Local Holiday Events!
- teralorraire
- Nov 17, 2022
- 8 min read
Updated: May 25, 2023
Working on healing my seasonal depression with filling my calendar.
I did not realize how many holiday and other events and activities the FM area had leading up to the new year, I even cut some out because the list was getting so long! There is a good mix of adult and kid activities and events!
I listed them in order by dates from now until the New Year!
Fraser, Ltd.'s Festival of Trees
View some of the most beautifully decorated Christmas trees by over 160 amazing sponsors!
Where: Fargodome
When: Starting Friday, Nov. 11, until Friday, Dec. 2.
Time: Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm.
Cost: Free
Folkways Christkindlmarkt
European-inspired holiday event. "Local artisans and small businesses will set up mini-shops in traditional Christkindlmarkt booths to sell holiday gifts. Inside, the Civic Center arena will be transformed into a German Bier Hall in collaboration with Drekker Brewing Company. Along with a selection of their usual beers, Drekker will be serving a variety of winter warmers exclusive to the event, including a mulled gluhbier."
Where: Fargo Civic Center
When: Thursday Nov. 17th - Sunday Nov. 20th
Thursday: 4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Friday: 4:00 pm-10:00 pm
Saturday: 12:00 pm-10:00 pm
Sunday: 12:00 pm-6:00 pm
Event Schedule: https://folkways.org/xmasschedule
Parking:
Block 9 Parking Ramp – 505 3rd Ave N
Roberts Commons (RoCo) Ramp – 217 Roberts St N
Civic Center Ramp – 411 2nd Ave N
City Hall Lot – 125 3rd St N
Mercantile Ramp – 410 5th St N
Cost: Free
Fargo Pride of Dakota Showcase
Shop from over 200 Pride of Dakota vendors at the Scheels Arena. Support businesses that make, manufacture, process, or produce right here in the great state of North Dakota.
Where: Scheels Arena
When: Nov. 18th - Nov. 19th
Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Concert for a Cause
Red River Youth for Christ’s annual fundraiser and night of worship led by Jonathan Traylor.
Where: Bethel Church
2702 30th Ave S
Fargo, ND 58103
When: Nov 18th
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $10
Grateful for wine: What to pair with Thanksgiving dinner
Wine Specialist, Laura Botten, will take us through a tasting of fun, funky wines to pair with your Thanksgiving dinner this year!
Each ticket includes six samples of wine, an educational presentation, lots of laughs, and course, a charcuterie board for the table!
21+ Only
Where: Cellar 624
When: Nov. 18th
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: $45
Contact: 701-951-9440
Comedy in the Cellar – Tommy Bayer & Wolfgang Hunter
Tommy Bayer & Wolfgang Hunter. All Tickets General Admission.
Seating is First Come, First Served.
Cash-Only Bar in the Cellar.
21+ Only
Where: Fargo's Downtown Comedy Club
When: Nov. 18th & Nov. 19th
Time: Doors are open 7:30 pm, Show Begins at 8:00 pm
Cost: $20
Nick Swardson - Make Joke From Face Tour
Touring what’s to be his 6th stand-up special, Nick takes you on a journey of smells and laughter. Nick Swardson is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and producer.
Where: Fargo Theatre
When: Nov. 18th & Nov. 19th
Time:
Nov. 18th - 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm, doors open at 8:00 pm
Nov 19th - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm, doors open at 3:30 pm
Nov 19th - 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm, doors open at 8:00 pm
Cost: $39.50
Indigenous Art Fair
"The Art Fair will showcase the arts and crafts of Indigenous artists from the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and from around the region." You can participate in a t-shirt printing project with MState Professor Jon Cox featuring artwork from artist John Hitchcock. At 1 pm, attendees are also invited to watch a dance demonstration.
Where: Plains Art Museum
When: Nov. 19th
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Fargo Bloody Mary Fest
A day full of unlimited bloodymary's and craft beer samples!
21+ Only
Where: Tak Music Venue
1710 Center Avenue
Dilworth, MN 56529
When: Nov. 19th
Time: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Cost: $35 (designated driver $15)
-General Admission ticket includes unlimited Bloody Mary & Craft Beer Samples.
-Designated Driver ticket includes samples of Bloody Mary mix without liquor.
Candle Making & Cocktails
Join Studio FSR and Proof Artisan Distillers for an evening of cocktails and candle-making!
21+ Only
Where: Proof Distillers
When: Nov. 21st
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Contact: 701-639-4600
Ticket Includes: • 2+ hours of guided instruction • Dough bowl, wax, choice of fragrance, and decorative accents for your candle • 10% discount on all Proof Artisan Distillers bottle purchases the evening of the event
Moorhead Parks & Rec Holiday Kickoff
"Welcome the festive season as we light the City of Moorhead’s holiday tree with Mayor Shelly Carlson! Enjoy music from the Moorhead High School Carolers and complimentary refreshments."
Where: Moorhead Center Mall
When: Nov. 22nd
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Fargo Christmas Tree Lighting
Join the Fargo Park District as we light the 32-foot-tall tree at Broadway Square. It is a Free event filled with holiday music, real reindeer, and more!
Where: Broadway Square
When: Nov. 22nd
Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Cost: Free
Rosewild's Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Join the Fargo Park District as we light the 32-foot-tall tree at Broadway Square. It is a Free event filled with holiday music, real reindeer, and more!
Where: Jasper Hotel
When: Nov. 24th
Time: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Cost: $55 per adult, $17 per child (5-12)
Burlap's Holiday Market
They will be launching their entire one-of-a-kind holiday line which includes traditional, winter, whimsical, blush, and vintage decor!
Where: Burlap Rustic Chic Boutique
When: Nov. 25th
Time: 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Cost: Free
Cookies with the Claus Family
An afternoon filled with entertainment at this event presented by Fraser, Ltd. "There will be bouncy houses, cookie decorating, a holiday craft, entertainment, and more! Mr. and Mrs. Claus will be arriving by horse-drawn sleigh at 1 pm!"
Where: Fargodome
When: Nov. 25th
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Holiday Lights at the Red River Fairgrounds
A drive-through light show that for all ages to enjoy! A variety of holiday-themed displays will light up the night! With RGB effect lighting, animated displays, multiple drive-through tunnels, and much more spread over 1.5 miles!
Where: Red River Valley Fairgrounds
When: Nov. 25th - Dec. 31st
Time: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Online Cost:
$20 per car $50 per limo/bus
At the Gate Cost: $25 per car $55 per limo/bus
Not open on Christmas Day!
Small business Saturday Holiday Pop Up Market
Handmade and specially curated gifts and treats from local artists, makers, and small businesses. Wine, charcuterie, hummus board, and dessert board from Elu Dessert Kitchen available!
Where: Cellar 624
When: Nov. 26th
Time: 10:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Cost: Free
Holiday Porch Pots
Design a beautiful porch pot at SheyWest in The Ivy Room! Your workshop ticket includes all of the supplies for this event & friendly instruction by SheyWest staff.
(They are also doing a holiday candle making class for $55 on the 29th of Nov.!)
Where: SheyWest
225 40th Avenue
West West Fargo, ND 58078
When: Nov. 26th
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cost: $60
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-porch-pots-registration-465222512057?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
BrewhallaDay Pop-Up
"Support some super cool & local small businesses in the taproom on Small Business Saturday!"
Where: Drekker Brewing Co.
When: Nov. 26th
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Cost: Free
Holipalooza
Every Saturday from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm from November 26th-December 17th in Buffalo Court for an array of delicious beverages and eats + live performances from some of your local favorites! Sip while you shop or enjoy the festive atmosphere of local sips and sounds!
Where: West Acres Mall
When: Nov. 26th-Dec. 17th
Time: Every Saturday from 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Light Up The Night - POW/MIA Plaza
Tree lighting ceremony, crafts for the kids, carolers, and hot cocoa!
5:00 – Carolers 5:30 – Tree Lighting with Mayor Dardis 5:45 – Holiday Craft
They will be serving FREE hot cocoa and apple cider.
They are collecting hats, mittens, and socks to be donated to the Golden Drive Homeless Kids. If you want to donate, please bring your items to the event!
Where: POW / MIA Plaza
400 Sheyenne St
West Fargo, ND 58078
When: Dec. 1st
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Cost: Free
Holiday Lights Parade & Winterfest
The parade leaves Downtown Moorhead at 6:30 p.m. and continues through Downtown Fargo.
Where: Downtown Fargo
When: Dec. 3rd
Time: 6:30 pm
Cost: Free
Fargo Holiday Junk Market
A shopping holiday event with 60+ vendors featuring antiques, vintage and repurposed items, clothing, jewelry and handmade items. Fargo Junk Market with a lot of HOLIDAY magic sprinkled in!
Where: Red River Valley Fairgrounds
When: Dec. 3rd
Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $5
Christmas on the Prairie
"The pioneer village will be transformed into Christmas on the Prairie, a simpler time where carolers sing the sounds of the season and long-standing Christmas traditions come to life!" Visit’s with Santa, Steep Me A Cup will serve their hot and cold tea beverages in the museum, enjoy a craft show in Dawson Hall, horse-drawn wagon rides through the village, decorate your own Christmas cookie, print your own Christmas card and listen to live music.
Where: Bonanzaville
When: Dec. 3rd
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost: Adult - $12.00
Seniors/College - $10.00
Students (6-16) - $6.00
Kids (5 & Under) - Free
Military with ID - Free
Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical
Where: Hjemkomst Center
When: Dec. 3rd
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Contact: 218-299-5515
Kid's Holiday Mini Maker's Market
Shop Handmade goods by local kids! A great opportunity for kids to practice working towards a goal, sharpen math/money skills, and maybe do some holiday shopping for family!
Where: 716 Main Ave Fargo (upstairs)
When: Dec. 3rd
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Cost: $10 per family to set up a booth, Free to go and shop
Skate with Santa
Limited sizes of skates will be available to rent. Free hot chocolate and cookies will be served!
Where: Moorhead Sports Center
When: Dec. 4th
Time: 2:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
Holiday Card Making + Wine Tasting
Featuring Local Artist: Hannah Stelter. Hannah will teach drawing techniques for holiday cards with her glass pens at this event. She will have glass pen kits for everyone who attends. The kits will be available for purchase as well!
21+ Only
Where: Cellar 624
When: Dec. 6th
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: $50
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Haven, along with Love Always Floral, invites you to a holiday wreath workshop. Part of the Haven mission is to create supportive events in the Fargo-Moorhead area to help other bereaved families find hope and healing after this devastating loss. (They are also hosting other workshops!)
Where: Hopeful Heart Project
When: Dec. 6th
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Cost:
1 baby wreath - $20
1 mama wreath - $30
1 baby wreath + 1 mama wreath - $45
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holiday-wreath-workshop-tickets-463877609417?aff=ebdssbcitybrowse
Merry Make-A-Thon: Holiday Candle Making
Jasper & Unglued have DIY’ed your plans for December 5th-9th - A Merry Make-A-Thon! (They are also hosting other workshops!)
Where: Jasper Hotel
When: Dec. 6th
Time: 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost: $30
Snowcross
An event with activities, treats, deals, and fun for the entire family! The Lights businesses, along with West Fargo events, are joining forces to create a fun-filled day complete with outdoor ice skating, giveaways, holiday shopping, yummy drinks and treats, a coloring contest, letters to Santa, pop-up vendors, and much more!
Where: Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights
When: Dec. 10th
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fargo Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl
The time of year Fargo fills the streets of Fargo with the coziest sweaters. For this pub crawl pull out your jingle bells ranging and ugliest sweater!
21+ Only
Where: Fargo
When: Dec. 17th
Event info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fargo-ugly-sweater-bar-crawl-tickets-396405498517?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
Christmas at The Lights
Exciting snowmobile racing with some of the best professional Snocross racers! on December 16th-18th at the Red River Valley Speedway!
Where: Red River Valley Speedway
When: Dec. 16th-18th
Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
The Classic Nutcracker
Join the FM Ballet as they bring “The Classic Nutcracker” to life on the NDSU Festival Concert Hall Stage.
Where: NDSU Festival Concert Hall, Reineke Fine Arts Center
When: Dec. 16th - Dec. 18th
Time:
Dec. 16th & 17th - 2:00 pm
Dec. 17th & 18th - 7:00 pm
Tickets:
Adults: $20.00 – $50.00
Seniors (65+) and Military: $18.00 – $45.00
Students and Children (ages 3+): $12.00 – $28.00
Fargo Air Museum Santa Fly-In
As the reindeers rest up for the big day at the North Pole, watch Santa fly into Fargo in a helicopter! Get your photo with him to remember the occasion, and help the elves at the workshop by sharing what you would like for Christmas.
Where: Fargo Air Museum
When: Dec. 17th
Time: 9:30 am - 2:00 pm, Santa arrives around 10:00 am
Cost: Regular Air Museum fees, free for museum members
Home Free Family Christmas Tour
Texas Hill and Abby Anderson, country entertainers Home Free have made their mark on the music scene.
Where: Scheels Arena
When: Dec. 17th
Time: Starts 8:00 pm
Sleigh Rides
As the reindeers rest up for the big day at the North Pole, watch Santa fly into Fargo in a helicopter! Get your photo with him to remember the occasion, and help the elves at the workshop by sharing what you would like for Christmas.
(Sometimes books up for onsite ride purchases, however you can make reservations!)
Where: MB Johnson Park
When: Dec. 27th
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost: $5/ person
Reservations: Call 218-299-5340
Frostival
Embrace the cool of winter with six weeks of outdoor events such as cardboard sled races, snow golf, kickball, and family-friendly events!
Where: Main Ave and Broadway N Fargo, ND 58102
When: Jan. 14, 2023 - Feb. 25, 2023
Event Information: https://frostival.com/
Happy Holidays!
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