AUGUST september

EVERY SATURDAY from July 8 — October RED RIVER MARKET

Visit Fargo-Moorhead’s largest farmers’ market for locally made produce, breakfast, lunch, coffee, baked goods, pantry items, and more. Spend your Saturday in downtown Fargo at Red River Market with live musical performances and activities for the kids.

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Broadway and 4th Ave N | Downtown Fargo | 701-570-4447 | redriver.market

AUGUST 7

SOLVING ADDICTION on the GREEN Hosted by Face It TOGETHER Fargo-Moorhead Solving Addiction on the Green serves to educate the community on addiction, recovery and the stigma and shame often associated with the disease. Cost is $100 Two tee times: 8:00 AM or 11:00 AM. All entry fees include a meal and cart rental.

8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Osgood Golf Course 701-361-6951 | faceitfargomoorhead.org

AUGUST 10

8th Annual JOES FOR GI’S

U.S. Bank will be hosting the 8th Annual Joes for GI’s charity event Thursday, August 10 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Joes for GI’s is the signature event for Operation Salute Our Service Members. It consists of a lunch including a Sloppy Joe, chips, cookie and water for a $5 donation. This year for the first time, the event will be held at the Fargo Air Museum. All proceeds to benefit local military support groups.

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Fargo Air Museum 1609 19th Ave N | Fargo courtney.werre@usbank.com

AUGUST 4

BRUNO MARS — 24k Magic World Tour

Grammy award winner and multi-platinum selling superstar Bruno Mars to bring the 24K Magic World tour to Fargo, ND with special guest Camila Cabello.

8:00 PM FARGODOME | fargodome.com

AUGUST 10

TAP CHALKFEST

The Arts Partnership (TAP) invites you, your family and friends to ChalkFest 2017 at the Red River Zoo – sponsored by Gate City Bank. Last year over 5,500 people participated, and we’re expecting even more this year. Attendees will get to draw with free chalk, get free admission into the Red River Zoo (including animal talks), eat delicious food, meet local artists and arts organizations and more. ChalkFest is free and open to all ages and abilities. We’re excited to see your fun chalk creations!

12:00 — 7:00 PM

Red River Zoo 4255 23rd Ave S | Fargo theartspartnership.net/chalkfest

August 12 Matt Maher In Concert

With special guests Sonar and Jamison Strain. All ages. Tickets available exclusively through tickets300.com or at the Scheels Arena box office. Sponsored by the Diocese of Fargo.

7:00 PM Scheels Arena 5225 31st Ave S | Fargo

AUGUST 15

FIRSTLINK SILENT AUCTION

The theme for FirstLink’s silent actual this year is Glitter Gala. We hope you will join us for a sparkling evening of entertainment. Tickets for the event are $25 and we will have more information on our website as we get closer to the date. Invite your friends and family!

6:00 – 9:00 PM

Delta Hotel 1635 42nd St S | Fargo myfirstlink.org/events

AUGUST 19

PROJECT FARGO FASHION WEEK

Local designers will submit looks to be judged on execution, style and fit. Top four contestants will be named during this event and will walk the runway at Fargo Fashion Week in September. Grand Prize $500.

7:00 – 9:00 PM

The Gallery Event Center

74 N Broadway Dr | Fargo fargofashionweek.com/project-ffw

AUGUST 27 STREETSALIVE!

AUGUST 24

TIM MCGRAW + FAITH HILL

SOUL2SOUL The World Tour Grammy award-winning superstars Tim McGraw and Faith Hill bring “Soul2Soul The World Tour 2017” to Fargo. Featuring Natalie Hemby.

7:30 PM

FARGODOME | fargodome.com

AUGUST 19-20

Pioneer Days

Watch history come alive with live historic demonstrations, live entertainment, historic games, a parade, numerous contests and more. Experience family fun for all ages.

Seniors (55+), Military, and College Students $10; Adults $12; Children (6-16) $6; Children 5 and under FREE.

SATURDAY 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

SUNDAY 12:00 – 5:00 PM

Bonanzaville 1351 W Main Ave | West Fargo bonanzaville.org or 701-282-2822

Our community’s urban open-street event: downtown is closed to motor vehicles and open to walking, biking, wheeling, skateboarding — all forms of human transportation. There are many opportunities for you and/or your organization to get involved and help us bring the streets to life. FREE NOON TO 5:00 PM

Downtown Fargo: Headquarters located at 425 Broadway N | Fargo fmstreetsalive.org

AUGUST 21 10th Annual SUNSHINE KIDS GOLF TOURNAMENT

Enjoy a day of golfing and raise money for a worthy cause – 100% of all funds raised stay right here in our community. The Sunshine Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization whose ultimate goal is to add quality of life to children with cancer by providing them with exciting, positive group activities so that they may once again do what kids are supposed to do … have fun and celebrate life. Teams can golf all day or get back to work for the afternoon, then round off the evening with a social and dinner. Hosted by Heritage Homes and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Premier Properties.

7:00 AM Sunrise breakfast and morning registration;

8:00 AM Dueling 9’s morning 9-hole tournament; 11:00 AM Lunch and afternoon registration

12:30 PM Classic afternoon 18-hole tournament; 5:30 PM Social and sunset hors d’oeuvres

6:30 PM Premier dinner and Sunshine Kids presentation

Moorhead Country Club | sunshinekidsfargo.com

SEPTEMBER 5-8

FARGO FASHION WEEK

Experience the hottest fashion show ever to be had in Fargo. Enjoy free appetizers, a free exclusive Jani Anni Jewelry Cosmopolitan, numerous live performances, swag bags, exclusive T-shirts, prizes, cash bar and more. Skala Diane's Woman of the Year for 2017 will be crowned the last day of the show. For questions please contact us at info@janiannijewelry.com

EARLY BIRD SPECIALS (per night)

General admission, $10; VIP admission, $30 (includes swag bag and seating by runway, entrance into VIP Lounge)

ULTIMATE VIP, $70 (sanctioned off reserved seating directly above runway, by appetizer buffet, includes entrance into VIP Lounge, Ultimate Swag Bag). Must contact to order.

3% of all profits made are donated to help local veterans.

SEPTEMBER 5-7, 6:00 – 9:00 PM

FRIDAY FINALE, SEPTEMBER 8, 6:00 – 10:00 PM

VIP DOORS OPEN AT 5:00 PM EACH DAY Avalon Events Center 2525 9th Ave S | Fargo fargofashionweek.com

September 10

Fargo-Moorhead OUT OF THE DARKNESS COMMUNITY WALK

Join us for the Fargo/Moorhead Out of the Darkness Community Walk. Proceeds benefit local and national suicide prevention and awareness programs of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Learn more at afsp.org/fargo, call or email Samantha Bruers at 701-371-1194 or sbruers@afsp.org.

1:00 PM Sanford Health Athletic Complex (The SHAC at NDSU)

1600 University Drive N | Fargo

SEPTEMBER 11

WOMEN’S HEALTH CONFERENCE

Experience a full day devoted to healthy living: mind, body and spirit. Keynote speakers include Glennon Doyle and Angela Gaffney. Tickets are $70. Bismarck Event Center womens-health-conference.com

SEPTEMBER 7 CHOCOLATE FANTASY AND CHILI, TOO!

It’s both sweet and spicy, and helps a cause that really matters in our community. Chocolate Fantasy and Chili, too! is a unique, important way you can show your support for the YWCA emergency shelter, which helps over 1,400 women and children rebuild their lives each year. Tickets are $15. 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Delta by Marriott (formerly Ramanda Plaza Suites) 1635 42nd St S | Fargo ywcacassclay.org/events

SEPTEMBER 23

PBS NERD WALK!

Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, get a free nerd swag bag, tour the studio, and raise money to support public broadcasting.

10:00 AM REGISTRATION; 10:30 AM WALK Prairie Public’s Downtown Fargo Studio prairiepublicnerdwalk.pbsnerd.org

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Pioneer Days · August 19 & 20

Ghost Tours · October weekends

Christmas on the Prairie · December 2

Christmas Dinner & Concert · December 3

1351 West Main Avenue, West Fargo, ND 701-282-2822 bonanzaville.org

Great Northern Bicycle

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MONDAYS 6:00 PM

WOW

(Women on Wheels)

OFF-ROAD RIDES

Great Rides’ women-only off-road rides showcase some of the recently developed trail parks. Women of all skill levels are encouraged to join. Each ride will start and end with an easy ride to the trail areas. Mountain bike and helmet required.

MONDAYS 6:30 PM

FAMILY RIDES

Relaxed pace, 8 to 12 MPH, includes a pit stop to play and stretch. Total ride averages 6 to 8 miles. This ride is for families who want to get out and pedal together. Kids in carts, kids spinning their own little wheels, kids who can really roll; they’re all welcome on our Family Ride. Grab the whole family and join the fun.

THURSDAYS 6:00 PM

WOW

(Women on Wheels)

ROAD RIDES

WOW is a womenonly road ride with an emphasis on spinning and socializing. The 20-25 mile ride is moderately paced and designed so that the whole group can ride together. WOW will elevate your heart rate and warm your soul.

August 31

TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING

Great Rides will provide bikes and helmets, you provide the mentorship to inspire the next generation of riders. Ride check-in begins at 6:15pm at Gooseberry park. FREE 6:30 PM

Gooseberry Park

100 22nd Ave S | Moorhead greatridesfargo.org

701-280-1202 fargo park district events — find more events at fargoparks.org

AUGUST 30

FM BALLET COMPANY AUDITIONS

FM Ballet is holding open company auditions for dancers age 12 – adult who dance at an advanced to professional level. Come ready to dance.

7:30 PM

Gasper’s School of Dance

AUGUST 12

FIBER ARTS FESTIVAL

Celebrate all things fiber, yarn and fabric. A lovely day full of demonstrations, vendors and hands-on activities. Concessions will be onsite to purchase tasty treats.

Shop for yarn, spinning wheels, needle tools, looms and more throughout the weekend. Demonstrations will include a variety of activities such as hand hooked wool rugs, tassel making, embroidery, weaving, 3D printing and so much more. FREE.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Rheault Farm

AUGUST 17-19

NORTH DAKOTA SENIOR GAMES

Courts Plus Community Fitness is designated as headquarters

These games are a part of the National Senior Games Association and exist to help promote healthy lifestyles for adults through education, fitness and sport. This multi-day multi-sport event is devoted to individuals ages 50+ and gives them an opportunity to compete with others in their age group.

ALL DAY

AUGUST 26 – 27

ISLAND PARK SHOW

SEPTEMBER 16-17 & 23-24

FALL FESTIVAL

Fun fall activities including: pumpkin patch , arts and crafts, face painting, Clay County 4-H animals, balloon animals, carnival games, straw bale maze, barrel train rides, pony rides, concessions and more.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Rheault Farm

524 7th Street N | Fargo fmballet.org

SEPTEMBER 10

FM BALLET JUNIOR COMPANY AUDITIONS

New to the FM Ballet’s 2017-2018 season, a Junior Company. Auditions are open to intermediate – advance level dancers ages 10–19.

12:00 PM

Gasper’s School of Dance

524 7th Street N | Fargo fmballet.org

SEPTEMBER 10

FM BALLET THE CLASSIC NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS

Auditions for our season’s production of the Classic Nutcracker will take place Sunday, September 10. Age 6 – adult welcome to audition. All dance levels and movers welcome.

2:00 PM

Gasper’s School of Dance

524 7th Street N | Fargo fmballet.org

There will be barrel train rides, horse drawn carriage rides and live entertainment throughout the day. Between all the shopping and entertainment be sure to grab yourself a tasty treat. The entertainment stage is close to the concession stands and will feature lots of picnic tables and shade. FREE.

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Island Park

Fargo Public Library Events

Fargo Public Library events are free and open to the public. A complete schedule of library events is available at all Fargo Public Library locations and on the library’s website at fargolibrary.org.

School Supply Bingo

Get some back-to-school supplies at this event. No registration is required; snacks will be served. For kids in grades 1 through 6. Call 241-1495 for details.

AUGUST 15

11:00 AM – Main Library

2:00 PM – Northport Library

AUGUST 16

11:00 AM – Carlson Library

AUGUST 14

THE GREAT AMERICAN ECLIPSE

Get ready for the solar eclipse when Dr. Juan Cabenela, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at MSUM visits the Main Library to help us prepare for this awesome event. He’ll explain the causes of solar eclipses, but even more importantly, he’ll tell us how we can safely view this stunning event. All ages invited. No registration required.

2:00 PM – Main Library

AUGUST 21

SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY

Kids of all ages are invited to join us to celebrate the 2017 Solar Eclipse with snacks, crafts, and other activities as we await the moment of the eclipse. Safe viewing glasses will be available while supplies last. No pre-registration is required. Party will be held rain or (partial) sunshine.

10:00 AM – Carlson Library

KINDERGARTEN SUCCESS!

Storytime Series

Special storytime and activity series with sessions focused on preparing your child for Kindergarten success. Library staff will share tips for easy strategies you can use to instill a love of reading in your child and help get them ready to learn – all while having super storytime fun. These are parent/child storytimes geared for your child’s success; therefore we ask one adult per child to keep the learning to the max. Most appropriate for children ages 3 to 5. No registration required.

AUGUST 19

10:00 AM – Let’s Love Books!

SEPTEMBER 16

10:00 AM – Write All About It!