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CPKC Holiday Train

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

Event sponsor and partner logos: Community Trust Credit Union, Burris Equipment, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck, Six Flags Great America, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Primo Steak and Seafood, Honey Orthodontics, Texas Roadhouse, Portillo’s, Janelle Rominski Photography, Govekar Home Inspection, Northern Illinois Food Bank, and Patch 22.
Old Grand Ave and Depot Road
4374 Old Grand Ave
Gurnee, 60031
PARKING AVAILABLE AT: Viking Park - 4374 Old Grand Ave. Viking Middle School - 4460 Old Grand Ave. Warren Township High School - 500 N. O’Plaine Rd.
Event Contact
Gurnee Chamber of Commerce
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Tuesday, December 8, 2026 (4:00 PM - 6:00 PM) (CST)
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