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Amtrak is turning 40 and you’re invited to the birthday celebration! Enjoy a day of nonstop fun creating party decorations, engaging in cool arts and crafts and decorating cookies. Be sure to stop by the AmtraKids Depot at National Train Day events in Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Chicago to join in the festivities..

Each event will feature live entertainment that’ll have kids of all ages singing along and rocking to the beat!

Washington, D.C.

The Diggity Dudes
 
The first thing you’ll notice at a Diggity Dudes show is the smiles. Everyone is smiling – the audience, the Dudes, even their pet rock Carl has relinquished his stone- faced frown! One-part memorable melodies and two-parts humor, the Dudes sing about kid-centric topics in an adult-friendly way. They have played baseball stadiums and kiddie palladiums, elementary schools and the morning news, children’s museums and … hmmm, nothing rhymes with museum. On National Train Day, the Diggity Dudes will perform some of their most popular songs, such as “Science Project” and “The Manners Song.”

Philadelphia

Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band
 
Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band engage audiences of all ages with their lively, interactive, and world music-infused performances. Songs about relationships, emotions, the natural world and just plain fun are included with every concert. The band includes guitar, bass, drums, keyboard and two female jazz vocalists who also play trombone. The group has performed at venues across the country, including the Philadelphia Museum of Art. On National Train Day, the group will perform some of their award-winning songs, such as “Kangaroo!” and “I’m So Glad.”

Los Angeles

The Never Land Pirate Band
 
The Never Land Pirate Band provides all of the original pirate rock music for Disney Junior's #1 series Jake and the Never Land Pirates.   Band members, Sharky and Bones pop up in animated form to sing pirate ditties throughout the show and perform in the live action music video at the conclusion of each episode.   Kids of all ages will enjoy their swashbuckling tunes. On National Train Day, the band will perform some of their biggest hits including “Hot Lava,” “Roll up the Map” and “Talk Like A Pirate.” Music from The Never Land Pirate Band can be heard weekdays on Radio Disney Junior.

Chicago

Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies
 
Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies provide family-oriented entertainment for kids ages 3-11. The Sharp Cookies have played some of Chicago’s biggest family music venues, including Millennium Park’s Pritsker Pavilion, Oktoberfest and Taste of Chicago. Their upbeat music is filled with unforgettable characters like Ella Gorilla and Rasputin the Rattlesnake. On National Train Day, Mr. Singer and the Sharp Cookies will play fan favorites like “Day-O” and “Rudy Rockhopper.”