All special events, dates and event descriptions are subject to change without notice.

Starlight Evenings
July 12; August 9 & 23
Wonder at the beauty of a redwood forest lit up at night during a 2-hour, round-trip railway excursion from the boardwalk in Santa Cruz. For tickets contact Roaring Camp at 1-831-335-4484.

Moonlight Dinner Train
July 19, August 16, September 13, October 11
Moonlight dinner, dancing, and train ride through a redwood forest lit by flashlight. Cowboy sing-along and marshmallow roasting at Bear Mountain. For tickets contact Roaring Camp at 1-831-335-4484.

Day Out with Thomas
July 25, 26 & 27; August 1, 2, & 3
Join Thomas The Tank Engine™ on a train ride through the Big Trees. Meet Sir Topham Hatt™ and enjoy a day of Thomas activities. Reservations required. For tickets call TicketWeb at 1-866-468-3399.

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Summer Gathering of Mountain Men
August 9 & 10
Wander through wilderness encampments of trappers and traders as a 1830s summer rendezvous of wild and wooly mountain men is recreated.

Musical Saw Festival
Sunday, August 10
Listen to old time fiddlers play Blue Grass, Classical and Country music on musical saws at workshops, open mic and jam sessions. Musicians perform on washboards and spoons, harmonicas and accordians, guitars, banjos and other folk instruments from around the world.

Great Train Robberies
August 30-31 (Labor Day Weekend)
Witness shootouts of famed lawmen and notorious outlaws from the 1880s at Bear Mountain. Blazing reenactments demonstrate why the West was wild.

Harvest Fair
October 11 & 12
Celebrate Halloween and witness Living History. View spinning demonstrations; visit the blacksmith and print shop. Free pumpkin for each child holding a train ticket. Crafts and fun activities for the kids. "Early Days Garden Engines" on display.

Ghost Train
October 24 & 25
This is a family and children's Halloween event! Ride the train through a redwood forest as the Legend of Sleepy Hollow is narrated. Designed for children and young-at-heart, this event is a light and lively adaptation of the famous tale. For tickets and information, call 831-335-4484.

NEW! Holiday Tree Festival
November 28, 29 & 30; December 5, 6 & 7
Ride the steam train to Bear Mountain, sip hot apple cider, and view beautifully decorated holiday trees along the Holiday Tree Walk.

Holiday Lights Train
November 29; December 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21 & 22
Ride a beautifully lit holiday train through the streets of Santa Cruz as you sip hot-spiced cider, listen to carolers and meet Santa Claus. Reservations required.