Does Pops Like Trains? Ride Old Railway System for Father's Day

RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA --- Families celebrated the beginning of Father's Day weekend today by riding old Pacific Electric Railway cars at the Orange Empire Railway Museum in Perris.

For those who couldn't make it today, the event will be held again tomorrow -- Sunday -- at the museum at 2201 South A St. along with a barbecue, according to event officials.

The Pacific Electric cars, which are known for their bright red color, were discontinued in 1961 after operating through Southern California throughout the early 20th century, but the museum still houses a few of them.

Admission to the grounds is free, but an all-day pass to ride the cars costs $12 for ages 12-and-up, $8 for ages 5 to 11, and is free for children under 4.

The Father's Day barbecue will last from noon to 2 p.m. The lunch will feature barbecue chicken, smoked sausage, baked beans and other food, according to event officials. Reservations for the barbecue costs $12 for adults and $6 for children. For more information, visit www.oerm.org.

For other Father's Day ideas around Riverside County and nearby:

• Shakespeare In The Vines - Temecula
• Father's Day Buffet: San Diego Zoo Safari Park
• 46th Annual Father's Day Car Show In Murrieta
• OC Night Market in Costa Mesa
• Also see: Riverside County July 4th Fireworks Guide 2016: Where To See The Shows

--City News Service/Image courtesy of Orange Empire Railway