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Moorhead’s Holiday Kickoff: Tree Lighting, Global Market, and Festive Fun!
The City of Moorhead invites the community to the Hjemkomst Center on Tuesday, December 3, for an evening of holiday cheer, cultural celebration, and community connection as we kick off the holiday season!
This free event offers something for everyone:
- Holiday Tree Lighting: Mayor Shelly Carlson will lead the tree lighting ceremony outdoors, joined by FMCT's Winter Wonderettes for festive caroling.
- Global Market: Shop unique crafts, treats, and goods from nine local vendors representing Indigenous and immigrant communities, including Kurdish baklava, Mexican buñuelos, East African sambusa, and more. The market will be open from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.
- Ugly Sweater Contest: Wear your best (or worst!) holiday sweater and vote for your favorite. Winners announced at 6:00 pm!
- Meet the Winter Wonderettes: Enjoy a sneak peek of FMCT’s talented cast, who will perform holiday tunes and bring musical magic to Moorhead this December.
- Family Fun: Sip hot cocoa, savor sweet treats, and snap a photo with Santa, who will join us to help light the tree!
- Free Admission: Enjoy free admission to the Museum thanks to the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County.
Event Details:
- When: Tuesday, December 3
- 5:00: Festivities begin with social hour, free museum admission, and Global Market shopping.
- 5:15: Caroling by FMCT’s Winter Wonderettes.
- 5:30: Outdoor tree lighting ceremony led by Mayor Carlson, followed by more shopping and the Ugly Sweater contest.
- 6:00: Ugly Sweater Contest winner announced!
- Where: Hjemkomst Center, 202 1 Ave N, Moorhead, MN
The Global Market is part of a collaborative initiative between the City of Moorhead, the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, Inclusive Moorhead, the Indigenous Association, and the Immigrant Development Center. The market will also run monthly on the first Tuesday of each month from December through March, offering free admission to the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County Museum and supporting local entrepreneurs.
Don’t miss these additional holiday events:
- Skate with Santa: December 8, 2:15 - 4:15 pm at the Moorhead Sports Center.
- Sleigh Rides: December 26 - 29 at MB Johnson Park.
View the Holiday Kick-Off Flyer.