Events around the metro
2026 Downtown Fargo Street Fair
The 50th annual downtown street fair features local and regional makers, food vendors, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities. Thursday and Friday hours are 10:00 AM–9:00 PM; Saturday hours are 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Verify updates with the Downtown Community Partnership: https://www.downtownfargo.com/events/2026-downtown-fargo-street-fair
Summer Splash
A free afternoon at the Moorhead Municipal Pool with open swim, a diving contest, skateboard lessons, music, games, and more. Children age 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Confirm updates with Moorhead Parks & Recreation: https://www.moorheadmn.gov/parks-rec/events/
Moorhead Parks & RecreationRed River Market: Sunday Market
A special Sunday edition of the Red River Market during Downtown Fargo Street Fair weekend. Shop from more than 60 local vendors and enjoy scheduled live entertainment. SNAP/EBT is accepted. Confirm the lineup with Red River Market: https://www.redriver.market/schedule
StartupBREW Fargo
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/
Live on the Patio: Local Songwriters Night
Free show, food trucks on site, all ages until 9pm.
Junkyard Brewing Co.RiverArts: Forefeathers
A free riverside evening with community activities beginning at 5:30 PM and Forefeathers performing from 6:00–8:00 PM. Cultural performances, artist-led activities, games, and free museum admission are planned. Confirm updates with the City of Moorhead: https://www.moorheadmn.gov/parks-rec/events/riverarts/
Moorhead Parks & RecreationMovie in the Park: National Treasure
A free outdoor screening of National Treasure at Rheault Farm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair; complimentary popcorn and sponsor products are available while supplies last. Confirm updates with Fargo Parks: https://www.fargoparks.com/events-and-deadlines/movie-park
Red River Market: Grill-Out Day
Grill-Out Day at the Red River Market features more than 60 local vendors, live music, and community organizations at Broadway Square. SNAP/EBT is accepted. Confirm the day’s vendor and entertainment lineup with Red River Market: https://www.redriver.market/schedule
ArtVentures at Roosevelt Park
A free outdoor art session for kids. Fargo Parks provides materials and instructors for take-home arts and crafts; adult supervision is required. Confirm updates with Fargo Parks: https://www.fargoparks.com/events-and-deadlines/artventures
TEDxFargo 2026
A two-day gathering of locally and nationally focused talks, ideas, and community conversation at Brewhalla. Registration is required and admission is paid. Confirm the program and ticket availability with TEDxFargo: https://tedxfargo.com/event/tedxfargo-2026/
First Friday Art Walk
Galleries and studios across downtown open late with new exhibits.
Plains Art MuseumMusic in the Park: Dan Brekke Band
An outdoor performance by the Dan Brekke Band, featuring country, blues, rock, and original music. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy an early-evening concert in Island Park. Confirm updates with Fargo Parks: https://www.fargoparks.com/events-and-deadlines/music-park
Red River Market: Jazz Fest
Jazz Fest at the Red River Market features more than 60 local vendors and performances by the Kicks Band of Fargo-Moorhead and the Red River Jazz Orchestra. SNAP/EBT is accepted. Confirm updates with Red River Market: https://www.redriver.market/schedule
Classic Film Series: Fargo (1996)
The Coen brothers classic back on the big screen, trivia before the show.
Fargo TheatreRiverArts: Javi and the Brambled Hearts
A free riverside evening with community activities beginning at 5:30 PM and Javi and the Brambled Hearts performing from 6:00–8:00 PM. Artist-led activities, games, and free museum admission are planned. Confirm updates with the City of Moorhead: https://www.moorheadmn.gov/parks-rec/events/riverarts/
Moorhead Parks & RecreationIsland Park Show
A free two-day outdoor show with more than 100 booths featuring makers of fine art and handcrafted goods, plus food vendors and live entertainment. Saturday hours are 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sunday hours are 10:00 AM–4:00 PM. Confirm updates with Fargo Parks: https://www.fargoparks.com/events-and-deadlines/island-park-show