10/27/2026
🎄🚂 ALL ABOARD! THE HOLIDAY TRAIN IS COMING TO PINGREE GROVE! 🚂🎄
The holiday magic is almost here, and we are SO EXCITED to announce the official times for the Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train! 🎅🏼✨
Gather in Pingree Grove will once again be hosting their Annual Holiday Vendor Market, and we have an AMAZING lineup of local small businesses ready to kick off your holiday shopping!
📅 Tuesday, November 24, 2026
📍 Gather | Pingree Grove
🛍️ Vendor Market: 8:30–11:00 AM
🚂 Holiday Train: 9:00–9:30 AM
🎄 HERE’S WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO!
🎁 Shop an incredible variety of local vendors offering unique gifts, handmade goodies, holiday items, sweet treats & MORE!
☕ Grab some delicious holiday drinks and hot cocoa from Gather!
🧇 Come hungry! Waffadilla and Double R BBQ will be serving up some delicious breakfast!
🎅🏼 SANTA IS COMING TO TOWN! Bring the kiddos to experience the excitement and magic of the Holiday Train!
❤️ Make some memories with your family and friends while supporting our amazing local community!
🎁 STAY TUNED FOR OUR VENDOR SPOTLIGHTS!
We have some pretty AMAZING vendors joining us this year, and we’ll be showcasing them leading up to the event! Get those holiday shopping lists ready because you’re not going to want to miss what they have to offer! 🛍️✨
With approximately 1,500–2,000 people attending in past years, this is one of those special community traditions that brings everyone together!
❄️ REMEMBER — THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT! It’s November in Illinois, so bundle up, grab your hot cocoa, and get ready for some holiday fun!
🎄 SHOP LOCAL. SUPPORT SMALL BUSINESSES. MAKE MEMORIES. 🎄
❤️ Help us spread the holiday cheer! Share this event, tag your friends and family, and mark your calendars!
We can’t wait to see everyone on November 24th! 🚂🎅🏼❤️💚
Here is the link to the Facebook Event Page for all Vendor Spotlights: https://facebook.com/events/s/holiday-train-vendor-event/1616599976827453/
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