Metro Lights: September 18 – 24
Take Back the Night – Rally, March and Candle Light Vigil:
Location: Memorial Union at NDSU in Fargo
Date: September 18
Time: 6:00pm
Cost: Free
Join us for the fourth annual NDSU Take Back the Night. At this event, students, staff and faculty join together to bring awareness of sexual violence on our campus and to support survivors in our community. All are welcome to attend.
West Fest:
Location: West Fargo
Date: September 18 – 20
Time: Varies
Cost: Free
Help the city of West Fargo celebrate their annual West Fest festival. For a complete schedule of events, visit www.westfargond.gov/westfest.
TAG Annual Art Benefit:
Location: Icon Architectural Group in Grand Forks
Date: September 19
Time: 5:30 – 10:00pm
Cost: Free
Over 50 accomplished local and regional artists will exhibit and sell original drawings, paintings, sculptures, photography, jewelry and more. Proceeds from this event will go towards the development of a sculpture at the 42nd Street Art Corridor.
Fall Rummage Sale:
Location: Veteran’s Memorial Arena in West Fargo
Date: September 20
Time: 7:00am
Cost: $1, kids 17 and under free
Over 120 vendor booths! Exhibitors will be selling rummage and garage sale items, clearance items, household items, crafts, antiques, collectibles, home-based business products and much more. Free parking. Concessions will be available throughout the show.
Fargo Take Steps for Crohn’s and Colitis:
Location: Rabanus Park in Fargo
Date: September 20
Time: 9:30am
Cost: Free
A fun family festival to celebrate the fundraising efforts for Crohn’s and Colitis. Join us for music, food and games. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., walk at 10:00 a.m. A 2-3 mile walk after short program. Go to www.cctakesteps.org/Fargo to register today.
Rockin’ on the Red:
Location: Greenway parking lot behind The Toasted Frog (S 3rd St) in Grand Forks
Date: September 20
Time: 5:30pm – 12:00am
Cost: $5, children under 12 free
This fun family event features live music from groups The Front Fenders and Redline. There will also be a beer garden, food trucks and kids’ activities.
Fall Festival:
Location: Rheault Farm in Fargo
Date: September 20 – 21
Time: 10:00am Saturday, 12:00pm Sunday
Cost: Free admission to park
Purchase a pumpkin from the Pumpkin Patch (over 1,000 pumpkins to choose from) Face Painting Strolling Clown with Balloon Animals Decorate a Pumpkin Cookie Straw Bale Maze Horse Drawn Rides. Games & Rides: Individual tickets can be purchased or have all the fun with a wristband. Free admission to the Park; games & rides wristbands $5.50.
Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch:
Location: Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch in Glyndon
Date: September 20 – 21
Time: 10:00am
Cost: $5.00 gate fee per person and tickets required for some attractions
Enjoy fall fun on the farm at the Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch. Horse drawn ride thru a not so scary haunted forest, petting zoo, barrel cars, game area, and much more. Details at www.buffaloriverpumpkinpatch.com
Friends of the Poor Walk/Run:
Location: Davy Memorial Park in Moorhead
Date: September 20
Time: 9:00am
Cost: Free
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul will hold its 7th Annual Friends of the Poor Walk/Run on September 20. Registration begins at 9am; Walk/Run at 10am. Funds raised from this event will provide assistance to families in need in Fargo, Moorhead and surrounding communities. For more information or advance registration call 701-212-0392 or email svdpfargo@msn.com.
Alley Fair:
Location: Downtown Fargo
Date: September 20
Time: 11:00am
Cost: Free
In the alleyway south of Main Avenue between Ninth and 10th Street South, events include an artist and makers’ market, food vendors, games, live art demonstrations and music; concert featuring Diane Miller and the Silver Daggers at 7 p.m., also a 21 and older beer garden. $8 cover for concert.
National Gymnastics Day:
Location: TNT Kids Fitness and Gymnastics in Fargo
Date: September 20
Time: 2:00pm
Cost: Free
Open gymnastics for children of all abilities, there will be three one=hour sessions starting at 2 p.m., 3 and 4, the first 250 participants will receive a medal; all children will receive a healthy recipe, and a coupon to return to TNT for one of the numerous open gyms throughout the year.
9th Annual Rydell Benefit Car & Bike Show:
Location: Rydell Auto Center in Grand Forks
Date: September 21
Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
Cost: Free
9th Annual Benefit Car and Bike show at Rydell. This year’s proceeds will go to Altru Hospice. The event is free to the public. Many cars and bikes along with inflatables, face painting, local entertainment, train rides and food. The meal is free will offering. All proceeds from the show are matched by Rydell.
UND Hockey Fan Fest 2014:
Location: Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks
Date: September 21
Time: 3:00pm
Cost: Free
This fun family event includes autograph and skill sessions with UND hockey student-athletes, a free meal and the first chance to pick up the 2014-15 team posters.
Woofstock Benefit Music Festival 2014:
Location: Town Square at DeMers Ave and North 3rd St in Grand Forks
Date: September 21
Time: 1:00 – 7:00pm
Cost: Free
There will be musical performances by The Ska Skank Redemption, Calamity James, In 49 Days, Mudbucket, Anthony Diaz and The Alleles. This fun-filled family event will also include vendors, door prizes, kids’ activities, dogs up for auction and more. Admission is a free-will donation to benefit the Circle of Friends Humane Society.
Author Lin Enger:
Location: Zandbroz in Fargo
Date: September 23
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
The local author will discuss his new book,The High Divide.
Renee Wendinger, Orphan Train Historian – 1 Book, 1 Community Event:
Location: Fargo Main Library
Date: September 23
Time: 7:00pm
Cost: Free
Join us for a presentation by Renee Wendinger, avid orphan train historian. Free and open to the public.
Senior Fair:
Location: Hjemkomst Center in Moorhead
Date: September 24
Time: 12:30 – 4:00pm
Cost: Free
Sponsored by Healing Arts Chiropractic and Senior Connections, a free event featuring speakers and information booths on a variety of health and wellness topics.
David Geister:
Location: Moorhead Public Library
Date: September 24
Time: 6:30pm
Cost: Free
David Geister is an artist who specializes in historical art, picture book illustrations, and landscape paintings. He is the illustrator of over a dozen picture books and his work has been featured in The History Channel magazine and in many art collections. Come hear David discuss his work as an illustrator and artist.