Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their entourage will arrive in East Troy on Saturday, Dec. 6 via the East Troy Electric Railroad’s Santa Train, which leaves the Elegant Farmer at 5:30 p.m. and arrives at Division Street in East Troy at 6:10 p.m., with brief stops at crossings along the way. Back in East Troy, festivities start at 5 p.m. with the Holiday Marketplace in the warmth of Ivan’s Backstag

The event will feature an indoor gift fair featuring holiday items and live music provided by Cork 'N Cleavage. Photos with Santa will begin after the tree lighting on the East Troy Village Square at about 6:30 p.m. Photos cost $5 each with proceeds to benefit the East Troy Food Pantry.

A limited number of 42-inch vendor tables will be available for $15 each for the sale of holiday gift items. To reserve your spot, call (262) 642-3770 or email vanessa@easttroywi.org.