Tis the Season to Visit Santa at Irvine Park Railroad
Hop Onboard the Christmas Train to Santa at Irvine Park Railroad
Hard to believe it's almost that time of the year already. It's become a yearly tradition for us to celebrate seasonal holidays at the Irvine Park Railroad. From Easter to Halloween and our favorite Christmas, this annual event really gets you into the holiday spirit! I'm so happy to share with you all the magical details that await you and your family at this years event and with the generous support of the park I'm also hosting a giveaway to ride the Christmas Train. Update! The Christmas Train is SOLD out but you can still visit Santa’s Village and enjoy all the activities they offer OR Visit and ride the Christmas Train for FREE with Henery Decarlo and KTLA news as they collect toys for the Salvation Army this Holiday Season.
CHRISTMAS WITH KTLA
You are invited December 12th when KTLA Channel 5 and Henry DiCarlo will broadcast LIVE from Irvine Park Railroad to accept new and unwrapped toys valued at $5 or more for the Salvation Army’s annual toy drive. Each person that brings a new and unwrapped toy valued at $5 or more will receive a FREE visit with Santa and FREE Christmas Train activities.
The broadcast begins at 5:00 am and continues through 9:00 am. Come and ride the Christmas Train and enjoy the Christmas Train activities at no cost on the morning of December 6th.
RIDE THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN: 5:00 AM – 6:30 AM
CHRISTMAS TRAIN ACTIVITIES: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
There will be NO COST to ride the train this morning only, and you may bring your personal camera to take pictures with Santa. FREE COFFEE AND HOT CHOCOLATE WILL BE SERVED BEGINNING AT 5:00 AM.
Irvine Park Railroad will continue to accept new and unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army through December 19th. Also, through this date, each person that brings a toy to the train station will receive one regular Irvine Park Railroad train ticket per toy.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This event may be cancelled by KTLA Channel 5 ONLY if there is major, breaking news. We suggest you visit our Facebook page or Twitter before you visit the park for this event.
‘Tis the season for Irvine Park Railroad’s Annual Christmas Train. Bring the family and take this enchanting ride through the historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus starting November 29 through December 23. The festively decorated train departs from the train station and drops passengers off at the North Pole where children can share their wish list with Santa and have their photo taken with him too.
After your visit with Santa, hop back on the train to enjoy even more colorful Christmas lights and decorations as you make your way back to Santa's Village which includes a special trip through the magical “Tunnel of Lights”. To finish off your trip you will be greeted with a light flurry of snow before pulling into the train station.
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
November 29 through December 23rd (Excluding December 6th)
Hours: Weekdays 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm & Weekends 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Cost: 2019 Christmas Train tickets go on sale Monday, November 4th at 8:00 am.
Christmas Train tickets $20.00 per person, 24 months and younger free
Tickets for this event must be purchased online and in advance. There is a one-time, online ticket fee that will apply to each order so I suggest having one member of your party purchase all the tickets within one transaction. Important Note: Regular train tickets, tokens, complimentary tickets, discount tickets, and/or coupons are not valid for the Christmas Train. This event ALWAYS sells out! Don't hesitate if you are thinking of going. It is FREE to enjoy the park and many of their activities but for the train ride to Santa, you must have a reserved ticket time.
Get your photo with Santa! $10.00 per photo-$6.00 for each additional print of the same photo. Each 5″ x 7″ photo will be available for pickup shortly after it is taken. Santas helpers will gladly take a picture of your children with Santa Claus for free with your camera as well. Tip: Sign up to the Irvine Park Railroad email list and get a BYGO Free print (same image free) as well as coupons year round!
SANTA’S VILLAGE
Activity Tickets are $6.00 each
Book of 15 activity tickets are $75.00 ($15.00 savings)
Activity tickets cannot be used to ride the Christmas Train
FREE Activities include:
Story Time with Mrs. Clause
Coloring Corner
Lots of Picture Stands
IRVINE REGIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEE
Weekdays $3.00 per vehicle Weekends $5.00 per vehicle
Holidays $7.00 per vehicle Parking FREE after 5:00 pm
WISH LIST FOR SANTA
Children can print and fill out a wish list to share with Santa Claus during their visit!
Click above for more info and to purchase your tickets!
Sounds fun right? Although the Christmas Train is sold out, we invite you to visit Santa’s Village for all the fun activities they offer!
Prize package includes 12- Activity Tickets, 1 Wheel Fun Rentals at Irvine Park Bike Rental and a few 3oz Yogurtland vouchers to grab a treat afterwards. Retail Value of this prize package is $116.00
A few things you will need to know before you go.
Dogs are not permitted to the special event areas. Please respect this rule.
Children 24 months and younger ride the train for free.
Tickets are sold for each hour (ex. 5:00 – 6:00, 6:00 – 7:00). You are able to get in line and board the train any time during that hour so plain accordingly.
Dress warm, it gets chilly at night at the park.