News and things to do in Fargo, Moorhead & West Fargo. More or less.
43 things to do in Fargo-Moorhead this weekend, Nov 6–8. Most of them indoors, as is tradition
Downtown Fargo, January. Photo: Jared Anders / Unsplash
This Weekend Nov 5, 2026
It's November. The sun clocks out before 5. Here's what's worth putting pants on for, Thursday through Sunday, on both sides of the river.
Thu, Nov 5 – Sun, Nov 8 · from the venues' own calendars · photos are stock, not the events · All weekend listings →
Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 pm · Fargo Theatre
Food science and slightly scaled-down mayhem. All ages, from $83.60.
via Fargo TheatreThu, Nov 5 · 6 pm · Moorhead
FM Symphony's Small Stages series: Pärt, Richter and Arnalds, from pre-dawn stillness to a long twilight.
via FM SymphonyFri–Sun · Moorhead
FMCT's comedy about a football coach who keeps calling time-outs during Romeo and Juliet. $15, at the Hjemkomst.
via Fargo-Moorhead Community TheatreSat, Nov 7 · 9:30 pm · The Aquarium
Local performers including Fiona LaFae, Miss Honeysuckle and Pixie Sphynx. 9:30 pm.
via The Aquarium
Sat, Nov 7 · 11:30 am · Plains Art Museum · Free
Free hands-on art for kids at the Plains. Grown-ups may also glue things.
via Plains Art MuseumSat, Nov 7 · 10:30 am · West Fargo · Free
Hands-on STEM stations for kids at the West Fargo library. Free.
via West Fargo Public LibraryNews links out to the outlet that reported it ↗
Moorhead · News ↗ InForum
Started after the 2009 flood; more than 1,750 homes built under it since 2012. Clay County and the school board still have to sign off.
Oct 27, 2026
Moorhead · News ↗ InForum
The old equipment is 26 years into a 20-to-25-year life. New stuff goes in next spring.
Oct 26, 2026
Food & Drink ↗ InForum
Back downtown at 623 2nd Ave N, open 7 to 5 daily.
Fri, Nov 13 · Fargo
At Fargo Theatre. All ages. Starting at $61.
via Fargo Theatre
Fargo · News ↗ High Plains Reader
56% voted no in the Oct. 6 special election. Turnout: 10,888, which is a lot for a Tuesday.
Oct 7, 2026
Thu, Nov 5 · Fargo
At NDSU campus. All ages.
via NDSU Bison athleticsFri, Nov 6 · Fargo · Free
At Dempsey’s Public House. Free.
via Dempsey's Public HouseTue, Nov 10 · West Fargo · Free
At Rustad Recreation Center Playground. Free.
via City of West Fargo community events130 events from 23 venue and city calendars, Nov 5–Nov 15.
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What
Where
130 upcoming events
West Fargo Public Library
Fargo Public Library, Main Library
Concordia College
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
Nemzek Fieldhouse - Volleyball
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
Nemzek Fieldhouse - Volleyball
Fargo Public Library, Main Library
Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library
Fargo Theatre · $44.52
Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library
Fargo Public Library, Off-site
Nemzek Pool
Fargo Public Library, Main Library
West Fargo Public Library - West Fargo ND 58078
Fargo Public Library, Main Library
Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library
Various West Fargo Parks - West Fargo ND 58078
Fargo Public Library, Main Library
Paradox Comics-N-Cards
Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library
Nothing matches. Fargo is quiet, or your filters are too picky.
The running list. Openings, almost-openings, goodbyes.
Reopened Oct 23 at 402 Broadway, downtown Fargo. Table bar service, more seats.
via InForumSecond location in the old Spicy Pie, 745 31st Ave E. Aiming for Dec or Jan.
via InForum
Photo: Brandon Stoll / UnsplashBye week
No NDSU game this Saturday. Go rake something. The Bison are 7-2.
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:10 pm CT
at Hawaii
Sat, Nov 21 · 3:10 pm CT
vs Northern Illinois
Tailgating, short version
Where to watch the Hawaii game Sample
Placeholder for bars staying open for the 10:10 pm kickoff, once confirmed.
Best of Fargoish Sample
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