Irvine Park Railroad sets Christmas Train run for Nov. 27-Dec. 23

Irvine Park Railroad’s 2026 Christmas Train is scheduled to run Nov. 27 through Dec. 23 at Irvine Regional Park in Orange, with tickets available only online, according to NBC Los Angeles.

The seasonal ride gives Orange County families a holiday outing with a visit to Santa, but purchasing requires advance planning: NBC Los Angeles reported that dates sell out quickly and no tickets will be sold on-site.

According to NBC Los Angeles, ticket sales were scheduled to begin Monday at 10 a.m., following an online pre-queue opening at 9 a.m. The announced sale date was Nov. 2; the supplied report does not establish current ticket availability.

The early session runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., with tickets priced at $22. Children ages 24 months and younger do not need tickets, the outlet reported.

Visitors may take their own photographs with Santa or buy images from the railroad. NBC Los Angeles listed a digital download at $20, a photo at $15 and each additional print at $10.

Irvine Park Railroad uses a one-third-scale train and has welcomed families for three decades, according to NBC Los Angeles. The Christmas Train is its seasonal offering at Irvine Regional Park.

For families choosing the early session, the listed train fare is $22 per ticket, while purchased Santa photos carry separate charges. Taking photos with a personal camera is also an option.