December 14, 2024
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10:00 am
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4:00 pm
The nation’s largest traveling train show returns to the Alameda County Fairgrounds December 14 – 15, 2024.
The show will include model trains for sale, exhibitors from across the country, huge operating model displays, free workshops and demonstrations, free test tracks to test run your trains at the show, activities for the kids and much more!
Admission: Adult: $12 – $13. Child 11 years and under FREE!
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. REPORT EVENTS
Image credit/image courtesy of The Train Show.
$13
Adult: $12 – $13. Child 11 years and under FREE!
July 23, 2023
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10:30 am
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4:30 pm
Join us on Billy Jones Day! To celebrate the man who started it all!
During Billy Jones Day YOU get to name the price of the ride! Just as Billy Jones did on his ranch. You may donate as little or as much as you can for each ride on the train and the carousel on this special day.
Train and carousel will run from 10:30am to 4:30pm.
Our snack shack will be open from 11:00am to 4:00pm, with the barbecue cooking from 11:00am to 3:00pm.
Train/Carousel Tickets: $3.00
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
$3
Image credit/image courtesy of BJWRR
June 10, 2023
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8:00 am
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10:15 am
Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad annual Flapjacks & Railroad Tracks Pancake Breakfast will cook up on Saturday, June 10th!
This family-fun event will kick off early morning with breakfast being served from 8:00am until 10:15am.
There are two options for breakfast: Regular Breakfast includes 3 large pancakes & 2 sausage links. Small Breakfast includes 1 large pancake & 2 sausage links. A la cart items will also be available.
In addition, the train and carousel will be open for early morning rides. Rides will begin at 8:00am and run until 4:30pm.
Standard ticket pricing applies.
No reservations required! Come on down and enjoy a great breakfast and early morning rides on the train and carousel! All aboard!!
Train/Carousel Tickets: $3.00
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
TBD
Separate price for pancake breakfast.
Image credit/image courtesy of BJWRR
April 1, 2023
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10:00 am
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5:00 pm
The Spring Open House and Train Show, April 01 & 02, 2023 at the South Bay Historical Railroad Society at the Santa Clara Caltrain Station.
Visitors can also see and walk through the Santa Clara Depot, the oldest train station on the West Coast.
Tour the restored 1912 Pullman Cafe Parlor Observation Car, the Edward Peterman Museum of Railroad History and watch model trains navigate our HO and N scale layouts.
While you’re there, visit the South Bay Historical Railroad Society’s Company Store where you or your little one can purchase and take home their very own train car.
Or consider hosting a birthday party for your train obsessed child at the Depot.
Tickets can be purchased onsite beginning March 1st. Adults are $5.00. Children under 18 are free when accompanied by a paying adult.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image credit/image courtesy of South Bay Historical Railroad Society
$5
Adults 18 and older $5.00 Children Free
March 18, 2023
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10:30 am
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11:30 am
Join us for the monthly storytime at SBHRS. Introduce your child to the world of trains and make new friends.
Geared towards children under the age of 8, their siblings and friends. Must be accompanied by parent or caretake.
Please double-check the event information on the event website as sometimes events are canceled or details changed after they are added to CelebrateFamily.us. Let us know about any changes at events@celebrate-family.com
Image credit/image courtesy of South Bay Historical Railroad Society
Free
