Events around the metro
Concerts, markets, games, and meetups across Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo, and the towns around them. Own a local business? Post your events free.
TuesdayDec 1
- Dec 4
Fraser, Ltd.'s 26th Annual Festival of Trees
FARGODOME, Happening now, through Dec 4
Decorated holiday trees fill the FARGODOME, and every tree is donated to a family in need when the festival closes. Free to visit weekdays 8am-5pm.
- Dec 5
Window Wonderland
Downtown Fargo, through Dec 5
Downtown Fargo storefronts dress their windows for the holidays. Free to stroll, roughly 10am-5pm daily.
- 6:00
Bingo
Lucky's 13 Pub
Tuesdays @ 7p.m. & Saturdays @ Noon 13 Games 5 progressive jackpots $25 for a pack or $2 card ($2-$4 progressive pots)
Repeats weekly · 4 more datesLucky's 13 Pub
WednesdayDec 2
- 7:00
StartupBREW Fargo
Prairie Den, until 8:30 AM
A weekly morning meetup for entrepreneurs, innovators, creatives, and community members. Coffee and conversation begin at 8:00 AM, with the program starting at 8:30 AM. Confirm each week’s speakers and any venue changes with Emerging Prairie: https://www.emergingprairie.com/startupbrew-fargo/
Repeats weekly · 4 more dates - 6:00
ThursdayDec 3
- 3:00
Business and Beers
Front Street Taproom, until 5:00 PM
Weekly meet up at Front Street Taproom. Entrepreneurs, business owners, or really anyone. Stop by and visit, share, collaborate, network and enjoy a beer or two or wine if that's your thing. Front Street Taproom 614 Main Ave Fargo. Every Thursday from 4-6
Repeats weekly · 4 more dates
SaturdayDec 5
- 8:00
Saturdays - Breakfast 9-1, Bingo @ Noon!
Lucky's 13 Pub
Made to order Breakfast menu 9-1. Bingo @ Noon with 5 progressive pots!
Repeats weekly · 3 more datesLucky's 13 Pub - 10:00
Unglued Christmas Market
West Acres Regional Shopping Center, until 6:00 PM
Unglued's holiday market brings local makers to West Acres. Free admission.
- 11:00
Santa's Snowfari
Red River Zoo, until 4:00 PM
Holiday fun at the Red River Zoo, with Santa visiting from 11am to 2pm. Free for zoo members.
Repeats weekly · 1 more date - 12:00
Made & Merry: A Fine Art Pop-Up Market
Scan Design, until 9:00 PM
A holiday pop-up of fine art and handmade gifts from regional artists at Scan Design.
Repeats daily · 1 more date - 1:00
Santa Village at Rheault Farm
Rheault Farm, until 5:00 PM
Visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, meet the reindeer, and enjoy crafts and cookies at Fargo Parks' Rheault Farm. Free.
Repeats daily · 7 more dates - 6:30
Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade
Downtown Fargo, until 8:00 PM
Downtown Fargo's annual holiday kickoff: illuminated floats, marching units, and equestrian entries, watched by thousands along the route. Free.
MondayDec 7
- 7:00
Lindsey Stirling: The Snow Waltz Tour
Scheels Arena
Violinist Lindsey Stirling brings her holiday show to Scheels Arena. Doors at 6pm.
ThursdayDec 10
- 4:00
Business After Hours: Holiday 2026
Delta Hotels by Marriott Fargo, until 6:30 PM
The FMWF Chamber's holiday networking mixer. 21+.
- 7:05
Fargo Force vs. Des Moines Buccaneers
Scheels Arena
USHL hockey at Scheels Arena as the Force host Des Moines for a three-game set.
Repeats daily · 2 more dates
SaturdayDec 12
- 9:30
Santa Fly-In
Fargo Air Museum, until 12:00 PM
Santa arrives at the Fargo Air Museum by helicopter around 10am (weather permitting) for photos and wish lists with the workshop elves. Regular museum admission; members free.
SundayDec 13
- 12:00
Very Merry Holiday Craft Market
Brewhalla, until 6:00 PM
Local makers fill Brewhalla's Odditorium and Magic Factory for a holiday craft market.
SaturdayDec 19
- 7:30
The MeatEater Christmas Tour
Fargo Theatre
Steven Rinella and the MeatEater crew bring a hunt-themed holiday night of stories, trivia, and humor. Doors at 6:30pm; all ages.
TuesdayDec 22
- 7:00
Lorie Line: Christmas at the Fargo Theatre
Fargo Theatre
Pianist Lorie Line plays her Christmas favorites, mashup medleys, and on-the-spot requests in a 90-minute show. Doors at 6pm; ages 10+.