july events

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8, 9, 10, & 11

Sertoma Fun Fourth & Fireworks

Enjoy an Independence Day celebration in downtown Grand Forks filled with tons of fun events including a kiddie parade, games, prize giveaways, food concessions, live entertainment and an amazing fireworks display over the Red River.

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4th of July Celebration at Bonanzaville

701.282.2822 www.bonanzaville.com

An old-fashioned family celebration that include: 5k/10k Run, Parade, Wagon Rides, Musical Entertainment, Train Rides, Face painting, Scavenger Hunt followed by a fireworks display from the fairground at dark.

6, 13, 16, 20, & 27

Town Square Farmers Market

218.779.1382 www.tsfarmersmarket.com

Every Saturday, through September, the Town Square [3rd St & DeMers Ave in Downtown Grand Forks] will be filled with a variety of vendors selling everything from fresh produce & homebaked goods to handmade jewelry & clothing.

Funky Junk Art www.wfparks.org

Use your creativity and make funky works of art with a variety of kid safe items. Youth will complete at least 4 art projects and will be encouraged to work with wood, paints and several recyclable items. Class is held at Veterans Memorial Arena [1201 7th Ave E. West Fargo] from 900am-1030pm for kids ages 8-15 years-old. Fee is $25 and registration is required.

8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25 & 29

Farmers' Market & Beyond

701.433.5360 www.wfparks.org

Fresh produce, berries, herbs, meats, jellies, flowers, hand-crafted items & agriculture products will be available for purchase 4pm-7pm at the South Elmwood Park parking lot [500 13th Ave W, West Fargo].

8, 9

Waterama

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Spend an afternoon having fun with water, noon-3pm! Play water games and do all sorts of activities that involve water and getting wet! Play water games, join in contests, and win prizes. There will be a bubble area for children ages 5 and under. July 8th @ Madison Pool [1040 29th St N, Fargo] & July 9th @ Island Park Pool [616 1st Ave S, Fargo].

9, 16, 23 & 30

Community Block Party

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Meet your neighbors at this fun family event 5:30pm-8pm. 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. July 10th @ Roosevelt Park [1220 9th St N, Fargo], July 17th @ Centennial Park [4101 25th St S, Fargo], July 24th @ Unicorn Park [1603 3rd Ave N, Fargo] & July 31st @ Rabanus Park [4315 18th Ave S, Fargo].

9–14

Red River Valley Fair

800.456.6408 www.redrivervalleyfair.com

It's that time again! Go get some family fun at the fair. For daily events check online.

9 & 23

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.

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Movie Matinee

701.433.5360 www.wfparks.org

Don’t forget your blanket or a chair when you head out to Veterans Memorial Arena [1201 7th Ave E. West Fargo] for the big screen movie matinee—Dolphin Tale. Show time 1pm-3pm. Bleachers will be available and Sno-Cones, Popcorn or Pop will be offered for $1 each.

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Community Play Day

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Take a Free Play Day at Rheualt Farm [2902 music outside in the sunshine! Daycares are welcome. Adults supervision is required.

11, 18 & 25

Park It!

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Meet the Xcellent Art teacher at the park & create take home arts & crafts 1pm-4pm. This is a FREE event. July 12th @ Kennedy Park [4501 42nd St S, Fargo], July 19th @ Clara Barton Park [1451 6th St S, Fargo] & July 26th @ Bennett Park [1900 58th Ave S, Fargo].

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B.L.A.S.T Babysitter's Day

Camp

701.364.1704 www.fmambulance.com

The initial course for teens and pre-teens on the responsibilities of caring for children. They will learn CPR and first aid for children, as well as diaper changing techniques, also learn about when to call 911 and what will happen if they do need emergency assistance. The course is designed for young babysitters ages 11–15. Limited space. Register online.

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Stars and Strikes Bowling

Lessons

282-3910

Experience the fun of bowling while learning new techniques. For kids aged 6-14 years old. To register, call Stars and Stripes. Fee is $25.

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20, 24, 27 & 31

Shrek The Musical www.trollwood.org

Come out to Trollwood and enjoy some of our very talented youth take the stage. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre—not a handsome prince—shows up to rescue a feisty princess. Throw in a donkey who won’t shut up, a bad guy with a ‘short’ temper, a cookie with an attitude, along with other fairy tale misfits, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand…and his name is Shrek!

18–20

Fargo Street Fair www.downtownfargo.com

Check out area artist and crafters in ND's largest FREE event. Booths open at 10am.

21 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.

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German Folk Festival

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Dance and socialize with an authentic German Band, 11am-5pm at Rheault Farm [2902 25th St S, Fargo]. Additional German American stage performances held throughout the day. Explore German displays, presentations and crafts. Free admission. German American foods available for purchase.

22–25

Beginners Clay Class www.wfparks.org

Local artist and art teacher, Carrie Savageau, will share her passion for clay art. Kids ages 7-15 years old will create pottery pieces by using hand building techniques. Finished projects will be ready for participants six weeks after each class. Class location is Veterans Memorial Area Lobby [1201 7th Ave E. West Fargo] from 130pm-330pm. Fee is $40. Registration is required.

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Movie Night

701.499.6060 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 complete with free Pepsi and popcorn while supplies last.

24 & 31

Family Fun Concert

701.499.7788 www.fargoparks.com

Here’s your chance to bring the whole family out to the park & be entertained with lively music from local bands. There will be arts and crafts, face painting, a bouncy castle and great music. These FREE concerts will be from 7pm-8:30pm July 11th @ Village West Park [4415 9th Ave Circle S, Fargo] & July 18th @ Trollwood Park [3664 Elm St N, Fargo].