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Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Train


  • Irvine Park Railroad Park 1 Irvine Park Road Orange, CA, 92869 United States (map)

All Aboard the Christmas Train to see Santa Claus at the Irvine Park Railroad Park! Tickets go on sale November 1st and will sell out fast! Runs December 1st thru the 23rd.

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train (c) Cleverly Catheryn

It's that time of the year again! Irvine Park Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. Bring the family and hop on board this enchanting night ride through the historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train departs from the brightly-lit train station and drop passengers off at the North Pole where 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.($10 each)

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas train (c) Cleverly Catheryn

After your visit with the big guy, hop back aboard the train and enjoy the colorful Christmas lights and decorations throughout the park and finish off your journey through the magical “Tunnel of Lights”, on the ride back to Santa’s Village where you will be greeted with a light flurry of snow!

Fun Activities include:

  • Ice Fishing
  • Cookie Decorating
  • Frosty's Maze
  • Story Time with Mrs. Claus
  • Moon Bounce
  • Carnival Games

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK (weather permitting)
The Christmas Train will be open daily from December 1st through 23rd check back for available times

Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train (c) Cleverly Catheryn

Cost & How to Purchase Tickets:
Avaliable online only Christmas Train tickets are $12.00 per person, 24 months and younger are free

Activity Tickets: $5.00 each
Book of 15 activity tickets are $60.00 ($15.00 savings)
Activity tickets cannot be used for the Christmas Train

A Little Ice Fishing!

Irvine Park Railroad is located at 1 Irvine Park Drive, Orange CA