CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Note: All events are subject to change. Confirm dates and times before attending.

DECEMBER 6 & 7

The Christmas Cantata “Images of Adoration: Reflections of Christ in Symbols of the Season”

It features musicians including choir, orchestra, and handbells! A free-will offering will be collected during the performance with proceeds benefiting Holy Cross Catholic Church music ministry.

Dec 6 at 7:30 p.m. and Dec 7 at 3 p.m. Holy Cross Catholic Church’s sanctuary, West Fargo 282-7217

DECEMBER 6 & 13

Jaws Paws and Lunch with Santa Claus

The Red River Zoo’s truly charming Christmas event. Enjoy lunch in the carousel pavilion, create a Christmas craft, watch the zoo animals open their "presents" and your photo taken with Santa!

Adults $15.00 Children $10.00 RRZ Member receive $2.00 off each ticket! Seating is limited so purchase your tickets early Choose lunch service at 11 a.m. or 12:30 p.m.

4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo www.redriverzoo.org

December 11

Prairie Public’s “Downton Abbey” new season screening.

Join Prairie Public for traditional English tea as the public television station hosts a onehour sneak preview of the new season of “Downton Abbey” in the downtown Fargo studio. Costumes are encouraged and RSVPs are required. The broadcast season premiere of “Downton Abbey" is January 4, 2015. 7 - 9 p.m.

Prairie Public | 207 5th Street North 701-241-6900

December 12

Ho Ho Ho-liday Trunk Show

VAVA Handmade Jewelry, Accessories, Scarves, Gift Baskets & Door Prizes! Grand Prize: Field of Dreams Painting from the Rando Art Gallery, Fargo, ND

Hosted at Uncorked Custom Winery

1700 32nd Ave S, Suite 3, Fargo

4 - 8 p.m.

Visit our page on Facebook for more details www.shopvava.com

December 12

Happy Holidays Open Gym

Meet Fit Santa & Mrs. Claus.

7 - 9 p.m.

TNT Kid's Fitness and Gymnastics

2800 Main Avenue Fargo

701-365-8868

DECEMBER 13 & 14

Amahl and the Night Visitors

The Fargo-Moorhead Opera presents this classic Christmas opera by Gian Carlo Menotti Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre – Concordia College. Tickets at www.fmopera.org or 701-239-4558

November 13 & 14 at 2 p.m

901 8th Street South, Moorhead

December 17

FirstLink's Giving Tree of Hope and Connection Fair

FirstLink will be hosting their Giving Tree of Hope and Connection Fair at the Fargo Civic Center, Centennial Hall from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on December 17, 2014. FirstLink's Giving Tree of Hope will be partnering with Toys for Tots and will be distributing toys to children and adults with special needs, who would not otherwise receive a gift during the holiday season.

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Fargo Civic Center, Centennial Hall

207 4th St N, Fargo www.myfirstlink.org

December

19 - 20

FM Ballet presents the Classic Nutcracker

FM Ballet presents The Classic Nutcracker, a family favorite featuring live music and original choreography by Matt Gasper.

The Classic Nutcracker is a full-length ballet that brings a familiar holiday tale of magic and wonder to life through dance and live music, set to Tchaikovsky’s score. Travel with Clara through faraway lands to celebrate the season with majestic snowflakes, waltzing flowers, and the exquisite Sugar Plum Fairy in FM Ballet’s production of The Classic Nutcracker

7 p.m. and 2 p.m.

NDSU Festival Hall

12th Avenue North and Bolley Drive, Fargo www.fmballet.org

DECEMBER 27 – 30

Sleigh Rides sponsored by Moorhead Parks and Recreation

Horse drawn sleigh rides will load and go through scenic Viking Ship Park. Rides are just $4 per person (age two and under free). There will also be holiday treats and hot drinks available for sale. Rides are on a first come first serve basis and there are no reservations or advance ticket sales.

1 - 4 p.m. each day

Hjemkomst Center

202 1st Ave N, Moorhead moorheadparks.com.

December 31

Zoo Year’s Eve

Ring in the new year at the Red River Zoo! Join us at this family friendly New Years Celebration! The celebration includes fun activities, animal encounters and a “count down” to the new year every hour!

10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo www.redriverzoo.org