Events

Train & Trolley Rides

Saturdays & Sundays*

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

Merit Badge Program – Railroading

April 25th, 2026 9AM

Scouts will explore the history, technology, and operations of railroads while getting a rare chance to get behind the throttle of a real train or trolley.

First & Third Saturdays

Monthly on the First & Third Saturday

Join us on the first and third Saturdays of each month (excluding gated event dates) for family-friendly programming that brings the Southern California Railway Museum to life.

Autism Acceptance Walk

April 25, 2026

Mother’s Day Victorian Tea

May 10, 2026

The Harvey Girl Historical Society is hosting an exclusive Mother’s Day Victorian Tea Service in the Fred Harvey Museum.

Antique Truck Show

May 16, 2026

The past will roar to life at the Antique Truck Show. Presented in conjunction with the American Truck Historical Society Southern California Chapter.

Merit Badge Program – Railroading + Search & Rescue

May 23, 2026 9AM & 1PM

Scouts will explore the history, technology, and operations of railroads and dive into the world of emergency response while getting a rare chance to get behind the throttle of a real train or trolley.

Behind the Scenes

May 30-31 2026

Go “Behind the Scenes” at the Museum and see what goes into maintaining the West’s largest collection of rail cars, with tours, and access to areas not normally open to the public (like Carhouse 7).

Rods & Rails

June 13, 2025

The City of Perris’ annual car and motorcycle show, featuring classic cars from the 20’s through the 70’s and motorcycle classics from 1939 to the present.

Merit Badge Program – Railroading

June 27, 2026 9AM

Scouts will explore the history, technology, and operations of railroads while getting a rare chance to get behind the throttle of a real train or trolley.

Summer on the Rails

1st Saturdays in Summer

Upcoming Date: July 4, 2026

Join us on the 1st Saturdays of each month this summer for some extra train-tastic fun! This series features FREE GENERAL ADMISSION and FREE PARKING.

Taste of Perris Music Festival

July 18, 2026

YORN2TAINMENT presents the 3RD Annual A Taste of Perris Music Festival, Sponsored by the City of Perris and Southern California Railway Museum. Join us for a day of incredible music, vibes, food and so much more!

La Raza Run

October 10, 2026

Tripp productions and Vatos y Viclas presents ~ La Raza Run 2026

The Polar Express

Select Dates November & December 2026

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is returning to Southern California Railway Museum for the 2026 holiday season!

Dinosaur Express

Spring 2027

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

Day Out With Thomas

Spring 2027

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