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Giveaway to Irvine Park Railroad’s Christmas Train, plus a new Christmas Tree Ranch!

IRVINE PARK RAILROAD’S 19TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TRAIN

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NEW 2014 CHRISTMAS TREE RANCH!

Train

‘Tis 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 beginning November 1st.  Tickets may not be purchased in person.

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.  Pricing varies.

  • Story Time with Mrs. Claus
  • Christmas Cookie Decorating
  • Carnival Games
  • Ice Fishing
  • Santa Claus Moon Bounce
  • Christmas Coloring Corner
  • Picture Stands

At the North Pole, visitors may purchase coffee, hot chocolate, freshly-popped popcorn, hot pretzels and cookies from the Elf House Snack Bar.  Visitors may also take their own pictures with Santa or you may purchase a picture taken by Irvine Park Railroad.

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.

Train

BONUS TIP: When visiting the Christmas Train, remember to dress warmly, bring a camera and arrive early to avoid crowds.

The Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train is open on the following dates:

Christmas Train Dates Christmas Train Hours Christmas Train Activities
November 28th and 29th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Activities open at 10:00 am.
November 30th 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Activities open at 10:00 am.
December 5th – 6th 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Activities open at 4:00 pm.
December 7th 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm Activities open at 4:00 pm.
December 12th 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Activities open at 3:00 pm.
December 13th and 14th 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Activities open at 10:00 am.
December 15th through 19th 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Activities open at 3:00 pm.
December 20th and 21st 2:00 pm – 9:00 pm Activities open at 10:00 am.
December 22nd and 23rd 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm Activities open at 3:00 pm.

After you ride the Christmas Train, be sure and plan time to visit Irvine Park Railroad’s newest family tradition –  The Christmas Tree Ranch!

Christmas Tree Ranch

Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, families will be able to choose from among Douglas fir, Noble fir, and Grand fir trees ranging in height from 4′ to 12′.

The Christmas Tree Ranch will be open daily from 10:00 am  – 8:00 pm beginning Friday, November 28th through Tuesday, December 23rd.

Visitors may park in the Irvine Park Railroad parking lot which is next to the Christmas Tree Ranch.  The cost for parking at The Irvine Regional Park is $3.00 per vehicle on weekdays and $5.00 per vehicle on weekends.

BONUS TIP: Parking for the Christmas Tree Ranch is FREE after 5:00 pm!

The Irvine Park Railroad is located at 1 Irvine Park Road in Orange, CA 92869.

The Irvine Park Railroad is giving away a Family Four Pack of Tickets to enjoy the Christmas Train to ONE LUCKY SoCal Field Trips reader!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

We plan to go on November 30th and hope to see you there!

Happy Field Tripping,

Jilleen

Disclosure: SoCal Field Trips has been invited to a media event to help facilitate this post.  All images used by permission.  Please see the Rafflecopter link above for full contest rules and disclosures.

gary

Wednesday 12th of November 2014

Hope to win this great prize!

Lucy

Wednesday 12th of November 2014

such a fun tradition!

Carolsue

Wednesday 12th of November 2014

My son looks forward to going here every year! It's so much fun!

Lori

Tuesday 11th of November 2014

I would love to take our son! He would absolutely have a blast!

Kathy J

Tuesday 11th of November 2014

This is so much fun! I'd love to take my boys for the Christmas train!