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​Holiday Lights Parade

November 16th, 2016

Tuesday, November 22, 6:30-9pm

Broadway, Downtown Fargo

Hundreds of participants decorate their entries with lights. Parade floats, marching units, equestrian entries; mayors, city council and commission members including, tooting our own tuba, HPR Co-proprietor John Strand.

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​North Country Trail, Dr. Roberts Trail

November 16th, 2016

Saturday, November 19, 1-3pm

Forest Inn, across from Douglas Lodge in Itasca State Park

Hike along Lake Itasca and Lyendecker Lake, and through stands of towering red pine, oak, and aspen. Dress for outdoors: boots that can get wet and muddy, water, energy snack, hat, sunglasses, insect repellent, tick gaiters.

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​Native American Arts & Crafts

November 16th, 2016

Saturday, November 19, 11am-4pm

Plains Art Museum, 704 1st Ave N, Fargo

Explore and purchase unique and finely crafted works of Native American art. Traditional and contemporary Native jewelry and art. All proceeds go directly to the artists. Free and open to the public. lyoungbird@plainsart.org

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​Licensed to Ill: a Beastie Boys Tribute

November 16th, 2016

Friday, November 18, 10pm-1am

The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo

The last time D Mills & The Thrills and Kipp G put on a BB Tribute, it sold out. That was back in April and here they finally are again but bigger, better and bolder, and they hope a lot of revellers come. Party on, people!

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​Furniture Fair : Local maker’s showcase

November 16th, 2016

Friday, November 18, 5-9pm

Ecce Art Gallery, 216 N Broadway Fargo

Featuring furniture created by local craftsmen Tom Kemmer, J Earl Miller, Joshua Zeis, Mike Nelson, Brandon Laplante and Greg Sattler. If you can’t make the opening on Friday be sure to check out Ecce on small business Saturday.

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​Purling Hiss with Les Dirty Frenchmen

November 9th, 2016

Thursday, November 17, 8:30 doors, 9pm- 12am show

The Aquarium (Dempsey’s upstairs), 226 Broadway N, Fargo

The Philadelphia-based alternative rock band. Heavy use of distortion and white noise (that’s where the name comes from) “retains a cranky strangeness.” Started touring in 2009, never stopped. Like all bands, they look hostile in photos. $8, 21+  

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​Handi-Wheels Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction

November 9th, 2016

Saturday, November 12, 4-8pm

Hope Lutheran Church, 2900 Broadway N, Fargo

Mobility equals independence and HW strives to ensure that transportation is never a barrier to self-sufficiency. A family-friendly event to help people with disabilities and the elderly have access to specialized transportation. $10 and $6 for children under 12. 

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​NDSU vs. Indiana State

November 9th, 2016

Saturday, November 12, 2:30pm

FargoDome, 1800 University Dr N, Fargo

NDSU beat Indiana State last year, 28-14, in front of all their fans, and the Sycamores will be looking for revenge. NDSU has one of the best tailgating scenes around. Load your pickup bed, dress your pet dog in NDSU colors, and come on out! 

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​Concordia College Theatre: Big Fish

November 9th, 2016

Friday, November 11, 8pm; November 13, 2pm

Frances Comstock Theatre, 901 8th St S, Moorhead

Whimsical and entertaining tale about family, life’s journey, and searching for the truth. Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman, tells tall tales, and his son Will is determined to find the truth behind them. $10 adults, $5 students and seniors.

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​ZOOcation: Watch Your Step Trek

November 9th, 2016

Friday, November 11, 8am-3pm

Red River Zoo, 4255 23rd Ave S

Under the supervision of the education department, children in grades 1 through 5 enjoy a mellow day of exploring the zoo, playing games, and meeting the zoo’s animals up close. Children must bring a bag lunch. $40, members $35. 

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