The East Troy Electric Railroad’s Santa Train will make its annual journey into town on Saturday, Dec. 5.

Presented by the East Troy Electric Railroad in conjunction with the East Troy Area Chamber of Commerce and Mukwonago Area Chamber of Commerce and Tourism Center, the beautifully lit four-car train will travel down the century-old interurban trolley line between Mukwonago and East Troy.

SEE THE TRAIN

Spectators, who aren’t aboard the train, can catch a glimpse of Santa along County Road ES. The train will stop briefly at the following crossings:

• 5:30 p.m., train departs at The Elegant Farmer

• 5:45 p.m., Army Lake Road – Army Lake Camp

• 6 p.m., St. Peter’s Road

• 6:15 p.m., Byrnes Street

• 6:25 p.m., Division Street

• 6:30 p.m., Santa arrives on Village Square via East Troy Fire Department truck to light the Bob Barutha Memorial Christmas Tree

SANTA ON THE SQUARE FESTIVITIES

In anticipation of Santa’s arrival, festivities will begin on the East Troy Village Square at 6 p.m. with concessions, winter activities and a Christmas carol sing-along led by the East Troy Middle School Singers. 

The East Troy Lioness Club will offer walking tacos, hot dogs and hot cocoa in the warmth of the Lions Lodge on the square beginning at 5 p.m.

Cub Scouts Pack 92 will sell chili, chili dogs and baked goods on the square. 

The East Troy Historical Society Museum on the square will offer refreshments and tours from 5-8 p.m.

Professional photos of children with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available following the tree lighting (after 6:30 p.m.) at a cost of $5 each, with the proceeds to benefit the East Troy Food Pantry. All participants will get a printed photo and digital copy, courtesy of 2894 on Main. 

Entertainment will be provided by Cork N Christmas Carols. 

No line for photos with Santa

Professional photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus will be available following the tree lighting after 6:30 p.m. inside Ivan’s Backstage.

The cost is $5 with proceeds to benefit the East Troy Food Pantry.

Avoid the wait in line this year. Here’s how it works: You walk into Ivan’s Backstage and check in at the photo area. Our volunteers get your name, enter the information into our system and then give you a number with an approximate wait time.

Linger outside, create a holiday craft or check out the offerings at one of the establishments on the square until your number appears on one of numerous status boards, indicating it’s your turn for photos.