# Things to do with kids in Perris, CA

> 1 upcoming family events and 2 places and ongoing programs in Perris, CA (Riverside County, CA), in the Riverside–San Bernardino–Ontario area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Pacific Time. Today is Sat, Oct 24.

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## Events ahead

- [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. Families board a real train for a roughly one-hour…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Lake Perris State Recreation Area](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/lake-perris-state-recreation-area--listing-4a98d32ea862718f4369aedd) — Summer (Mar 9-Nov 2): 6 AM-10 PM daily; Winter (Nov 3-Mar 9): 7 AM-8 PM daily; museum… · Lake Perris State Recreation Area · From $10 · checked Oct 13. Lake Perris SRA is a state park built around a reservoir in Perris, with a swimming beach, picnic areas, hiking and bike trails, fishing, boating, geocaching, a campground and…
- [Weekend Train & Trolley Rides at the Southern California Railway Museum](https://grassyknees.com/riverside/activities/weekend-train-and-trolley-rides-at-the-southern-california-railway-mus--listing-836d57594fb20627a79427eb) — Saturdays & Sundays, except during special gated events; departure times vary by season · Southern California Railway Museum, Perris · All ages · From $8 · checked Oct 16. Every Saturday and Sunday (except during special gated events such as The Polar Express) the Southern California Railway Museum in Perris runs its museum railway with real…

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