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. Click on the name of each event for more info. Black Friday in Minot Find store hours for Black Friday shopping and restaurants open on Thanksgiving below: Holiday Events CPKC Holiday TrainWatch the beautifully decorated train and enjoy a live music performance right from the train’s stage - Dec 18. German Winter MarketWalk 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 HouseStart the holiday season with the annual Christmas Tree Lighting in Downtown Minot - Nov 28. Christmas Activities Festival of NativitiesDec 5 | 6PM Christmas at the ZooDec 6 | 9AM-12PM Christmas at Pioneer VillageDec 6 | 12-5PM DIY Ugly Holiday SweaterDec 6 | 6PM United Methodist BazaarDec 6 | 9AM A Market ChristmasDec 6 | 10AM Craft & Vendor ShowDec 6 | 10AM Polar Express PartyDec 9 | 6PM Walk Minot Holiday LightsDec 9 | 5:30PM Miracle of ChristmasDec 10 | 4PM Library Open HouseDec 11 Aspire Open HouseDec 12 Holiday House of HorrorsDec 12 Junkin' Market DaysDec 12 & 13 Holiday Gift Make & TakeDec 13 | Time Slots 12AM - 3:45PM Christmas for KidsDec 13 | 9AM Grinch PartyDec 13 | 11AM & 2PM Candlelight Nativity StorytimeDec 16 | 6PM Train Museum Open HouseDec 18 | 5-8PM Family Christmas FestivalDec 19 | 5:30PM Santa SkateDec 21 | 6PM 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 SantaGet a photo with Santa at Realty ONE Magnum Group - Dec 4 Pancakes with SantaEnjoy a pancake breakfast and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa - Dec 7. Santa StorytimeListen to a festive story with the big man himself at the Magic City Discovery Center - Dec 11. Santa at the MallStop by Santa's Workshop at Dakota Square Mall for a festive photo - Open through Dec 24. Pet Photos with SantaGet a photo of your pet with Santa at Dakota Square Mall on Mondays - Open through Dec 24. Free Santa PhotosGet a photo with Santa at Aspire Credit Union - Dec 12 Cookies with SantaGet a photo with Santa at Tasty Cookies - Dec 13 Brunch with SantaEnjoy tasty brunch and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa - Dec 13. Soup with SantaEnjoy warm soup and the opportunity to take a photo with Santa - Dec 18. Free Santa PhotosGet a photo with Santa at Qdoba North - Dec 20 Live Performances & Events Renaissance FeastDec 5 & 6 | 7PM Magic City TubaChristmasDec 6 | 1PM Magical Medora ChristmasDec 6 | 3:30PM Handel's Messiah Dec 7 | 1:30PM Holiday Magic SymphonyDec 12 & 13 | 7PM & 3PM The Nutcracker BalletDec 20 & 21 | 7PM & 2PM Christmas Lights in Minot Lights at the Scandinavian ParkNightly after Nov 22 Downtown Christmas TreeNightly after Nov 28 Christmas Lights in Oak ParkNightly after Nov 27 Holiday Lights from AboveReserve Your Flight Starting Nov 28 Christmas Light ShowNightly Nov 26 - Dec 31 Holiday Light DisplayNightly Nov 21 - Dec 25 Adults Only Arny's Ugly Sweater PartyDec 6 Arny's Bad Santa PartyDec 12 Arny's Very Disco ChristmasDec 13 Holiday Karoke PJ BashDec 13 Santa Paws Photo NightDec 18 Nola's Ugly Sweater PartyDec 27 Holiday Cocktails Miracle on First Christmas BarReservations Available Starting Nov 29 Ironhorse Christmas BarReservations Available Starting Nov 26 Christmas Cocktails at Bone's BBQSeasonal Drinks Served Now Christmas Cocktails at The DepotSeasonal Drinks Served Now Christmas Cocktails at Arny's 2.0Seasonal Drinks Coming Soon More Winer Events in Minot More Winter Events in Minot Find Things to Do Area Museums Area Museums Scandinavian Heritage ParkOpen Daily – Buildings Open Mon–Sat 9AM – 4PM and Sun 12:30PM – 4PM (weather permitting)Dakota Territory Air MuseumOpen Daily – 10AM-5PMPioneer Village MuseumLocated Near Burlington – Open Wed-Sat – FreeRailroad MuseumSat 11AM-3PM Restaurants in Minot Stay in Minot