December 9th, 2025
December 19-20, 8pm doors at 7pm
Sanctuary Events Center, 670 4th Ave. N., Fargo
It’s no secret that Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome is Fargo’s hottest classic rock and horn band. This 12-piece band covers everything from Chicago to Blood, Sweat and Tears to James Brown, Aretha Franklin and more. Get ready to get your toes tapping this holiday season.
December 9th, 2025
Sunday, December 14, 12-6 p.m.
The Odditorium and Magic Factory at Brewhalla, 1702 First Ave. N., Fargo
Presented by Drekker and Unglued, the Brewhalla Very Merry Holiday Craft Market is back and bigger than ever! Whether you’re looking for unique handmade gifts or treating yourself, this could very well be a one stop shop. Don’t miss interactive crafts and make-a-take crafts too.
December 2nd, 2025
Saturday, December 6, 6:30 p.m. (line-up starts at 5 p.m.)
Downtown Fargo and Moorhead
The ultimate downtown holiday kick-off event may very well be the Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade, hosted by the Downtown Community Partnership. Each year countless spectators line the streets to take in the holiday festivities, as downtown Fargo and parts of Moorhead are illuminated. Watch the website for the finalized route.
Want to be a part of this luminary event? Whether you have a float to…
November 18th, 2025
December 17-21, 7:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. matinees on Saturday and Sunday
The Fargo Theatre, 314 N. Broadway, Fargo
Could this be the end of an era? After 26 years of doing the Holiday Soul Tour and 35 years together as a band, The Blenders are stepping away from their popular Christmas tour. Don’t worry they’re not breaking up, they're just taking a break from touring.
What does that look like? More recordings? More special events? Stay tuned fans. What we can tell you is you won’t want…
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…
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Summer is a tough time for families who depend on free or reduced-price school meals, so YMCA of the Northern Sky will provide nutritious, no-cost meals to kids 18 and under through August 26. Breakfast and lunch are available…
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