The Canadian Pacific Kansas City (CPKC) Holiday Train is rolling into Minot this holiday season! Now in its 27th year, the brightly lit train brings live music, holiday cheer, and community giving to towns across Canada and the U.S.
This festive event raises money and food donations for local food banks, helping families in need during the holidays. Since it began in 1999, the Holiday Train has collected over $26 million and 5.4 million pounds of food for communities along its route.
Minot Stop Details
Date: Wednesday,
December 18, 2025
Time: 6:45–7:15 p.m.
Location: 10 Main Street North, downtown Minot (near the Depot)
Performers: Lanco and Tiera Kennedy
The event is free, but everyone is encouraged to bring a monetary or non-perishable food donation for the local food bank.
About the Holiday Train
This year’s Holiday Train will feature 196 live music shows across six provinces and 13 U.S. states. Thirteen new communities will welcome the train for the first time.
A new light display will also honor the legacy of “Rudy” and the retired Kansas City Southern Holiday Express, which served the U.S. South for nearly 25 years.
Can’t Make It Downtown?
If you can’t attend in person, you can watch the show live online on Facebook, YouTube, or at cpkcr.com/holidaytrain
Don’t Miss the Magic!
Whether you’re new to Minot or a lifelong resident, the CPKC Holiday Train is a must-see holiday tradition. Bundle up, bring your family, and enjoy this joyful evening of lights, music, and community giving.
