All aboard – Holiday Train to Bring Festive Cheer to Saratoga Springs

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The iconic Canadian Pacific Kansas City Holiday Train is back on the rails, bringing holiday joy and supporting local food banks across North America. 

For the third year in a row, Franklin Community Center has been selected as the local beneficiary for the Saratoga Springs stop, with the event set to take place at 7:20 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 25 at Saratoga Springs Train Station, 26 Station Lane. 

The event free to attend and will feature live performances by James Barker Band and Clerel, offering festive holiday entertainment. Attendees will also enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and candy canes as they gather at the station to welcome the brightly decorated train.

While the event is free, guests are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or cash donation. All contributions will directly benefit Franklin Community Center’s food programs, providing essential support to families in need during the holiday season.

The Holiday Train has traveled across North America and raised more than $21 million and collected 5 million pounds of food for local food banks. 

Franklin Community Center’s Food Pantry serves over 1,000 individuals per month. To learn more about how FCC helps provide valuable meal supplementation to those in need, visit their website at www.franklincommunitycenter.org.

Note, an earlier posting listed an incorrect date of the train’s arrival. The correct date is Monday, Nov. 25.