Toot! Toot! Thomas the Tank Engine is coming to Santa Cruz {Giveaway}

Thomas the Tank Engine is bringing a special delivery of holiday cheer to children and families in Santa Cruz! The Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Roaring Camp Railroads are pleased to announce the return of the children’s festival, Holiday Out With Thomas. Thomas the Tank Engine™, the popular storybook engine, chugs into Santa Cruz for what is becoming a seasonal tradition starting December 8, 2012. 

The Holiday Out With Thomas event includes a 25 minute train ride led by a life-sized Thomas decorated for the holidays and ready to greet his friends in Santa Cruz. Festivities also include a spin on the Boardwalk’s 101-year old Looff Carousel, face painting, a choice of arcade games, miniature golf or laser tag; a “make and take” Thomas ornament, and photo opportunities with Holiday Thomas and Sir Topham Hatt, Controller of the Railway. Thomas& Friends™ merchandise will also be available. 

When: December 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, and 23

Train Hours: 10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Holiday Out With Thomas tickets are $24.00 per person. Ticket price includes a 25 minute round-trip Thomas train ride departing from the Boardwalk featuring interactions with Santa and his elves, candy canes, holiday carols and a souvenir song book, face painting, a “make and take” Thomas ornament, a Carousel ride, plus a choice of arcade tokens, laser tag, or mini-golf on the Boardwalk.

For more information and reservations, please visit www.beachboardwalk.com/thomas . Tickets are also available by calling TicketWeb at 866-468-7630. Parking at the Boardwalk is $6 per car.

For more information about the Day Out With Thomas tour, visit www.thomasandfriends.com/dowt. 

I've taken the kids to the Day Out With Thomas event 3 years in a row. They love visiting their favorite blue engine! You can too! 

I've giving away a family 4-pack for Sunday, December 16th at 11:30 am. (The prize is just for 4 tickets. Winner will be responsible for transportation, parking, food, etc.) Simply follow the Rafflecopter entry below. Ends 12/13!

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Disclosure: This giveaway is sponsored by Sarah Gumina Public Relations on behalf of Thomas the Tank Engine & Santa Cruz Boardwalk.