Make a plan to celebrate the 4th of July in Fargo! From checking out an old-fashioned carnival to a number of fireworks shows, there are a number of fun events to do for the 4th of July in Fargo & Moorhead!
Fireworks Shows In & Around Fargo
Fargo-Moorhead
Red River Valley Fairgrounds (July 4th)
Within One Hour of Fargo
Detroit Lakes (MN) City Beach (July 4)
Things to Do 4th of July Weekend in Fargo
Celebrate at Bonanzaville
Date: Thursday, July 4th
Bonanzaville will have their annual 4th of July Carnival & Fireworks starting at 10:00 a.m. on July 4th. Come for old-fashioned carnival fun pony rides, bingo, food vendors, and more. See their website for more information on tickets and pricing.
Party at Drekker Brewing
Date: Thursday, July 4th
Join the fun at Drekker Brewing’s ‘Merica: We the (Party) People on July 4th from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. They’re throwing a party with bouncy houses, games, lots of treats, and star spangled fun for all ages. See their events page for more information.
Games to Go Independence Day Party
Date: Thursday, July 4th
Head to Minnesota State Community & Technical College on July 4th for some bouncy house fun! Cost is $10 per jumper and hours are 2:00 – 8:00 p.m. See details here.
Attend the Red River Valley Fair
Dates: Thursday, July 4th – Sunday, July 7th
This year, the fair is spanning 3 long weekends in June & July, including over the 4th of July! Visit their website for full details and a schedule for the weekend. Please note gates do not open until 5:00 p.m. on July 4th (all other days they open 11:00 a.m.). Fireworks will start at dusk.
Hairball at the Red River Valley Fair
Date: Thursday, July 4th
Get ready to rock your red, white and blues at the Hairball concert! This high energy rock cover band brings all the noise and fun. With free show and gate admissions, this ones a no brainier! Check out Facebook for more details.
Catch a $3 Movie
Date: Thursday, July 4 & Sunday, July 7th
West Acres Cinema & Century Cinema are showing $3 kid’s movies on July 4th (Trolls: Band Together) and July 7th (The Spongebob Squarepants Movie). Details here.
Detroit Lakes 4th of July Fireworks
Date: Thursday, July 4th
Head over to DL and enjoy a day at the beach, then stay for the spectacular fireworks display set off on three barges on the mile-long city beach! This event is free and starts approximately at 10:15 p.m. Make a day trip of it – there are so many things to do in Detroit Lakes!
Nome’s City-Wide 4th of July
Date: Thursday, July 4th
Head one hour west to Nome, ND and enjoy a day of fun, finished with fireworks at dusk! Activities include a parade, kid’s activities at The City Park, cornhole tournament, horse and wagon shuttle, boutique shopping, art projects for kids and teens, and more! Visit their Facebook event for a full schedule and to find out more.
Grand Forks 4th of July Festival & Fireworks
Date: Thursday, July 4th
Head one hour north to Grand Forks and enjoy their annual 4th of July celebration at Sertoma Park! activities include crafts, kids games, free watermelon, musical entertainment, and more. Fireworks will be at South Middle School. See their Facebook event page for more information.
Shop The Market at West Acres
Date: Saturday, July 6th
Shop a wide variety of produce and products from regional vendors at The Market at West Acres. This event is a partnership between The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society and West Acres. Visit the West Acres website for more information.
For a full list of weekend events, visit our Monthly Events Guide HERE!
Other 4th of July Fun Ideas
Go Swimming
Beat the heat and visit a local splash pad or pool. See our guide for splash pads and pools in Fargo. Feel like being on a beach instead? No problem! Check out our guide to beaches near Fargo.
Go Camping or Hiking
Pack up the family for a 4th of July camping trip. Enjoy camping spots near Fargo. New to camping? No problem. Here are 5 camping tips for beginners! Feel like going on an adventure? Check out some family hiking spots near Fargo.
Take a Day Trip
We’ve got a list of lots of fun local day trips to take with the kids. Find them all HERE!
Local Museums and Landmarks
Celebrate not only our nation’s history but local history and culture. There are plenty of historic landmarks and museums to visit in the Fargo-Moorhead area (just check hours to make sure they are open).
Enjoy Ice Cream
From traditional ice cream to Thai ice cream, Fargo has a range of places you can enjoy frozen treats and ice cream.
Enjoy Something Free
Looking to save money over the 4th of July in Fargo? Check out our list of free things to do in Fargo.
Find a spot to go Berry-Picking
Berry-picking season begins ramping up in July, and we’ve got a guide to help you find a local farm to head to for the day! Make sure to call ahead to make sure availability for picking and hours.
Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July!
