CPKC Holiday Train at Union Station with musical guests Smash Mouth and JJ Wilde
Schedule
Fri Nov 28 2025 at 06:00 pm to 06:45 pm
UTC-06:00Location
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64108 | Kansas City, KS
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Join us on Friday, November 28, when The CPKC Holiday Train returns to Union Station with its beautifully decorated rail cars and a FREE concert featuring Smash Mouth and JJ Wilde!Arriving at Union Station at approximately 6:00pm, the massive, decorated CPKC Holiday Train is a spectacular site with its beautifully decorated rail cars covered in stunning LED lights and holiday designs!
Shortly after arrival, the train transforms into the stage for a free live concert featuring Smash Mouth and JJ Wilde, which will conclude at approximately 6:45pm
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THE EVENT IS FREE TO ATTEND, THOUGH DONATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED:
Now in its 27th year of spreading cheer while collecting food and donations to help fight food insecurity, the CPKC Holiday Train visit to Kansas City benefits Harvesters – The Community Food Network, serving NW Missouri and NE Kansas.
Please consider bringing a non-perishable food item or making a monetary donation to support local families in need.
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ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:
Smash Mouth — the multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated pop rock band — has delivered over six Top 20 hits, including two chart-toppers that held the #1 spot. Their iconic anthem All-Star has surpassed one billion streams on Spotify and is one of two Smash Mouth tracks featured in the movie Shrek
JJ Wilde has been on an incredible journey since the release of her chart-topping debut album Ruthless in 2020, with over 36 million global streams and prominent playlist placement on digital platforms, as well as sharing the stage with acclaimed acts including Incubus, Jimmy Eat World, Pearl Jam, The Glorious Sons, Scorpions, KISS and more. In 2021she took home the JUNO Award for ‘Rock Album of the Year’ for her album Ruthless, becoming the first woman to do so since Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little Pill in 1996.
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INSIDE UNION STATION:
Arrive early and enjoy the magic of the holidays inside warm and cozy Union Station. Experience Holiday Reflections, our breathtaking walk-through holiday wonderland, spectacular decorations, Kansas City’s biggest indoor tree, Classic Holiday Movies on our GIANT 5-story Extreme Screen, Laser Holiday Magic and Stars of Faith in the Planetarium — plus the spectacular new exhibition, Titanic: An Immersive Voyage.
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Where is it happening?
30 W Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO, United States, Missouri 64108Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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