park Railroad to share with Santa Claus, click here.
Activities
Christmas Train - 2010 $8.00 or 1 Christmas Train ticket per person — Children age 24 months and younger ride free.
2009 Dates
Hours
November 26th, 27th and 28th
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 3rd, 4th and 5th
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 10th through 17th
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 18th and 19th
2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 20th through 23rd
5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Christmas Train tickets may be purchased to board the train from:
• 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm • 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm • 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Get in line when it is your time to board the train. While waiting for your boarding time, there are many activities for children to enjoy in the Party Pavilions located next to the train station.
On Saturday, December 19th and Sunday December 20th only, the Christmas Train will open at 2:00 pm.
Important note: Regular train tickets, tokens, complimentary tickets, discount tickets, and/or coupons are not valid for the Christmas Train. All customers must ride the train to visit Santa Claus.
Tickets may be purchased online to ride the train on a specific day and at a specific time without having to wait in line. A one-time, online ticket fee will apply. Tickets may be purchased in person on the day that you will be riding the train, however, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to ride the train at a specific time. To purchase tickets online, click here. For Christmas Train frequently asked questions, click here.
Photos with Santa Claus $10.00 per photo - $6.00 for each additinal photo. Cash Only.
Irvine Park Railroad will take a picture of your children with Santa Claus. Each 5" x 7" photo is presented in an Irvine Park Railroad boarder and will be available for pickup shortly after it is taken. Or, you may take pictures with your personal camera at no cost.
Santa Bounce House Jumper 1 ticket per child for 15 minutes of jump time.
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Always a favorite with children, they’re sure to jump with joy in our Christmas bounce house. Children will jump and hop the night chill away.
Story Time with Mrs. Claus Free for all visitors.
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mrs. Claus will entertain children by reading from books including “The Night Before Christmas”, “The Twelve Days of Christmas” and other Christmas favorites. She will also lead both children and adults in singing Christmas carols. When not on stage, Mrs. Claus is also available for pictures.
Christmas Cookie Decorating 1 ticket per person.
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Children of all ages can be imaginative and use frosting, candy and other goodies to decorate a giant sugar cookie… a big, sweat treat for Christmas.
Christmas Carnival Games 1 ticket per child.
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Children can try their luck at two Christmas carnival games located adjacent to the train station. Children who win will receive a small prize!
Great Food Prices vary by item.
Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Enjoy all the favorites from hot dogs and hamburgers to cookies and freshly-popped popcorn. Hot chocolate, coffee and other snacks are available to purchase at both the train station and Santa’s Village.
Christmas Coloring Corner Free for all visitors. Time: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Children can sit down at one of the coloring corner tables and color a Christmas coloring page that can be taken home and displayed for all to see.
Picture Stands Free for all visitors.
Create lasting memories by taking photos in the festive holiday picture stands. Children and adults can pose together in a picture stand too!
Free Train Tickets To receive 2 FREE regular train tickets, email us a copy of your favorite “Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train” picture. The free train tickets are not valid for the Christmas Train and only 1 picture per family may be submitted. Pictures will become the property of Irvine Park Railroad and may be posted on www.irvineparkrailroad.com.
Email pictures to info@irvineparkrailroad.com and be sure to include your name and mailing address in the email. Please allow 2 weeks to receive your train tickets by US mail.
Parking Information Free for all visitors.
Parking at IrvineRegionalPark is FREE after 5:00 pm. For detailed parking information and fees,click here.
Kris Kringle takes a break from Santa's Workshop at the North Pole to share in the fun and entertainment for all! Irvine Park Railroad is the perfect location for a Christmas party or gathering.
Good 'ol St. Nick rides Santa's sleigh to Irvine Park Railroad for a Christmas festival and show that is enjoyed by all. Irvine Park Railroad is a winter festival enjoyed by children big and small. Merry Xmas to all!
