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Community Events
COMMUNITY EVENTS
REOCCURRING EVENTS
DOWNTOWN YOGA SUNDAYS
Grab your yoga mat and head to Broadway Square on Sunday mornings for an hour-long session of yoga in the fresh air . These sessions are led by instructors from Courts Plus, Downtown Yoga Fargo, and the YMCA . They are designed to be inclusive for people of all experience levels and abilities . location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway dates: Sundays, August 7, 21 & September 11, 25 time: 9:00 am fee: Pay what you can
MUSIC AT THE SQUARE
Live music continues at Broadway Square! Music at the Square is a series providing local, live music for you to enjoy on Tuesday evenings throughout the summer . location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway date: Tuesday, August 9 (King Sage) Tuesday, August 23 (Travis Naegle) Tuesday, September 6 (The Funk Commission) Tuesday, September 20 (Guys & Dahls) time: 7:00 pm fee: Free
GAMING DAYS
Join us at Broadway Square for a day full of games! This event includes The Square's collection of assorted games (table tennis, foosball, large-scale chess, checkers and more) . This event also includes speeches from gaming professionals on careers in the video game industry . location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway date: Sunday, August 14 (12:00-3:00 pm) & Sunday, September 11 (12:00-4:00 pm) fee: Free
GLOW IN THE DARK GOLF
Give golf a new challenge by playing in the dark! Glow balls are provided . All glow events start just after dusk . Space is limited, must register in advance . Register online at FargoParks .com . location: El Zagal Public Golf Course, 1400 Elm St N
date: event style:
fee:
Thursday, August 25 4 person scramble $90/team Thursday, September 1 2 person scramble $40/team
AWESOME ART AFTERNOON
Love art but hate the mess? Bring your child to this free interactive art program . Create a variety of take home art projects at RDJ Rec Center . All creative materials are provided at this free program . Adult supervision required; no registration needed . location: RDJ Rec Center, 1104 2nd Ave S date: Saturdays, October 1 and November 12 time: 1:00-3:00 pm fee: Free
RINK REELS: SKATING & A MOVIE
Bring (or rent!) your skates and enjoy a winter-themed movie while skating around the SCHEEL's Skating Rink at Broadway Square! Concessions including hot chocolate are available . location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway date: December 8, January 12 & February 9 time: 7:00-9:00 pm fee: Free ($5 Skate Rentals)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
AUGUST
PARK IT!
Get crafty in the park! All the supplies are provided to make free take home arts and crafts . The fun travels weekly to different neighborhoods . Adult supervision required . location: Centennial Park, 4101 25th St S date: Thursday, August 4 time: 1:00-4:00 pm fee: Free
MOVIES AT THE SQUARE: FAMILY SERIES
Gather the whole family and come down to Broadway Square to watch a different family-friendly film alternating Thursday and Saturday evenings in August on the Midco Mega Screen . This series features popular Rated G or PG movies that appeal to everyone . The movies are free and open to the public . location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway date: August 4 - Where the Wild Things Are (PG) August 13 - Encanto (PG) August 18 - Spirit Untamed (PG) August 27 - Raya and the Last Dragon (PG) time: 7:00 pm fee: Free
BROADWAY SQUARE BASH
Come celebrate the end of a successful summer season at Broadway Square with a community party featuring live music, food, beverages and more! Play fun games and enjoy live music starting at 7:00 pm under the Midco Performance Pavilion . Food and beverage vendors available on-site . location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway date: Friday, August 19 time: 6:30-9:30 pm fee: Free
DAY OF DIGNITY
In collaboration with the Harm Reduction Division of Fargo Cass Public Health and the FM Coalition to End Homelessness, Broadway Square is leading a personal care product, sock and bag drive (July 8-September 24) in the weeks leading up to this day of support and resources for our neighbors in need . location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway date: Sunday, August 28 time: 12:00-2:00 pm fee: Free
ISLAND PARK SHOW
Explore, unwind and shop at Island Park Show! Shop for a unique treasure to take home from 100+ different booths featuring makers of fine arts and crafts . Purchase tickets for your kids to ride in a horse-drawn carriage and enjoy the barrel train . Between all the shopping and entertainment, be sure to grab yourself a tasty treat from our wide variety of food vendors . location: Island Park, 302 7th St S date: Saturday & Sunday, August 27-28 time: Saturday: 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sunday: 10:00 am-4:00 pm fee: Free
COMMUNITY EVENTS
SEPTEMBER
FALL IN FARGO
FARGO PARKS 24TH ANNUAL FALL FESTIVAL
location: Rheault Farm, 2902 25th St S date: September 17-18 & 24-25 time: Saturdays, 10:00 am-5:00 pm Sundays, 12:00-5:00 pm fee: Free Admission / Activity Pass Punch Card purchase required for some activities Celebrate the changing of seasons at this free event . Fall fun for the whole family . Activities Both Weekends: • Make Fall Crafts* • Temporary Tattoo Station* • Concessions for purchase • Carnival Games • Strolling Clown • Straw Maze • Horse Drawn Carriage Rides* • Photo Opportunities • Buy Pumpkins from the Pumpkin Patch • Make Caramel Apples* • Farm Animal Petting Zoo • Barrel Trains* (Not available September 18)
For sponsorship opportunities, please contact traymond@fargoparks.com
*Require activity pass purchase No ATM onsite
MOVIES AT THE SQUARE: THROWBACK SERIES
Gather at Broadway Square's Midco Mega Screen to enjoy three popular films from different decades . Food vendor options are available on-site to purchase . location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway date: September 1 - The Neverending Story (PG) September 15 - Back to the Future (PG) September 29 - Field of Dreams (PG) time: 7:00 pm fee: Free
OCTOBER
THE LAB
Ready to dive into science? For this year's event, Rheault Farm is transformed into a biology lab for a day of STEM-filled fun! Make sure to grab your lab notebook on the way in and get ready to experience all that physics has to offer at this free event . location: Rheault Farm, 2902 25th St S date: Saturday, October 8 time: 11:00 am-2:00 pm fee: Free
COMMUNITY EVENTS
NOVEMBER DECEMBER
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS EDUCATIONAL CELEBRATION
Dia De Los Muertos is a traditional Mexican holiday when people gather to remember, celebrate and connect with the spirits of their friends and family members who have died . This educational celebration includes speakers, activities, a film and more for all ages to enjoy . location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway date: Wednesday, November 2 time: 4:00-7:00 pm fee: Free
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Fargo's version of New York City's Rockefeller Plaza comes to life as we light the 32-foottall Christmas tree at Broadway Square for the season . The SCHEELS Skating Rink is available for skating following the tree lighting (weather permitting), reindeer need greeting and warm beverages are available for sale in the Skate Shack . location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway date: Tuesday, November 22 time: 5:30 pm fee: Free
HOLIDAY EXPRESS
Kick off the holiday season and experience the magic of Broadway Square! Collect holiday experiences to win prizes, snap your picture at the holiday photo station, write a letter to Santa, buy holiday treats from vendors, skate on the SCHEELS Skating Rink to holiday music and more! location: Broadway Square, 201 N Broadway date: Saturday, December 3 time: 12:00-4:00 pm fee: Free
SANTA VILLAGE
AT RHEAULT FARM 2902 25th St S FREE ADMISSION WITH DONATION! – Canned Goods – New or Gently Used Toys – Cash Donation
DAILY ACTIVITIES
• Visit Santa • Live Reindeer • Family Activities • Light Displays • Meet with Mrs. Claus and Santa’s Elves • Model Train Displays • Special Art and Craft Projects
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
• Horse Drawn Carriage Rides: Saturdays & Sundays, 2:00-5:00 pm with ticket purchase
HOURS:
November 26-27 ........................1:00-6:00 pm December 3-4 ..........................1:00-6:00 pm December 10-11 ........................1:00-6:00 pm December 16 ..........................4:00-6:00 pm December 17-18 ........................1:00-7:00 pm
HOLIDAY HOURS:
December 21 ..........................4:00-7:00 pm December 22 ..........................1:00-7:00 pm
