Thursday, November 18, 2010

Fun and Free Around Town this Week!

There are several fun and free events going on around this week, here are some:

Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase
This year's Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase will be at the Fargo Civic Center this weekend 11/19-11/21.  Hundreds of North Dakota artisans feature their gifts, art, soaps, food products, apparel and so much more.  Hours are Friday 6-9 PM, Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 11-5.  Admission is $2 and you'll receive a FREE reusable bag, or bring your own for $1 off admission!  Children 12 and under are free.

Awesome Art Afternoon
Fargo Parks is hosting an Awesome Art Afternoon on Saturday 11/20 from 1-3 PM at Robert D. Johnson Rec Center at 1104 2nd Ave S in Fargo.  There will be a variety of FREE make and take art projects for children.  For more info head over here.

It's a Wonderful Night
West Acres is hosting a community shopping event, It's A Wonderful Night, Sunday 11/21 from 6-9 PM.  Participating mall retailers will be offering special discounts, there will be door prizes, holiday entertainment and the Santa photo shop will be open.  Admission tickets are $5 (6 and under FREE) and 100% of ticket sales benefit local fundraising organizations.  Purchase your tickets at the Mall or directly from participating organizations.

Holiday Tree Lighting and Holiday Lights Parade
At 5:30 on Tuesday 11/23 in Moorhead's Davy Park (1st Ave N and 8th St N), watch Mayor Voxland light the holiday tree, enjoy carolers, cocoa and treats. Then, watch the Holiday Lights Parade starting at 6:30. Parade starts at 8th St and Center Ave in Downtown Moorhead and goes west into Fargo.  For the full route, head over here.

1 comment:

  1. This might not be exactly what you are looking for... but I enjoy this:
    Sam's club is doing its Taste of Sams event this weekend where there are lots and lots of samples featuring holiday foods. :-)
    (Even if you don't have a membership, you can tell the person at the door that you would just like to look around the store to see if you are ineterested in a membership.)

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