# Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Holiday Train & Carousel > Event for families in the San Jose–Sunnyvale–Santa Clara area (CA). Times are Pacific Time. - When: Dec 4 – Dec 23 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032 - Ages: All ages (Infants ride free on parent laps) - Price: $5 per train ride; $5 per carousel ride; free for infants riding on caregiver laps - Organizer: Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad Inc. - Official page: https://bjwrr.org/holiday-train/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 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-jose/activities/billy-jones-wildcat-railroad-holiday-train-and-carousel--listing-3a511e9c845e0ced6b824289 ## About The historic Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad at Oak Meadow Park lights up the winter season with its magical evening Holiday Train rides and antique carousel spins. Bundled-up families board the open-air miniature passenger cars pulled by authentic vintage steam and diesel locomotives for an enchanting nighttime journey through glowing groves of decorated redwood trees along Los Gatos Creek. After the train ride, children can choose their favorite hand-carved painted wooden horse on the illuminated 1910 W.E. Mason carousel and enjoy warm cups of rich hot chocolate and freshly spun holiday cotton candy from the concession stand. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat paved pathways connect the train depot, carousel pavilion, and parking areas with dedicated open-air stroller parking corrals. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Park picnic benches and covered pavilions adjacent to the depot offer quiet resting spots; family restrooms with changing counters nearby. • Age Suitability: Pure delight for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and train enthusiasts of all generations. • Sensory Tips: Train whistles blow at road crossings and steam engines produce gentle rhythmic chuffing; sensitive children may prefer seats in middle cars. ## Similar picks in San Jose - [Willow Glen Holiday Lights Festive Stroll](https://grassyknees.com/san-jose/activities/willow-glen-holiday-lights-festive-stroll--listing-d94e219c1e72a07bfe26f9cc) — Dec 1 – Dec 31 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Lincoln Avenue Downtown Willow Glen · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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