BISMARCK — The state Tourism Division suggests these family-friendly events this holiday season.
15th annual Medora’s Old Fashioned Cowboy Christmas
Medora
Dec. 3-4
Cowboys and cowgirls of all ages come together for the 15th annual event. Activities include wreath ceremony, musical entertainment, eats on the steet, cowboy poetry and fireworks display. http://www.medorandchamber.com/ 701-623-4910.
Frontier Winter at Fort Union
Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site, near Williston
Dec. 4-5
Journey to Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site for a hands-on look at frontier life. The Fort Union Muzzle Loaders will occupy Fort Union, acting the role of American Fur Company employees during the winter. www.nps.gov/fous/index.htm.  701-572-9083
Custer Christmas
Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, Mandan
Dec. 11-12
Experience an 1875 Christmas with General Custer on the Dakota prairie. Sing carols and make cookies and decorations. www.fortlincoln.com 701-667-6380.
Christmas at the Confluence
Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center, Williston
Dec. 12
Enjoy a wonderful winter concert, make your own hand-crafted ornaments and enjoy special treats during this special Christmas at the Confluence. 701-572-9034
Holiday Train
Hankinson, Enderlin, Harvey, Minot, Carpio
Dec. 15-16
Lighted Canadian Pacific Train rolls through North Dakota with stops in several North Dakota towns. On-board musical entertainment at each stop. http://www.ndtourism.com/whatdo/events/festival-details.asp?AID=4230
Holly Jolly Zoo Days
Red River Zoo, Fargo
Dec. 18-19
Take the family to the zoo this holiday season and enjoy a variety of holiday activities, visit with Santa Claus, ride the carousel then finish up with hot cocoa and cookies. http://www.redriverzoo.org/ 701-277-9240
Papa’s Polar Patch
Papa’s Pumpkin Patch, Bismarck
Dec. 26-Jan. 3
Visitors of all ages will discover snow-covered bale mazes and caves, old-fashioned sled rides, horse-drawn sleigh rides, Slide Mountain, the Polar Pond ice-skating rink, Papas’ville and more. http://www.papaspolarpatch.com/. 701-224-1253.
These are just some of the North Dakota activities and events in December. For more information, go to NDtourism.com
