june events

1 Outdoor Pools Open www.fargoparks.com

All Fargo public pools open for the season at 1:00pm.

1 Eco Chic Spring Junk Market

701. 356.6600 www.beingecochic.com

Head to the Eco Chic parking lot [4955 17th Ave S, Fargo], 10am-4pm, and look for treasure to take home as you browse repurposed furniture, vintage décor & handmade crafts.

3 Lil’ Fisherman Derby

701.499.6060 www.fargoparks.com

Bring your rod to Dike East [100 2nd St S, Fargo] and have fun trying to land a big one! The day will start with a fishing clinic, 5pm-6pm. Then, put your skills to the test in the fishing derby, 6pm-7:30pm, with an awards presentation to follow. This is a FREE event for kiddos 15 and younger, adult supervision is recommended for the derby.

4,11,18

Community Block Party

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Meet your neighbors at this fun family event 5:30pm-8:00pm. Sing your favorite karaoke song, play on inflatable games, take home a craft project and get your face painted. Enjoy free food while supplies last. June 4th Osgood School Park [5400 44th Ave S], June 11th Trollwood Park [3664 Elm Street N], June 18th Village West Park with Dog Park [4415 9th Ave Circle S]

5-8

RibFest 2013 www.fargoribfest.com

Great food, live entertainment & fun for the whole family.

8

The Jack Attck on SMA www.fsma.org/jackattack

Head to Lindenwood Park for Round 9 of The Jack Attack & help us develop a treatment & cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy! Registration begins at 9:15am with the walk starting at 10am. $15 for adults, kids 13 & younger FREE. Remember, we walk RAIN or SHINE! 100% of proceeds raised go directly to help find a treat- ment or cure for SMA. Together we will "KNOCKOUT SMA!"

8&9

Grand Cities Art Fest

701.772.3710 www.novac.org

The Annual Grand Cities Art Fest is once again being held in the downtown areas of Grand Forks & East Grand Forks. Over 150 local, regional and national artists will be displaying their works on Saturday 10am-6pm & Sunday 10am-5pm. Food vendors will also be selling mouthwatering items such as hot fresh-cut fries, pulled pork sandwiches, corn dogs, kettle corn, Italian Ice & cold lemonade. Each day there will be shows on the performance stage in East Grand Forks and Town Square in Grand Forks.

10

Trout Fest www.fargoparks.com

Explore Woodhaven Pond [4406 44th Ave S, Fargo] and learn about trout and fly fishing! Trout Fest is for anyone who enjoys fishing. Youth, 15 and under will learn about fly fishing, casting, entomology, conservation, equipment demos and much more. An awards presentation will follow the derby. Registration: 5:30pm. Derby: 6:15pm-7:45pm. FREE.

10

Fargo Rock Concert www.fargoparks.com

Punk, Rock, Metal! Two bands! Three different nights! All ages welcome at Dike West [310 4th St S, Fargo] from 7-9pm. Get your friends and come out to see the areas up and coming musicians. These shows are free and all ages are welcome to attend.

11&25

RiverArts

218.299.5340 www.cityofmoorhead.com/parks

Celebrate summer at RiverArts in Memorial Park [210 8th St N, Moorhead] from 5:30pm8:30pm! Bring the whole family for an outdoor concert, horse drawn carriage rides, shopping, farmers market & kid’s activities. FREE admission.

11

Understanding Your Grief: Touchstones for Hope and Healing www.hrrv.org/journeyinghome

Join Hospice of the Red River Valley for their Journey Home Spring Conference. Featuring noted author, educator and grief counselor Dr. Alan Wolfelt, this is free and open to the public event will be held at Ramada Plaza & Suites [1635 42nd St S, Fargo], 7:00pm- 9:00pm. No registration required. Daytime conference for health care professionals will be held Wednesday, June 12. Visit our website for more information and to register.

13

Corks & Canvas Art & Wine

Walk

701.364.9867 www.downtownfargo.com

Sample select wines as you stroll through downtown Fargo businesses while enjoying great art and witness artists working live.

13 & 27

Car Seat 101 for Expectant

Parents

701.234.5570 www.sanfordhealth.org

This "Baby's First Ride" class focuses on infant car seats for newborns. Parents, grandparents, and other caregivers are encouraged to attend. We recommend attending this class during the 6-7 months of pregnancy, but welcome during any month of pregnancy. Participants are encouraged to bring their car seat if they have already bought one, however it is not necessary. Make an appointment be at the Sanford Auditorium [801 Broadway North, Fargo] between 6:30pm-8pm. Space is limited. Pre-registration is necessary.

13

Child Passenger Safety

Made Simple

701.780.5179 www.safekids.org

This “Child Passenger Safety Made Simple” class is for expectant or new parents to teach them how to properly install and use car seats. Class meets at Rydell GM Auto Center [2700 S Washtington St – front entrance –Grand Forks] 6pm-7:30pm. Call to make your reservations.

14

Midwest Kid Fest & Teddy Bear Parade

701.241.8160 www.fargoparks.com

Island Park [302 7th St S, Fargo] will be filled with music, laughter & bright colors

11am-7pm as children play & learn. Bring a teddy bear to the Dike West Parking Lot and begin the day with a march in the parade starting at 10:30am. All activities are free!

15

Art & Wine Walk

701.772.3710 www.novac.org

Sample select wines as you stroll through downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Forks businesses while enjoying great art and witness artists working live.

19

Wild West Jamboree

701.433.5360 www.wfparks.org

Enjoy a Rootin’ Tootin’ good time of activities including music with Silverado, free carriage rides, gunny sack races, barrel car rides, a petting zoo, roping demos, face painting & other western games at Rendezvous Park [1055 32nd Ave W, West Fargo] 5:30pm-7:30pm. Pony rides will be offered for $2. Hotdogs, chips and beverage will be available for $1. Bring your lawn chair or blanket.

24 Park Movie Night www.fargoparks.com

Come to Island Park [302 7th St. S, Fargo] at dusk for some fun in the park at the annual Summer Movie Nights! The fun starts when the sun goes down with a movie with free Pepsi and popcorn while supplies last

28

Tortoise Versus The Hare www.wfparks.org

Missoula Children’s Theatre is the nation’s largest touring children’s theatre and will be at Cheney Middle School [825 17th Avenue East] in West Fargo presenting Tortoise Versus The Hare with a twist on the classic story that you know and love. 2pm-3pm and 4:30pm-6pm show times.

28 & 29

Nordic Footprints

218.299.5452 www.hcscconline.org

Authentic Scandinavian event featuring dancing, entertainment, booths and food at the Historical & Cultural Society of Clay county.

26-30

Grand Forks County Fair

218.773.7114 www.grandforksfair.com

A large midway full of fun rides, there will also be 4H exhibits, dog and horse shows, baking contests, pie and ice cream socials, concerts, demolition derby & much more!

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