Think you’ve run out of ideas for date night in Fargo? Think again!
Here is a comprehensive listing of ideas for date nights in the Fargo-Moorhead area. No matter what your interests are, you’re sure to find something fun to do locally!
Date Night Ideas in Fargo
Dates for Nature Lovers
- Explore all that nature has to offer in our numerous local parks and trails.
- Hike (or snowshoe) on a trail around town or head to a local state park (like Buffalo River State Park or Maplewood State Park)!
- Grab your bikes and hit up a bike path in the area.
- In the winter, get out and try skiing, downhill/cross-country, snowshoeing, or sledding.
- Grab your binoculars and go birding.
- Try stargazing or visit the MSUM Planetarium to look up at the stars.
- See if the fish are biting at a local spot.
- Go treasure hunting with geocaching.
- Pack towels and snacks for a beach day at a nearby lake.
- Go apple picking at an orchard, if it’s harvest season.
- Check out the beauty of the Northern Plains Botanic Garden or NDSU Display Gardens.
- Rent a kayak or canoe and explore the Red River.
- Go camping for one night, with just the two of you.
Dates for Sports Enthusiasts
- Take in a Red Hawks baseball game.
- Cheer on the Fargo Force hockey team.
- Tailgate and see a Bison football game.
- Check out MSUM or Concordia sports teams.
- Cheer on the FM Derby Girls.
- Enjoy one of many events at the ND Horse Park.
- Watch the car races at the Red River Valley Speedway.
- See what goes on at a wrestling match at Zero Below Wrestling.
- Watch an Olympic sport at the FM Curling Club.
Dates for Active Couples
- Practice your golf swing at Suite Shots.
- See if you have a hidden talent with ax throwing at Rough Cut Social.
- Play pool, ping pong, foosball, darts, and more at Fargo Billiards.
- Get competitive at a local bowling alley.
- Test your problem solving skills at Fargo Escape Room or Puzzled Escape Rooms.
- Hit up laser tag at Kingpinz or Thunder Road.
- Get your slide on at Slick City (check their calendar for adults only nights!).
- Get a game of pickleball in at Courts & Pints.
- If the weather’s warm, tee up at a local golf course.
- Not into regular golf? Try frisbee golf.
- Or, mini golf and go-carts at Thunder Road.
- Sign up for a 5k.
- Slow it down and spoil yourselves at a local spa.
- Utilize open turf or gym time at the Rustad Rec Center or Fargo Parks Sports Center (for basketball, volleyball, soccer, or football). See their schedules online for open gym/turf times.
- Take a dance class at Fred Astaire Dance Studio.
Dates for Gamers
- Play the arcade games at Kingpinz, Xcalibur Entertainment, or Pizza Ranch.
- Check out the pinball and board game selection at Drekker.
- Head to SCHEELS to play some fun games like Connect 4 Basketball, the shooting gallery, and rollerball.
- Break out the old Nintendo for an old school video game night at home.
- Get in the competitive spirit with board games at home.
- Find a trivia night to attend – just search “trivia” on Facebook events!
Dates for Readers
- Visit one of our local public libraries in Fargo, West Fargo, and Moorhead.
- Browse the selection at a local indie bookstore.
- Check out a Little Free Library in your neighborhood.
- Join a book club.
- Reminisce and write out your love story (use Blurb or the Book Patch).
- Head to Barnes and Noble for coffee, dessert, and books!
Dates for Foodies
- For a listing of some of our local favorites, see this post on our favorite date night restaurants!
- Take a fun cooking class at The 1889!
- Enjoy the full dining experience at Rosewild, try the Chef’s Table to get a small taste of everything.
- Enjoy fresh produce from a local Farmers Market, when seasonally available.
- Take the time for a brunch date on a weekend.
- Soak up the sun on a patio date.
- Recreate Guy Fieri’s FM tour and go to Nichole’s Fine Pastry, Passage to India, Pounds, Blackbird Wood Fire Pizza (all in Fargo), and Sol Ave. Kitchen (Moorhead).
Date for Music Lovers
- Soak up some culture at an FM Symphony concert.
- Stay up late to see live music at the Aquarium.
- Catch an outdoor performance at Bluestem.
- Attend some live music at the Troll Lounge.
- Browse at a local record shop, like Orange Records, or look for records at local thrift stores.
Dates for Beer Drinkers/Wine Connoisseurs/Aspiring Mixologists
- Explore the local craft beer scene with a local brewery tour.
- Combine your love of nature and wine with a date at a winery.
- Check out a Whiskey Blending Class or Gin Distilling Workshop at Proof Artisan Distillers.
- Learn how to mix drinks like an expert at a class at Bridgeview Liquor in Moorhead.
- Head to Wild Terra Cider Company for some craft cider.
- Try some new mocktails at a local spot, or make your own at home.
- Try honey wine at Prairie Rose Meadery.
Dates for Art Lovers
- Head to downtown Fargo to take in all the exhibits at the Plains Art Museum.
- Check out the latest at The Rourke in Moorhead.
- See all the street art with a Downtown Fargo Mural Tour.
- View various small and local Fargo downtown galleries.
- Take an art class together at Plains Art Museum.
- Create something fun at Whimsy Time DIY, Clay Your Way or Rising Dawn Ceramics.
- Find a fun workshop at SheyWest or Unglued.
Dates for History Buffs
- Learn about the history of flight at the Fargo Air Museum.
- Celebrate Scandinavian culture and the history of Moorhead at the Hjemkomst Center.
- Tour Bonanzaville and learn more about the settlers in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
- Stroll down historic 8th Street in Fargo.
- See a film at the art deco style Fargo Theatre.
Dates for Animal Lovers
- Visit the animals at the Red River Zoo (or venture a bit further out to Chahinkapa Zoo or Trowbridge Creek Zoo).
- Volunteer together at the Cats Cradle Shelter or Homeward Animal Shelter.
- Take your furry best friend to a dog park.
- Or, a dog training class.
- Try horseback riding!
- Go window shopping at local pet stores.
DIY’ers
- Take on a home project you’ve been putting off.
- Build a raised garden bed.
- Dream up a landscaping design and make it a reality.
- Take an art class and learn a new skill together!
- Browse a home improvement store (like Menards, Lowe’s, or The Home Depot) for DIY inspiration.
- Check out the DIY project classes at SheyWest Garden Center, Baker Garden & Gift, or The 1889.
Cheap Dates
- Have a coffee date at a local spot like Bruno’s, Babbs, Thunder Coffee
- In the summertime, check out this list for free things to do in Fargo.
- Look for hidden treasure by geocaching.
- Head just outside of town for stargazing and possible Northern Lights sighting.
- Get coffee or drinks and browse at a farmers market.
- Pull out the board games for a game night!
- Find a worthy cause and volunteer.
- Go for a walk, run, or bike ride.
- Shop together for unique items at a thrift store.
Dates at Home
- Camp in the backyard!
- Have a movie marathon with a theme, like the ’90s.
- Splurge on delivery from your favorite restaurant and buy or rent a movie.
- Dust off the board games for a game night.
- Make an epic charcuterie board and enjoy with wine or a cocktail/mocktail.
Be sure to reference this list the next time you need some date night inspiration!
And for more Fargo date ideas, check out these date night posts!
Where you do you go for local date nights? Let us know in the comments below!
