All aboard for an unforgettable journey at this year’s Great Train Days, now featuring a prehistoric twist—Dino Trax! This family-favorite event is perfect for kids and train enthusiasts alike. Step into a world where dinosaurs and locomotives collide! Explore our dinosaur-themed train exhibits and dive into hands-on activities that will have your little conductors roaring with excitement.
Dino Trax combines the timeless charm of trains with the thrill of dinosaurs, creating a unique event you won’t want to miss. Whether your child is a budding engineer or a dino fanatic, this event promises to deliver track-loads of fun for the whole family.
Dino Trax: A Dinosaur-Themed Train Days Adventure 🚂🦖

















Time
Dino Trax: A Dinosaur-Themed Train Days Adventure 🚂🦖
May 31 and June 1, 2025
10:00am to 2:00pm
Admission
Infants 11 months and younger | FREE Admission |
Adults and children | $20 |
Museum members | $12 |
Discounted Admission available for Seniors, Military, Teachers, EBT/WIC/MediCal beneficiaries | variable* |
The Children’s Museum of Sonoma County accepts cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
*Please call us or speak to our Front Desk regarding discounts
Step back in time and explore the world of dinosaurs at Dino Trax, a roaring adventure for the whole family at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County! Get ready for a dino-mite day filled with hands-on activities, interactive exhibits, and prehistoric fun.
🔬 Dig In & Discover!
🦴 Become a Little Paleontologist and unearth dino fossils in our excavation zone
🦖 Get up close with Living Dinosaurs during special shows featuring real-life reptilian relatives
👣 See how your feet measure up to a T-Rex footprint at our Dino Trax & Facts station
🎨 Create dino-inspired masterpieces in the Art Studio, from fossil imprints to paleo-painting
🚂 Watch dinosaurs take over the tracks with the Redwood Empire Garden Railway Society and Coastal Valley Lines
PLUS: Redwood Empire Live Steamers returns with their ride-on Dino Train!
Plus, enjoy special guests, interactive displays, and surprises around every corner!
Join us for a day of discovery, exploration, and Jurassic-sized fun at Dino Trax—where adventure never goes extinct! 🦕✨
Get ready to choo-choo-choose your adventure at Dino Trax!
Thank You to Our 2025 Great Train Days Partners!

Join Our Volunteer Team!
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds to be part of the magic at the Children’s Museum! Whether you’re setting up bubble machines, crafting event-themed art, or bringing playful experiences to life, there’s a role for everyone to spark creativity and joy. Come share your skills and have fun while making a difference!
Please contact us with your availability:
volunteers@cmosc.org
Thank You!
Train Days FAQ
Saturday, May 31, 2025, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
We encourage carpooling; parking in the Children’s Museum’s lot is limited. If our parking lot is full, please find parking on West Steele Lane, Hardies Lane, or Range Ave.
Dino Trax is a prehistoric adventure filled with hands-on fun! Dig for fossils as a Little Paleontologist, compare your feet to a T-Rex footprint, watch dinosaurs take over the model train displays, and get creative with fossil imprints and dino art. Experience live reptilian relatives at Living Dinosaurs, explore a dino medical lab, erupt volcanoes in the Mud Lab, and uncover surprises around every corner. Don’t miss this Jurassic-sized day of discovery at the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County!
Along with this, enjoy a fun and educational day for your train-loving children! Build your own Brio train in our DIY train exhibit, ride on a Live Steamers miniature train, and get up close to unique and elaborate model train displays courtesy of the Redwood Empire Garden Railway Society and Coastal Valley Lines.
We always have healthy snacks in our gift corner. Outside food and drink are allowed at designated picnic areas!