Christmas Events in Minot

Holiday Events in Minot

Discover holiday events in Minot, including the CPKC Holiday Train, Christmas lights, indoor and outdoor events, family-friendly events, and more.

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Black Friday in Minot

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Holiday Events

CPKC Holiday Train

Watch the beautifully decorated train and enjoy a live music performance right from the train’s stage - Dec 18.

German Winter Market

Walk through the stalls of Minot's own German Winter Market inside Citizens Alley; guided tours also available - Dec 4, 11, 18.

Christmas Tree Lighting + Open House

Start the holiday season with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Minot - Nov 28.

Christmas Activities

Festival of Nativities

Christmas at the Zoo

Dec 6 | 9AM-12PM

Christmas at Pioneer Village

DIY Ugly Holiday Sweater

United Methodist Bazaar

A Market Christmas

Craft & Vendor Show

Polar Express Party

Walk Minot Holiday Lights

Miracle of Christmas

Library Open House

Aspire Open House

Holiday House of Horrors

Junkin' Market Days

Holiday Gift Make & Take

Dec 13 | Time Slots 12AM - 3:45PM

Christmas for Kids

Grinch Party

Dec 13 | 11AM & 2PM

Candlelight Nativity Storytime

Train Museum Open House

Family Christmas Festival

Dec 19 | 5:30PM

Santa Skate

Santa Events in Minot

Santa's Mailbox

Write a letter to Santa and drop it into the mailbox at the Scandiavian Heritage Park - Open through Dec 10.

Cookies with Santa

Get a photo with Santa at Realty ONE Magnum Group - Dec 4

Pancakes with Santa

Enjoy a pancake breakfast and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa - Dec 7.

Santa Storytime

Listen to a festive story with the big man himself at the Magic City Discovery Center - Dec 11.

Santa at the Mall

Stop by Santa's Workshop at Dakota Square Mall for a festive photo - Open through Dec 24.

Pet Photos with Santa

Get a photo of your pet with Santa at Dakota Square Mall on Mondays - Open through Dec 24.

Free Santa Photos

Get a photo with Santa at Aspire Credit Union - Dec 12

Cookies with Santa

Get a photo with Santa at Tasty Cookies - Dec 13

Brunch with Santa

Enjoy tasty brunch and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa - Dec 13.

Soup with Santa

Enjoy warm soup and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa - Dec 18.

Free Santa Photos

Get a photo with Santa at Qdoba North - Dec 20

Live Performances & Events

Renaissance Feast

Dec 5 & 6 | 7PM

Magic City TubaChristmas

Magical Medora Christmas

Handel's Messiah

Holiday Magic Symphony

Dec 12 & 13 | 7PM & 3PM

The Nutcracker Ballet

Dec 20 & 21 | 7PM & 2PM

Christmas Lights in Minot

Lights at the Scandinavian Park

Nightly after Nov 22

Downtown Christmas Tree

Nightly after Nov 28

Christmas Lights in Oak Park

Nightly after Nov 27

Holiday Lights from Above

Reserve Your Flight Starting Nov 28

Christmas Light Show

Nightly Nov 26 - Dec 31

Holiday Light Display

Nightly Nov 21 - Dec 25

Adults Only

Arny's Ugly Sweater Party

Arny's Bad Santa Party

Arny's Very Disco Christmas

Holiday Karoke PJ Bash

Santa Paws Photo Night

Nola's Ugly Sweater Party

Holiday Cocktails

Miracle on First Christmas Bar

Reservations Available Starting Nov 29

Ironhorse Christmas Bar

Reservations Available Starting Nov 26

Christmas Cocktails at Bone's BBQ

Seasonal Drinks Served Now

Christmas Cocktails at The Depot

Seasonal Drinks Served Now

Christmas Cocktails at Arny's 2.0

Seasonal Drinks Coming Soon

More Winer Events in Minot

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Area Museums

Area Museums

Scandinavian Heritage Park

Open Daily – Buildings Open Mon–Sat 9AM – 4PM and Sun 12:30PM – 4PM (weather permitting)

Dakota Territory Air Museum

Open Daily – 10AM-5PM

Pioneer Village Museum

Located Near Burlington – Open Wed-Sat – Free

Railroad Museum

Sat 11AM-3PM

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