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Military Appreciation Day - Bottineau - In appreciation, all folks associated with the military will get their North Dakota State Park daily entrance fees waived. Camping fees will still ap ... more on Military Appreciation Day 20
Memorial Day Service - Sherwood - Annual Memorial Day Service at the Canadian Border with the Canadians. Border service starts at 10 a.m. School program at 11 a.m. and cemetary service ... more on Memorial Day Service October 19
Halloween Fun Night at the Museum - Pembina - Children's activities and games during daytime hours and a Haunted Gallery in the evening. ... more on Halloween Fun Night at the Museum 22
History Haunt - Bismarck - Spooky fun for all ages at the state's largest museum. ... more on History Haunt November 3
Veterans Day Celebration - Fargo - To all veterans, active service men and women, and their families we celebrate your service. Enjoy a day of red, white and blue fun. ... more on Veterans Day Celebration 12
Holiday Lights Parade Downtown - Fargo - Excel Energy presents the Holiday Lights Parade. The Mental Health Association's lighting of the Tree of Hope and fireworks will follow the conclusio ... more on Holiday Lights Parade Downtown 15 - 22
Christmas in the Park - Grand Forks - Drive through over 40 displays of holiday lights sponsored by local businesses and organizations. Tours follow a route through Lincoln Drive Park in ... more on Christmas in the Park 15
Watford City Parade of Lights and Spud Fest - Watford City - Fireworks display, Christmas floats and choirs, skits and other activities on Main Street in Watford City. ... more on Watford City Parade of Lights and Spud Fest 15
Holiday Kick Off with Santa Night - Oakes - Parade of lights, cookies and stories with Santa, youth activities, pictures with Santa, variety of activities throughout the season. ... more on Holiday Kick Off with Santa Night 15
Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade - Jamestown - Lighted floats cruise Main Street in a parade. Food vendors will be available. Downtown businesses run store specials. ... more on Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade 15
Hettinger's Lighted Wake Up Santa Parade & Fireworks - Hettinger - Fireworks and lighted parade. Hot chocolate and visit with Santa at the Fire Hall. Stores open for the evening. ... more on Hettinger's Lighted Wake Up Santa Parade & Fireworks 16 - 17
Beach Holiday Extravaganza - Beach - Holiday shopping, hot chocolate, chili feed, drawings and caroling. ... more on Beach Holiday Extravaganza 17 - 28
Spirit of the Season - Grafton - Experience winter wonderland of lights at Leistikow Park. Events all month, including a holiday concert, craft show, santa breakfast and much more. ... more on Spirit of the Season 17
Holiday Open House - Bismarck - The former Governor's Mansion State Historic Site is decked out in holiday splendor for this open house. ... more on Holiday Open House 17 - 14
Santa Village - Fargo - At Rheault Farm, visit Santa, see live reindeer, make holiday arts and crafts and take a sleigh ride through the park. ... more on Santa Village 21
Taste of North Dakota Holiday Open House - Jamestown - Featuring Pride of Dakota products, taste testing, food vendors, gift baskets, and holiday sale. ... more on Taste of North Dakota Holiday Open House December 31
First Night - Grand Forks - First Night is an alcohol-free New Year's Eve celebration of arts and culture with music, dance, arts, fireworks and more. ... more on First Night 23
Old Fashioned Christmas - Drayton - Live nativity, horse-drawn sleigh rides, Santa Claus, outdoor fireburning warmer, merchant promotions and more. ... more on Old Fashioned Christmas 23
Santa Day - Cando - A fun filled family day featuring bowling, movie, dogsled rides/races, and the 3rd annual Santa Day 5K walk/run and scavenger hunt. ... more on Santa Day 23 - 24
Hometown Holidays - Lisbon - Santa Day, residential lighting contest, storefront decorating contest. ... more on Hometown Holidays 24
Annual Parade of Lights - Grand Forks - Lighted floats brighten the winter night. ... more on Annual Parade of Lights 24
An Ole Fashioned Christmas Festival - Grand Forks - Holiday food and fun with events for the whole family. ... more on An Ole Fashioned Christmas Festival 28
Christmas Walk Around and Santaland - Hazen - Sample goodies in the stores, music on Main Street, Christmas tree lighting, santa arrives, children's activities include games and crafts. ... more on Christmas Walk Around and Santaland 30
Christmas at the Confluence - Williston - Decorate the museum's Christmas tree and learn how Christmas was celebrated in the frontier army. Holiday music and refreshments. ... more on Christmas at the Confluence 30 - 24
Holiday Open House - Bismarck - The former Governor's Mansion State Historic Site is decked out in holiday splendor for this open house. ... more on Holiday Open House 30
Old Fashioned Christmas - Northwood - Old Fashioned Christmas has a visit from Santa, a craft show and the lighting of the tree. First Saturday. ... more on Old Fashioned Christmas 1
Holiday Open House and Free Tower Day - Pembina - Programs at the Pembina State Museum and seven story tower. ... more on Holiday Open House and Free Tower Day 7 - 8
Down Home Country Christmas - Mandan - Santa and Mrs. Claus kick off the holiday season with their arrival, free candy bags for kids, pictures with Santa, caroling, art and crafts show, Cus ... more on Down Home Country Christmas 7 - 8
Custer Christmas - Mandan - General Custer entertains in the period decorated Custer House and Barracks. Sleigh rides, carolers and family fun. Old time family photos will be a ... more on Custer Christmas
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