FreeChristmas in the Park at Old Poway Park
Sat, Dec 123:30 PM – 8:30 PM · Second Saturday of December, Dec 12, 2026; 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM; Tree lighting at 5:15 PM
Old Poway Park14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 · 18.9 mi approx. from San DiegoDirections
All ages; vintage steam train rides and historic crafts ideal for toddlers and elementary kids
FreeFree admission, caroling, and Santa visits; train rides $1–$3.50; free shuttle parking
About this adventure
Step into a charming 19th-century California holiday celebration at Old Poway Park. Families can ride the vintage 1907 Baldwin steam locomotive on the Poway Midland Railroad as it chugs around the park past decorated historic buildings and heritage oaks. Kids can create traditional holiday ornaments in the historic schoolhouse, visit Santa in the Great Room, and roast marshmallows over open campfires while listening to live bluegrass and caroling ensembles. The park paths are smooth dirt and wooden boardwalks that accommodate strollers easily.
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