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Event Series: Dinosaurs at Descanso Railroad: Opening Weekend

Dinosaurs at Descanso Railroad: Opening Weekend

June 5 @ 10:00 am - 7:00 pm

Step back in time for an unforgettable opening weekend at Descanso Railroad, where dinosaurs come to life across the miniature train landscapes.

Explore large-scale dinosaur installations and Cretaceous-era mammals crafted from natural materials, and enjoy hands-on activities for all ages throughout the weekend.

From fossil discoveries to interactive puppet performances, this is a prehistoric adventure the whole family can enjoy.

Summer Passport

Don’t forget to pick up a Summer Passport at the Bridge and start your Descanso adventure.

Collect a new limited-edition sticker during each date range as you visit throughout the summer:

  • June 1–15: Monarch Butterfly
  • June 16–30: Bumblebee
  • July 1–15: Coyote
  • July 16–31: Bobcat
  • August 1–15: California Scrub Jay
  • August 15–31: Great Horned Owl

Weekend Schedule

Open to all visitors

Friday, June 5 | 10am–7pm

  • All day — Summer Passport + collectible sticker handout at the Bridge
  • All day — Dinosaur installations at Descanso Railroad and the Ancient Forest
  • 9:30am–11:30am — Little Explorers dinosaur-themed activities at Magnolia Court
  • 11am–3pm — Fossil discovery at the Promenade
  • 12:30pm–3pm — Natural History Museum puppet performances at the Promenade

Saturday & Sunday, June 6–7 | 9am–7pm

  • All day — Summer Passport + collectible sticker handout at the Bridge
  • All day — Dinosaur installations at Descanso Railroad and the Ancient Forest
  • 9:30am–11:30am — Little Explorers dinosaur-themed activities at Magnolia Court
  • 9:30am–3pm — Fossil discovery at the Promenade
  • 12:30pm–3pm — Natural History Museum puppet performances at the Promenade

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