# CPKC Holiday Train at Union Depot (Saint Paul)

> Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sun, Dec 13 · 6:45 PM – 7:45 PM
- Where: Saint Paul Union Depot (East Plaza), 240 East Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul, MN 55101
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: FREE
- Organizer: Union Depot (CPKC Holiday Train)
- Official page: https://www.uniondepot.org/holiday
- Last checked: Sat, Oct 24

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## About

The CPKC Holiday Train, a lit-up freight train with a boxcar turned into a stage, makes a free stop at Saint Paul Union Depot's East Plaza. The depot's schedule for the day: the European Christmas Market runs 11 AM-9 PM, Santa visits in the Waiting Room from 4:30 to 7 PM with hot chocolate and cookies, the train arrives at 6:45 PM, an outdoor concert with Allen Stone runs 7-7:30 PM, and the train departs around 7:30-7:45 PM. The tour raises food for local food shelves, and visitors are strongly encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation. Parking and transit information is on the depot's holiday page.

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