First & Third Saturdays
Monthly on the First & Third Saturday*
Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S. A Street, Perris, CA
Third Saturday: Electric Railway Parade
Date: Saturday, February 21
Time: Museum Open 9:00AM-5:00pm, Programming 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Southern California Railway Museum
Experience a one-of-a-kind celebration of electric rail history at our Third Saturday: Electric Railway Parade! This special event brings the Museum’s extensive electric railway collection to life with a rare showcase of operating passenger and maintenance cars traveling around the Loop Line.
Watch these historic cars parade by, learn about their roles throughout Southern California’s transit past, and enjoy unique photo opportunities you won’t find on a typical museum day.
Alongside the parade, guests can enjoy all the hands-on activities and exhibits that make our First and Third Saturday events fun for the whole family.
Event Highlights:
- Electric Railway Parade: A rare chance to see multiple historic electric passenger and maintenance cars in motion
- Los Angeles Railway Collection 11:00AM and Pacific Electric Collection 12:00PM
- Open Exhibits: Explore historic collections across the museum
- Lawn Games & Scavenger Hunts
- Makers Station: Hands-on creativity for all ages
Join us for a vibrant, living history experience celebrating the electric railways that shaped Southern California.
First and Third Saturday programming features free admission, access to open exhibits, and activities; valid ride tickets are required for all locomotive and trolley operations.
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.
These special event days offer a perfect blend of hands-on activities, historic rail experiences, and open exploration, making them ideal for families, rail enthusiasts, and first-time visitors alike.
Guests can enjoy free general admission, access to open exhibits, and a rotating lineup of activities including unique equipment and demonstrations, scavenger hunts, lawn games, and a creative Maker Stations.
From seasonal celebrations and historic icons to unique ride days and behind-the-scenes moments, each First and Third Saturday offers something new while keeping the classic experiences visitors love.
What to Expect:
- FREE GENERAL ADMISSION
- Access to open exhibits and collections
- Family-friendly activities and hands-on fun
- Rotating themes and special features
- Ride opportunities available with valid ride tickets
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to see what’s new, First and Third Saturdays are a great way to experience the Museum, connect with rail history, and enjoy a day outdoors.
Upcoming Dates
- February 7th – Caboose Classic Book Now
- February 21st – Electric Railway Parade Book Now
- March 21st – TBD Book Now
- April 4th – Easter Egg-stravaganza Book Now
- May 2nd (& 3rd) – Diesel Days Book Now
- June 6th – Rods & Rails Book Now
- June 20th – Father’s Day Special Book Now
- *Father’s Day Mini-Run Ones will be available to book soon
Free programming continues on the First and Third Saturdays during the Summer – Visit Summer on the Rails
