🎄 All Aboard the Magic: The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train Arrives in Greenville Junction, Maine — November 22, 2025 🎶🚂
- Gerry Caron
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🎄 All Aboard the Magic: The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train Arrives in Greenville Junction, Maine — November 22, 2025 🎶🚂
The magic of the holidays rolls into Greenville Junction this season as the CPKC Holiday Train makes its highly anticipated stop at the historic Greenville Junction Depot on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. This dazzling family-friendly event brings together music, lights, and community spirit — all for a great cause!
🌟 A Celebration of Giving & Community
Since its inception in 1999, the CPKC Holiday Train has raised over $26.1 million and collected more than 5.45 million pounds of food to support people facing food insecurity across North America. This year, the train will once again bring joy and generosity to communities across six provinces and thirteen U.S. states, including a brand-new stop right here in Maine!
🎁 Greenville’s local food pantry beneficiary:
🕊 American Legion Post 94 Food Pantry
Please bring a monetary donation or nonperishable, heart-healthy food item to contribute when you attend — every little bit helps brighten someone’s holiday season.
🎶 Holiday Train Highlights
Thirteen communities will be visited by the Holiday Train for the first time, with new stops in Maine (1), Louisiana (6), Oklahoma (1), Texas (4) and Ontario (1). Get ready for an unforgettable night of festive entertainment and community cheer!
Live Holiday Performances: Featuring artists like Barenaked Ladies, Smash Mouth, American Authors, Tyler Shaw, and Tiera Kennedy — plus other special guest musicians spreading holiday joy.
Dazzling Light Display: Experience the brand-new train illumination honoring “Rudy” and the legacy of the Kansas City Southern Holiday Express, a beloved U.S. holiday tradition for nearly 25 years.
Free Family Event: Enjoy the lights, the music, and the warmth of community — all free of charge!
📍 Event Location:
Greenville Junction Train Depot2 Depot Street, Greenville Junction, Maine
🕕 Train Arrival: 6:15 PM
🎤 Performance: 6:15–6:45 PM
🎅🎁 All-Day Holiday Festivities in Greenville
Make a day of it! Local businesses and organizations are joining in with special hours, family activities, and festive funall day long:
Morning–Afternoon Events:
🕙 10 AM–4 PM: Moosehead Maritime Museum open
🕐 1 PM–4 PM: Moosehead Historical Society — Holiday at Eveleth-Crafts-Sheridan House
Afternoon–Evening Activities:
🕒 3 PM–7 PM: Warming Station at 2 Depot St. — hosted by Northwoods Fitness & Northwoods Maine Cabins
🎅 3 PM–5:30 PM: Santa & Sweets at the Depot
☕ 3 PM–7 PM: Cafe Crepe Food Truck
❤️ 3 PM–7 PM: American Legion Post #94 Food Drop-off
Evening Highlights:
🎶 6:15–6:45 PM: Holiday Live Performance at the Depot
🍽 Kelly’s Landing: Early dinner specials + event parking for the evening
🍻 Woody’s: Opens at 12 PM, live music at 9 PM (customer parking only)
🚂 About the CPKC Holiday Train
The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is one of North America’s most heartwarming traveling events, spreading cheer from town to town with festive train cars, dazzling lights, and live performances — all to help raise funds and awareness for local food banks.
Each stop along the route brings the community together for a one-of-a-kind evening filled with music, giving, and togetherness — a true celebration of the season’s spirit.
💫 Plan Your Visit to Greenville Junction
Whether you’re a local or visiting the Moosehead Lake Region for a cozy seasonal getaway, Greenville Junction offers the perfect setting to enjoy small-town Maine charm wrapped in holiday magic.
Warm up with local shops, enjoy lakeside dining, and experience a sense of community that shines brighter than ever during the holidays.
📞 Contact Information
Greenville Junction Depot Event Info:
📍 2 Depot St., Greenville Junction, ME 04442
📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025 — 6:15 PM
📞 Local Info: (207) 695-2702
🧭 Related Local Attractions
Moosehead Lake – Stunning winter views & outdoor fun
Downtown Greenville – Shopping, dining & seasonal décor
Kineo State Park – Scenic winter hikes & snowshoeing
Indian Hill Trading Post – Holiday sales & outdoor gear
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