2024 Griffith Park Holiday Light Ride

The Griffith Park Holiday Light Train Ride 2024 is gearing up for its magical voyage! Whether you love locomotives or simply want to get in the holiday spirit, you won't want to skip this very merry and bright event. Here's everything you need to know about what's planned for 2024.

All About the Holiday Lights Train Ride at Griffith Park

The Holiday Lights Train Ride is one of the most beloved annual traditions at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, CA. During the experience, passengers enjoy a mile-long loop at Griffith Park & Southern Railroad that's all decked out for the season with thousands of twinkling lights and displays. The event also features open-air photo booths and backgrounds that passengers can use for photo opportunities.

Each ride along this fun holiday express lasts approximately 10 minutes. The experience is designed to be fun for riders of all ages. However, parents should know that Santa isn't scheduled to make an appearance at Holiday Light Train Ride 2024. Event organizers have promised some fun surprises that will be revealed as the season goes on.

What's a holiday train ride without some hot chocolate? If you're planning to grab a sweet treat or bite to eat, the Griffith Park Cafe will be open during the train rides to offer treats, meals, and hot drinks. There will also be a holiday gift kiosk.

If you're not familiar with Griffith Park & Southern Railroad, you'll be amazed by locomotives, passenger cars, and scale models of trains that operate on a mile-long track featuring several bridges, old-fashioned towns, and other attractions. The Griffith Park & Southern Railroad attraction has been in business since 1948.

Planning Your Visit to Ride the Griffith Park Holiday Train

Griffith Park & Southern Railroad is located at 4400 Crystal Springs Drive inside Griffith Park. For 2024, the annual Holiday Light Festival Train Ride will run from Nov. 29 through Jan. 3. Trains will operate seven nights a week! However, the event will close down on Dec. 24, 25, and 31 for the observances of Christmas and New Year's Eve. Hours of operation are from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday through Sunday.

There are some important logistical considerations to know about. First, tickets can sell out. If you have your heart set on riding the Griffith Park Christmas train, you're encouraged to purchase your tickets ahead of time. Time slots tend to fill up quickly on the weekends. Tickets are nonrefundable.

Don't Miss the Magic of Spending the Holidays in Los Angeles

While most people picture snow-capped villages or ski lodges when they think of a wintertime holiday getaway, Los Angeles truly comes alive for the holidays! Visitors can enjoy great weather and plenty of opportunities to enjoy Christmas-themed attractions. This can also be a great time to explore world-class museums, movie studios, and other unique attractions in Los Angeles. For example, there's nothing like touring the iconic Natural History Museum during a break from work or school.