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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
Weekend Train & Trolley Rides
Merit Badge Program
Operations Training

March
Spring Swap Meet
STEAM Fest Express

April
BBQ, Boots & Brew
Third Fridays Food & Makers’ Fair
Behind the Scenes

May
Antique Truck Show
Mother’s Day Tea

July
Taste of Perris Music Festival

August
Hot August Nights

September
Fall Swap Meet
Perris Appreciation Day
Mighty Machines

October
Rods & Rails

November
Day Out With Thomas

December
The Polar Express

Weekend Train & Trolley Rides

Saturdays & Sundays*

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

*except during special ticketed events

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Behind the Scenes

April 6 & 7, 2024

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).

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BBQ, Boots & Brew

April 13, 2024
Join us for BBQ, Boots and Brew: a KCBS Sanctioned Master’s Series BBQ Competition, a day full of amazing BBQ, unique craft beer, and live music.
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Third Fridays Food & Makers’ Fair

April 19, 2024

You’ve worked hard all week – what better way to unwind than by visiting SCRM on the Third Fridays in Spring for a variety of food and craft vendors, lawn games, and music!

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Autism Acceptance Walk

April 20, 2024

Join us for an amazing day of connection as we raise essential funds to improve the lives of local children & adults with Autism in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

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Antique Truck Show

May 4, 2024

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

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Mother’s Day Victorian Tea

May 12, 2024

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

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Taste of Perris Music Festival

July 20, 2024

YORN2TAINMENT presents A Taste of Perris Music Festival, Sponsored by the City of Perris and Southern California Railway Museum. Save the date!

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Hot August Nights

August 17, 2024

Amazing classic cars, good food and brew, lawn games, giveaways and unlimited mainline train rides!

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CAR ENTRY

Fall Railroadiana Swap Meet

September 14, 2024

Southern California Railway Museum’s annual Fall swap meet. Members can buy and sell railroad antiques, collectibles, scale models, and toy trains.

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Perris Appreciation Day

September 21, 2024

This is the day that we show our appreciation to our neighbors in the City of Perris. Enjoy the museum and ride the train and trolleys for free.

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Mighty Machines

September 28, 2024

Prepare to be amazed as you get up close and personal with these extraordinary machines.

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Day Out With Thomas

November 2, 3, 9, 10 & 11 2024

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

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The Polar Express

Select Dates November & December 2024

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride is returning to Southern California Railway Museum for the 2024 holiday season!

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