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Red River Valley Fair
2026-07-05 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-04 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-03 11:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Red River Valley Fairgrounds
The Red River Valley Fair is one of North Dakota’s largest annual events and a summer tradition in West Fargo, featuring 10 days of concerts, carnival rides, agriculture, food, and family fun. From headline entertainment to hands-on experiences, the Fair brings the community together to celebrate tradition, connection, and unforgettable summer memories.
Admission: There are separate fees Gate admission, carnival rides, etc.
GATE, INFO BOOTH,
& OFFICE HOURS

MONDAY – THURSDAY
GATES OPEN: 2:00 PM*
OFFICE: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
INFO BOOTH: 2:00 PM – 11:00 PM
*Gates Open @ 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 7th due to a Private Event at Fairgrounds.
FRIDAY – SUNDAY
GATES OPEN: 11:00 AM
OFFICE: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
INFO BOOTH: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

FREE STAGE OPENING HOURS

Will play before & after all grandstand performances

BARNYARD BAR OPENING HOURS

DAILY @ 2:00 PM

MIDWAY ATTRACTION
OPENING HOURS

MONDAY – THURSDAY: 3:00 PM
FRIDAY – SUNDAY: 12:00 PM
*The Midway Will Close @ 9:00 PM on Sunday, July 12th

Sensory Sundays @ Plains Art Museum
2026-07-05 11:00 - 14:00 | Plains Art Museum
First Sunday of the month from 11 AM – 2 PM. Free.
We embrace the unique qualities of all who walk through our doors and appreciate that many visitors need to explore the Museum in different ways. For individuals and families who prefer a quiet, less sensory-stimulating environment, we offer Sensory Sundays on the first Sunday afternoon of every month. At each event, loud gallery sounds and strong scents are avoided, and Art Explorer Bags are available for check-out at the front desk.

Combine and Demolition Derby @ RRVF
2026-07-04 19:00 - 23:00 | Red River Valley Fairgrounds
See the Combine & Demolition Derby at the Red River Valley Fair on Saturday, July 4th at 7:00 PM at the All Finish Concrete Grandstand!
Get ready for a night of roaring engines, flying dirt, and full-throttle chaos as combines and derby cars battle it out in one of the Fair’s most unforgettable traditions. From massive farm machines crashing it out in the Combine Derby to the hard-hitting action of the Demolition Derby, this is a Fourth of July event packed with excitement, noise, and crowd-cheering moments you won’t want to miss.
Gate admission included with your ticket until July 1, 2026.
The show starts at 7:00 PM — come early, celebrate the Fourth at the Fair, and experience one of the wildest nights of the summer!

Bonanzaville 4th of July Celebration
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Bonanzaville Event Center, 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo, North Dakota, 58078
Come on out to Bonanzaville for our 4th of July celebration! We have a fantastic selection of activities and games for kids of all ages, and our annual 4th of July parade. Enjoy delicious food from new and returning vendors, and much more!

The Market @ West Acres
2026-07-04 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-07-02 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-30 09:00 - 15:00 | West Acres Regional Shopping Center, 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
The Market @ West Acres
Fresh Finds at the Market
The Market features a wide variety of produce and products from regional vendors.
The Northern Plains Farmers Market at West Acres is a partnership between the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society and West Acres. The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society operates a vibrant market on the property of West Acres that contributes to the success of regional food growers, gardeners, and producers, and supports a healthy and vibrant community, all while serving as a community gathering place.
Open
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9 am-3 pm
Location
Just off of 42nd Street South, between 15th and 17th Avenues in the west parking lot of West Acres
Season
June 20th, 2026 – Mid October 2026 (produce availability and weather dependent)
Vendors
Interested in becoming a vendor? Check out our vendor guide and link to apply, coming soon!
List of market vendors for the 2026 season, coming soon!
For the safety of our vendors, patrons and the community, the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes is prohibited.

Jun 20-Oct 24, 2026

Race Night @ RRVF
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Red River Valley Fairgrounds
See the return of the Iconic Fair Race at the Red River Valley Fair on Friday, July 3rd at 7:00 PM at the All Finish Concrete Grandstand!
After years away, one of the Fair’s most beloved traditions is back. The Fair Race returns to the Fairgrounds bringing high-speed dirt track racing, roaring engines, and the electric atmosphere that longtime fans remember and love. Watch drivers battle it out under the lights as the grandstand fills with the excitement of a classic Fair night making its long-awaited comeback.
Included with your gate admission ticket.
The races start at 7:00 PM — come early, enjoy the Fair, and be part of the return of a Red River Valley Fair tradition!

Fix It Forward Speedway Races
2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Fix It Forward Speedway
Come to the Fix It Forward Speedway and watch the races!
Gate admission: $10/person
Times:

Pit Gates – 4:30
Grandstands – 5:30
Racing – 7:00

Mean Girls @ Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights
2026-07-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-07-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-06-29 19:30 - 21:00 | The Lights at Sheyenne
Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. But when Cady and her friends devise a “Revenge Party” to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a queen bee without getting stung.
Adapted from Tina Fey’s hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for 12 Tony Awards. This show features a hilarious book by Fey (30 Rock), lyrics by Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and music by Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt).
Mean Girls has a suggested rating of PG-13 for its honest depiction of modern high school culture and includes language and situations that may not be appropriate for all audiences.

Performed at: Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights (3150 Sheyenne Street, West Fargo, ND 58078).
June 28-July 2 & July 5-8 at 7:30pm

Special Event Nights:

Koozie Giveaway Night – Sunday, June 28
Student Night – Monday, June 29
Ladies Night – Tuesday, June 30
Pink Out Night – Wednesday, July 1
Non-Profit Night – Tuesday, July 7

VIP Tables
Includes tickets, a sharable charcuterie appetizer, and one drink voucher per person. Must purchase entire table.
$220 – Seats for Four
$330 – Seats for Six
$440 – Seats for Eight
Reserved Seating
Assigned chairs in reserved sections 100, 200, 300, & 400
Adult – $32/$28
Senior (65+) – $28/$24
Student – $24/$20
General Admission Seating
Non-assigned seating/placement; first-come, first-sat. Must bring own chair (no blankets allowed).
Adult – $18
Student/Senior (65+) – $15

Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars
2026-07-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Fargo All Stars
Day Time Play Time- Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am
Daytime Play Time is for kids under 6 years of age, their adult helper, and siblings.
Walk ins welcome!
$5 Open Gyms

Family Night @ Slick City
2026-06-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Slick City ND, 3430 Jacks Way S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
120 Minutes + FREE Pizza and Pop for only $25 a person! (3 and under tickets $10)

DIY Time Capsules! Timeless Teen Tuesdays
2026-06-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Capture a moment in time by making your very own mini time capsule!

Come to the library to capture a moment in time by making your very own mini time capsule! The library will provide mini capsules and various craft supplies, and participants are encouraged to bring items of their own to put inside.

Kids' Flicks Summer Series 2026 @ Fargo Theatre
2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-06-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Fargo Theatre
The Kids’ Flicks summer series returns to the Fargo Theatre! Enjoy $3 tickets and a $3 concession combo at Kids’ Flicks screenings every Tuesday from June 16th to July 28th.

Don’t miss your chance to see the following films on the big screen:

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS – Tuesday, June 16th at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

DOG MAN – Tuesday, June 23rd at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

ALADDIN (1992) – Tuesday, June 30th at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

ZOOTOPIA 2 – Tuesday, July 7th at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

GOAT – Tuesday, July 14th at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

FINDING NEMO – Tuesday, July 21st at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS – Tuesday, July 28th at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

Thank you to Xcel Energy Foundation and The Silver Lining Creamery for supporting the series!

Homeschool-Tuesdays @ Fargo All Stars
2026-06-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Fargo All Stars
Homeschool-Tuesdays 1:00-2:30pm (Every/Other Week)
Homeschool Open Gym is a daytime option for all ages to enjoy use of the gym, bounce house, and interactive projectors.
No registration necessary, walk ins always welcome!

Kids' Flicks Summer Series 2026 @ Fargo Theatre (Sensory-Friendly)
2026-06-30 11:00 - 12:30 | Fargo Theatre

Summer Storytime
2026-06-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
The Fargo Public Library offers storytime sessions available for families to spend quality time sharing stories, learning school-readiness skills, and preparing children for a lifetime love of reading. Through the use of age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays in a group setting, staff help parents and caregivers learn how to foster early literacy skills that prepare their children to learn to read – all while having super storytime fun! No pre-registration is required.
All sessions are open to children ages 2 – 6.
Main Library – June 9 through July 28
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Carlson Library – June 10 through July 29
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
For more information on this or any other library program, please call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or send Children’s Services an email.

Early Literacy / No Registration Required / Storytime / Summer Reading Program / Young Children

Summer Story Squad at West Acres
2026-06-30 09:30 - 10:30 | West Acres Regional Shopping Center, 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Summer Story Squad
Join us for Story Squad — Every Tuesday This Summer!Round up your little ones and join us for free Storytime + activities every Tuesday from June 2–August 25! Each week features a special guest!📖 Story Squad starts at 9:30 am in Aquarium Court.
Story Squad 2026 Schedule:📚 June 2 – Marvelous Mouse Travels📚 June 9 – Red Door Pediatric Therapy📚 June 16 – Great Plains Children’s Museum📚 June 23 – NDSU Language Lab📚 June 30 – Sandford Health📚 July 7 – Brainy Ink📚 July 14 – Western State Bank📚 July 21 – Dear Nicu Mom📚 July 28 – Prairie Public📚 August 4– TBD📚 August 11 – Myna Therapy📚 August 18 – TBD📚 August 25 – Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum
Jun 2-Aug 25, 2026

Roar & Score: Dinosaur Trivia Night
2026-06-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Get ready to stomp, chomp, and compete! Join us at the library for a high-energy family trivia night. Participants will test their dino-knowledge with fun, age-appropriate trivia, then jump into interactive game show challenges—think guessing games, prehistoric spelling bee, and team competitions inspired by everyone’s favorite Jurassic creatures. Perfect for families with kids ages 4 and up (younger siblings welcome). Costumes encouraged, but not required. Come ready to roar! Register by calling 701-241-1495 beginning June 1.
For more information about this or any other Fargo Public Library program, please call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or email Children’s Services.

Families / Registration Required / Summer Reading Program

Guided Watercolor Workshop for Adults and Teens
2026-06-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Fargo Public Library – Northport
New to watercolor or just ready to try something creative? Join us for a guided session where you will follow a step-by-step video tutorial to create a unique botanical and dinosaur-themed painting. No experience needed, and all supplies are included. Perfect for teens(13+) and adults alike! Pre-registration is required and opens June 8.

Adults / Registration Required / Summer Reading Program

Jurassic June Movie Series: "Jurassic World: Rebirth" (2025, PG-13)
2026-06-29 13:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Enjoy a free film screening in the Commission Chambers, including popcorn.

Expert paleontologists Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler join Owen Grady and Claire Dearing to study the precarious balance of this new ecosystem. Together, they witness the ultimate battle between two apex predators fighting for survival. The third installment in the Jurassic World franchise centers on a new world shared by humans and dinosaurs. ©Universal Pictures.
Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025, PG-13)
Five years after the events of Jurassic World Dominion, covert operations expert Zora Bennett is contracted to lead a skilled team on a top-secret mission to secure genetic material from the world’s three most massive dinosaurs. When Zora’s operation intersects with a civilian family whose boating expedition was capsized, they all find themselves stranded on an island where they come face-to-face with a sinister, shocking discovery that’s been hidden from the world for decades. ©Universal Pictures

Teen Take and Make Pompom Cactus
2026-06-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Fargo Public Library – Northport
Enjoy a library craft on your schedule! Register for a Teen Take and Make, then pick up your kit with instructions and all the supplies you need for that project. With a week to pick up your kit, these crafts can fit in even the busiest schedules.
Register for the library location where you want to pick up your kit. Registration for each craft will open one month before the kits are to be picked up.
Note: Be sure to choose the correct location for you. Register online or call 701.241.1495.

Craft / Registration Required / Teens

Teen Take and Make Pompom Cactus
2026-06-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson

Teen Take and Make Pompom Cactus
2026-06-29 10:00 - 18:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
