The Christmas Train operates rain or shine. The Christmas Train requires reservations. Tickets will go on sale November 3rd, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Check out our Santa’s Village here.
‘Tis the season for Irvine Park Railroad’s annual Christmas Train. Come with family and friends and take this enchanting ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to meet Santa Claus. The train will depart from the train station and drop passengers off at the North Pole. 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.
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 Santa’s Village.
Under 24 months FREE – does not require a ticket.
Ticket prices vary and must be purchased online ONLY.
THE CHRISTMAS TRAIN OPERATES:
Nov. 28th – Dec. 23rd, 2025
Weekdays 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Weekends 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
December 15th – December 23rd 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
SANTA’S VILLAGE (Open 7 days a week)
Weekdays 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Weekends 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
December 16 – December 23 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
December 26 – December 30 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
Activity Tickets: $8.00 each
Book of 15 activity tickets: $100.00 ($20.00 savings)
(Activity tickets cannot be used to ride the Christmas Train)
IRVINE REGIONAL PARK ENTRANCE FEE
Weekdays $3.00 per vehicle
Weekends $5.00 per vehicle
Holidays $7.00 per vehicle
Parking FREE after 6:00 pm
WISH LIST FOR SANTA
Children can print and fill out a wish list to share with Santa Claus!