Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival Train Ride
Through Nov 29Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Nightly starting Friday after Thanksgiving, Nov 27, 2026: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Friday through Sunday
Griffith Park & Southern Railroad4400 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027 · 6.2 mi approx. from Los AngelesDirections
All ages; perfect for toddlers and multi-generational families
From $7$7.00 general admission per rider; infants 18 months and under ride free on a lap
About this adventure
All aboard for an evening holiday train journey through Griffith Park starting the day after Thanksgiving! Running along the historic 1-mile narrow gauge track at the Griffith Park & Southern Railroad, open-air miniature locomotives carry families through twinkling light tunnels, past festive illuminated holiday dioramas, and beneath towering eucalyptus trees glowing with seasonal colors. The 10-minute ride is a perennial favorite for toddlers, train lovers, and visiting grandparents seeking an affordable, charming evening adventure.
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