Christmas at the RanchChristmas at the Ranch 0 Skip to Content Train Rides Marketplace Food New! Gallery FAQ Open Menu Close Menu Train Rides Marketplace Food New! Gallery FAQ Open Menu Close Menu Train Rides Marketplace Food New! Gallery FAQ Christmas at theSanta Margarita Ranch Thank you all for a wonderful 2024 season.Christmas at the Ranch has ended for this year.We look forward to sharing the magic with you in 2025.All aboard the Central Coast’s newest holiday tradition for the whole family, Christmas at the Santa Margarita Ranch!Vintage Traditions Foundation & AGM Community Partners invite you to come aboard the enchanting Pacific Coast Railroad’s Jingle Bell Express for a ride to Santa's village! Step aboard and make memories with the whole family with this one-of-a-kind Christmas experience.Lots of new and exciting changes on this year’s train ride to Santa’s village. Learn more below about this fun event (please note, there is no access to Santa’s village without the pre-purchase of train tickets). Real Steam Trains Join us on a narrow gauge steam train ride as we take you from the Santa Margarita Ranch to Santa’s Village. Fun and unique displays will dot your journey.These are real, historic steam trains that offer two unique riding options.Learn more here. Meet Santa When you depart the train you will arrive at Santa’s Village where you and your family can go talk to the “big guy” and share all your Christmas wishes. Don’t forget your camera!We will have craft stations again to create a special message to send to Santa. Marketplace Newly added to this year is a new marketplace where you can do some fun holiday shopping for locally created crafts and unique gifts. Vendors will be changing throughout the different days, but each day promises to have something great for everyone.Learn more here and see the vendors. Food & More We have expanded the food offerings this year with more food trucks, snack trucks, and even the chance to roast s’mores over our fire-pits! Come hunger and enjoy any one of the great food options with plenty of space for your family to gather inside and out. Did we mention that we will have a selection of child and adult beverages available for purchase?Learn more here and see the vendors. More Fun & Games We have added to this year’s train event with many more games, including Bocci Ball, Roping, Giant Board Games, Cornhole, and other fun activities for all ages.Pony Rides! Central Coast Trailrides will be offering hand lead pony rides for children 3-12 years old (weight restrictions apply). This year's Christmas at The Ranch just got a-little more WESTERN!Don’t forget to try our real handcar and experience an old-way to ride the rails. Magic Show Be spellbound with wonder as Andy Morris shares his incredible talents. We still can’t figure-out how he does his tricks! This incredible show is free and open to all attendees. Unforgettable Moments! Our elves are hard at work to make this year’s event even more memorable and fun for the whole family, or at-least an amazing date night! We can’t wait to show you what we have been working on and to wish you“Merry Christmas!” TicketsPURCHASE TICKETS HERE 2024 Schedule:Friday, November 29Saturday, November 30Friday, December 6Saturday, December 7Friday, December 13Saturday, December 14Friday, December 20Saturday, December 21Sunday, December 22 Santa Margarita Ranch9000 Yerba Buena Ave.Santa Margarita, CA 93453Questions: events@historicsmr.comTerms & ConditionsTICKETS: Coming Next Year!Know Before You Go We are pleased to announce our official lodging sponsor: Visit Atascadero. If you are coming from out of town, please click here for some great local lodging options. Our Latest News Created by Vintage Traditions Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit & AGM Community Partners.enusen-US1772028499https://christmasatthemargarita.com