Upcoming Events

November 17 Festival of Trees

North Dakota State Fair Center, 2005 Burdick Expy. E, Minot, 6-9 p.m. An evening on the town with an auction for superbly decorated trees along with some amazing gift packages. All proceeds go to benefit the Dakota Hope Clinic.

November 17 Highair Ground Trampoline Park Celebrates Two Years

Highair Ground Trampoline Park 1210 4th Ave. NW, 10: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Help celebrate with cake, ice cream floats, games, and door prizes $10 jumps all day and $6 for kids ages 7 and under. Sun., Nov. 18, is Buy 1 pass get the 2nd at half price.

Nov. 17 and 24, Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Make Your Mark, Buy a Brick Roosevelt Zoo Fundraiser

Roosevelt Park Zoo 1219 Burdick Expy. E, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Do you have someone hard to buy for? Get them the gift of a memory at the Roosevelt Park Zoo. 4x8 in. brick for $100; 8x8 brick for $200. All proceeds go toward the new habitats for tigers and lions.

November 17 to December 27 Santa Claus at Dakota Square Mall

Dakota Square Mall, 2400 10th St. SW, Mon. to Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 12-6 p.m.; until 7 p.m. on Nov 10, 17, 24, Dec 1 & 8 Visit Santa in the JC Penney Court Pet Nights: 6-9 p.m. on Mon., Nov. 13, 20, 27, Dec. 3 & 10.

November 17 Minot HOG Chapter Hosts Annual Santa Rides a Harley

Magic City Harley-davidson, 6701 Hwy 83 S., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Have your picture taken with Santa and his Harley-davidson. $10 suggested donation gets you either (1) 8x10 or (2) 5x7 photos. Proceeds go to the Domestic Violence Center in Minot. Toys and non-perishable food items will be collected for the Domestic Violence Center. Children ages 12 and under can register to win a new bicycle.

November 17 Holiday Peddlers & Vendors

Minot Municipal Auditorium, 420 3rd Ave. SW, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A number of different vendors gather for a gigantic vendor event. Includes crafters, handmade, and handcrafted items, home-based business vendors, food, beer garden and wine tasting and more.

November 17 and 18 Studio X presents How The Grinch Stole Xmas

Minot State University Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, 500 University Ave. W, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Come see what these girls, boys and instructors have worked so hard for. Prices vary.

November 18 Lutheran Campus Ministry 10th Annual Chili Feed & Auction

Christ Lutheran Church, 502 17th St. NW, 5-7 p.m. Come support LCM’S ministry at Minot State University. Freewill offering at the door. Live auction begins at 5:45 p.m. There’s a silent auction, too. Eat delicious chili and vote for your favourite.

November 19-21 Minot State University’s Northwest Arts Center presents Bashful Vessels

Minot State University Northwest Arts Center, 500 University Ave. W, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Center presents Bashful Vessels, ceramic sculpture by Wansoo Kim, Americas 2017: All Media Best of Show winner, in the Walter Piehl Gallery

November 19-21 Minot State University’s Northwest Arts Center presents Energy And Flow

Minot State University Northwest Arts Center, 500 University Ave. W, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. The Center presents Energy and Flow, paintings by Hooshang Khorasani, in the Walter Piehl Gallery.

November 22 2018 Magic City Turkey Trot

Location to be announced, 9-11 a.m. Magic City Figure Skating Clubs Synchro teams host the 5th Annual Trot, a 1-mile fun run/walk and 5k run/walk. This is an un-timed, fun run/walk.

November 23 A Merry Downtown Christmas Open House

Downtown Minot, 3-8 p.m. Join the Downtown Merchants to celebrate Christmas at the annual Christmas tree lighting, Santa, hay rides, carollers, sidewalk sales, music and much more.

November 23 Black Friday

Sales and events in various locations.

Nov. 23, 25 and 30, Dec. 1 and 2 Mouse River Community Players Present A Christmas Story

115 1st St. SE. Humourist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s. Prices vary.

November 24-25 Minot’s Annual Gun Show

North Dakota State Fair Center 2005 Burdick Expy. E, Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Join the Minot Rifle & Pistol Club and Longshots for the 47th Annual Minot Gun Show. Admission is $5; children age under 12 enter free. Food available.

November 24 Minot’s 1st Annual Christmas Luau

Sleep Inn & Suites, 2400 10th St. SW, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Shop from over 40 booths at the Luau Craft and Vendor Show.

November 24 Bee Gee’s Tribute Band: Staying Alive Canada

Minot State University Ann Nicole Nelson Hall 500 University Ave. W, 7-10 p.m. The Minot State University Choir hosts Staying Alive Canada, a Bee Gee’s tribute band. Prices vary.

November 25 The Preacher’s Daughters Sweet Hymns of Joy North Dakota Tour

First Baptist Church 200 3rd St. SW, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Amanda & Korissa will share favourite Christmas songs and hymns, along with stories to delight. Everyone welcome. Offerings to the Preacher’s Daughters ministry accepted.

November 28 SIX APPEAL Holiday Performance

Minot State University Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, 500 University Ave. W, 7-8 p.m. Minot State University and MSU Life welcome SIX APPEAL, an a cappella vocal band, for a holiday performance. This event is free and open to the public.

November 29 Late Night Thursdays Downtown Minot

Downtown Minot, 5-8 p.m. Many of your favourite Downtown merchants are now open late on Thursdays.

November 29 and 30, December 1 Minot Chamber Chorale Renaissance Christmas Feast

North Dakota State Fair Center 2005 Burdick Expy. E, 7-9:30 p.m. Join Lady Pamela, Lord Eric, and the royal court as they kick off the Christmas Season with music, carols, festive skits, and lots of fun and laughter. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the silent auction, cash Bar, and coffee bar. Tickets are must be purchased in advance.

November 30 Magic City Drift Busters Snowmobile Club Convention & Vendor Show

Clarion Hotel & Convention Center 2200 Burdick Expy. E, 5-10 p.m. The vendor show, featuring crafts, foods, snowmobiles and more is free to the public.

December 1 and 2 Minot Flea Market

North Dakota State Fair Center, 2005 Burdick Expy. E., Sat. 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. The Flea Market is the biggest of its kind in the state of North Dakota. Featuring antiques, collectibles, homemade crafts, products, and foods. Admission is $1, children ages 10 and under enter free.

December 1 Magic City Misfits Presents: Santa Claus Conquers The Martians

Sleep Inn & Suites 2400 10th St. SW, 7-10 p.m. Come and celebrate the Christmas spirit with the screening of Santa Claus Conquers The Martians in the Theater Room at Sleep Inn and Suite. Tickets are $5.

December 4 and 5 Magical Medora Christmas in Minot

Minot State University Ann Nicole Nelson Hall, 500 University Ave. W, 7:30-9:30 p.m. The show will feature vocal performances by Emily Walter, Jared Mason, Job Christenson, and Chad Willow.

December 8 Christmas At The Zoo

Roosevelt Park Zoo, 1219 Burdick Expy. E, 1-4 p.m. The day will feature Santa, crafts, hayride, zoo keeper chats and more.

December 8 Minot Symphony Orchestra Concert

Minot State University Ann Nicole Nelson Hall 500 University Ave. W, 7:30-9:45 p.m. Celebrate the holidays with our annual Holiday Pops concert.

December 16 Lorie Line 2018 Holiday Concert Tour

Minot State University Ann Nicole Nelson Hall 500 University Ave W, 3-4:30 p.m. Lord of Lords is a sequel to last year’s show and features the Pop Chamber Orchestra and a guest vocalist along with her concert grand piano at centre stage.

December 16 CP Holiday Train

Main Street crossing, 6:45-7:15 p.m. Featuring, The Trews and Willy Porter.

December 27 Winter Zoo Camp

Roosevelt Park Zoo 1219 Burdick Expy. E, 9 a.m.-12:59 p.m. Brace yourself for Roosevelt Park Zoo’s Winter Zoo Camp

January 18-20 Fight The Frost Indoor Inflatable Carnival

North Dakota State Fair Center 2005 Burdick Expy. E, Minot, Fri. 3-9 p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Kids of all ages will enjoy three days of jumping on inflatables. Featuring more than 25 inflatables, including six obstacle courses and a designated kiddie land. Prices vary.

January 30 to February 1 47th KMOT Ag Expo

North Dakota State Fair Center 2005 Burdick Expy. E, Wed. and Thur. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. This the midwest U.S. largest indoor farm show. Free.

For an updated calendar of events and more information about Minot: http:// visitminot.org. While every effort is made to ensure that the information in this listing is correct, details may be subject to change. Please confirm dates, times and admission fees before attending.