Plan your holiday season with our itinerary guide for Mandan. Discover all the top festive events. For those who know Mandan's every corner and those just beginning to explore, our guide reveals seasonal secrets.
Popular Events: Kick off your celebrations with the enchanting Holiday Lights on Main, where the streets sparkle with delight and capture the spirit of the season. Enjoy the joy of Santa's Arrival & Shop Small Saturday, featuring unique local shops and the excitement of welcoming Santa himself. And the Haunted Fort is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering a thrilling twist to holiday festivities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Mandan
- Haunted Fort
- Holiday Lights on Main
- Santa's Arrival & Shop Small Saturday
- Papa's Pumpkin Patch (Bismarck)
- Northern Plains Dance presents Dance+ (Bismarck)
See these and even more events listed below!
Mandan Holiday Light Displays
Holiday Lights on Main
What to Expect:
Vibrant nighttime light displays in downtown Mandan.
Description:
Holiday Lights on Main features nightly displays of colorful lights in Dykshoorn and Heritage Parks on W Main Street.
Where: Mandan | More Info: Holiday Lights on Main
Mandan Holiday Markets and Shopping
Santa's Arrival & Shop Small Saturday
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday shopping event.
Description:
Santa's Arrival & Shop Small Saturday brings together the community for a day of holiday shopping and festive activities.
Where: Mandan | More Info: Santa's Arrival & Shop Small Saturday
Mandan Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Northern Plains Dance presents Dance+
What to Expect:
Diverse ballet and contemporary dance program.
Description:
Northern Plains Dance presents a stylistically diverse program featuring short dance works that test the limits of ballet and contemporary themes, showcasing the evolution of ballet in the twenty-first century with deeply moving works that balance extremes and always find beauty and joy.
Where: Bismarck | More Info: Northern Plains Dance presents Dance+
Mandan Other Holiday Activities
Haunted Fort
What to Expect:
Historic, haunted buildings with immersive scare experiences.
Description:
Haunted Fort at Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park offers a thrilling Halloween experience with four distinct haunted houses, a midway area, and themed scares. Guests can explore historic buildings while encountering ghouls, spooks, and monsters in a unique outdoor setting.
Where: Mandan | More Info: Haunted Fort
Papa's Pumpkin Patch
What to Expect:
Unique blend of produce and play activities.
Description:
Papa's Pumpkin Patch is a family-friendly attraction offering over 50 acres of pumpkins, fall ornaments, hayrides, and various activities like corn mazes and educational tours. It features a variety of produce, play areas, and photo opportunities, making it one of the most affordable attractions in the area with admission starting at $8 per person.
Where: Bismarck | More Info: Papa's Pumpkin Patch
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