# Train of Lights on the Niles Canyon Railway > Event for families in the San Francisco–Oakland–Fremont area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Nov 20 – Dec 30 · 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Niles Canyon Railway – Niles Station, 37029 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536 - Ages: All ages (children under 3 ride free on lap; narrow vintage aisles so baby carriers recommended) - Price: General admission $40 (ages 3+); lap children under 3 free; first class cars $70 - Organizer: Niles Canyon Railway (Pacific Locomotive Association) - Official page: https://www.ncry.org/ride/train-of-lights/ - 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-francisco/activities/train-of-lights-on-the-niles-canyon-railway--listing-3fe6b8c4d7ffe2b160a088bc ## About The historic Niles Canyon Railway runs its beloved Train of Lights, taking families on an unforgettable 1.5-hour evening journey through scenic Niles Canyon. Antique passenger coaches and open-air cars are covered inside and out with hundreds of thousands of dazzling holiday lights, glowing garland, and illuminated holiday motifs. Passengers enjoy festive carols, refreshments, and visits from Santa Claus and his helper elves throughout the ride. Trains depart from Niles Station in Fremont and Sunol Depot. 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