# THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride at Southern California Railway Museum > Event for families in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 11 – Dec 31 · 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM - Where: Southern California Railway Museum, 2201 S A St, Perris, CA 92570 - Ages: All ages (pajamas encouraged for kids and parents; lap infants under 2 ride free) - Price: $49–$81 for children (ages 2–11); $56–$88 for adults; free on lap for children under 2; advance booking strongly required. - Organizer: Southern California Railway Museum / Rail Events Productions - Official page: https://socalthepolarexpressride.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/the-polar-expresstm-train-ride-at-southern-california-railway-museum--listing-e101f202a303b404c505d606 ## About All aboard for the North Pole! The Southern California Railway Museum in Perris brings the magic of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved storybook to life aboard a real, vintage passenger train. Pajama-clad families are welcomed by the Conductor with golden ticket punchings before embarking on a magical one-hour round-trip rail journey set to the evocative sounds of the motion picture soundtrack. During the theatrical journey, lively dancing chefs serve delicious hot chocolate and fresh cookies, reading the classic story aloud with illustrated storybooks shown through each train car. Upon arrival at the illuminated North Pole, Santa Claus boards the train to greet each child and present them with the iconic first gift of Christmas—their very own silver keepsake sleigh bell. Advance reservations are essential as departures sell out rapidly. ## Similar picks in Riverside - [The Polar Express Train Ride at the Southern California Railway Museum](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/the-polar-express-train-ride-at-the-southern-california-railway-museum--listing-c37ebc3bfce3be9a5eeaf8c7) — Wed, Nov 11 (+43 more dates) · Southern California Railway Museum, Perris · All ages · From $49.25 · checked Oct 16. The Southern California Railway Museum in Perris hosts THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride on select November and December 2026 dates. 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