Holiday time is family time in North Dakota Posted on 11/4/2009
For more information, contact: Sara Otte Coleman, Director, Tourism Division North Dakota Department of Commerce 701-328-2525
Light parades and arts and craft shows are two indications that the holiday season is arriving quickly in North Dakota. Gather up the family and head downtown to a holiday lights parade, grab a bite to eat then take in the local theater or a concert. Holiday time is family time. To find more information about these events, or for a complete list of activities, go to NDtourism.com or call 800-435-5663 or 701-328-2525.
Lord of the Dance Chester Fritz Auditorium, Grand Forks
November 4
This Michael Flatley production continues to shatter box office records all over the world. The magical adventure of sight and sound transports its audience to a mythical time and place, lifting the spirits and capturing the hearts of all who experience it. www.cfa.und.edu or 701-777-4090
Badlands Art Show Days Inn Hotel, Dickinson
November 6-8
This event is a three-day art show featuring many different artworks including clay pottery, oil, water colors and pencil sketchings. 800-279-7391, 701-483-0178 or 701-290-0876
Panorama VIII - Weekend in Paradise Belle Mehus Auditorium, Bismarck
November 7-8
Spend a ‘Weekend in Paradise' at this concert featuring Caribbean music performed by the energetic and dynamic University of Mary Steel Band and guest performer, Alessandra Belloni. www.umary.edu or 701-258-0979
The Southern Fried Chicks: Starring Etta May Chester Fritz Auditorium, Grand Forks
November 8
The SFC Tour is a combination of three very different southern women and their hilarious take on life, love and the pursuit of happiness. It's an impressive roster of female comics who are some of the top headliners in the country. www.cfa.und.edu or 701-777-4090
Fargo-Moorhead Food & Wine Show Fargodome, Fargo
November 10
Beautiful decorations and holiday music put guests in a holiday mood as they sample all the finest food and drinks the show's vendors have to offer. www.fargodome.com or 701-297-3619
Trans-Siberian Orchestra Concerts Alerus Center, Grand Forks
November 15
With its long-awaited new album, "Night Castle" on the verge of being released, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra - one of rock music's biggest arena attractions - launches another monumental North American tour. www.aleruscenter.com or 701-792-1200
Winter Quilt Show Washburn
November 16-December 27
Area quilters masterpieces will blanket the walls of the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and Fort Mandan Visitors Center. www.fortmandan.com, 877-462-8535 or 701-462-3430
Winter Production: Cold Feet New Rockford
November 20-December 20
‘Cold Feet' is a raucous musical romp through the lives of four committed bachelors on the most important night of their lives at Hanson's Bar in New Rockford, N.D. Think snow, cold, four guys with a bar and band, and one unspeakable secret. www.dprca.com or 701-947-2174
Christmas Open House and Visitor Appreciation Day Icelandic State Park, Cavalier
November 22
Pioneer Heritage Center is decorated for Christmas and will feature a program with refreshments to follow. www.parkrec.nd.gov or 701-265-4561
Cirque Dreams Illumination Fargodome, Fargo
November 24
All-new Cirque Dreams Illumination is a bustling city of dreamers where everyday occurrences are feats performed by an International cast of acrobats, contortionists, daredevils, musicians and more. www.fargodome.com
Bring the whole family downtown for the annual holiday lights parade, the kickoff to the holiday season in Fargo and Moorhead. www.fmdowntown.com or 701-241-2570
Holiday Dazzle on Main Parade First Avenue, Jamestown
November 27
Lighted floats travel down First Avenue in this annual holiday parade. Stores along the parade route will stay open late, and goodies and hot drinks will be available. 701-320-3015
Parade of Lights Main Street, Ellendale
November 30
Bundle up and join us on Main Street for the annual Holiday Parade of Lights at dusk. Enjoy displays for the home and business decorating contest while grabbing some warm food and drinks from the downtown vendors. www.ellendalend.com or 701-349-4103
Christmas in the Park Grand Forks, Lincoln Park, November 22-December 31
Dickinson, Prairie Outpost Park, November 28-January 1
Bismarck, Sertoma Park, November 29-December 31
Arts and Crafts Fairs The Big One Arts & Crafts Fair, Minot, November 6-7
The Big One Arts & Crafts Fair, Mandan, November 20-21
These are just a few of North Dakota activities and events taking place in November. For more information, go to NDtourism.com or phone 701-328-2525 or 800-435-5663.
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