CPKC Holiday Train returns to Viking Park in Gurnee

The CPKC Holiday Train returns to Gurnee Tuesday, Dec. 9, as part of a free event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Depot Road, east of the railroad tracks.

Bring nonperishable food items for the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

The train is estimated to arrive at 5 p.m. followed by a holiday concert at 5:15 p.m. A petting zoo, photos with Santa and holiday music are part of the festivities.

The Holiday Train is nearly 1,000 feet long with 14 rail cars, each decorated with hundreds of thousands of technology-leading LED lights and holiday designs.

Parking is available at Viking Park, Viking Middle School and Warren Township High School.