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
First & Third Saturdays

February
Fred Harvey Experience

March
Spring Swap Meet
Dinosaur Express

April
Day Out With Thomas
Merit Badge – Railroading

May
Mother’s Day Tea
Antique Truck Show
Merit Badge Program – Railroading + Search & Rescue
Behind the Scenes

June
Rods & Rails

July
Taste of Perris Music Festival
Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

August
Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

September
Harry Potter: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

October
La Raza Run
Perris Appreciation Day
Fall Swap Meet
Autumn Harveyst Tea

November
The Polar Express

December
The Polar Express

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.

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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

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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!

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Harry Potter™: A Hogwarts Express Adventure

JULY 24 – SEPTEMBER 27

Harry Potter™: A Hogwarts Express Adventure is an unforgettable train journey celebrating the Hogwarts Express™! Experience the magic of the Hogwarts Express™ with high energy activities, house celebrations, and surprising encounters that celebrate iconic Hogwarts Express™ moments.

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La Raza Run

October 10, 2026

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

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Perris Appreciation Day

October 17, 2026

If you live, work, or attend school in the City of Perris, we invite you to enjoy FREE all-day train and trolley rides at the Museum—our way of saying thank you to our amazing local community.

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Fall Railroadiana Swap Meet

October 24, 2026

Shop for and learn about railroadiana and railroad antiques at Southern California’s largest outdoor railroadiana swap meet.

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Autumn Harveyst Victorian Tea

October 31, 2026

The Harvey Girl Historical Society is hosting an exclusive Autumn Victorian Tea Service in the Fred Harvey Museum.

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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!

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Dinosaur Express

Spring 2027

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

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!

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