december events

8–12,

15–19 & 23

Santa Village

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Santa & Mrs. Claus are at Rheault Farm to celebrate the holiday season. Open 4:00pm–8:00pm December 8–10, 15-17, 20-22 and 1:00pm–8pm December 11, 12, 18, 19 & 23.

10

Polar Express Storytime

701.281.1002

Children of all ages are invited to experience holiday joy at the Barnes & Nobel Polar Express Storytime at 7:00pm. Visit the Children's Department for a reading of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved tale, along with other holiday favorites.

10–12

Pippi Longstocking

701.235.6778 www.fmct.org

Head to the Fargo Community Theatre and take in Pippi Longstocking. Show starts at 7:30pm on December 10th & 11th and 2:00pm on December 12th.

11

Create & Explore

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Let your children explore their universe through a variety of hands-on activities & projects at the Robert D. Johnson Rec Center. For ages 4–8 from 10:00am–11:30am.

11 & 18

Santa Fly-In

701.293.8043 www.fargoairmuseum.org

The Fargo Air Museum hosts Santa Fly In from Noon to 4:00pm December 11th & 18th. Contact for details.

11, 12, 18 & 19

Holly Jolly Zoo Days

701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Enjoy a variety of holiday activities at the Red River Zoo and visit with Santa Claus from 12:00pm-4:00pm.

13

2nd Annual Christmas Cookie Exchange

701.433.5460 www.westfargolibrary.org

Back by popular demand! Bring 3 dozen cookies or bars & exchange them for 3 dozen other cookies or bars. This is an easy way to do your holiday baking.

13 & 14

Christmas Classes

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

This fun filled class for ages 4-10 will be making a special Christmas gift for a loved one. 6:30pm–8:00pm at the Robert D. Johnson Rec Center on the the 13th and at Rheault Farm Bunk House on the 14th.

15

If You Have a Storytime

Mouse…

701.281.1002

Come to Barnes & Nobel at 10:00am to hear about one of their favorite mice (the kind that if you give him an inch he'll take a mile) with If You Take a Mouse to the Movies and If You Give a Mouse a

Cookie. There will be cookies and crafts after the stories.

16

Pandamonium

701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Discover the differences between the giant panda & the smaller, red panda. For ages 4–6 at 2:00pm.

16, 23 & 30

Car Seat Safety Check

701.234.5570 www.north.sanford.org

Are your car seats installed correctly? Don't take the chance! Make an appointment be at the Safety Shoppe [601 39th St N, Fargo] between 1:30pm–4:30pm. This is a free event, but registration is required. Also note that it takes a minimum of 30 minutes per car seat per car.

18

A New Look at the Night

Before Christmas

701.281.1002

"'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house..." but do dinosaurs live in houses? And for pirates Sir Peggedy is the one to look for, not St. Nick! Be at Barnes & Nobel at 11:00am to read Dinosaurs' Night Before Christmas and A Pirate's Night Before Christmas.

18

Paws to Read

701.241.1495 www.cityoffargo.com

Developing readers in grades kindergarten through 6th grade can cuddle up & read to a certified reading therapy pet at the Main Library. Sessions are 15 minutes long and are scheduled from 1:00pm-3:00pm. Bring your own book or pick one from our collection. Space is limited; registration is required. To sign up, contact Children's Services.

18

Saturday Storytime

701.241.1495 www.cityoffargo.com

Head the downtown Main Library for Saturday Storytime for toddlers and preschoolers at 10:00am. No registration required.

19

Skate with Santa

701.433.5360 www.wfparks.org

Skate to Christmas music while visiting with Santa from 7:00pm–8:30pm. Hot chocolate & refreshments will be served. A canned food item for the Fargo-Moorhead Food Pantry will be your ticket to get in.

21

SHARE Pregnancy & Infant

Loss Support

701.234.7500 www.north.sanford.org

This nondenominational group offers support to those whose lives are touched by the tragic death of a baby through early pregnancy loss, stillbirth or within the first few months of life. Meeting are held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm at Faith United Methodist Church [19th Ave. N, Fargo].

22 Storytime

218.233.7594 www.larl.org

Children age 3 through kindergarten are invited to the Moorhead Library for exciting stories and fun activities. A different theme is explored through stories, songs, fingerplays, flannelboards and/or a craft!

27

Pediatric First Aid Class

701.364.1704 www.fmambulance.com

This course covers basic first aid of children. Located at F-M Ambulance Service [2215 18th St S, Fargo] starting at 7:00pm. $35 fee. Register online.

27–30

Sleigh Rides

218.299.5340 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Enjoy a scenic ride along the Red River through Viking Ship Park in a horse drawn sleigh from 1:00pm–4:00pm. After the ride, warm up with cookies & hot cocoa. No advance reservations or tickets are needed. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Rides are $4 per person [children 2 & under FREE].

30

Are Your Kids Riding Safely?

701.234.7233 www.north.sanfordhealth.org

Did you know that 80% of children are riding incorrectly. This class will give you the education to correctly use and install a car seat, as well as learn about child passenger safety laws, airbags & bus safety. Space is limited & pre-registration required. $30 fee.

All event listings displayed within OTMOM are carefully selected to provide diverse options for families. It is always a good idea to call ahead to confirm the information provided. Although it is not possible to list every event happening in the FM area it is encouraged organizations submit events for consideration to info@onthemindsofmoms.com