CPKC Holiday Train Bringing Music and Holiday Giving to Texarkana

The CPKC Holiday Train is making plans to stop in Texarkana once again this year, playing live music, entertaining the fans, and helping raise money and food donations for local food banks.

Mario Garcia, TSM

The CPKC Holiday Train is rolling back into Texarkana this November, bringing its colorful display of holiday lights, live music and an opportunity to help local families facing food insecurity.

The train will stop in Texarkana on Sunday, November 29, as part of its annual journey across Canada and the United States to raise money and collect food for local food banks.

Mario Garcia, TSM

The Texarkana stop is scheduled for 4:45 PM. to 5:15 PM at the West Fourth Street railroad crossing. The free event features live entertainment performed from a specially decorated train car, giving visitors a chance to enjoy a holiday show while supporting a good cause.

This year's performers for the Mena, Texarkana and Shreveport stops are Magic! and MARIS. Magic! is known for its hit song “Rude,” while MARIS is a singer-songwriter whose music blends pop and alternative influences.

It's A Free Show... However

CPKC encourages visitors to bring cash donations or non-perishable food items to support their local food banks. All donations collected at each stop stay in that community, helping provide food for neighbors in need.

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Since the Holiday Train program began in 1999, it has raised more than $28.3 million and collected over 5.6 million pounds of food for food banks in Canada and the United States.

Holiday Train Stops In Texarkana And More!

The train will make three stops in the region on Sunday, November 29:

• Mena, Arkansas: 10:45 AM to 11:15 AM at Sherwood Avenue and Seventh Street.
• Texarkana, Texas: 4:45 PM to 5:15 PM at the West Fourth Street railroad crossing.
• Shreveport, Louisiana: 7:45 PM to 8:15 PM at 4550 North Lake Shore Drive.

The 2026 Holiday Train program includes 182 live music shows across six Canadian provinces and 13 U.S. states during its 32-day journey.

CPKC Holiday Train

Safety Reminders For Visitors

CPKC reminds visitors to stay at least 50 feet from the railroad tracks while watching the train or taking photos and videos. Never stand on the tracks or the rocky area beside them, known as the ballast.

READ MORE: Who Made The 2026 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame List?

The Holiday Train offers a festive way to welcome the season while making a difference for local families. Visitors can follow CPKC's official social media accounts for updates and additional event information.

CPKC Holiday Train

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