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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 🚂🦖
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Dino Trax: A Dinosaur-Themed Train Days Adventure 🚂🦖
May 31 and June 1, 2025
10:00am to 3:00pm
TICKETS GO ON SALE: May 14, 2025
Admission
| Infants 11 months and younger | FREE Admission |
| Adults and children | $24 |
| Museum members | $12 |
| Discounted Admission available for Seniors, Military, Teachers | $21 |
| WIC/MediCal beneficiaries | $12 |
| EBT beneficiaries | $6 |
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.
Featured Activities
🔍 Mini Land of the Lost in TOTopia – Explore an interactive toddler dino playland, for 2.5 years and under.
🦅 The Bird Rescue Center of Sonoma County Tabling with Raptors – Learn about modern-day dinosaurs with live birds of prey.
🚂 Redwood Empire Garden Railway Society – Watch dinosaurs take over a garden-scale railroad display.
🦖 Dino Trax and Facts – Discover a T-Rex footprint and test how many feet fit inside! Join the Sonoma County Library for fascinating dino facts.
🦴 Little Paleontologists Dig Site – Excavate fossils in sand and uncover prehistoric wonders.
🚂 Dino Junction – Play with Brio trains and dinosaur toys in an interactive setup.
🐍 Living Dinosaurs Show – Get up close with real reptiles in two daily shows at 11 AM & 1 PM, presented by Wine Country Zoological Society.
🎨 Dino Clay Creations – Sculpt your own dinosaur masterpiece over a skeleton mold.
🚂 Coastal Valley Lines – Enjoy an HO-scale modular railroad exhibit.
🦖 Walking Dino Experience – Meet a life-like walking raptor!
🚂 Live Steamers Ride-On Train – Hop aboard a mini train (2 tickets included with Museum entry).
☕ Vendor Highlight: Coffee with Lovey Coffee – Grab a delicious coffee while you explore!
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 Dino Trax Sponsors
Thank You to Our 2025 Dino Trax 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 – 3:00 pm
Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
*Museum will be open during general hours 9:00am to 4:00pm
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. Additionally, we are finalizing food vendors for this event. Outside food and drink are allowed at designated picnic areas.
