Holiday events 2026 Checked Nov 2, 2026
Christmas events in Fargo-Moorhead 2026
The grown-up holiday list: concerts, shows and a couple of buffets you don't have to clean up after. Kid stuff is here too, and there's more of it on Fargoish Jr.
Updated Nov 2, 2026 · 19 checked listings · calendar parts refreshed Nov 2, 2026, 4:41 p.m. CT · All guides
Holiday concerts and shows
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The Wizards of Winter
Sun, Nov 22 · 3 p.m.
A holiday rock opera, The Christmas Dream, from musicians who've played with Trans-Siberian Orchestra and others. All ages welcome.
Source: Fargo Theatre · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Concordia Christmas Concert (the 100th)
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
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Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour
Mon, Dec 7
The violinist's holiday tour stops at Scheels Arena.
Source: Scheels Arena · checked Nov 2, 2026
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White Christmas (1954) on the big screen
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
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FMBallet: The Classic Nutcracker
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
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The MeatEater Christmas Tour
Sat, Dec 19 · 7:30 p.m.
The MeatEater podcast's Christmas tour. All ages welcome.
Source: Fargo Theatre · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Lorie Line's Christmas show
Tue, Dec 22 · 7 p.m.
Lorie Line at the Fargo Theatre. Ages 10 and up.
Source: Fargo Theatre · checked Nov 2, 2026
Tree lightings, the parade and Santa
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Festival of Trees
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
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Santa Village at Rheault Farm
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
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Christmas on the Prairie
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
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Holiday Tree Lighting at Broadway Square
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
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Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade
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
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Skate with Santa (West 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
Holiday markets
Confirmed on each organizer's own site. Vendor lists fill in closer to the date.
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Folkways Christkindlmarkt
Nov 20–22 & 27–29 · Fri–Sat noon–9 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.
Two weekends at the Fargo Civic Center (207 4th St N): an outdoor Winter Wonderland, a gift market and a Bier Hall with Drekker, plus food, live music, art demos and kids' activities. Free parking at nearby ramps during event hours. No dogs.
Source: Folkways · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Unglued Christmas Market
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
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Romantic Moon Christmas Craft Market
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
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Brewhalla Very Merry Craft Market
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
Holiday buffets
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Granite City Christmas Brunch Buffet
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
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Rosewild Christmas Eve Buffet
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
Not announced yet
These have pages but no confirmed dates for this season. We list them so you know to look, not so you show up.
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Santa's Snowfari at the Red River Zoo
Two December Saturdays, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (dates not posted)
Santa visits, animals open gifts, s'mores by the patio fire. Kids 2–14 $12.95, members free. The page doesn't say which Saturdays yet.
Source: Red River Zoo · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Moorhead Holiday Kickoff tree lighting & Skate with Santa
2026 dates not posted
Moorhead Parks says to stay tuned for 2026 dates.
Source: Moorhead Parks & Recreation · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Light Up the Night tree lighting (West Fargo)
2026 dates not posted
West Fargo Events' page still shows last year's edition.
Source: West Fargo Events · checked Nov 1, 2026
Questions, answered
What Christmas concerts are in Fargo in 2026?
The Wizards of Winter (Nov. 22), MeatEater's Christmas Tour (Dec. 19) and Lorie Line (Dec. 22) at the Fargo Theatre; Lindsey Stirling's Snow Waltz Tour at Scheels Arena (Dec. 7); and the 100th Concordia Christmas Concert in Moorhead, Dec. 4–6.
When is the Nutcracker in Fargo?
FMBallet's The Classic Nutcracker runs Dec. 18–20 at NDSU's Festival Concert Hall.
When is the Broadway Square tree lighting?
Saturday, Dec. 5, 5–8 p.m., with the lighting at 6. It's free, and the Holiday Lights Parade follows at 6:30.
Where can kids see Santa in Fargo?
Santa Village at Rheault Farm (free, weekends from Nov. 28), Cookies with the Claus Family at the FARGODOME on Nov. 27, and Skate with Santa at The Lights in West Fargo on Dec. 15. More on Fargoish Jr.'s Christmas guide.
Are there Christmas markets in Fargo?
Christmas on the Prairie at Bonanzaville (Dec. 5) has crafts and the print shop. We haven't confirmed any other 2026 holiday markets on an organizer's own site yet, so they aren't listed.
Are there Christmas markets in Fargo?
Yes. Folkways' Christkindlmarkt is Nov. 20–22 and 27–29 at the Fargo Civic Center (Fri–Sat noon–9, Sun noon–6). Unglued's Christmas Market is Dec. 5 at West Acres, the Romantic Moon Christmas Craft Market in Glyndon is Dec. 5–6 (free), and the Brewhalla Very Merry Craft Market is Dec. 13, noon–6.
Keep going
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