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Events

Special Events

Throughout the year Southern California Railway Museum hosts many special events. Click the picture or link to find details, ticket pricing and times.

If you are a member and are interested in volunteering for anything of these events please use this link to sign up!

Ongoing
Train & Trolley Rides
Summer on the Rails
Merit Badge Program
Operations Training

February
Fred Harvey Experience

March
Spring Swap Meet
Dinosaur Express

April
Day Out With Thomas
Behind the Scenes

May
Antique Truck Show

June
Rods & Rails

July
Taste of Perris Music Festival

August
Sizzling Summer Nights

September
Fall Swap Meet
Perris Appreciation Day

October
La Raza Run

December
The Polar Express

The Polar Express

Select Dates November & December 2025

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is returning to Southern California Railway Museum for the 2025 holiday season!

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Train & Trolley Rides

Resume in January 2026*

You can take a ride on the Museum Railway on a real operating Trolley or behind a Locomotive every weekend and during special weekday programming – ride as many times as you like during our operating hours.

*except during special ticketed events

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The Fred Harvey Exhibit

Fred Harvey Experience

February 28, 2026

Enjoy a unique Fred Harvey Dining Experience hosted by the Harvey Girl Historical Society.

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Dinosaur Express

March 7th & 8th, 2026

Hop on Board for the Dinosaur Express at Southern California Railway Museum, featuring “Buddy” from the PBS Show “Dinosaur Train.”

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Day Out With Thomas

April 11, 12, 18 , 19 2026

All aboard for a day of family fun with Thomas and Percy! Thomas is returning to the Southern California Railway Museum Spring 2026!

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