This Week at West Acres: December 2nd-8th
Your hub for all the holiday happenings this week. Check out all of the festivities taking place over the next couple of days!

With so many holiday events taking place at West Acres (and ones for the kiddos, too!), we are breaking down all the festive events you can expect this season- week by week.
Every Sunday, we’ll be showing you the events taking place that week! Want to learn a little more about the holidays around West Acres? From gift guides to event schedules to our tips for successful shopping trips, you can find all you need to know this holiday season on the blog.
Now, take a look at what’s happening at West Acres this week!
Very Merry Mats & Mimosas
December 2, 11am-12:30pm
Located in Holiday Court (also known as Buffalo Court).
Burn off some of those sweets and treats with a holiday sweat sesh & shopping! Each Sunday in December, enjoy a fitness class, followed by mimosas and special discounts & giveaways at Beauteous Activewear! Yoga class cost is free (mimosas are a cash bar). Please bring your own mat. *This event is open to those ages 10+, mimosas available for those age 21+*
Santa’s Story Squad
December 4, 9:30-10am
Located in Santa’s Whimsical Wonderland (located in Center Court).
Join Santa’s Story Squad with United Way of Cass-Clay – a story time held every Tuesday in Santa’s Whimsical Wonderland. Santa will read 2 stories and afterwards, kids can enjoy a short activity before having an optional individual visit with Santa (photos available for purchase).
Tinsel Tuesdays
December 4, 5-9pm
We’re putting the joy back into holiday shopping! Join us on Tuesday evenings in December for a stress-free shopping experience, including: free coat & package check, free gift wrapping (with a $50 same day purchase – receipts required), a cash bar, live music, and more. So while we put the tinsel (wrapping) on your gifts, you can relax and enjoy a job well done! Gifts must be dropped off to be wrapped by 8pm for same-day wrapping. Gift wrapping will take place at Guest Services. Cocktails and live music will be held in Holiday Court (also known as Buffalo Court).
Holiday Beauty Bash
December 6, 6-8pm
Located in Holiday Court (also known as Buffalo Court).
Join us for a Holiday Beauty Bash for the books! Sephora and Salon by InStyle Inside JCPenney will be doing makeup and hair tutorials and one-on-one consultations to get you set for your holiday soirees. Enjoy drinks from Wild Terra Cider & Maple River Winery, a DJ, and a before and after photobooth for you and your friends! More info coming soon.
Free Family Photos
December 8, 10am-1pm
Located in Fountain Court.
Bring out your family or gather your group of friends for free photos by Kailey Louise Designs. Photos will be done on a first come, first serve basis and will include a few shots of you and your family or friends inside a fun and festive setup! Photos will be available a few days after the event, with downloading and printing rights.
Cookie Decorating
December 8, 10am-2pm
Located in Holiday Court (also known as Buffalo Court).
Join Mrs. Fields to decorate your own mini cookie cake! Cost is $5/cookie cake (decorating supplies included!). This event is open to all ages. More details to come!
Holiday Tap Fest
December 8, 12-4pm
Located in Holiday Court (also known as Buffalo Court)
Fargo Brewing Company & Wild Terra are back! Holiday Tap Fest will be held Saturdays in December. Enjoy live music and drinks in a festive atmosphere, or bring your drink into any of our stores and sip while you shop! The event is open to all ages, alcohol is available for those age 21+.
Drop-In Gift Making
December 8 & 9, 10am-9pm
Located in Make Room (in the Roger Maris Wing, next to Tip Top Tux).
Join Make Room on Saturdays & Sundays in December for drop-in gift making! Stop by during their open hours to create something special for someone on your list. Gifts start at only $10!
Holiday Classics at West Acres Cinema
November 30-December 6: Elf, Home Alone, and It’s a Wonderful Life
December 7-13: Christmas Vacation, The Polar Express, Miracle on 34th Street
Located at West Acres Cinema (4101, 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103).
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, so West Acres Cinema wants to help you celebrate! Bring the whole family to the theater this December to see classic holiday films, back on the big screen. The best part is, tickets are only $5! Start a new holiday tradition with Marcus Theatres! Click here for showtimes and tickets.
To see the full calendar of events, click here!