CPKC Holiday Train
Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) (CST)
Description
Celebrate the Holidays & Help Fight Hunger!
CPKC Holiday Train & Northern Illinois Food Bank Collection Event Tuesday, December 8 • 4–6 pm Old Grand Ave. & Depot Rd., Gurnee, IL
Join us for a festive evening featuring live music, free pictures with Santa, a petting zoo, photo booth, DJ, hot chocolate and snacks!
Please bring nonperishable food or make a monetary donation to support the Northern Illinois Food Bank! Can’t attend? Use the QR code to donate on the flyer below.
The train is estimated to arrive at 5:15 pm, with a concert featuring Allen Stone from 5:25–5:40 pm. Come early and enjoy activities from 4–6 pm!
Parking: Viking Park 4374 Old Grand Ave.
Viking Middle School 4460 Old Grand Ave.
Warren Township High School — 500 N. O’Plaine Rd.
Brought to you by the Village of Gurnee Chamber of Commerce • Village of Gurnee • Gurnee Park District
View the full event flyer and donation QR code
Visit the official CPKC Holiday Train website for train information and schedule updates.
Promote Your Business and Help Fight Hunger
Purchase a CPKC Holiday Train business yard sign
Thank You to Our Event Sponsors and Partners
Platinum sponsor: Community Trust Credit Union
Gold sponsors: Burris Equipment; Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Silver sponsors: Six Flags Great America; Nothing Bundt Cakes; Primo Steak & Seafood; Honey Orthodontics; Texas Roadhouse; Portillo’s
Event partners: Janelle Rominski Photography + Photo Booths; Govekar Home Inspection; Northern Illinois Food Bank; Patch 22
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4374 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, 60031


