Congratulations to Gloria (comment #12) for winning a fun package at Irvine Park Railroad! The winner will receive 4 Christmas Train activity tickets (not valid to ride the Christmas Train; these tickets may also be used to ride the regular train) , and 1 Wheel Fun Rentals® at Irvine Park deuce coupe bike rental.
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 every 15 minutes from the brightly-lit train station and drop passengers off at the North Pole.
Christmas Train tickets may be purchased to ride the train at a specific date and time — get in line and board the train any time during the hour for which you purchase tickets. Tickets may be purchased online ONLY and can be purchased beginning November 1st. Tickets may not be purchased in person. Visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com for details.
While waiting to board the train, there are many activities for children to enjoy in Santa’s Village located next to the train station. Activities will open one hour prior to when the Christmas Train runs and include:
--Story Time with Mrs. Claus Christmas
--Cookie Decorating
--Carnival Games
--Ice Fishing
--Santa Claus Moon Bounce
--Christmas Coloring Corner
--Picture Stands.
Prices for activities vary; for additional information and costs, visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com.
At the North Pole, visitors may purchase coffee, hot chocolate, freshly-popped popcorn, hot pretzels and cookies from the Elf House Snack Bar. A full kitchen menu is also available at the train station.
Visitors may take their own pictures with Santa or you may purchase a picture taken by Irvine Park Railroad. Each 5” x 7” photo will be presented with an Irvine Park Railroad border and available for pickup shortly after being taken.
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.
When visiting the Christmas Train, remember to dress warmly, bring a camera and arrive early to avoid crowds.
The cost to ride the Christmas Train is $12.00 per person. Children younger than 24 months ride free.
The parking for Irvine Regional Park is $3.00 per vehicle on weekdays and $5.00 per vehicle on weekends. Parking for the Christmas Train is free after 5:00 PM.
And, when you visit the Christmas Train, be sure and plan time to visit Irvine Park Railroad's Christmas Tree Ranch. You're sure to find the perfect Christmas tree for your home. Trees include Noble firs, Douglas firs, and Grand firs. Visit our web site for complete details.
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