Each week, I will be listing activities that are happening in the Fargo Moorhead area.  Many of these are FREE so be sure to check them out!  If you have any events that you would like to me list here, just send me a “comment” and I’ll take care of the rest!

Alpine Carriages’ Tour of Lights - 5:15p every day through December 31st.  Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride from Island Park in Fargo, down historic 8th St. and through the holiday lights display in Lindenwood Park.  Reservations required.  218-236-9162

Tuesday, 12/15/09

Storytime and Family Craft Night – 6:30p-7:30p at the Moorhead Library.  Open to all ages.  FREE  118 5th St. S.  Moorhead  218-233-7594

Storytime: Snow Day - 1:30-2p at the West Fargo Public Library.  There will be stories about snow day fun and you’ll get to create a snowman and listen to music too!  Preschool age through second grade.  FREE  109 3rd St. E. West Fargo  701-433-5460

Wednesday, 12/16/09

Santa Village - 4p-8p at Rheault Farm.  Activities include a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus, live reindeer, cookie decorating, model train displays, special art and craft projects, family activities, horse-drawn rides ($1 per person) and if you’d like to have breakfast with Santa, you can do that too. $5 per adult/$3 per child).  FREE admission but donations of canned food, cash and new toys are suggested to support area charitable organizations! 2902 25th St. S. Fargo  701-241-8160

Storytime: Elephants and Hippopotami -10a at Barnes & Noble.  Readings of “Elephant’s Story” and “The Happiest Hippo in the World”.  1201 42nd St. S. Fargo  701-281-1002

Thursday, 12/17/09

Board Games Galore – 7p-8p at West Fargo Public Library. 109 3rd St. E. West Fargo  701-433-5460

Santa Village - See Wednesday’s listing above for details!

Storytime:  Penguins – 6:30p-7p at the West Fargo Public Library.  Make a penguin and sing a tune.  For preschoolers with caretakers.  FREE  109 3rd St. E. West Fargo  701-433-5460

Friday, 12/18/09

Free Morning Movie - 10:30a-11:45a at the West Fargo Public Library.  ”Barbie in a Christmas Carol” will be showing!  109 3rd St. E. West Fargo  701-433-5460

Santa Village – See Wednesday’s listing above for details!

Saturday, 12/19/09

Holly Jolly Zoo Days - Noon-4p at the Red River Zoo.  A variety of holiday activities and visits with Santa Claus. 4220 21st Ave. S. Fargo  701-277-9240

Paws for Reading – Reading Therapy Dogs at the Library  - 1p-3p at the Fargo Public Librar’s main branch.  Kids will be able to cuddle up to and read to a certified reading therapy dog.  Registration is required.  102 3rd St. N. 701-241-1495

Santa Village – See Wednesday’s listing above for details.

If you’re interested in seeing lots more events in the Fargo Moorhead area, check out the Fargo Moorhead events calendar!