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Party in the Pumpkin Patch

October 3rd, 2018

Saturday, October 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Children’s Museum at Yunker Farm, 1201 28th Avenue N., Fargo

Grab the kids and head to the pumpkin patch! This event has everything the kids want - pumpkins, decorating, train, exploring, and more! Saturday will be a blast!

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Haunted Farm Opening Weekend

October 3rd, 2018

Friday & Saturday, October 5-6, 7-11 p.m.

Haunted Farm, 1947 130th Avenue S., Moorhead

The haunting season is here! Make the short trip south of Moorhead for a night of thrills! Tickets for this event are $20 per person.

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LGBTQ Summit

October 3rd, 2018

October 5-7

Baymont Inn, 2611 Old Red Trail, Mandan ND

Members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies join forces to network, support, and educate. Join the discussion and find out what programs are presently available and needed to promote LGBTQ health and wellbeing in rural North Dakota.

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Sixth Annual Carus Lecture on Opioids

October 3rd, 2018

Thursday, October 11, 7:30 p.m.

Knutson Campus Center - Centrum, 901 8th Street S, Moorhead

Join the talk on the current opioid epidemic. Professor and psychiatrist, Dr. Mark Sullivan of the University of Washington will share his knowledge of mind and body illnesses. This event is free and open to the public.

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Church and State

October 3rd, 2018


Thursday - Saturday, October 4-6, 7:30 p.m.

Theatre B, 215 10th Street N., Moorhead

The laughs don’t stop during this politically charged comedy. Watch a Senator’s story unfold as he speaks his mind on a controversial issue only days before election day. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for military veterans, and $12 for students.

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Golden Drive’s 6th Annual Community Event & Bike Run

September 26th, 2018

Saturday, September 29, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Bonanzaville - Cass County Historical Society, 1351 Main Avenue W., West Fargo

Join the fight to raise awareness for kids fighting homelessness. This event will feature Star Wars, train rides, inflatables, a silent auction and more. In lieu of an admission fee, please bring donations of gift cards, canned goods, baby supplies, etc.

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Introduction to Ceramics

September 26th, 2018

Wednesday, October 3, 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

Center for Creativity at Plains Art Museum, 720 1st Avenue N., Fargo

Learn the basics of ceramics! This event will focus on wheel throwing and handbuilding as well as introduce you other techniques such as glazing and slipping. For more information visit www.plainsart.org

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NDSU Dance Team Kid’s Clinic

September 26th, 2018

Sunday, September 30, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

1305 9th Avenue S., Fargo

Treat your kid to a day with the NDSU Dance Team! This clinic is open to kids in grade K-6. Registration for this clinic is $30 and includes a chance to performance for parents at the end of the day!

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Paranormal Investigations

September 26th, 2018

Saturday, September 29, Tours at 8-9:30 p.m. and 10-11:30 p.m.

Bonanzaville - Cass County Historical Society, 1351 Main Avenue W., West Fargo

Have you ever wanted to be a ghost hunter? Try your hand at tracking down spirits from the other side in this paranormal investigation experience! Cost for this event is $50 per person and includes equipment.

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Concordia Music Ensemble Homecoming Concert

September 26th, 2018


Saturday, September 29, 6:30 p.m.

Concordia Memorial Auditorium, 901 8th Street S., Moorhead

This concert kicks off a series of five ensemble concerts at Concordia. These concerts are free and open to the public. For more information visit www.concordiacollege.edu/events

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