Holiday Trains

Sacramento River Train - Sierra Railroad
Woodland, California

Thanksgiving Dinner Train
Avoid the mess and treat your family to a traditional Thanksgiving Supper aboard the Sacramento RiverTrain.
Adult $64 Child $39 (plus service charge & taxes)

Christmas Train
November 28, December 6, 13, 17-23
Woodland, CA

The River Train’s popular Christmas Train is a special treat for children of all ages. Your Christmas journey includes Santa, elves, storytellers, musicians, hot cocoa and cookies. You are welcome to wear your pajamas!! Last year we sold out every train so purchase your desired date in advance.

Adult $31, Child $24

Purchase tickets online HERE.

Trips begin Nov 28 and are offered during the daytime and evening through December 23. Due to frequent sell-outs, we encourage you purchase your desired date in advance. Adult $31, Child $24 You can book your tickets on-line through TicketWeb (see above link), or with our Oakdale Office at 209-848-2100.

When booking your tickets, you can also purchase your $15 copy of Morgan & the Christmas Train, which will be read during storytime.

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Sierra Railroad Dinner Train
Oakdale, California
Christmas Train
Sunday 29 November
Friday 04 December
Sunday 06 December
Thursday 10 December
Sunday 13 December
Tuesday 15 - Tuesday 22 December

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Skunk Train ­
Sierra Railroad
Willits & Fort Bragg, California

Adult $31
Child (3-11) $24

A popular ride with Santa, elves, storyteller, musician, hot cocoa and cookies. Pajamas welcome! Departs Fort Bragg at 4:00 p.m., Willits at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

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November 27 - 29, 2009

Train Time for Santa at the California State Railroad Museum
With toys, trains and even good ol’ St. Nick, the California State Railroad Museum is sure to capture and spread the spirit of the holidays with visitors of all ages.

“Train Time for Santa” activities which include exploring a variety of model train and toy train layouts on display inside the museum and experiencing festive train rides with Santa aboard his very own steam train. In addition, the museum will host the 13th Annual Toy Train Holiday Show that same three-day weekend--November 27 thru 29--where hobbyists from around the region will proudly display modular and portable toy and model train layouts set up in the Roundhouse surrounded by full size locomotives.

All holiday activities are included with museum admission with the exception of “Train Time with Santa.” Regular museum prices are $9 for adults, $4 for youths ages 6-17, and children 5 and under are free. “Train Time with Santa” ticket prices--which include complimentary admission to the Museum--are $15 for adults, $7 for youths ages 6-17 and children 5 and under are free. Train ride tickets are available on a first come, first served basis and trains depart hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from the Central Pacific Railroad Freight Depot at Front and “K” Streets in Old Sacramento.

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New Years Eve Express

Thursday, December 31, 2009 8:00pm
Bring in the New Year in style. The trip includes dinner, champagne toast, roses for the ladies, coffee & soda, private tables, live music & party favors. Tickets cost $95 + service charge & taxes.

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Join Santa on Holiday Steam Trains at Railtown 1897 State Historic Park
Jamestown, CA

Santa is taking some time out of his busy schedule to make special appearances at Railtown this holiday season.

Steam-powered trains with Santa aboard will operate over the three-day Thanksgiving Weekend plus Saturday and Sunday, December 19 & 20.

New this year! Santa’s Starlight Express
On one night only, Saturday, November 28th at 5:30 PM, bundle up and join Santa and his musical friends for a lighted Christmas train. This special train, filled with the music and magic of Christmas, will get you in the holiday spirit as you ride along in the lighted train, caroling as you go.

Tickets are $19 for adults, $9 for youth, and free for children 5 and under traveling with an adult. (Advanced tickets are recommended for all riders, as space is limited. Reservations can be made by calling 209-984-3953).

Santa by Daylight
Steam-powered Santa’s Express Trains also continue this year during daylight hours, on November 27th, 28th, & 29th, and December 19th & 20th. Trains run each day at 11, 12, 1, 2 & 3pm. Santa will be on board to greet visitors, and will be accompanied by Railtown’s Roving Fiddler, Dave Rainwater. Ticket prices are $13 for adults, $6 for youth, and free for children 5 and under. Tickets are available at the depot.

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Napa Valley Wine Train
Napa, California

Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 26, 2009. Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal on board the Napa Valley Wine Train prepared by our world-class Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald. The turkey is always perfect.

7 Courses of Christmas
Thursday, December 17, 2009. On the first day of Christmas my true love gave to me "7 Courses of Christmas." Executive Chef Kelly Macdonald gets to spread his holiday wings and provide a wonderful feast to honor this spiritual time of year.

Santa Trains
December 14th, 15th, 16th, 19th, 20th, 21st, 22nd, 23rd, and 24th, 2009. The every popular, ever enthusiastic, and ever enjoyable Santa Trains. Santa visits all the good little boys and girls with his entourage of elves and holiday characters. These trains sell out VERY early. Please reserve in advance.

New Year's Eve
December 31, 2009. Beautiful oysters, caviar, and sparkling wine reception kick off the elegant five course gourmet dinner on the train, while the wonderful band back at the station entices everyone to shimmy in the New Year. It's our Roaring 20th Anniversary

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Trick-Or-Treating in Sacramento

Annual Old Sacramento Trick or Treat
October 31, 2009
Come to Old Sacramento for Halloween this year for a safe and fun outing for the little ones. Participating merchants will be handing out candy from noon to 4:00 pm.
For info on more Halloween activities in Old Sacramento, click here.



Boo at the Zoo - Two Nights!
Sacramento Zoo: 3930 West Land Park Drive
Friday, October 30, 2009
Saturday, October 31, 2009
4:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Acres of creepy, magic and spooky fun!

Enjoy entertainment, fun crafts, games and goodies appropriate for children under 10 years of age: magic shows, kid's haunted house, food, music, spooky train, creepy carousel and lots of family fun!

TWO NIGHTS! You can choose between two nights of Halloween fun, Friday or Saturday!

General Tickets: $9
Sac Zoo Members: $5
Children 2 and under: Free



Fairytale Town’s 22nd Annual Safe & Super Halloween
Address: 3901 Land Park Drive, Sac.
Phone: (916) 264-5233
Dates and time: Friday to Sunday, Oct. 24 to 26, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. nightly
Cost: Presale: $7 nonmember/$5 members. Day of event: $10 nonmembers/$7 members.
Kids can “Escape to Neverland” in this year’s Fairytale Town annual Halloween celebration. There will be live puppet shows, hands-on activities and 17 different candy stations throughout the park. Make sure to come in costume to fully experience this family-friendly event. Please note that the park will close at 3 p.m. (gates close at 2 p.m.) during this three-day event.



Trick or Treat Night at Ikea
Address: 700 Ikea Court, West Sac.
Phone: (916) 371-4232
Dates and time: Oct. 31, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
Kids can meander throughout the Ikea store to pick up some treats or stop at several scary playhouses. The event is open for kids ages three to 12.






UC Davis Children’s Hospital’s 1st Annual Capitol Family Fun Day
Address: State Capitol, Sac.
Phone: (916) 734-9638
Dates and time: Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Cost: Free
Along with information from medial professionals about health and safety, the UC Davis Children’s Hospital will also provide a healthy trick or treat. Kids can wear a Halloween costume and visit the Trick or Treat Safety booth for a prize. There will be other informational booths about exercise, healthy eating and safety. Radio Disney will also be on site for fun and music.

Haunted Houses in Sacramento

Fright Planet, World of Fear
Marketplace at Birdcage, 5961 Birdcage St., Citrus Heights
(866) 666-1313
Four indoor haunted houses at this location.
Visit www.frightplanet.com for more info.

Heart Stoppers Haunted House
Three haunted houses at the Placer County Fair Grounds: Callson Funeral Home, Vampire's Crypt & The Deadlands.
Tickets & Info: www.scaredyou.com

Callson Manor Haunted House
Placer County Fair Grounds in Roseville Califonia
October 8-11, 15-18, 22-31
Open 7:30PM - 10PM
www.callsonmanor.com

Fear Overload
Westfield Downtown Plaza, Sacramento
547 L Street (Above the Hard Rock Cafe on the corner of 7th and K)
www.fearoverload.com

Halloween at the Russian River

Tour Guerneville's Old Pioneer Cemetery, with hosts Russian River Historical Society. October 24th. 1st tour @ 1:00pm, 2nd Tour @ 2:30pm. $1 suggested donation. Refreshments provided.http://www.russianriverhistory.org/

Guerneville School Halloween Carnival

October 31st, $5, 11am-4pm @ Guerneville School
Games, food, Haunted House, Rafflewww.guernevilleschool.org

PALS pet parade in downtown Guerneville.
Howl-O-Ween Annual Pet Parade and Costume Contest. You and your pet can join the fun and help support Pets Are Loving Support on Saturday October 31st. Show off your favorite animal friend's festival or frightening Howl-o-ween outfit in this fun-filled romp down Main Street Guerneville. Registration is $5 @ 1pm at the Russian River Resort. Downtown Parade begins at 2pm. Contest at 2:30 @ the RRR. Benefit for PALS providing pet care, food, and basic veterinary care and support to companion pets of people with AIDS in Sonoma County. Event is canceled in rain.http://sonic.net/~pals/mission/mission.html

Trick-or-Treating in downtown Guerneville
October 31st Come to town and check out the shops and window displays. Great opportunity for a little late night shopping, and maybe, you might even get a treat.

Mortuary Orchesta Performs@ the Composer's House, at 4th & Mill Streets
Halloween Night, 6pm, $20. The 7-piece Mortuary Orchestra of Guerneville - Halloween Concert - Halloween Costumes Welcome! Works by Liszt, Genin, Rachmaninoff, Ciani, others with 5-time Grammy nominee Suzanne Ciani, and Internationally Acclaimed soloists Suzanne Ciani, piano, Viviana Guzman, flute, Christopher Collins Lee, violin, and Seth Montfort, piano.http://www.sfconcerto.org/

Dr. Evil's House of Horrors@ the Old Amusement Park.
Every Friday and Saturday night in October. Halloween Night is the Finale!$10, not suitable for children under 12 years of age. Halloween Night features a special, less-scary haunted house for younger children. Proceeds this year go to Mill Street Thrift Store's food bank fund. http://www.drevilshouseofhorrors.com/

Guerneville Lodge Halloween Bash!
October 31st @ the Guerneville Lodge, just East of the Highway 116 Bridge. $15, 6pm-Midnight. Costume contest, entertainment, food and drink.707-869-0102

Séance @ the Santa Nella House 5pm - 7pm
Mark your calendar on the night of Halloween for a Séance Ceremony, with local medium, Christine Therese Laporte. Christine will also be giving readings throughout the night before the Séance Ceremony. This is an event that'll be sure to give you the chills! Suggested Donation of $10, all proceeds go to the West County Health Center. 707-869-9488