december events

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Lindenwood Park Lights www.fmsertoma.com

Drive through the park and view holiday light displays sponsored by local businesses.

North Pole Calling

701.746.2750 www.gfparks.org

Children in Grand Forks who are in kindergarten and 1st grade have an opportunity to talk with Santa or Mrs. Claus, who will be more than happy to call your child and wish him or her a Merry Christmas. Calls will be made from 5pm-7pm. Register your child today!

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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-8pm & receive an American Heart Association participation card.

1, 7, 8, 11-13, 14, 15, 18-20, 21& 22

Santa Village @ Rheault Farm

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Santa & Mrs. Claus open the village at Rheault Farm [2902 25th St S, Fargo] with elves, live reindeer & sleigh rides!

December 1st 1pm-7pm, December 7th&

8th 1pm-7pm, 11th -13th 4pm-8pm, 14th& 15th 1pm-8pm, 18th-20th 4pm-8pm, 21st & 22nd 1pm-8pm, 22nd & 23rd 1pm-8pm. FREE admission with canned goods, toy or cash donation.

5-8, 12-15, & 20-23

Santa Village @ Lincoln Park Golf Course

701.746.2750 www.gfparks.org

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 or 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.

6-8

Bismarck Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase www.prideofdakota.nd.gov

Find something for everyone on your list at the Bismarck Civic Center. Tons of amazing products made in North Dakota! Friday 4pm-9pm, Saturday 9am-5pm, Sunday 11am-4pm.

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Christmas on The Prairie

701.282.2822 www.bonanzaville.com

Enjoy a beautifully decorated Bonanzaville with cookie decorating, Christmas carolers, horse drawn wagon rides, music, desserts and photos with Santa. 1pm-7pm.

7 & 14

Jaws, Paws, and Lunch with Santa Claus 701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Kick off the holiday season at the Zoo! Enjoy lunch at the zoo, free carousel rides, animal encounters, holiday crafts and even meet the big guy himself...Santa! Each family will receive a complimentary photograph with Santa and a special gift. $15 adults, $10 children members receive $2 off per ticket. Limited tickets. Purchase in advance. 11am-1:30pm.

7, 14 & 21

Santa Fly-In 701.293.8043 www.fargoairmuseum.org

Head to the Fargo Air Museum [1609 19th Ave N, Fargo] at Noon and see Santa fly in to meet all the good boys & girls!

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Guilty Mom Gathering

701.388.6328 www.facebook.com/pages/ marilyn-mcMurry

Are you a guilty mom? Do you compare yourself to other moms and feel less than? If you do, this is a gathering just for you! Be inspired, be motivated and know you are not alone. Together, we will find support and start owning our mom power! To register, call or email today. mmcmurray@cableone.net

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Bowls for Babies

701.235.5530 www.marchofdimes.com/northdakota

March of Dimes Annual Fundraiser for the babies. Your $20 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 [1635 42nd St S, Fargo] from 11am-1:30pm.

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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& 30 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 and 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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Lorie Line & Fab Five

701.777.4090 www.cfa.und.edu.com

Once again a Lorie Line holiday extravaganza! Expect all the elements: signature musical arrangements, colorful costumes, stories, world-class musicians and bells performed at the Chester Fritz Auditorium on the campus of UND at 3pm. Tickets: $49.