– The Great Smoky Mountains Railroad will feature a New Year’s Eve Gala. The train will leave from the depot in Dillsboro, N.C., at 9 p.m. and return at around 1 a.m. The evening, open to those 21 and older, includes dining and dancing. The cost is $115 per person. Call 800-872-4681.
– Hundreds of boats, RVs and vendors will be on hand for the Chicago Boat, RV & Outdoors Show Jan. 11-15 in McCormick Place North. Hours are 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Jan. 11-13, 10 a.m. -9 p.m. Jan 14, and 10 a.m. -5 p.m. Jan 15. Admission costs $10 for adults, $4 for teens 13-15 and free for children 12 and younger. Call 312-946-6262 or visit www.chicagoboatshow.com.
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