Well, well, well! What have we here? Not just any train, but a dazzling CPKC Holiday spectacle rolling into Main Street! And folks, I’ve sold trains to Brockway, Ogdenville, and North Haverbrook, but this one comes with music, Santa, AND hot cocoa! (Though between you and me, I’d make tracks to Off The Vine for their Cranberry Pie Fizz – it puts the ‘pro’ in Prosecco!)
But wait, there’s more! Looking to cultivate some culture in those young minds? The Taube Museum’s “A Start in Art” program is just the ticket! Your little ones will meet mystery animals – and I guarantee they’re safer than a solar-powered monor… well, never mind about that.
And speaking of guarantees, just like those Wright Brothers who took flight on this very day in 1903, I’m soaring with excitement! Though unlike their 12-second flight, this holiday train show will last hours! So bring those non-perishable donations and join us downtown – that’s the way to keep this town on track! Wink wink!
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Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- Christmas at the Carnegie!
@MinotArts | Saturday, December 21st - Christmas Buffet Brunch!
@Arny’s | Sunday, December 22nd - Christmas Eve
@BlueRider | Tuesday, December 24th
Tomorrow’s Happenings!
Specials & Sales
Take Out Tuesday! @Atypical
Tuesday, December 17th
Join Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks for Take Out Tuesday on December 17th in downtown Minot and enjoy $1 off per can, plus a free reusable pack holder for multiple purchases. Support local, save the planet, and savor award-winning barrel-aged beer! #CraftBeerLovers #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Chicago Italian BEEF @MagicCityHoagies
Monday, December 2nd — Tuesday, December 31st
Indulge in the ultimate Chicago Italian Beef experience at Magic City Hoagies this December, featuring tender roast beef, roasted sweet peppers, and spicy giardiniera. Available for pick-up or delivery, this mouthwatering hoagie is not to be missed! #HoagieHeaven #TasteMinot #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Pull Tab Happy Hour! @BlueRider
Monday, December 16th — Wednesday, December 18th
Get ready for Pull Tab Happy Hour at Blue Rider in downtown Minot from December 16th to 18th! Enjoy stiff drinks, free popcorn, and a chance to win discounts or free drinks with every pull tab. #DiveBarFun #HappyHourDeals #SavorMinot
Performances & Exhibitions
CPKC Holiday Train @MinotHomelessCoaltion
Tuesday, December 17th
Join the Minot Area Homeless Coalition for a festive Family Fun Night with the CPKC Holiday Train on December 17th in Downtown Minot. Enjoy live music, food, and shopping while supporting local food pantries with your donations. #HolidayCheer #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
A Start in Art! @TaubeMuseum
Tuesday, December 17th
Join the Taube Museum of Art for “A Start in Art!” on December 17th, where kids can enjoy storytime, meet a mystery animal, and create fun art projects. Register for this exciting program in Downtown Minot, happening twice a month through May 2025. #KidsArt #FamilyFun #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar @MagicCitySweets
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 31st
Join the fun at Magic City Sweets Ice Cream Shop’s Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar in downtown Minot, where you can create your own ice cream masterpiece and enjoy a free retro arcade all December long! Discover why it’s the chillest family-friendly spot around. #IceCreamFun #FamilyTime #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
Christmas in the Park! @MinotSertoma
Friday, November 29th — Tuesday, December 31st
Experience the magic of the holiday season at Minot Sertoma Club’s Christmas in the Park, featuring enchanting light displays at Oak Park from November 29 to December 31. Drive through with your family for just $5 per car and enjoy the festive atmosphere! #ChristmasInMinot #HolidayLights #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Hamm’s & Grilled Cheese (w/Tomato Bisque Reduction): 6$ @BlueRider
Tuesday, December 17th
Indulge in the ultimate comfort combo with a perfectly cooked grilled cheese and tomato bisque reduction paired with a classic Hamm’s beer for just $6 every Tuesday at Blue Rider in downtown Minot. Don’t miss this delicious deal at your favorite dive bar! #GrilledCheeseLovers #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Let’s Celebrate!
The Christmas Menu! @Arny’s
Tuesday, December 10th — Tuesday, December 31st
Get into the festive spirit at Arny’s 2.0 in Downtown Minot with their boozy Christmas specials and holiday drinks from now until December 31st. Don’t miss out on the chance to get elf’d up and celebrate the season in style! #HolidayCheers #DowntownVibes #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
December Features @OTV
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 31st
Celebrate the season at Off The Vine in Downtown Minot with December’s featured wines, including a snappy dry Riesling and a tart cranberry moscato, perfectly paired with crab rangoon and white chocolate raspberry cheesecake. Indulge in these delightful combinations all month long! #WineAndDine #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Monthly Features
More December Features! @OTV
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 31st
Celebrate the festive season at Off The Vine in Downtown Minot with their December feature drinks, including the refreshing Cranberry Pie Fizz and the indulgent Spiked Hot Cocoa, both available in non-alcoholic versions. Visit anytime this month to enjoy these delightful creations! #WineAndTapas #HolidaySips #SavorMinot
Seasonal Sales & Celebrations
24 Days of Christmas! @MainStreetBooks
Sunday, December 1st — Tuesday, December 24th
Celebrate the season with Main Street Books’ “24 Days of Christmas” event in downtown Minot, featuring daily deals like 15% off cookbooks and special discounts on Santa-themed books. Enjoy the cozy atmosphere with games, puzzles, and kombucha on tap as you shop for the perfect holiday gifts. #ShopLocal #HolidayDeals #SavorMinot
Hot, New, Fresh
On Tap Right Now! @Atypical
Tuesday, December 17th — Sunday, December 22nd
Experience the vibrant atmosphere at Atypical Brewery & Barrelworks in downtown Minot, where you can enjoy award-winning barrel-aged beers, live music, and food trucks from December 17th to 22nd. Don’t miss out on their fresh “On Tap” menu and immerse yourself in the local brewery scene. #CraftBeer #LiveMusic #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Great Gift Ideas! @BudgetMusic
Monday, December 16th — Saturday, December 21st
Discover unique Christmas gifts at Budget Music & Video in Downtown Minot, your one-stop shop for vinyl, collectibles, and more. From action figures to Funko Pop!, find the perfect present or grab a gift certificate for those hard-to-shop-for loved ones. #ShopLocal #HolidayGifts #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Featured Soups & Sunday Specials @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, December 16th — Sunday, December 22nd
Warm up your week with daily hearty soups and Sunday specials at Schatz Crossroads in South Minot from December 16th to 22nd. Let us handle the cooking while you enjoy comforting flavors! #SoupSeason #SundaySpecials #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Truckstop Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, December 16th — Saturday, December 21st
Get ready for delicious daily lunch specials at Schatz Crossroads in Minot, starting at 11:00 am from December 16th to 21st. Hurry in before they’re gone! #LocalEats #TruckStopDelights #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Hacienda Lunch Specials @Hacienda
Monday, December 16th — Friday, December 20th
Enjoy delicious and affordable lunch specials at Hacienda Steakhouse in Burlington from December 16th to 20th. Each weekday features a different mouth-watering dish, including chilidog, Salisbury steak, hot pork, roast beef, and ham dinner. #LunchSpecials #BurlingtonEats #SavorMinot
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