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Community Invited to Embark on a Train Ride to Visit Santa Claus

By Ellen Braunstein , Community Writer
December 14, 2016 at 04:05pm. Views: 131

ALL>> The community is invited to join the Orange Empire Railway Museum for an annual holiday tradition on Friday, Dec. 9; Saturday, Dec. 10; Sunday, Dec. 11; Saturday, Dec. 17; Sunday, Dec. 18 and Monday, Dec. 19. Embark on a magical train ride and visit with Santa Claus himself at his North Pole workshop. Ride the train where elves will lead families in Christmas songs, holiday trivia games and story telling. Santa greets the guests as they arrive at the workshop and guests can visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus at a play area where children can experience Thomas train tables, a child-powered roller coaster and crafts. Participants can also enjoy holiday treats while waiting to board the train. Train times are 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m, 5:30 p.m and 7 p.m on Saturday and Sunday, 5:30 and 7 p.m. on Friday. Because trains are filling up fast, the Orange Empire Railway Museum advises to call the museum for reservations at 951-943-3020 or book online at www.oerm.tix.com. Tickets are $20 for ages 12 and up and $15 for ages 2-11. For more information visit, www.oerm.org The Orange Empire Railway Museum is located at 2201 South A Street in Perris, California 92570.

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