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ROCKAWAY BEACH TREE LIGHTING TRAIN

Quick Details

  • November 27, 2026 @ 5:00 PM - 7:45 PM
  • Duration: 2.75 hours
  • Ages: All ages
  • Accessibility: This train is wheelchair accessible via a portable wheelchair lift! Please call ahead if you will need the lift and plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before the departure time so we can best assist you! Note: Due to the historic nature of the cars, restrooms on board the train are not wheelchair accessible.
  • Pets are Allowed in Outdoor Cars!: Dogs are allowed aboard the Rockaway Beach Tree Lighting Train in our outdoor Covered Open Car! Only task trained service animals are allowed in the indoor cars.

Indoor Cars

Adult

Ages 13+

$ 40

Child

Ages 3-12

$ 32

Infant

Ages 2 and under

Free

Outdoor Cars

Adult

Ages 13+

$ 34

Child

Ages 3-12

$ 26

Infant

Ages 2 and under

Free

A Special Tree Lighting Experience

Join us for a once-a-year opportunity to ride a beautifully decorated steam-powered train from Garibaldi to Rockaway Beach to enjoy the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at the Rockaway Beach Wayside! Beat the traffic and arrive to the ceremony in style by riding the rails to this highly attended annual tradition. Live performances of Christmas classics and a visit from Santa will set the mood for your arrival to the Tree Lighting Ceremony, all without the stress of parking!

The train departs from Garibaldi at 5:00 PM, arrives in Rockaway Beach at 5:30 PM. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony occurs at 6:00 PM, at which time there will be live entertainment at the wayside and time to visit and shop at the businesses in Rockaway Beach. The train will depart from Rockaway beach at 7:15 PM sharp to return to Garibaldi by 7:45 PM.

Note: This trip does not have complimentary cookies and cocoa like the Candy Cane Express train.

Seating Options

If you are booking your group on separate reservations, please ensure that your seats are in the same car if you wish to all sit together. We assign cars but not seat numbers on this excursion.

Outdoor Cars

Covered Open Car – Outdoor that has a roof but no windows. A great way to be immersed in the scenery as you roll along!

Empty ferry deck with string lights hanging on the windows and benches arranged in rows.

Indoor Cars

50s Table Car – 1950s Dining Cars with tables and chairs. These are fully enclosed with windows and a roof.

Decorated train car with tables, chairs, string lights, and garlands.

Coach Car – 1920’s passenger car with cushioned seats. Fully enclosed with windows and a roof.Decorated vintage train interior with green seats and ceiling garlands.

Table Car – 1910 dining car. Has tables and chairs, and is fully enclosed with windows and a roof.

Vintage train dining car decorated with Christmas garlands and wooden furniture.

All tickets are round-trip.

Motive power subject to change without notice.

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