Magical Moments

Experience the magic of the holiday season around every corner! Get all the details about the can’t-miss experiences happening at West Acres.

 

Santa's Whimsical Wonderland: The 2024 Experience

Welcome to Santa’s Whimsical Wonderland: The 2024 Experience! Join Santa in a magical setting, as we transport you to the North Pole for a special holiday experience located next to Best Buy. Santa is coming to town November 8-December 24!

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Free Holiday Photos

We’re excited to bring back Free Holiday Photos, featuring the talented Judith & Rose Photography behind the camera! Swing by our Holiday Lounge next to Center Court (across from Lovesac) on November 23rd from 10 AM to 2 PM to capture your family in front of a festive holiday display. Your photos will be ready for download within a week!

November 23rd from 10 AM to 2 PM

Stories with Santa

Join us on December 3rd and 19th starting at 9:30am in Aquarium Court for Stories with Santa! Santa will be reading some of his favorite holiday stories!
Stick around after story time to enjoy a holiday craft!

December 3rd and 19th

Holiday Performances

Join us throughout the holiday season for an amazing lineup of performances by local groups and musicians!

2-Dec

  • 2:00 PM: The Baum Brass
  • 5:00 PM: Julie’s Piano Studio

3-Dec

  • 11:00 AM: Cheney Middle School – 7th Grade Choir
  • 5:00 PM: Shiloh Christian Academy Choir
  • 6:30 PM: Red River Dance

4-Dec

  • 10:00 AM: Jefferson Elementary Choir and Chimes Ensembles
  • 4:00 PM: Hawley High School Pop Singers
  • 5:00 PM: Davies High School Orchestra
  • 6:00 PM: Sheyenne High School Chamber Orchestra

5-Dec

  • 11:30 AM: Moorhead High Carolers
  • 5:00 PM: Roobinators
  • 6:00 PM: CHORD

6-Dec

  • 10:00 AM: Eagles Elementary Choir
  • 11:00 AM: Menahga Senior High Choir
  • 1:00 PM: Enderlin Children’s Choir
  • 2:00 PM: Selah Music Studio
  • 5:00 PM: Horace Just For Kix
  • 6:00 PM: Gasper’s School of Dance

8-Dec

  • 2:00 PM: A. Urlacher Studio

9-Dec

  • 10:00 AM: Horizon East Honor Choir
  • 11:00 AM: NDSCS Performing Arts
  • 3:00 PM: Touchmark Choir
  • 6:00 PM: FBC Teen Choir

10-Dec

  • 12:00 PM: Park Christian School Elementary Choir
  • 5:00 PM: Oak Grove Lutheran School Carolers
  • 6:00 PM: Cadenza Ensembles and Piano Solo

11-Dec

  • 10:00 AM: Cheney Middle School – 8th Grade Choir
  • 11:00 AM: Grover Chimes
  • 12:00 PM: Ulen Hitterdal Concert Choir
  • 1:00 PM: Park Christian Orchestra
  • 1:30 PM: Park Christian 6th Grade Orchestra
  • 4:30 PM: West Fargo High School Carolers
  • 5:30 PM: Moorhead High School Apollo Strings
  • 6:00 PM: Dakota Vocal Union

12-Dec

  • 10:00 AM: Cheney Middle School Show Choir
  • 11:00 AM: Fargo North Chamber Orchestra
  • 12:00 PM: 19th Ave. Carolers
  • 5:00 PM: Borderline Strings
  • 6:30 PM: Piano and Woodwind Studio

13-Dec

  • 10:00 AM: McKinley Choir and Hand Chimes
  • 11:00 AM: Roosevelt Choir/Chimes
  • 12:00 PM: Longfellow 4th and 5th Grade Choir and Chimes
  • 1:00 PM: Davies Vivace
  • 5:00 PM: Amped School of Music
  • 6:30 PM: Fraser Child Care

Gift Wrapping

(Coming Soon) 

Ditch the post-shopping wrapping stress! Swing by our gift-wrapping station in the Food Court, where our friendly Guest Services team is ready to add the perfect finishing touch to your gifts. Available during mall hours, closing 30 minutes before the mall.

Parade of Gingerbread Homes

Coming Soon!
We’re excited to host the Parade of Gingerbread Homes! In partnership with Friends of the Children, the Home Builders Association of Fargo-Moorhead, and local pastry chefs and designers, this event highlights the amazing work being done to help end generational poverty. 

Find it in the JCPenney wing, across from Eddie Bauer. Visitors can see beautiful holiday creations and, if they’d like, donate to vote for their favorite. Your donation will help create lasting change for children today and future generations.