Now that Thanksgiving is past, I feel like I am REALLY getting into the Christmas spirit, so I thought it fitting to kick off the week with this Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train ticket giveaway!
This is one of the best OC Christmas events for kids in my opinion.
Take your family for an enchanting night train 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. When you arrive, you get in line and board the train any time during the hour for which you purchase tickets. Tickets may be purchased online, 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 storytime with Mrs. Claus, Christmas cookie decorating, carnival games, bounce house, coloring corner and picture stands
At the North Pole, visitors may purchase coffee, hot chocolate, freshly-popped popcorn 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.
Visit this Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train page online for dates and times the train is running, along with prices for the activities.
The cost to ride the Christmas Train is $10.00 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.
For pricing, park directions and complete details, please visit www.IrvineParkRailroad.com.
Fun Christmas memories!!
We did this a few years ago and the kids LOVED it! I highly recommend going.
My favorite is decorating the tree while listening to Christmas music!
LOVE the Irvine Park Christmas RR 🙂
We have two little boys, and watching them learn about Jesus, and giving, and celebrating with family and friends is just a joy. That’s my favorite part!
Irvine Park does a super job!
YAY! We love this give away!!!!!!!!!!!
I love that the kids are still small enough and still believe in Santa. I love that excitment in there eyes.
My boys have never been on the train…sounds like fun!
I love my kids’ excitement!
I have not yet brought my son to Irvine Railroad during the holiday season and it would be nice to do so this season.
sounds like fun
I love spending time with family and friends. This year is a bittersweet one with the loss of my mom, but remembering her joy throughout the holiday season will be a comfort.
This is a family tradition for us!
Fingers crossed
Reliving and creating new memories with my son.
Spending time with my family!
My boys would love this.
My girls love going to the Irvine RailRoad Park for the Holidays !!!
The little one will love this – and we all could get in the holiday spirit!
planning to go this Friday, hope I win. Thanks.
Looks like fun!
The part of the holidays I love the most is seeing my immediate & extended family. Another thing I love is seeing my boys get excited on Christmas morning when they see what Santa brought them.
This would be an mindblowing event for my kids. They have a sick obsession with trains!!! =)
Ready to take my girls for some Xmas fun !!
My favorite part of Christmas is all the Christmas music! It always gets me in the spirit!
We love Irvine Park! Our favorite part of the holidays is spending it with my family and seeing the joy in my kiddos eyes.
A ride to the “north pole” to see Santa. We may pick up this tradition.
That enjoyment and excitement in my kids eyes is the best thing for me around Christmas time.. so choo choppy Santa here we come 😉
Choo choo* not choppy lol
Love seeing my 2-year’s reaction to the holidays…and Santa! Every year gets better and better!
So was there even a winner?!?
Yes, it is announced on the post, comment #141 JR. So sorry, please keep entering!!
Thanks for the great recommendation. We went to the Christmas Train this afternoon and had a freat time!