december events

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Santa Village @ Rheault Farm

701. 499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Santa & Mrs. Claus are at Rheault Farm in Fargo to celebrate the holiday season. Open 1pm-7pm December 3 & 4, 4pm-8pm December 7, 9, 14, 16, 21 & 22, 1pm-8pm December 10, 11,17, 18 & 23. Free admission with donation of canned goods, new toy or cash donation.

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Bowls for Babies

701.235.5530 www.marchofdimes.com/northdakota

March of Dimes Annual Fundraiser for the babies. Your $15 ticket allows you to come select a uniquely artistic bowl, sample soup from several locally owned restaurants & then keep the bowl as a souvenir! Ramada Plaza Suites from 11am-1:30pm.

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Glass Etched Mugs Workshop

218.290.2263 www.ungluedmarket.com

Head downtown to the Unglued Christmas Market [68 Broadway, Fargo] at 6pm for an adult workshop [13+] & create a one of a kind set of mugs to drink your favorite winter drink or a gift that will truly impress. A great skill to learn! Register online. $15 fee, all supplies provided.

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CPR for Family Friends

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org

Learn the ABCs of CPR, how to manage airway obstruction 6pm-9pm & receive an American Heart Association participation card.

Santa Village @ Lincoln Park Golf Course

701.746.2750

Santa & his elves will set up their workshop at the Lincoln Park Golf Course Clubhouse in Grand Forks! Everyone is welcome to meet the elves & make a holiday craft or two 4pm-8pm Thursday & Friday, 10am-8pm Saturday, Noon-6pm Sunday. Come say hello to Santa and Mrs. Claus on Saturdays & Sundays. Take a ride on a horse-drawn sleigh or stop in to look at the beautifully adorned trees & sip some cocoa. Free admission with donation of non-perishable food item or new toy.

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Friendship Bracelets Workshop

218.290.2263 www.ungluedmarket.com

Grab the kiddos & head downtown to the Unglued Christmas Market [68 Broadway, Fargo] at 10am & learn how to make different styles of friendship bracelets and how to add beads or rhinestones to make a truly unique piece. Great for friends & family of any age. For 3rd grade & up. Register online. $15 fee, all supplies provided.

Breakfast with Santa

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Spend a morning of breakfast, crafts and entertainment with Santa and Mrs. Clause 8-10am. Tickets on sale November 15th!

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Santa Fly-In

701.293.8043 www.fargoairmuseum.org

Head to the Fargo Air Museum and see Santa fly-in to meet all the good boys & girls!

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Bird Nest Necklace Workshop

218.290.2263 www.ungluedmarket.com

Head downtown to the Unglued Christmas Market [68 Broadway, Fargo] at 6pm for an adult workshop [13+] & create a wire wound necklace and pendant with a variety of eggs usually to represent children in a family. A thoughtful gift for any mom. If you want specific "eggs" in your nest feel free to bring them along. Register online. $15 fee, all supplies provided.

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Water Felted Pot Holder, Finger-Print Charm & Cuff Links

218.290.2263 www.ungluedmarket.com

Grab the kiddos & head downtown to the Unglued Christmas Market [68 Broadway, Fargo] at 10am & create fun gifts for Mom, Dad, Grandma or Grandpa. The pot holder will be able to be made by students 3rd Grade and up without assistance, but moms/dads could assist any student ages 4 and up with both projects. Register online. $15 fee, all supplies provided.

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Holly Jolly Zoo Days

701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Enjoy a variety of holiday activities & visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Zoo Noon-4pm.

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Skating with Santa

701.433.5360 www.wfparks.org

Skate to Christmas music while visiting Santa at Veterans Memorial Arena [1201 7th Ave E, West Fargo]. Hot chocolate & refreshments will be served. A canned food item for the Fargo-Moorhead Food Pantry will be your ticket to get in.

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Car Seat 101 for Expectant

Parents

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org

Are your car seats installed correctly? Don't take the chance! This class is designed for expectant parents and focuses on infant car seats for newborns. Make an appointment be at the Sanford Auditorium [801 Broadway North, Fargo] between 6:30-8:00pm. Space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary.

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Hello Santa

218.233.6117 www.moorheadcentermall.com

Get the kiddos over to the Moorhead Center Mall and let the man in the red suit know you have been nice all year!

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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 1-4pm. Tickets are sold on a first come, first served basis. Rides are $4 per person.

31 Celebrate the Night

701.330.9667 www.flyinggift.com

Ring in the New Year at this fun, familyfriendly, non-alcoholic celebration at the Alerus Center in Grand Fork, 6pm-midnight! Enjoy a variety of live entertainment, games, delicious food and more. Then at midnight, an amazing fireworks display will light up the winter sky!

5 Car Seat 101 for Expectant Parents

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org

Are your car seats installed correctly? Don't take the chance! This class is designed for expectant parents and focuses on infant car seats for newborns. Make an appointment be at the Sanford Auditorium [801 Broadway North, Fargo] between 6:30pm-8pm. Space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary.

7 Dazzeling Disco Ball

701.232.3821 www.plainsart.org

Judy Onofrio is a master of the mosaic! Head to the Plains Art Museum, 10am-Noon & take a look at her fantastic exhibition, "See Audacious Acts of Daring!", then create your own shiny mosaic of color & texture on a Styrofoam ball that you can hang in your room. FREE event, but preregistration is required.

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CPR/AED

Heartsaver

701.364.1704 www.fmambulance.com

This course at the F-M Ambulance Service [2215 18th St S, Fargo] covers basic adult, child & infant CPR plus how to use an AED [Automated External Defibrillator]. All CPR and First Aid classes at F-M Ambulance are taught under the guidelines of the American Heart Association. Register online, $35 fee.

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Frozen Fantasy Tickets on Sale

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Get your tickets [$8/adult $4/kids] at RDJ Rec Center [1104 2nd Ave S, Fargo] & get ready to create some winter magic by bringing the whole family out to this semi-formal dance affair on February 3rd. Let it snow outside while you dance the night away at this fantasy land. The evening will consist of music, dancing and refreshments. Don't forget your camera for some Frozen Fantasy family pictures.

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Nurturing Parenting

701.239.6720 www.ag.ndsu.edu/ casscountyextension/ home-and-family

Program

The Nurturing Parenting Program starts January 12th. This 16-week program is held Thursdays, 5:30pm-8pm at the Salvation Army [304 Roberts Street, Fargo] & is for families with children ages 0-5. The program teaches both parents and children how to handle feelings, communicate needs, be empathetic, take charge of one's own behavior, have fun with others, establish nurturing routines for regular family times such as bed & mealtimes, handle stress and anger and give and receive healthy touch. This program is free & childcare is provided. There are separate parent education and children's sessions. Each night begins with a light supper.

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Winter Days

701.433.5360 www.wfparks.org

Look forward to many annual Winter Days events. Returning events will include the Chili Cook-off, Snow Golf Tournament, Sleigh Rides, Senior Citizens Luncheon, Sliver Snowflake Search, Create the Park Book Cover Contest & more!

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Family Winter-ific Day

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Events for the entire family at the Edgewood Winter Chalet [19 Golf Course Ave N, Fargo] 1pm-4pm. Food, Clydesdale sleigh rides, cross-country skiing and downhill sledding.

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Hockeyfest

701.499.6060 www.fargoparks.com

Doors will open at 11:30am at Scheels Arena [5225 31st Ave S, Fargo] with free Subway & event t-shirts given to the kiddos while supplies last. Sit in the stands & enjoy the movie Mighty Ducks II at 11:45am while you snack on free popcorn & Pepsi products. After the movie there will be an open skate with Fargo Force players & coaches & carnival games. The afternoon will finish with a Celebrity Hockey Game at 3pm with local dignitaries & celebrities.

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Fargo Force Storytime www.fargolibrary.org

Spend an evening at the Main Library [102 3rd St N, Fargo]with some of the members of the Fargo Force hockey team! Head to the Children's Room starting at 6:30pm. Team members will read stories, sign autographs, pose for photos & help us make a cool hockey-themed craft. No registration required.

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Teen Night

701.499.6089 www.fargoparks.com

Teen Night at Rheault Farm [2902 25th St S] is for disabled youth ages 13 to 20. Activities include roller skating, bowling, movies, pizza parties and much more. The program emphasizes recreation, socializing and "having fun." Teen Night meets every Thursday at 7pm through April 12th and transportation will be provided to scheduled activities.

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Go Buggy

701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Pint-Sized Explorers [ages 4-6] head to the Zoo at 3:15 and learn about turtles, toads, snakes, and lizards are all cold-blooded animals. Find out what cold-blooded really means and discover a variety of these animals at the zoo up close and personal! $10/members, $15/non-members.

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Awesome Art Afternoon

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Love art but hate the mess? Bring your kiddo to RDJ Rec Center [1104 2nd Ave S, Fargo], 1pm-3pm for this interactive art program & have fun while building a variety of take home projects. All creative materials will be provided at this FREE event.