# Christmas in the Park at Old Poway Park > Event for families in the San Diego–Chula Vista–Carlsbad area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Sat, Dec 12 · 3:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Where: Old Poway Park, 14134 Midland Rd, Poway, CA 92064 - Ages: All ages; vintage steam train rides and historic crafts ideal for toddlers and elementary kids - Price: Free admission, caroling, and Santa visits; train rides $1–$3.50; free shuttle parking - Organizer: City of Poway Community Services - Official page: https://poway.org/ - 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/san-diego/activities/christmas-in-the-park-at-old-poway-park--listing-97e72b8bb9c8354f216d81b8 ## About 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. 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