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Little Leapers
2026-07-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | SkyZone
Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure created for parents and little ones to enjoy together.
You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age children and learning about sharing, teamwork, and other important social skills.
Bond, make memories and watch your Little Leaper thrive.
Tickets: $12
Adults jump FREE! *SkySocks not included
*For ages 7 & under

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!

FM RedHawks Baseball Game
2026-07-04 14:50 - 17:30, 2026-07-03 19:00 - 21:30 | Newman Outdoor Field
Come cheer on the Fargo-Moorhead Redhawks as they play at Newman Outdoor Field!

Red River Valley Fair
2026-07-04 11:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-03 11:00 - 23:00 | 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

'MERICA : We the [PARTY] People
2026-07-04 10:00 - 20:00 | Brewhalla, United States
Get ready to party like it’s 1776! We’re throwing a super duper fun party with games, treats and star spangled fun for all ages.
Spend the day the way our forefathers and foremothers intended, ‘Merica style.

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!

Little Sliders Club
2026-07-04 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Slick City ND, 3430 Jacks Way S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
Little Sliders Club is the perfect playtime for kids 7 and under! Ages 4–7 can enjoy our big slides and air courts, while toddlers 3 and under explore the Junior Jungle. With crafts, music, and special events like character visits, there’s always something exciting for every little adventurer. Check the calendar for the next Little Sliders event!

Veterans Independence Day 5k/10k
2026-07-04 07:00 - 08:00 | Bonanzaville Event Center, 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo, North Dakota, 58078
Help us celebrate our nation’s 250th birthday on July 4th, 2026. Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 941 is hosting their 16th annual 5k/10k Run/Walk on Saturday July 4th at Bonanzaville in West Fargo.
Early registration online @ vva941.org/vva-run
Same day registration day of race starting @ 7:00PM
More information contact – dbrunsvold32@gmail.com

Johnny Starr's 250th Birthday Bash!
2026-07-03 22:00 - 23:00 | Starr Fireworks, 10908 38th St S, Horace, North Dakota, 58047
America turns 250 and we’re throwing the party of the year!
Join us on July 3rd at 10pm for a night celebrating 250 years of independence. Enjoy free food, door prizes, and a spectacular aerial light show lighting up the sky for the occasion.
Can’t make it in person? Tune into our live stream and count down to the big night with us from anywhere.
Grab your lawn chairs and your loved ones because this will be a night to remember!

Glow Jump
2026-07-03 20:00 - 22:00 | SkyZone
Light Up The Night
We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Waivers are required for all persons entering the park during Glow.
Tickets: $30
*Ages 8+

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 | 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

MState Moorhead Cruise Nights
2026-07-02 17:00 - 20:30 | Minnesota State Community and Technical College, 1900 28th Ave S, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560
Classic cars, live music, food and community- Cruise Nights are back at M State-Moorhead!

Join us the first Thursday of each month from May through September for a fun, family-friendly evening celebrating automotive history and local connection. Whether you’re a lifelong car enthusiast or just looking for a great night out, Cruise Nights are FREE and open to everyone!

What to expect:-Classic and custom cars on display-Live music-Food vendors-A welcoming, community atmosphere

Auto Heritage Awards:Back for the second year, M State’s School of Applied Technology will recognize standout classic car owners through the Auto Heritage Awards. Selected with the help of our Automotive students, these awards celebrate vehicles with unique stories and a meaningful place in U.S. automotive history.

2026 DatesMay 7 | June 4 | July 2 | August 6 | September 3
Time: 5-8:30 p.m. | M State-Moorhead parking lot

Summer Teen Volunteers 2026
2026-07-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to volunteer at the Fargo Public Library this summer. Help the library with things like preparing supplies for programs, shelving books, and finding books on the shelves. See behind the scenes, meet new people, and have fun while doing it!
Volunteer sessions are 2 hours long and happen every Thursday from 2-4pm at the Main Library.
Separate registration is required for each session.
Participants need a signed Teen Volunteer Permission Form from a parent or guardian. Teens can bring the completed form with them to their first volunteering session. The permission form can be found at fargolibrary.org/teens

Registration Required / Summer Reading Program / Teens

Happy 250th Birthday USA! @ Moorhead Public Library
2026-07-02 14:00 - 15:00 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Join us and the Decades Club of the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County to celebrate the USA’s 250th Birthday! Take a look at some unique artifacts, learn about some important historical events that led us to where we are today, participate in a variety of activities, and grab a sweet treat on your way out.

America's Birthday Party @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-02 13:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Enjoy free red, white and blue treats and fun craft projects as we look forward to a historic Fourth of July.

We are taking a break from our formal Summer Boost weekly programs the week of the Fourth of July. Join us for a fun afternoon of celebrating America and getting ready for a historic Fourth of July and the 250th Anniversary of America. Enjoy some red, white and blue treats as you create party hats, straw rockets, and more

All-Access Splash
2026-07-02 12:00 - 19:00 | Island Park Pool, 616
We’re making a splash all month long for National Parks & Recreation Month with All-Access Splash Days, presented by Town & Country Credit Union. Join us at a different Fargo Park District pool each week in July for free admission all day. Cool off, have fun, and make memories with your family and friends.
𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:• Thursday, July 2 – Island Park Pool – 12:00-7:00 pm• Tuesday, July 7 – Southwest Recreation Pool – 12:00-7:00 pm• Wednesday, July 15 – Davies Recreation Pool – 12:00-7:00 pm• Monday, July 20 – Roger G. Gress Northside Pool – 12:00-7:00 pm• Tuesday, July 28 – Madison Pool – 12:00-4:00 pm
Free hot dogs and Coca-Cola beverages will be available at each afternoon session while supplies last starting at 12:00 pm.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: Each pool has a maximum capacity and admission is first come, first served. Once capacity is reached, no additional guests will be allowed in until space becomes available.
• Island Park Pool (max cap. 1000)• Southwest Recreation Pool (max cap. 500)• Roger G. Gress Northside Pool (max cap. 350)• Davies Recreation Pool (max cap. 600)• Madison Pool & Splashpad (max cap. 150)
This community celebration is made possible through the generous support of Town & Country Credit Union. Let’s celebrate summer together!

Baby Bounce @ Moorhead Public Library
2026-07-02 10:30 - 11:15 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. Don’t miss this weekly family literacy event! This program runs 30-45 minutes including community with other caregivers and playtime.

Toddler Rush @ NRG
2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | NRG, 5100 14th Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58103
Toddler Rush
Toddler Rush is a time where our
younger jumpers can leap and fly in
safety with their parents / guardians
around. Toddler Reserved for guests 7
and younger!
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10
AM to 12 PM
$15

Thursday Learning Garden
2026-07-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
The Growing Together, a local community garden group, and the library have partnered together to maintain and harvest the Library Learning Garden plots located near the Dr. James Carlson Library. Weekly gardening sessions occur on Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. throughout spring, summer and early fall. These sessions are a wonderful way to learn about gardening, be active, and experience the many additional benefits of community gardening. No gardening experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. For more information, contact Nancy Jones at nkjones@fargolibrary.org.

All Ages / Community Event / No Registration Required

Baby Rhyme Time
2026-07-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Share songs, fingerplays, short books, rhythms, and rhymes with your baby while introducing them to books and the library! Babies ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for baby storytimes. One lap per child, please!
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 / Young Children

The Market @ West Acres
2026-07-02 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

Daytime Playtime @ Fargo All Stars
2026-07-02 09:00 - 10:00 | Fargo All Stars
Daytime Playtime- Thursdays 9:00-10:00am
Daytime Playtime is for kids under 6 years of age, their adult helper, and siblings.
No registration necessary, walk ins always welcome!

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

Movie in the Park @ Casselton Park
2026-07-01 21:30 - 23:00 | Casselton, Casselton, North Dakota, 58012
Come out and enjoy a free, fun and family-friendly movie night! Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free popcorn available and Alex the Ice Cream Man will be available for purchase!
July 1: Monster’s Inc. (G) 9:30 p.m. at Governor’s Park
July 8: Zootopia 2 (PG) 9:30 p.m. at Governor’s Park
August 5: The Little Rascals (PG) 9:00 p.m. at Nickl Park
September 18: Hoppers (PG) 8:10 p.m. at Nickl Park
