# Griffith Park Holiday Light Festival Train Ride

> Event for families in the Los Angeles–Long Beach–Anaheim area (CA). Times are Pacific Time.

- When: Nov 27 – Nov 29 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Where: Griffith Park & Southern Railroad, 4400 Crystal Springs Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90027
- Ages: All ages; perfect for toddlers and multi-generational families
- Price: $7.00 general admission per rider; infants 18 months and under ride free on a lap
- Organizer: Griffith Park Train Rides
- Official page: https://www.griffithparktrainrides.com/
- Last checked: Thu, Nov 5

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## About

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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