Irvine Park Railroad Christmas Train
$22-$37 per ticket by hour; under 24 months free. Example four $22 tickets $88 before per-ticket online fee and park entrance. Tickets on sale Nov 2 at 10am.
Quick Facts
Day Trip
0.25 hours
$$
Friendly
~$88
Tourist / Heritage Railroad
Best For Ages
The Experience
Orange County's beloved Christmas tradition. Board the festive train for an enchanting ride through historic Irvine Regional Park to the North Pole. Children share wish lists with Santa and get photos taken (personal cameras allowed at no cost, or purchase professional photo). Santa's Village included. Free admission to Santa's Village with activities like story time with Mrs. Claus, cookie decorating, ice fishing game, mini diggers, and carnival games ($8/activity ticket). Beautiful holiday lights and photo opportunities throughout. Tunnel of Lights magic. The return journey features colorful Christmas lights and the magical 'Tunnel of Lights.' Variable pricing: $22 (10am-3pm) to $37 (peak 5-7pm). Park entry $3-$7 or free after 6pm.
Schedule & Dates
Operating Dates
Nov 27-Dec 23, 2026; weekdays 4-9pm, weekends 10am-9pm; Dec 14-23 extended 10am-9pm.
Schedule Details
Tickets valid only for purchased date/time; board within 30 minutes of reservation time
