Calendar of Events

Please note that all events are subject to change. Confirm dates and times before attending.

08 FEB

25th Annual Sweetheart Ball

The largest fundraiser to benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. This enchanted evening includes dinner, dancing, auctions and a program.

6:00pm Holiday Inn

3803 13th Avenue, Fargo rmhcfargo.org

FEB 12

Pint-Size Explorers:

Zooborns!

Zooborns! Did you know that some animals can walk within hours of being born? Others need to be taken care of by their parents for weeks or months after! What do we do at the zoo when a baby animal is born? Come learn about all of the babies that have been born at the zoo!

3:15pm - 4:45pm

Red River Zoo

4255 23rd Avenue South, Fargo redriverzoo.org

FEB 01

Minnesota: Inside & Out

Exploring 100 years of art in Minnesota from the Rourke’s permanent collection. Exhibit runs through April 25.

Rourke Art Museum

521 Main Avenue, Moorhead therourke.org

FEB 06

Feast or Famine

Learn more about the gray wolf’s hunting and feeding behaviors during a 30 minute presentation. Then watch a full deer carcass being fed to our resident wolf pack!

7:00pm

Red River Zoo

4255 23rd Avenue South, Fargo redriverzoo.org

07 FEB

National Wear Red Day

National Wear Red Day is the American Heart Association’s special day to bring attention to this silent killer of women. We encourage everyone to wear red, raise their voices, know their cardiovascular risk and take action to live longer, healthier lives. heart.org

13 FEB

Giving Hearts Day

We made art and celebrated together with more than 58,500 visitors last year. To keep our exhibitions and events available, affordable and often free, we invite you to give back.

Giving Hearts Day is organized by Dakota Medical Foundation and Impact Foundation. On Feb. 13, your donation will be doubled by up to $4,000 in matching funds from an anonymous museum donor.

Plains Art Museum 704 First Avenue North, Fargo plainsart.org or impactgiveback.org

14 FEB

Lover’s Gala

The “Lover’s Gala” is an event totally dedicated to a night of fine dining, decadent desserts and lively dancing. A grown up night out for couples and singles, all under one roof at a great price. 21+ only.

7:00pm - midnight Hilton Garden Inn

4351 17th Avenue South, Fargo tickets300.com/lovers-gala-fargo

14 FEB

MSUM Founders Scholarship Gala

This Valentine’s Day, join MSUM for the Founders Scholarship Gala. The evening includes dinner, music, an auction and program. Proceeds from the evening benefit the Founders Scholarship.

5:30pm

Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom, MSUM 1104 7th Avenue South, Moorhead mnstate.edu/foundersgala

21 FEB

Home & Garden Show

Exhibits include contractors, flooring, siding, spas, windows, water purification, decks, heating/air conditioning, interior decorating and design, kitchen and bath design, cabinetry, garage doors, financial lending and more. Show runs from February 21 through 23.

12:00pm

Fargodome 1800 North University Drive, Fargo fargodome.com

22 FEB

Sugar Valley Toy Show

Exhibitors display antique and collectible toys, tractors, trains, dolls, pressed steel, die cast, tin toys, games, models and more.

9:00am

Red River Valley Fairgrounds - Hartl Ag 1805 West Main Avenue, West Fargo 701.799.4420 - Bob Johnson

23 FEB

Family Day at the Dike

Sledding, hot dogs & beverages.

1:00pm - 4:00pm Dike West 310 4th Street South, Fargo fargomoorhead.org

06 MAR

2014 Red River Valley Sportsmen’s Show

Boats, camping and RV, hunting and fiishing, travel and outdoor education. Show runs from March 6 through 9.

MAR

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12:00pm

Fargodome

1800 North University Drive, Fargo fargodome.com

St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Everyone’s Irish for a day when Fargo-Moorhead celebrates St. Patrick’s Day.

Downtown Fargo downtownfargo.com

07 MAR MAR

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Sarah Hultin Exhibit

Recognized regionally for her nostalgic, textured and hauntingly beautiful oil paintings. Exhibit runs from March 7 though April 7. Opening reception March 7.

7:00pm - 9:00pm - Reception ecce gallery 216 Broadway, Fargo ecce216.com/gallery/sarah-hultin

07 MAR

Fargo Film Festival

The premier film festival in North Dakota with a majority of screenings taking place at the Fargo Theatre. Visit fargofilmfestival.org for a list of screenings.

9:30pm Fargo Theatre

314 Broadway, Fargo fargofilmfestival.org/events

08 MAR

Bacon & Beer Festival

In its inaugural year, the Fargo Bacon & Beer Festival brings together the region’s top eateries, pork purveyors, and specialty craft brews in a salute to the ultimate culinary match made in hog heaven.

5:00pm Scheels Arena 5225 31st Avenue South, Fargo facebook.com/baconandbeerfm

09 MAR

Chamber Music Series: London Calling

Across the pond and across musical styles, this concert will feature select string players of the FM Symphony saluting the London roots of new Music Director Christopher Zimmerman with works by G.F. Handel, William Walton, Gerald Finzi, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Sting, and the Rolling Stones.

2:00pm First Presbyterian Church 650 2nd Avenue North, Fargo fmsymphony.org

St. Patrick’s Day 5K

Traditional St. Patrick’s 5K for the FM area. Long-sleeved shirt guaranteed to pre-registered runners. Award to the runner wearing the best green outfit!

3:00pm

Great Northern Bicycle Co. 425 Broadway, Fargo lakeagassizpacers.com

28 MAR

PRCA Rodeo

It’s only 8 seconds, but it’s the most exciting 8 seconds in any sport, in any arena, in any city. Out here there are no referees. It’s Man against Beast. Rodeo runs March 28 through 29.

Fargodome

1800 North University Drive, Fargo fargodome.com

28 MAR

Buried Alive & Embedded

The F-M Opera’s first ever world premiere. Based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe commissioned by American Lyric Theatre in New York.

March 28 at 7:30pm, March 30 at 2:30pm Reineke Festival Concert hall at NDSU 12th Avenue North & Bolley Drive, Fargo fmopera.org

31 MAR

Women of the Year

Join the YWCA Cass Clay to honor outstanding women whose lives, talents, and passions shape the Cass-Clay community. All proceeds from this inspiring evening support the YWCA Emergency Shelter.

5:30pm Social, 6:30pm Dinner & Program Holiday Inn 3803 13th Avenue, Fargo ywcacassclay.org

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