2025 Artist Bazaar & Stock-Up Sale

Saturday, November 15 through Saturday, November 29, 2025
Shop local, support makers.
Special events each Saturday: Members Only Nov 15, Workshops Nov 22, Stock-Up Sale Nov 28-29.

Join us for the 16th Annual Artist Bazaar in our beautiful historic art gallery! We are thrilled to celebrate another year of this beloved event, offering unique, handmade gifts while supporting local artists and the festive spirit of the holiday season. This year, the Artist Bazaar is running for two full weeks—giving you extra time to shop, explore, and support your favorite local artists!

We are excited to announce this year’s list of confirmed artists!

2025 Confirmed Artists:

• Brad Wegscheid – bird house wind chimes & jewelry

• Cheryl Bannes – metal and fabric art

• Emily Ericksrud – bead work

• Gen Keranen – assorted paintings, weavings & more

• Joy Cooley – handmade upcycled mittens & more

• Kent Scheer – assorted brass & wood art

• Megan Shirley-Ross – prints & handmade ornaments

• Michelle Shearer – earrings & accessories

• Sandra Shaughnessy – ceramics

• Sharon Marquardt – jewelry & Finnish himmeli

• Shirlee Aho Daulton – ceramics & more

• Sota Soap Co – soap, lotions & more

Interested in Participating?

We are still looking for a few more artists to join us this year! Interested in participating or have questions? Contact our Gift Store Coordinator, Emily, at emily@kulcher.org or call 218-385-3339.

EVENT LINK: https://explorealex.com/christmas-in-alex/

FEE: Free*

Garden of Lights—Walking Light Tour

Fridays-Sundays from 5-8 pm 
(including Christmas Eve & Day)
At Legacy of the Lakes Gardens

The Garden of Lights is a community walk-through light display made possible by donations from local businesses and organizations such as YOU! 

*No charge - however, freewill donations will be accepted to grow the event in coming years. 

EVENT LINK: https://www.visitfergusfalls.com/?imgoing-event=festival-of-lights-kick-off-68ef6b81800cc23d5b5287b3

FEE: Free

Otter Cove's Festival of Lights

It’s time for holiday magic!

Join us for Otter Cove’s Festival of Lights, a beloved Fergus Falls tradition that welcomes more than 10,000 visitors each year in support of our nonprofit children’s museum.

Enjoy a cup of cocoa from Otter Cove and be among the first to see the official lighting at 5:00 pm!

From December 3 through December 13, the lights will shine from 5:00–9:00 nightly. Stroll or drive through the glowing displays, admire the creativity of local businesses, and help keep the magic alive with a donation to support Otter Cove Children’s Museum.

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=302332

FEE: Tickets: Adult: $22.00, Student: $12.00

Dance & Dessert

Saturday/Sunday, December 6 -7, 2pm

Now in its 30th season, join us for this delightful performance of dance with a special Christmas Treat! Dance & Dessert features auditioned dancers from the Fergus Falls School of Dance. 

Delicious Desserts will be served after the performance across the street at the Senior Center.

Get your tickets today!

EVENT LINK: https://fmct.org

FEE: Ticketed event—see website

The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood

“The Dangerous Christmas of Red Riding Hood” is a charming and whimsical musical featuring catchy songs by Jule Styne and Bob Merrill, clever dialogue, and delightful performances. This unique adaptation flips the traditional fairy tale on its head by telling the story from the Wolf’s perspective, who claims he was unfairly maligned by Red Riding Hood and the Woodsman. With its festive holiday setting and playful twist on the classic tale, this version offers a fresh and entertaining take on Red Riding Hood’s adventures! In this stage adaptation of the 1966 holiday tv special, the zoo animals throw a Christmas Eve party, but the embittered Lone T. Wolf -- who was not invited -- tells his side of the Red Riding Hood story.

Performances:

December 6, 12, 13, 19 & 20 at 7:30 pm

December 7, 14 & 21 at 5:30pm

Location:

The Hjemkomst Center

202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560

Join us 30 minutes prior to every show for a meet and greet with Santa!

Special Event

Storytelling Dinner with Santa

Saturday, December 13

Dinner at 6:00 PM

Doors open at 5:30PM

Cost: $5 per person at the door

Swedish Meatballs & Mashed Potatoes

EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=fmbnd

FEE: Tickets on-sale Monday, September 15, 2025— See website

FMBallet presents: The Classic Nutcracker 2025

We’re bringing this beloved, sold-out holiday classic back to life on the NDSU stage for the 12th Season! This year, we’re adding a 5th performance, giving you even more opportunities to start your holiday week with magic. From sugarplums to soldiers, join Clara on her enchanting journey and add a touch of wonder to your season.

Experience a local professional production of The Nutcracker complete with a full live professional orchestra, plus special guest artists Craig A. Ellingson as Drosselmeyer and Makayla Finlinson as Arabia, performing breathtaking aerial silks.

Performance Dates:

Thursday, December 18 – 7:00 PM
Friday, December 19 – 7:00 PM
Saturday, December 20 – 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
Sunday, December 21 – 2:00 PM
This performance has sold out for the past 3 seasons—secure your tickets early to be part of the magic!