Things to do in Fargo in December 2026

This month's guides

Dates to know in December

Checked on each organizer's own page. Multi-day things are listed on their first date this month.

Tuesday, Dec 1

• Festival of Trees

  See siteAll agesFargo

  Through Fri, Dec 4 · Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

  Decorated trees from local businesses and families, plus Santa's Mailbox for letters. Extended viewing during events.

  Source: FARGODOME / Fraser, Ltd. · checked Nov 1, 2026

Friday, Dec 4

• Concordia Christmas Concert (the 100th)

  $$Moorhead

  Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 p.m. · Sat, Dec 5, 2 & 7:30 p.m. · Sun, Dec 6, 2 p.m.

  More than 400 student musicians in front of a brand-new mural. It's the 100th one, so tickets will go.

  Source: Concordia College · checked Nov 1, 2026

Saturday, Dec 5

• Christmas on the Prairie

  $All ages (under 5 free)West Fargo

  Sat, Dec 5, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

  Carolers, horse-drawn wagons, Christmas cards printed in the print shop, cookies from a wood-burning oven, homemade-present crafts. Adults $6, kids 6–18 $3, families $15.

  Source: Bonanzaville · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Holiday Tree Lighting at Broadway Square

  FreeAll agesFargo

  Sat, Dec 5, 5–8 p.m. · lighting at 6

  Santa and Mrs. Claus count down the tree, plus hot chocolate, s'mores stations and crafts. Weather permitting, the rink is open with free skate rentals. Then the parade rolls in.

  Source: Fargo Parks · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Moorhead Library Holiday Open House & parade watch party

  FreeAll agesMoorhead

  Sat, Dec 5, 4–8 p.m.

  Open house, mini book sale and a warm place to watch the Holiday Lights Parade, from the Friends of the Moorhead Library.

  Source: Lake Agassiz Regional Library · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Romantic Moon Christmas Craft Market

  FreeGlyndon, MN

  Sat–Sun, Dec 5–6 · 3–8 p.m.

  Indoor craft market 5 miles east of Moorhead on Highway 10 (158 80th St S): local makers, boutiques and specialty foods, food trucks outside. It runs during the Romantic Moon Festival of Lights (from 5 p.m., ticketed separately).

  Source: Romantic Moon Events · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Santa Village at Rheault Farm

  FreeAll agesFargo

  Weekends Nov 28–Dec 20 plus Dec 17, 18, 21, 22 · sensory-friendly night Fri, Dec 11, 4–6 p.m.

  Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, cookie decorating, model trains and light displays. Carriage rides $2.50 (3 and under free) on weekend afternoons. The Santa line closes early, so don't cut it close. Bring a canned good or toy.

  Source: Fargo Parks · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Unglued Christmas Market

  Fargo

  Sat, Dec 5

  Unglued's Christmas maker market, this year at West Acres. Times and vendor list are on Unglued's site.

  Source: Unglued · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade

  Free to watchAll agesFargo

  Sat, Dec 5, 6:30 p.m.

  Lit-up floats, marching units and equestrian entries. Thousands of people show up, so pick your curb early.

  Source: Downtown Community Partnership · checked Nov 1, 2026

Monday, Dec 7

• Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour

  See siteFargo

  Mon, Dec 7

  The violinist's holiday tour stops at Scheels Arena.

  Source: Scheels Arena · checked Nov 2, 2026

Tuesday, Dec 8

• Santa's Elf Workshop

  $$Ages 4–10Fargo

  Tue, Dec 8, 6–7:30 p.m. (a Dec 9 session is also listed; check the time) · register by Dec 3

  Kids make and wrap a gift for a grown-up, who is not allowed to see it. $21.

  Source: Fargo Parks · checked Nov 1, 2026

Wednesday, Dec 9

• Libraries Dance: Nutcracker Preview

  FreeAges 3 and upFargo

  Wed, Dec 9, 6:30 p.m.

  Storytime plus a short dance lesson with FMBallet and Gasper's School of Dance. Wear something you can move in.

  Source: Fargo Public Library · checked Nov 1, 2026

Saturday, Dec 12

• Jólabókaflód (Christmas Book Flood) Party

  FreeAll agesFargo

  Sat, Dec 12, 2 p.m.

  The Icelandic tradition of giving books: bring one to swap, plus crafts, snacks and Scandinavian music.

  Source: Fargo Public Library · checked Nov 1, 2026

Sunday, Dec 13

• Brewhalla Very Merry Craft Market

  Fargo

  Sun, Dec 13 · noon–6 p.m.

  The juried holiday craft market from Drekker and Unglued at Brewhalla (1702 1st Ave N). Beer within arm's reach of the gift shopping, which is the point.

  Source: Unglued · checked Nov 2, 2026

Tuesday, Dec 15

• Skate with Santa (West Fargo)

  FreeAll agesWest Fargo

  Tue, Dec 15, 4–6 p.m.

  Skate to Christmas songs with Santa. Free cookies and hot chocolate while they last; skates available to rent.

  Source: City of West Fargo / West Fargo Parks · checked Nov 1, 2026

Thursday, Dec 17

• White Christmas (1954) on the big screen

  $Fargo

  Thu, Dec 17, 7:30 p.m.

  Classic Film Series, $5. Tickets usually go on sale about two weeks before.

  Source: Fargo Theatre · checked Nov 1, 2026

Friday, Dec 18

• FMBallet: The Classic Nutcracker

  $$All agesFargo

  Fri–Sun, Dec 18–20

  The 15th-anniversary production, with a live orchestra and pre-show lobby fun (possibly including Santa). Showtimes are on FMBallet's site.

  Source: FMBallet · checked Nov 1, 2026

Saturday, Dec 19

• Let's Get Santa to the Moon! planetarium day camp

  $$Ages 5–11Moorhead

  Sat, Dec 19, 8:30 a.m.

  A holiday-themed planetarium camp. Ticketed through the Moorhead Box Office.

  Source: MSUM Box Office · checked Nov 1, 2026

• The MeatEater Christmas Tour

  From $39.50Fargo

  Sat, Dec 19 · 7:30 p.m.

  The MeatEater podcast's Christmas tour. All ages welcome.

  Source: Fargo Theatre · checked Nov 2, 2026

Sunday, Dec 20

• Granite City Christmas Brunch Buffet

  Adults $29Fargo

  Sun, Dec 20

  Prime rib carving, build-your-own omelets, French toast, caramel rolls and peel-and-eat shrimp. Kids 6–12 $12, under 5 free.

  Source: Granite City's reservation page · checked Nov 2, 2026

Tuesday, Dec 22

• Lorie Line's Christmas show

  From $69Fargo

  Tue, Dec 22 · 7 p.m.

  Lorie Line at the Fargo Theatre. Ages 10 and up.

  Source: Fargo Theatre · checked Nov 2, 2026

Thursday, Dec 24

• Rosewild Christmas Eve Buffet

  Adults $65Fargo

  Thu, Dec 24

  Charcuterie, roast turkey, strip loin, stuffing and, yes, tater tot hotdish. Kids under 12 $20.

  Source: Rosewild's reservation page · checked Nov 2, 2026

Tuesday, Dec 29

• Winter Break Crafternoon for Kids

  FreeAges KidsWest Fargo

  Tue, Dec 29, 1:30 p.m.

  Free crafts on a no-school day.

  Source: West Fargo Public Library · checked Nov 1, 2026

Thursday, Dec 31

• Elephant & Piggie's Noon Year's Party

  FreeAges KidsFargo

  Thu, Dec 31, 11 a.m.

  Ring in the new year at noon and keep bedtime where it belongs.

  Source: Fargo Public Library · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Free Dog Night and Rock & Roll Bingo

  FreeFargo

  Thu, Dec 31 · 4 p.m.

  The weekly bingo night lands on New Year's Eve this year. An early start for people who'd like to be asleep by 10.

  Source: Dempsey's Public House · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

  $25 a carAll agesWest Fargo

  Nov 28–Dec 31, nightly 5–10 p.m. · closed Dec 25

  Themed displays, animated lights and drive-through tunnels along about 1.5 miles at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 Main Ave W. About 25–30 minutes at the posted 5 mph. Limos and buses $60. Dates are from the organizer's FAQ; check before you go.

  Source: Red River Valley Fair · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds: last night

  $25 a carWest Fargo

  Thu, Dec 31 · 5–10 p.m.

  Dec. 31 is the final night of the drive-through lights, per the organizer's FAQ.

  Source: Red River Valley Fair · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Outdoor rinks over the holidays

  FreeFargo, Moorhead & West Fargo

  Dec 31 hours vary by city

  Fargo warming houses run noon–8 p.m. Dec. 26–Jan. 2. West Fargo's are noon–6 p.m. on Dec. 31. Moorhead's run 1–8 p.m. Dec. 23–31 and close Jan. 1. All close in extreme cold.

  Source: Fargo Parks, Moorhead Parks & West Fargo Parks · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Save Me CJ at Dempsey's

  FreeFargo

  Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m.

  A free New Year's Eve show at the downtown Irish pub, 226 Broadway N.

  Source: Dempsey's Public House · checked Nov 2, 2026

• West Acres holiday hours

  Free to browseFargo

  New Year's Eve and New Year's Day: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

  Some stores keep their own hours.

  Source: West Acres · checked Nov 2, 2026

Any day this month

• SCHEELS Skating Rink at Broadway Square

  Rentals $5All agesFargo

  Late Nov–March · Skate Shack Mon–Fri 4–8 p.m., Sat–Sun noon–8 p.m.

  Downtown's outdoor rink at 201 Broadway N. The Skate Shack rents adult skates (and a limited supply of junior and youth sizes) for $5 with a photo ID or your shoes as a deposit, and sells grab-and-go snacks. Closed Dec. 24–25 and at -10° or -30° wind chill.

  Source: Fargo Parks / Broadway Square · checked Nov 2, 2026

• The Lights Ice Rink

  FreeAll agesWest Fargo

  December to mid-March

  Free open skating on an NHL-size outdoor rink at Essentia Health Plaza, 300 32nd Ave W. Rentals are $5 in the Community Room, and there are skate aids for little kids. Times change for rentals, weather and events.

  Source: West Fargo Events · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Edgewood Chalet sledding hill

  FreeAll agesFargo

  In season: weekdays 4–8 p.m., weekends noon–8 p.m.

  Fargo Parks' hill at Edgewood golf course lends sleds at no charge, and the old clubhouse is a warming house with a fireplace and a snack bar. Rules: no metal saucers, toboggans or metal-runner sleds, no jumps, four sleds per group.

  Source: Fargo Parks · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Plains Art Museum

  FreeFargo

  Open daily, Thursdays until 9 PM

  Always-free admission. Kid Quest, free hands-on art for families, is the first Saturday of the month, October through April.

  Source: Plains Art Museum · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Hjemkomst Center: the Viking ship

  $All ages (under 5 free)Moorhead

  A 76-foot Viking ship replica and a stave church, indoors. Mon–Sat 9–5, Sun 12–5. Youth 5–17 $8, adults $12. Free Tuesday evenings 5–8 p.m.

  Source: Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County · checked Nov 1, 2026

Every listing links to the organizer's own page, and that page wins if it disagrees with us. Spotted something wrong or missing? Email [email protected].