Disclosure: We were invited to experience the Magical Christmas Train, in exchange for my time and efforts in attending and reporting my opinion within this blog. Even though I receive these benefits, I always give an opinion that is 100% mine.

We had so much fun on the West Sacramento River Fox Magical Christmas Train, this was our first time on this train here in Sacramento. I am so grateful for holiday experiences, that help us carve out family time to enjoy time together and make Christmas memories. Tickets are already selling out, so if you want to experience the Magical Christmas train, book your reservations TODAY! 

The location was easy to find just west of Sacramento International Airport off Interstate 5 at River Fox Train 18095 County Road 117 West Sacramento, CA 95691. We parked and headed to the train boarding location. We entered the train, gave them our names, and were given a boarding pass to head to the Reindeer Train Car. 


You want to arrive early and give yourself time to enjoy the decorations and shop outside before boarding the train. There are plenty of tables outside to sit at while you wait to board.

Once onboard the train at our table, there was a menu to purchase additional snacks and beverages such as pretzels, chips, popcorn, candy, soda, coffee, and more. Your tickets come with a cookie and hot chocolate for each person. You get to take home the hot chocolate souvenir cup. The hot cocoa was creamy and delicious!


We were entertained by Chestnut the Elf, who was quite the character. He told jokes, had us singing Christmas carols, and handed out Bingo Cards for a fun Christmas-themed game of Bingo.  If you won Bingo, Chestnut the Elf handed out prizes, small toys, and candy canes. There was also a sing-a-long with a guitarist and of course time spent with Santa. 





This is such a fun experience to be enjoyed with the entire family! This would be a great outing to invite the grandparents along to join in the Christmas cheer! My mom came along with us and this definitely helped usher us into the spirit of the season. 



During this hourlong, 10-mile round trip, we enjoyed singing Feliz Navidad, Deck the Halls, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, sipping on our hot chocolate, and taking in the beautiful views of the river. Santa takes his time with each table interacting with each family and gives time for photos. I was so grateful he had my older teenagers laughing and posing for a fun photo.


The River Fox Magical Christmas Train runs November 26 through December 23 and tickets are $55 for adults, $45 for children ages 2 through 12, and $10 for ages two and younger. Book early, some train times are already sold out.

For Adults and Small Groups – November 25 through December 16

The River Fox is also launching the new Holiday Spirit Express, an hour-and-a-half train experience that is ideal for individuals and groups aged 18 and older. Departing on Fridays at 7 p.m. (November 25 through December 16), this train includes outdoor and indoor seating. Immersive entertainment will light up the night via the train’s merry band of elves; a strolling musician; a visit from Santa; charcuterie appetizers; and dessert. Two beverage tokens (alcohol or non-alcohol) are included with train ticket. Alcohol and snacks may be purchased aboard the train as well. First Class tickets include all of the amenities and reserved seating for $149 per passenger. Happy Hour Class tickets are $99 with a la carte amenities, and seating is first come, with limited indoor seating.

For tickets, visit riverfoxtrain.com/experiences/holiday-spirit-express or call (800) 866-1690.