The Weekender: Wishbone 5K, Laughing All The Way, A Christmas Story and More!

Before you dig into your Thanksgiving feast, here is a fun event to earn you an extra helping. CentraCare Health and the St. Cloud YMCA are holding their annual Wishbone 5K Walk and Run tomorrow (Thursday). The event is part of the Bernick’s Family Fitness Series and fun for the whole family. The race starts at 8:30 a.m. at the St. Cloud YMCA. Registration fee is $5 per person or $10 for families.

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- Thursday, November 24th, 7:00 p.m.

One of the holiday's most iconic Christmas movies will be brought to life on the Paramount Theatre stage this weekend. GREAT Theatre will be holding performances of A Christmas Story starting Saturday. The story follows 9-year-old Ralphie and his quest for an Official Red Ryder Range Model air rifle. Ticket's range between $28-$34. Show runs Saturday and Sunday.

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- Saturday, November 26th, 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, November 27th, 2:00 p.m.

The gang from KLAF is back for episode #7 in this hilarious holiday musical - Laughing All The Way. The story features Dom DeVille who is about to be bestowed a great honor:  The  Auditorium at his alma mater is being named after him. One problem though – he never graduated. Join this cast a characters for a night of song, dance, comedy, and an emergency GED! The show runs Friday through Sunday. Tickets range between $24-$27. Show times vary on day of performance.

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- Friday, November 25th, 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, November 26th, 4:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, November 27th, 2:00 p.m.

The holiday classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to the stage this weekend in Minneapolis. The Guthrie Theater presents A Christmas Carol starting tonight (Wednesday). The story is about an cold hearted man who is visited by three spirits to help bring his love for Christmas back. This is the 42nd year of the performance and always draws a crowd. Tickets range between $40-$70 depending on seats. Showtimes start at 7:30 p.m.

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- Wednesday, November 23rd, 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, November 25th, 1:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, November 26th, 1:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday, November 27th, 1:00 p.m.

Singer-songwriter Keri Noble returns to perform her very special holiday concert, “A Very Special Christmas” this weekend at the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre. The concert features an assortment of holiday songs from Noble's latest holiday album. Her music and concert captures the spirit of the holidays and a wonderful way to spend Thanksgiving weekend. Tickets for the show are $40-$55 show starts at 8:15 p.m. Friday and Saturday

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- Friday, November 25th, 8:15 p.m.
- Saturday, November 26th, 8:15 p.m.