We Spent the Day Out with Thomas™ (and Aunt Leyna) @OrangEmpireRail

Thomas & Friends™ was the first party-theme I planned for my child's birthday. My son was one and he doesn’t remember it, but I scrap booked everything to show him one day. I’ll have to tell you more about that later. But first, let me tell you about our Day Out with Thomas™!

When I heard that Thomas was coming to SoCal, I could hardly wait! Playing with Thomas is one thing but seeing him in person brings it to life!


My boys are obsessed with cars right now so I wanted to shake things up a bit. When we were invited to spend a Day Out with Thomas™, I could hardly contain my excitement. When your husband gets sick on you for a special day like this, do you cancel? HECK NO - I called up Aunt Leyna to come play with us. She had no idea where we were going. (FYI - Aunt Leyna does not have kids yet). She was in for a treat. =)

Getting There

Perris, California is an easy one hour drive from Orange County. I lost track of where I was at one point, because I was talking to Leyna so much. You'll know you're there when you start turning into some small roads. I don’t think it’s possible to get lost - just look for the Railway Museum signs. 

Food Trucks

We were hungry so we went straight for the Food Trucks.

Lots of options to choose from –

• California Pizza Kitchen 
• Carl’s Jr 
• Hot Dogs 
• Funnel Cake 
• Ice Cream 
• Roasted Almonds 
• More

Activities

There was just so much to see and do before our train ride with Thomas.

• Meet Sir Topham Hatt™ 
• Trolley Rides 
• Photos with Thomas 
• Live Music 
• Bounce Houses 
• Kid Hay Maze 
• Petting Zoo 
• Activity Train Tables with Mega Bloks (also a great resting area) 
• The Railway Museum 
• Storytelling 
• Collect Stamps for a Prize 
• Thomas Merchandise Store

The Museum

I think this was my favorite part of the trip! There are rows and rows of history sitting in that building. Lots of great photo opps! Is it weird that I thought it was romantic? I was thinking - this would make a great location for a wedding photoshoot or family photoshoot. Some were closed off, but there are some that you can climb inside and explore.

All Aboard!

We had the best time at a Day Out with Thomas™ (and Aunt Leyna). The kids love all the new Thomas stuff they got from their auntie, and will remember Aunt Leyna and Thomas always. (She spoiled them rotten!) I love all the memorabilias and I plan to scrapbook all of it! Plan to stay at least 3 hours there, because there are lots to do. It's stroller friendly and there's even a Mother's tent with changing tables. I hope you’ll agree that Day Out with Thomas™ is worth checking out. HURRY! They’re only in town for one more weekend.

Day Out with Thomas™

Orange Empire Railway Museum
2201 South A Street
Perris, CA

November 10, 11, 12, 17 and 18th

9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Tickets are $19 plus tax for ages 2 and up (service charge and fees may apply)

For more information, directions, or to reserve your tickets to Day Out with Thomas™: The Mystery Tour 2012, call TicketWeb toll-free at (866) 468-7630.

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Orange Empire Railway Museum

The non-profit Orange Empire Railway Museum has been preserving Southern California’s railway history since 1956. Home to over 200 historic railway cars and locomotives from Los Angeles and the West, the museum’s 90-acre site in Perris, California is open to the public 363 days a year. Railway trains operate every weekend- come experience a day of family fun exploring the large grounds and riding the trains and trolleys that helped create the Southern California we know today.

You can learn more about the Orange Empire Railway Museum on there website at www.oerm.org/history-museum.

Disclaimer: We were invited to spend a Day Out with Thomas™ to share a review with our readers. All opinions are my own. All images own by Let's Play OC!