Christmas Train

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video on YouTube.com!

To purchase Christmas Train tickets by phone, please call (714)997-3968.

To download an Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train children's coloring page, click here.

To view photos of last year's Christmas Train, please visit our Photo Gallery.

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 Santa’s Village.

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train details are as follows:

Dates:	November 28th, 29th, and 30th December 5th, 6th, and 7th December 11th through 23rd
Hours:	5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Cost:	$8.00 per person - children 24 months and younger are FREE. Important note: Regular train tickets, tokens, complimentary tickets, discount tickets, and/or coupons are not valid for the Christmas Train.
Parking:	Parking at Irvine Regional Park is FREE after 5:00 pm. For detailed parking information and fees, click here.

Christmas Train tickets may be purchased to board the train at 5:00, 6:00, 7:00 or 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.

Activity	Cost
Story Time with Mrs. Claus	Free activity.
Christmas Cookie Decorating	Requires one $4.00 ticket per person.
Christmas Bounce House	Requires one $4.00 ticket per child.
Coloring Corner	Free activity.
Picture Stands	Free activity.

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.

At Santa’s Village, visitors may purchase coffee, hot chocolate, freshly-popped popcorn and cookies from the Elf House Snack Bar. A full kitchen menu with delicious hot food is also available at the Train Station.

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 station house.

When visiting the Christmas Train, remember to dress warmly, bring a camera and film and arrive early to avoid crowds. This is truly a Christmas event that you'll want to remember for years to come.

To receive two (2) FREE train tickets, send us a copy of your favorite “Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train” picture. The free tickets are not valid for the Christmas Train. Only one (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 (at) irvineparkrailroad.com and be sure to include your name and mailing address. Please allow two weeks to receive your train tickets.


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!