Goleta and the Railroads – a free lecture

A free talk by Bruce Morden Sunday, March 12 at 3:00 pm in the History Education Center at the Stow House, 304 N. Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA 93117   RSVP to Dacia via email dacia@goletahistory.org Goleta grew up with the railroad.  Visit the places and people that made Goleta what it is and how they are

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Red White & Rails – a wine tasting adventure aboard a vintage railcar!

Join the South Coast Railroad Museum for a wine tasting trip on the vintage railcar Acoma! Ride from Santa Barbara to San Luis Obispo and back enjoying a wine tasting from Grassini Family Vineyards, paired with chocolate from the Chocolate Gallery! Trip includes guided historical interpretation as well as live music. If you are interested in

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$125

Goleta Bunny Express

The Annual Goleta Bunny Express rolls into Goleta on Saturday, April 15! Saturday, April 15, 2017  11:00am-4:00pm Tickets $4 for adults and children Ticket price includes a miniature-train ride, special treats and activities, entry into our raffle and lots more! Springtime fun for the whole family!   New this year: come meet adoptable bunnies from B.U.N.S

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$4

Goleta Bunny Express

Goleta Depot 300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA, United States

All Aboard the Goleta Bunny Express Join us at the South Coast Railroad Museum at the Historic Goleta Depot for the 2024 Goleta Buuny Express. Tickets are $5 per child and parents ride free!

$5

Free Family Weekend

Goleta Depot 300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA, United States

Calling all train lovers! Visit the Goleta Depot on June 15 & 16 and ride the train for free. Ride the miniature train, jump in the bounce houses, ride the hand car, tour the museum, play games, and more...all free of charge. Browse the Damaged Freight and Model Train Sale too: check out model train rolling

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Free

Free Family Weekend

Goleta Depot 300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA, United States

Calling all train lovers! Visit the Goleta Depot on June 15 & 16 and ride the train for free. Ride the miniature train, jump in the bounce houses, ride the hand car, tour the museum, play games, and more...all free of charge. Browse the Damaged Freight and Model Train Sale too: check out model train rolling

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4th of July at The Goleta Depot

Goleta Depot 300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA, United States

Celebrate Independence Day at The Goleta Depot! Enjoy a ride on the steamer train, games, ASAP cats, Unclaimed Freight Market, bounce house, crafts, and more. Cost: All access wristband is $4/person, good for unlimited rides.

Community Workday

Goleta Depot 300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA, United States

Join us for our Quarterly Community Workday at the South Coast Railroad Museum! Help us maintain and improve the historic Goleta Depot and museum grounds. Volunteers will work on various projects including grounds maintenance, cleaning, and general upkeep. What to Expect: A great opportunity to support your local museum Work on projects that will help

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Spooky Train & Haunted Depot

Goleta Depot 300 North Los Carneros Road, Goleta, CA, United States

Get ready for a spooktacular night of family-friendly Halloween fun at the historic Goleta Depot! Climb aboard the Goleta Short Line, transformed with ghostly lights and decorations, and enjoy trick-or-treat stations, spooky storytime, and a haunted depot tour. 🎃 Highlights include: Spooky Train Ride: A haunted ride on the Goleta Short Line miniature train Trick-or-Treat

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