Train Excursions
Ages: 3 and up
Gilroy Gardens is a unique horticulture theme park with over 40 rides set among full garden displays and exhibits. Typically open from the first of March through the end of August, with weekend operations September through November, the park also runs an annual Holiday Lights attraction during the weekends of December.
Features:
- Splash Garden has four water unique features for full splashing fun.
- Bonfante Falls is a waterfall feature n...
Ages: 4 and up
Park admission is listed above, but train excursion tickets are priced differently. For train excursion tickets, expect to pay $15 for adults, $8 for youths ages 6-17, ages 5 and under ride free. If purchasing train tickets, the park admission is included in this fee.
more»Ages: 2 and up
The Sacramento Zoo is wildly inspiring! Exhibiting over 400 animals belonging to over 140 species on 14 acres of land, the zoo has been chock full of fun for kids and adults alike since 1927.
Having moved beyond showing as many animals as possible and instead focusing on education, conservation and recreation, the zoo prides itself on maintaining exhibits which promote the well-being of the animals while allowing the public to learn ...
more»Ages: 2 and up
December 11: 3 & 6pm
December 16: 6pm
December 17 & 18: 3 & 6pm
December 21, 22, & 23: 3 & 6pm
Meet Santa and his elves, listen to stories and music, eat some cookies and hot cocoa in your pajamas! Morgan and the Magical Christmas Train will be read during the train ride. The Christmas Train frequently sells-out so buy your tickets early.
more»Ages: 3 and up
Golden Gate Park celebrates its 140th anniversary this year and is hosting a number of exciting events. One of the most kid-friendly is the Garden Railway Exhibit, a G-gauge exhibit featuring trains and trolleys on three different tracks, running alongside miniaturized park landmarks.
Make sure to get on board before the exhibit departs on March 13, 2011!
CONDUCTOR FOR A DAY
For a $50 donation to the Conservatory, children may be ...
more»Ages: 1 and up
November 23, 2012 - January 1, 2013
The sun may set early in the winter, but Dell'Osso farms invites you to light up your life at its Lights on the Farm display. Drive through the 240 different lighted displays in your own vehicle, on the Dell'Osso Express Train or even a hayride. The 200 foot lighted tunnel will certainly delight the kids.
Tickets can be purchased at the Country Store cashier. Hay rides or tram rides are $5 per pe...
more»Ages: 4 and up
Founded in 1958, Roaring Camp Railroads was opened to restore two railway lines that wind through historic trees and coastal mountains.
The Redwood Forest Steam Train is a 75 minute train excursion through a virgin redwood forest. Roaring Camp's narrow-gauge steam engines date from 1890 — at one time used to haul redwood logs — and are some of the oldest running engines providing passenger service in the country. View the timetable he...
more»Ages: 0 and up
November 23, 2012 - January 1, 2013
The North Pole has moved a bit south this year! Come visit a very authentic looking Mr. and Mrs. Claus at Dell'Osso Family Farms Santa's Village.
Pictures with Santa are a bargain at only $6. Need more than one picture? Get one photo and a digital copy for only $10. Santa's busy, even when in Lathrop, so be sure to check his available hours at the Country Store when you arrive at Santa's Village...
more»Ages: 2 and up
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Departing Oakdale at noon, the Sierra Railroad Dinner Train allows riders to "avoid the mess and treat your family to a special Thanksgiving Supper aboard the Sierra Railroad". Click here for details.
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