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The Great American Community Picnic
2026-07-08 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
Celebrate America’s 250 Birthday this July, Minnesota style! On July 8th, the public is invited to a community wide potluck in Viking Ship park to commorate 250 years of American history and culture. Everyone is encouraged to bring food, whether its hotdish, baklava, samosa, or anything that celebrates this place we all call home!
This potluck is a free and family friendly event. Along with food it will feature live music, a presentation on immigrant history from local historian Markus Krueger, and more!
This event has been made possible thanks to Moorhead Parks and Recreation, and our sponsor Culture Rat.

FREE Summer Concert Series
2026-07-08 17:00 - 20:00 | First Lutheran Church
Wednesday NightsJune 10 – July 29First Lutheran Church: 619 Broadway N. Fargo, ND
Come picnic with us in the parking lot! Save these dates for one of our favorite traditions – FREE summer concerts sponsored by the First Lutheran Church Foundation. See you on Wednesday nights for food at 5 p.m. and concerts at 6 p.m. Food available for a charitable fee and goes to support First Lutheran mission partners. We’ll gather in the west parking lot for an evening of music, community, and summer fun!
June 10 – Post Traumatic Funk SyndromeMission Partner: Feed My Starving Children FargoPack Chicago dogs, chips, and a cookie.
June 17 – Brass InterferenceMission Partner: Heart n’ Soul Community Cafe Stay tuned for details!
June 24 – Heart and SoulMission Partner: Emergency Food Pantry Italian sausage/brats, pasta salad, chips, and dessert.
July 8 – Musical TheaterMission Partner: FMSC FargoPack Sloppy joes, chips, and a cookie.
July 15 – Gina Powers BandMission Partner: Heart n’ Soul Community Cafe Stay tuned for details!
July 22 – Worship BandsMission Partner: Churches United Kabobs, potato salad, chips, and dessert.
July 29 – Front Fenders ( and a car show!)Mission Partner: New Life Center Hot dogs/hamburgers, macaroni salad, chips, and a cookie.
Whether it’s your first time or a summer tradition, we’d love to see you at the concerts this summer!

Teen Hour at West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-08 14:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Public Library
This summer at the West Fargo Public Library, Wednesdays are for teenagers! Teens and tweens (ages 12 to 17) are invited to the library for special crafts, games, and other activities especially for them. These weekly sessions are free and open to the public. No registration is required. All supplies and instructions for projects and activities will be provided while supplies last.
Teen Time is part of this year’s Summer Boost program, which inspires people of all ages to keep reading and learning during the summer months. This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, exploring dinosaurs, paleontology, archeology, and the wonders of our world through our Summer Reading Challenge and 100+ special events like this one at the library and out in the community.

Red River Valley Fair
2026-07-08 14:00 - 23:00, 2026-07-07 16:00 - 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

Yoga on the Lawn with Mojo Fit Studios
2026-07-08 12:00 - 13:00 | The Lights at Sheyenne
Join us for FREE Yoga on the Lawn at The Lights! This vinyasa style yoga class is open to all ages and abilities. Class will incorporate breathe to movement and some deeper stretches for a balanced practice that supports body and mind. Please bring a mat (or towel), water, and your sunglasses.
We kindly ask for preregistration to properly plan and communicate any weather changes should they arise.

Ready to Read Storytime @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Join us for this free Storytime hour for kids 3 – 5 and their adults, where we read, write, talk, play, sing, and create together to practice early literacy skills.

Ready to Read Storytime at the West Fargo Public Library is designed to help preschoolers (ages 3 – 5) build the skills they need to become confident, independent readers through fun, engaging activities that kids and their grown-ups can enjoy together.
Each week, we explore a theme through books, songs, movement, crafts, and play. These activities support important early literacy skills, while also encouraging social-emotional growth, creativity, and self-expression.
Ready to Read Storytime is more than just reading together. It’s about helping kids build routines, make connections, and see how stories are part of the bigger world around them. Join us in a safe, welcoming space where learning is joyful and every child can grow through play and discovery.
Ready to Read Storytime is free and open to the public. No registration is required to participate in these events.

Storytime @ Moorhead Public Library
2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:30 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Each week, we explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun.

Ready to Read Storytime
2026-07-08 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library

Little Leapers
2026-07-08 10:00 - 11:00 | 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

Summer Storytime
2026-07-08 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
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

Pediatric Partners Sponsored Day of Play!
2026-07-08 09:00 - 18:00 | Gathered FM Play Cafe, 705 13th Ave N, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102
A very special day for our community- Pediatric Partners is sponsoring an entire day of play at Gathered FM AND We are hosting Music Classes for Infants, Toddlers and Elementary up to 6 years old!
Come join us to learn all about Pediatric Partners, ask questions, play and experience a music class here at our beautiful West Fargo space!
Please note you MUST book in advance and we are limiting each time frame to 20 kids to keep the play space a comfortable environment. Book online on our website.
A word from our sponsors— Our caring team partners with families to support children birth to age three of all developmental abilities and needs in building skills for everyday life. Through coaching, guidance, and everyday routines, we help children grow in areas such as communication, social-emotional development, movement, learning, and daily activities while empowering caregivers to support their child’s development throughout the day.Thank you for joining us at Gathered FM!

Mean Girls @ Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights
2026-07-07 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

Decades Club at the Hjemkomst Center
2026-07-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
Join us at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County for a fun, hands-on history adventure called Decades Club designed just for kids ages 6–10!
Young learners will explore real Clay County artifacts, discover what life was like long ago, and become history detectives through interactive storytelling and guided exploration. Each program includes a creative activity inspired by local history — so every child goes home with a project they made and a new connection to our community’s past.
History isn’t just something you read about — it’s something you can see, touch, and experience! The class is free and it starts at 6pm, part of Free Tuesdays at the museum!

Library on Wheels at Dakota Park
2026-07-07 17:30 - 19:00 | Dakota Park
We’re bringing the library to you! Readers of all ages are invited to Library on Wheels stops at nine different parks this summer.

Find the West Fargo Public Library at local parks with the Library on Wheels van! Join us at a park near you to browse books, enjoy activities, play games, and more fun for all ages. If you have a West Fargo Public Library card you can check out books from any Library on Wheels stop! Don’t have a card yet? We can help.
View the full schedule of Library on Wheels stops.
Library on Wheels stops are part of this year’s Summer Boost program, which inspires people of all ages to keep reading and learning during the summer months. This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, exploring dinosaurs, paleontology, archeology, and the wonders of our world through our Summer Reading Challenge and 100+ special events like this one at the library and out in the community. Learn more about Summer Boost.

Family Night @ Slick City
2026-07-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Slick City ND, 3430 Jacks Way S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
Family Fun Day is all about enjoying quality time together at a discounted rate! With something for every age it’s the perfect way for families to play, laugh, and make memories. Family Fun day packages include food and drinks. Check the calendar for the next date and details!

Family Night @ Slick City
2026-07-07 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)

Moorhead Farmers Market
2026-07-07 15:30 - 18:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead, 210 7th St S, Moorhead, MN
The Moorhead Farmers Market is a great place to Get Fresh and Go Local!
Join us every Tuesday throughout the summer from 3:30-6:30 pm, with live Music at the Market from 4-6 pm! Shop fresh, local, and handmade goods from all your favorite vendors. Now located just off 8th St S, in the Trinity Lutheran Parking Lot.
Follow our new Moorhead Farmers Market page to stay updated all summer long! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588201434168
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SNAP Benefits are accepted and tripled when claimed at the Moorhead Farmers Market! $10 in SNAP dollars get you $30 in tokens to spend on fresh market foods courtesy of Hunger Solutions of Minnesota. The Moorhead Farmers Market is also newly S/FMNP-authorized to serve WIC participants and low-income seniors.

Thanks to West Central Initiative, Power of Produce Clubs are back at the Moorhead Farmers Market! Kids 4-12 and adults 55 and over can sign up for the PoP and PoP+ Clubs. These incentive programs give participants a $2 token each week to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables! Joining the Power of Produce Clubs is free and a great reason to support local producers and eat healthy. Register today at moorheadparks.activityreg.com
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Thank you to all our partners who help support the Moorhead Farmers Market!
Weather Permitting Event

Weekly Crafts for Kids @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-07 14:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Free crafts for kids of all ages Tuesdays this summer

Visit the West Fargo Public Library for free crafts for kids of all ages as part of this year’s Summer Boost program. The library will supply all of the materials and instructions. These events are free and open to the public.

This event is part of this year’s Summer Boost program, which inspires people of all ages to keep reading and learning during the summer months. This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, exploring dinosaurs, paleontology, archeology, and the wonders of our world through our Summer Reading Challenge and 100+ special events like this one at the library and out in the community. Learn more about Summer Boost.

Kids' Flicks Summer Series 2026 @ Fargo Theatre
2026-07-07 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-07 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!

All-Access Splash
2026-07-07 12:00 - 19:00 | Southwest Recreation Pool, 1840 15th Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58103
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!

Escape Room @ Moorhead Public Library
2026-07-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Can you retrieve an ancient artifact in time to save the future? Bring your teams of 3-5 for this Time-Travel Escape Room!

You are time travelers on a mission to retrieve an artifact from the past in order to save the future. Your team must go back to Alexandria, Egypt to save the Book of Knowledge before dark forces burn it down. You have 15 minutes before the fires start. Can you complete the mission?

Caring Closet for Children
2026-07-07 11:00 - 13:00
1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month
Free Children’s Clothing
No Documentation required.
1st United Methodist Church
906 1st Ave S Fargo ND 58103

Kids' Flicks Summer Series 2026 @ Fargo Theatre (Sensory-Friendly)
2026-07-07 11:00 - 12:30 | Fargo Theatre

Teeter Tots Storytime @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-07 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Littles and their grown-ups are invited to this station-based storytime session for little ones 18 months through 3 years

Teeter Tots Storytime is a weekly storytime experience for those between the ages of 18 months to 3 years. This unique station-based storytime session is a simple and fun way to introduce your young, energetic toddler to important early literacy skills that will help them succeed later in life. If your child is a little too advanced for our Baby Boost Storytime, but not quite ready to join the “big kids” at Ready to Read, this special storytime might be perfect for your family.
Due to this program’s popularity, we host Teeter Tots Storytime on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the summer months. Families are asked to please choose one session a week to allow other families to participate. Teeter Tots Storytimes is free and open to the public. No registration is required to participate.
About Summer Boost at the WFPL
Summer Teeter Tots sessions are part of this year’s Summer Boost program, which inspires people of all ages to keep reading and learning during the summer months. This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, exploring dinosaurs, paleontology, archeology, and the wonders of our world through our Summer Reading Challenges and 100+ special events like this one at the library and out in the community. Learn more about Summer Boost.

Storytime + Craft @ Moorhead Public Library
2026-07-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. Join us for Storytime and a craft! Each week, we explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, and more! Storytime typically lasts for an hour and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. Craft supplies are provided free of charge.

Toddler Rush @ NRG
2026-07-07 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

Summer Storytime
2026-07-07 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library (Main)

Summer Story Squad at West Acres
2026-07-07 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
