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Festival of Trains

Friday, December 26
10AM
Creekside Community Church, TC
Entertainment

Runs Dec. 20 - Jan. 3. Santa visits on Sat., Dec. 21 & Sat., Dec. 27 from 1-3pm. Multiple operating model train displays, Model Train Swap Meet, door prizes & more. Tickets at door: $5; 4 & under, free. Hours are Mon. through Sat., 10am-6pm; & Sun., 1-4pm. Closed on 12/25 & open from 1-4pm on 1/1. Presented by Northern Michigan Railroad Club & The Curiosity Place.

https://nmrrclub.org/home/festival-of-trains/

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