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Christmas

Christmas Train — Irvine Park Railroad

  • Run by Irvine Park Railroad
  • Irvine Park Railroad station — Orange, California, United States

Next: Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026

A holiday train at Irvine Regional Park in Orange, California, that runs to a North Pole stop and back through lights and decorations.

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Next edition

Nov 27 – Dec 23, 2026

Weekdays 4–9 pm; weekends 10 am–9 pm; Dec 14–23 daily 10 am–9 pm. Tickets online only.

From $22 (as published by the operator)

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About this event

Irvine Park Railroad runs its Christmas Train at Irvine Regional Park in Orange, California. The train leaves the park's train station and stops at the North Pole, where passengers get off to visit Santa and can share a wish list and have a photo taken.

The return trip passes colorful lights and decorations and goes through a Tunnel of Lights back to Santa's Village. The operator says the train is not fully enclosed and runs rain or shine.

Santa's Village is free to enter, and guests who do not have Christmas Train tickets can still use its activities. A full-service snack bar is at the train station.

What to expect

The train stops at the North Pole so passengers can visit Santa, then returns past lights and decorations and through a Tunnel of Lights. The train is not fully enclosed.

Practical info

Boards at the train station in Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Road, Orange. Tickets are sold online only (not in person or by phone). Be in line to board within 30 minutes of your ticket's start time. Park entrance is charged per vehicle. Children under 24 months ride free. Pets are not allowed on the train. A snack bar is at the station.

Where it happens

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Spots and live cams nearby

Where to watch trains within 100 km of Orange.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I buy tickets?▾
Tickets are sold online only; they cannot be bought in person or by phone.
Do children under two need a ticket?▾
No. Children under 24 months ride free and do not need a ticket.
Is the train covered?▾
The train runs rain or shine and is not fully enclosed.
Are pets allowed on the train?▾
No, pets are not allowed on the train.
Can I get a refund?▾
Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable; unused tickets can be exchanged for activity tickets at the train station.

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Sources

Dates checked on Oct 28, 2026 from the official site: irvineparkrailroad.com. Schedules can change — always confirm with the operator before you travel.

Official website: irvineparkrailroad.com

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