Metro Lights:
May 30 – June 5
Connect the Parks:
Location: Downtown Grand Forks – DeMers Avenue
Date: May 30
Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Connect the parks is a series of events hosted at Pillsbury Park in downtown Grand Forks. Our goal is to enhance our community by engaging the interstitial spaces of downtown, our pocket parks, by partnering with local businesses and local talent. The events will be in the evenings during the last week of the month throughout the summer. Each event will have entertainment and food specials from downtown restaurants.
Sponsored by the Greater Grand Forks Young Professionals.
Hall Wine Dinner:
Location: Maxwells at 1380 9th St. E., in West Fargo
Date: May 30
Time: 5:00pm
Unveiling of artwork by new featured artist, Dan Jones, followed by dinner and a silent auction, music by the Dave Ferreira Trio, the event is a fundraiser for the North Dakota Homeless Coalition.
FM RedHawks Baseball vs Sioux Falls Canaries:
Location: Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo
Date: May 30
Time: 7:00pm
The FM RedHawks are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball Clubs.
Friday Night Races:
Location: River Cities Speedway at 2300 Gateway Dr. in Grand Forks
Date: Every Friday from May 17 through September 13
Time: Hot Laps at 6:30pm, Racing at 7:30pm
Every Friday, mid-April through mid-September, River Cities Speedway will be alive with the sights and sounds of Premier Racing! Outlaw Sprints, Late Models, Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks will all vying for the checkered flag on one of the region’s best 1/3-mile dirt tracks.
2013 Summer Special Olympics Games of North Dakota:
Location: Davies High School at 7150 25th St S in Fargo
Date: May 31 – June 1
Time: 7:45am – 9:30pm
Cost: Free
Fargo will serve as host of the Special Olympics North Dakota State Summer Games, more than 500 participants from North Dakota will compete in the two-day event in bocce ball, volleyball, track and field, powerlifting and swimming
Street Faire at the Lakes:
Location: Downtown Detroit Lakes
Date: May 31 – June 1
Time: 11:00am Friday, 10:00am Saturday
Cost: Free
Over 125 artist booths, entertainment, food, beer, bingo, street dance featuring The Fat Cats.
Elite Dance Performance:
Location: Festival Concert Hall, North Dakota State University
Date: May 31
Time: 7:00 – 9:15pm
Cost: $13
A showcase of dancers ages 3-adult in jazz, tap, ballet, hip-hop and more.
Party on the Plaza:
Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks
Date: May 31
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Kick off the summer with an outdoor concert on the plaza at Ralph Engelstad Arena. This FREE event will feature PopROCKS, a high energy music show that combines the energy of an arena rock show with the theatrics of a Broadway show.
American Cancer Society Relay for Life:
Location: University Part at 320 N. 25th St. in Grand Forks
Date: May 31 – June 1
Time: 5:00pm Friday to 8:00am Saturday
This important event features hundreds of luminaries lighting a path through University Park in memory of those who have battled cancer. Everyone is invited to walk and/or to purchase a luminary in to honor a loved one.
Fargo Garden Society Plant Sale:
Location: Elim Care Center, 3534 S. University Drive in Fargo
Date: June 1
Time: 1:00 – 2:30pm
Plant preview starts at 12:30 with sale starting at 1:00 in west parking lot. No early sales.
North Country Fiddle & Dance Welcome Summer Community Dance:
Location: East Grand Forks Eagles Club at 227 10th St. NW
Date: June 1
Time: 7:30 – 10:00pm
Cost: Free
North American folk and barn dances will all be taught to live fiddle music…reels, squares, circles, contras! All are welcome: singles, couples, families. No experience needed.
Annual Rhubarb Festival:
Location: University Lutheran Church at 2122 University Ave. in Grand Forks
Date: June 1
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
This annual event is highlighted by a bake sale, pie contest and luncheon. Come early…the home baked goodies go fast!
St. Anne’s Guest Home Annual Pie, Cake & Ice Cream Social:
Location: 524 N. 17th St. in Grand Forks
Date: June 2
Time: 1:30 – 3:00pm
Cost: Free Will Offering
The annual Pie, Cake & Ice Cream Social with great entertainment. Proceeds benefit St. Anne’s Activity Department.
Comstock House Open House:
Location: Comstock House at 506 8th St. S. in Moorhead
Date: June 2
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
Cost: Free
The Comstock House is an 1882 Victorian Home with the original furnishings of Moorhead pioneer Solomon G. Comstock. A state senator, Comstock is considered the founder of Minnesota State University Moorhead, and with his wife, Sarah, was instrumental in establishing the first public library in Moorhead.
FM RedHawks Baseball vs Lincoln Saltdogs:
Location: Newman Outdoor Field in Fargo
Date: June 3 – 6
Time: 7:00pm
The FM RedHawks are a member of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball Clubs.
Dig Up Some Magic with Magician Jeff Quinn:
Location: Fargo Public Library – Main Library at 102 3rd St. North
Date: June 3
Time: 3:30 – 4:30pm
Cost: Free
Kick off the “Dig into Reading” kids’ summer reading program
2013 Community Art Exhibit Reception:
Location: East Grand Forks Public Library at 422 4th St. NW
Date: June 3
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free
EGF Campbell Library presents their 2013 community Art Exhibit. Local and regional artists will exhibit their work in various media at the library June 3-July 27. The exhibit opening and reception is June 3 at 6:30. Sally Morris, a local musician and a local author will join the visual artists. The public is invited.
Lil’ Fishermen’s Derby:
Location: Dike East at 100 2nd Street S. in Fargo
Date: June 3
Time: 5:00pm
Cost: Free
Bring your rod and have fun trying to land a big one! The day will start with a fishing clinic. Then, put your skills to the test in the fishing derby with an awards presentation to follow. Adult supervision is recommended for the derby. Ages 15 and under.
Pet Show:
Location: Moorhead Public Library
Date: June 4
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Cost: Free
An annual tradition at the Moorhead Public Library! Join us outside, just North of the library for our kick off to our Summer Reading Program. The Pet show is open to our animal friends: real, imaginary, stuffed animals, or shared via a photograph. Pets can enter for a chance to win prizes. All pets must be parent approved and please make sure to have a leash, kennel, or carry your pet to keep them safe.
MSUM Straw Hat Players Present “My Way: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra:
Location: Gaede Stage, Minnesota State University Moorhead
Date: June 4 – 7
Time: 7:30pm
Cost: $10 – $25, membership packages available
Musical revue includes his hits “Fly Me to the Moon” and “You Make Me Feel So Young.”
Community Block Party:
Location: Osgood School Park at 5400 44th Avenue South
Date: June 4
Time: 5:30 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Karaoke, inflatable games, crafts, face painting, free food while supplies last.
Garden Party:
Location: Moorhead Public Library
Date: June 5
Time: 2:00 – 3:00pm
Cost: Free
Celebrate our Summer Reading Program’s theme: Dig into Reading at our Garden Party. Music and Stories with Prairie Public’s Bill Thomas, make a carrot hat, visit the worm hotel and get inspired to grow your own garden this summer!
Local Author Talk – Steve Grineski:
Location: Moorhead Public Library
Date: June 5
Time: 7:00 – 8:00pm
Cost: Free
Steve Grineski will talk about his book, “We were pretty darn good: A story of rural education in America.”
Historic River Walk:
Location: Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead
Date: June 5
Time: 6:00 – 7:30pm
Cost: $5 – $10
Join Mark Peihl, archivist of the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County, for this informative walk along the Red River, class will meet in front of the Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead.
Dinosaurs Rock with Jessie Rock:
Location: Fargo Public Library – Carlson Branch at 2801 32nd Ave. S.
Date: June 5
Time: 6:30 – 7:30pm
Cost: Free
Dig into the world of dinosaurs with the NSDU geologist, learn about them and then uncover some at the library.
Happy Harry’s RibFest 2013:
Location: Fargodome
Date: June 5 – 8
Time: Doors open at 11:00am
Cost: Entrance $5, Parking $3
With seven national rib vendors and entertainment from 11am to 11pm daily, FARGODOME’S Happy Harry’s RibFest 2013 will be the hot spot of the summer!
Hitting the Happy Harry’s RibFest stage: Sugar Ray (Wed), Nitty Gritty Dirt Band (Thurs), Blue Oyster Cult (Fri), and Gloriana (Sat).
High School Sports:
Boys Varsity Baseball:
May 30 – June 1, tba – North Dakota State Tournament in Jamestown
June 1, tba – Minnesota Sectional Tournament, location tba
Girls Varsity Soccer:
May 30 – June 1, tba – North Dakota State Tournament in Fargo
Girls Varsity Softball:
May 30 – North Dakota State Tournament in West Fargo
Girls Varsity Golf:
May 31, tba – North Dakota State Tournament, location tba
June 3 – 4, tba – Minnesota Sectional Tournament in Long Prairie
Boys Varsity Golf:
June 3 – 4, tba – Minnesota Sectional Tournament in Sauk Centre
June 4, tba – North Dakota State Tournament in Grand Forks
Girls and Boys Varsity Track:
May 31, tba – Minnesota Sectional Tournament in Sartell
Boys Varsity Tennis:
June 2, tba – Minnesota Sectional Tournament, location tba