If you’re looking for a little holiday cheer (yes, it’s that time already!), then look no further than the Caltrain Holiday Train presented by Silicon Valley Community Foundation. This yearly train makes its way down the Peninsula the first weekend in December. It stops at nine train stations over two nights, on December 3 and 4. This express train is decked with thousands of lights and holiday decorations. There are train rides outside of San Francisco, including the Niles Canyon Railway Train of Lights in Fremont.
For more information on this spectacular train, check out the website for the Caltrain Holiday Train. The Train of Lights has been an annual tradition for many Bay Area families for more than a decade. Now, let’s get in the holiday spirit!
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The dazzling show-train will visit nine Caltrain stations between San Francisco and Santa Clara over two nights, on December 3 and 4.
Decorated with 70,000 glittering lights, the train is a sight to see this time of year.
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The Caltrain Holiday Train stops by these cities: San Francisco, Burlingame, Redwood City, Mountain View, Santa Clara, Millbrae, San Mateo, Menlo Park, and Sunnyvale.
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In each of the 20-minute station stops, Santa, Mrs. Claus, Frosty and the gang will get off the train to greet children and spread holiday cheer. Ho! Ho! Ho!
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Make sure to get a photo with the whole gang, too!
There are many other wonderful holiday experiences in the Bay Area, including these 10 Christmas Light Displays Around San Francisco That Are Pure Magic.
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