North Dakota Holidays
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May 2 2025Military 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 » -
Oct 4 2025Halloween Fun Night at the Museum - Pembina
Children's activities and games during daytime hours and a Haunted Gallery in the evening. -
Oct 7 2025History Haunt - Bismarck
Spooky fun for all ages at the state's largest museum. -
Oct 28 2025Holiday 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 » -
Oct 31 2025Watford 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. -
Oct 31 2025Holiday 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. -
Nov 1 - 2 2025Beach Holiday Extravaganza - Beach
Holiday shopping, hot chocolate, chili feed, drawings and caroling. -
Nov 2 - 13 2025Spirit 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 » -
Nov 2 - 30 2025Santa Village - Fargo
At Rheault Farm, visit Santa, see live reindeer, make holiday arts and crafts and take a sleigh ride through the park. -
Nov 6 2025Taste of North Dakota Holiday Open House - Jamestown
Featuring Pride of Dakota products, taste testing, food vendors, gift baskets, and holiday sale. -
Nov 8 2025Veterans 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. -
Nov 14 - 20 2025Christmas in the Park - Grand Forks
Drive through over 40 displays of holiday lights sponsored by local businesses and organizations. Friday after Thanksgiving through December, 5:30 to ... more » -
Nov 15 2025Down 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. ... more » -
Nov 26 - 29 2025Holiday Open House - Bismarck
The former Governor's Mansion State Historic Site is decked out in holiday splendor for this open house. -
Nov 26 - 29 2025Hettinger'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. -
Nov 8 2025Old Fashioned Christmas - Drayton
Live nativity, horse-drawn sleigh rides, Santa Claus, outdoor fireburning warmer, merchant promotions and more. -
Nov 8 2025Santa 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. -
Nov 8 - 9 2025Hometown Holidays - Lisbon
Santa Day, residential lighting contest, storefront decorating contest. -
Nov 16 2025Holiday Open House and Free Tower Day - Pembina
Programs at the Pembina State Museum and seven story tower. -
Nov 22 2025Happy Holidays at Heritage Village - Grand Forks
No Admission Fees Canned goods will be collected for the local food cupboard. Bake Sale all day. 10:00 Railroad Museum 10:30 am - 1 pm Pancake Brea ... more » -
Nov 22 2025Old Fashioned Christmas - Northwood
Old Fashioned Christmas has a visit from Santa, a craft show and the lighting of the tree. First Saturday. -
Nov 27 2025Hazen Hoopla 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. Always the ... more » -
Nov 30 - 30 2025Holiday Open House - Bismarck
The former Governor's Mansion State Historic Site is decked out in holiday splendor for this open house. -
Dec 6 2025Christmas at The Lights - West Fargo
Join us for Christmas at The Lights, an event with activities, treats, deals and fun for the entire family! The Lights businesses, along with West Far ... more » -
Dec 7 2025Christmas at the Confluence - Williston
A free fun filled day with Christmas music and crafts. Music, Make-and-take crafts for all ages, Special appearance from Santa at 3 p.m. This event is ... more » -
Dec 14 2025Skate with Santa - West Fargo
Ho Ho Ho! Santa is coming to The Lights at the Essentia Plaza this holiday season! Bring out the whole family to say hi while skating to your favorite ... more » -
Dec 20 2025First 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.