October 20th, 2025
Friday, October 31, doors 8 p.m. show starts at 8:30 p.m.
The Aquarium above Dempey’s, 226 N. Broadway, Fargo
The annual Aquarium Halloween Cover Show is back and it is stacked. And this time there are a limited amount of presale tickets being sold. In addition to the highly anticipated cover sets covered by our local heroes, there is a costume contest for opportunities to win both cash prizes and upcoming show vouchers! Ophelia and rana danta cover Paramore as Ranamore. members of…
October 15th, 2025
Friday, October 31, 5-9 p.m.
Ziti’s Italian American Restaurant, 3150 Sheyenne St., Suite 170, West Fargo
Savor a delectable five course meal with beverage pairings. (Nonalcoholic beverages are available upon request, but must be specified in your reservation.) Each of the courses will be accompanied by tales that inspired the fare from some of the most haunted hotels, restaurants and pubs across the globe. Our hosts are here to tell their tales and patrons are here to toast…
October 15th, 2025
Sunday, October 26, 1-3 p.m.
Crooked Lane Farm, 17385 Co. Hwy 4, Colfax, ND
Looking for a Sunday funday on the farm for the whole family? Look no further. Enjoy hay rides, s’mores by the fire, scavenger hunts, snacks and a Trunk or Treat experience around the farm.
Interested in participating in Trunk or Treat? Contact Kris at 701-640-1928 and sign up! Dress up in your favorite costumes, and enjoy a fun fall afternoon sponsored by the Abercrombie Community Club. http://bit.ly/48R9esk
October 15th, 2025
Saturday, October 25, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Avenue, Moorhead
Celebrate eight years of creepy, kooky, mysterious and spooky regional art in a variety of media as the Rourke Art Gallery is transformed into a Ghoulery. This year’s theme is “The Infinite Void,” which explores the mystery of the unknown for this juried art exhibition. The reception is a masquerade, so be sure to dress accordingly! Come for adult and youth costume contests, Tarot…
September 29th, 2025
Sunday, October 19, 10 a.m.
Buffalo River State Park, 565 155th St. S., Glyndon, MN
Hosted by the Red River Valley Chapter of Herbalists Without Borders at Buffalo River State Park for a fun fall day full of flora. (Say that three times fast!) Participants will meet at the picnic area and start out the day learning about foraging, as well as local plants. Soon after, the group will hit the trail and see what can be found. Keep in mind folks, in Minnesota state parks only foraging berries…
September 23rd, 2025
Thursday, October 9, 7:30 p.m.
The Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway, Fargo
This dark fantasy film is playing one night only and you won’t want to miss it. “The Ice Tower” is the winner of the H.R. Giger Narcisse Best Film Award at the 2025 Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival. In addition to that, it was nominated for the Golden Bear Best Film award at the 2025 Berlin International Film Festival, where it received the Silver Bear Award for Outstanding Artistic…
September 16th, 2025
October 3-5, 2025
Memorial Union at NDSU, 1401 Administrative Ave., Fargo
With the theme of “Existence is Resistance: Healing Through Unity,” this year’s summit will kick off with a professional development day followed by a social. This component of the summit offers training sessions for professionals who seek to learn more surrounding LGBTQIA2S+ issues in North Dakota. In conjunction with the summit, visit the first annual Queer Art Show and 17th annual LGBT Film Festival on…
September 15th, 2025
September 18- October 18
Open House Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Open House and Reception Saturday, September 27, 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The Arts House, 409 East Caledonia Ave., Hillsboro, ND
John Carroll Pederson (1928-2025) was a self-taught artist from Hillsboro, North Dakota. His passions included drawing and painting. He was deeply inspired from a young age by the “homespun American life” as seen on Norman Rockwell’s Saturday Evening Post covers. Works will be available for…
September 15th, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Reiland Fine Arts Center, 6000 College Lane, Jamestown, ND
Meet local and regional authors, listen in on a writers panel, participate in creative writing and publishing workshops and celebrate the launch of “Plainsong,” the annual University of Jamestown literary journal featuring the published literary and art works of local, regional and student writers. While you’re there, enjoy food from local vendors.
September 3rd, 2025
September 12-13
Brewhalla, 1666 1st Ave N, Fargo
Hold onto your hats and step right up to the main event! DrekkerFest 11 kicks off with Timebomb Pro Wrestling on Friday night from 8-10 p.m. Enjoy an evening of suplexes, steel kegs, sweat and craft beer. And that’s not all, folks. Come for flash tattoos, carnival games, a show by Minneapolis rockers Motion City Soundtrack and more festivities. Follow Drekker on Facebook for updates. https://www.facebook.com/drekkerbrewingbrewhalla/
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