Even though it’s not quite Thanksgiving yet, it’s time to make some holiday plans to keep kids happy and entertained.
One event that sells out every year is the Candy Cane Train, a trip on the Maine Eastern from Bath to Wiscasset and back.
Tri-County Literacy is hosting its annual Candy Cane Train on Saturday, Dec. 13 and Sunday, Dec. 14. The whole family can enjoy the 90-minute scenic ride from the Bath Train Station to Wiscasset and return. There are four roundtrips each day at 9 a.m, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Ride the train with Santa and his elves while enjoying cookies, stories, and songs. Inside the train station, visit with Mrs. Claus, view model trains, and enjoy some hot chocolate. It’s a magical experience that shouldn’t be missed!
All proceeds benefit Tri- County Literacy, a non-profit organization working in mid coast Maine to improve lives through literacy.
Another pair of events to plan for are two “cooking” events at Wilbur’s of Maine, located at 174 Lower Main Street in Freeport.
On Saturday, Nov. 15 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., kids can come and make a pretzel cookie turkey. Turn an ordinary cookie sandwich and twist pretzels into a cute little turkey. Using chocolate and candy fixin’s this little bird will be ready in no time! We will use the enrobing equipment for this eventperfect for those little ones who like to do what the grown-ups do! Cost is $5 for two turkeys.
On Nov. 30 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., come back to Wilbur’s and make your very own candy cane for $2 per candy cane.
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