events event calendar | august

18

Art & Wine Walk www.visitgrandforks.com

Join the North Valley Arts Council, the Greater Grand Forks Convention and Visitors Bureau, local businesses and regional artists for an afternoon of wine tasting and art in Downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks, 1pm-5pm.

18–20

Pioneer Days

701.282.2822 www.bonazaville.com

Pioneer Village at Bonanzaville [1351 W Main, West Fargo] comes to life with authentic parades, demonstrations, costumes and crafts.

19

BMX Jam

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Bikers, show off your tricks at the BMX Jam at Dike West Skate Park [310 4th St S, Fargo]. All skill levels can participate in the exhibition. Helmets are required. Prizes will be given away.

23

Children in Self-Care

701.241.5700 www.ag.ndsu.edu/ casscountyextension/ home-and-family

Through discussion and activities, this class will help parents understand developmental stages of children, assess stay-alone readiness signs in their children, recognize issues that need to be discussed, understand guidelines for establishing self-care rules, discuss safety rules and problem solving and make informed decisions based on what's best for their family. Class takes place at the Dr. James Carlson Library Community Room [2801 32nd Ave S, Fargo], 6:30pm-8pm.

24 & 25

Potato Days

800.525.4901 www.potatodays.com

Lots of fun for the whole family in Barnesville. Parade, games, contests and don't forget… Mashed Potato Wrestling!

25

Rollin’ on the River www.rollinonthered-inline.com

Grab your friends & skate the plains. Head to Grand Forks and celebrate our unique strengths, healthy living customs & culture for skating with this two day event featuring an Inline Skating Marathon!

25

Walk to Defeat ALS www.walktodefeatals.org

Join a team, form a team or walk proud on your own. The walk to Defeat ALS fundraiser is hosted by the MN Chapter who's mission is to fight for a cure, treat and empower those living with ALS. Monies raised stay local so walk your way to Lindenwood Park [1905 Roger Maris Dr, Fargo] for the 9am registration and 10am walk start.

25

All About Enrichment

701.277.9240 www.redriverzoo.org

Head to the Zoo and learn how the zoo provides stimulating activities for the animals and why it is important. Keeper talks and activities throughout the day. Zoo hours 10am-7pm. Regular admission rates apply.

25 & 26 Island Park Show

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Bring your friends and indulge yourself while spending a day at Island Park [302 7th St S, Fargo] shopping in the shade! Find unique items, enjoy excellent food and listen to great music from 10am-5pm.

26

Streets Alive www.fmstreetsalive.org

Turn off your engines. Turn on your hearts! Join our annual event to spark human movement! Three miles of downtown Fargo and Moorhead streets shut down to motorized traffic so you can walk, run, bike, skate, dance and eat or meet with healthy vendors.