Good morning, Grand Forks.

Senators John Hoeven and Tammy Duckworth introduced the Mental Health in Aviation Act to help pilots and air traffic controllers get mental health care and reduce stigma & the University of North Dakota Aerospace Department played a key role in guiding the changes after an aviation student died in October 2021.

Christmas in the Park 2025

5:30-10 p.m. — Lincoln Drive Park — Free entry — Experience a festive drive-through display of holiday lights and decorations.

Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Alerus Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the magic of holiday circus artistry with thrilling acrobatics and beloved seasonal melodies.

Hairball's 25th Anniversary Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Alerus Center — Tickets required — Experience an electrifying homage to 80s arena rock with Hairball's spectacular show.

Montana Grizzlies vs North Dakota Fighting Hawks Men’s Basketball

1-4 p.m. — Betty Engelstad Sioux Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience a thrilling NCAA Division I basketball rivalry between two top Big Sky Conference teams.

Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas Extravaganza

2-3:30 p.m. — Empire Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience an enchanting concert blending Christmas carols with rock anthems in a candlelit setting.

World Ballet Company's Nutcracker Performance

7-8:30 p.m. — Chester Fritz Performing Arts Center — Tickets $51.25 - $102.55 — Experience the magical tale of The Nutcracker performed by the World Ballet Company.

Christmas with Lorie Line

3:00-5:00 p.m. — Empire Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the Christmas season with Lorie Line’s festive piano performance and heartwarming stories.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Coldplay

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Cloud 9 Events — Ticket prices vary — Experience the music of Coldplay under the gentle glow of candlelight.

Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos

7:30-9 p.m. — Empire Arts Center — Tickets available — An unforgettable evening of music and humor from the acclaimed Deuces Wild: Dueling Pianos.