The Arts Capital of the North

Why Fargo Works for a Weekend

Big energy. No chaos.

  • Tickets typically $40–$80

  • Walkable pockets throughout the three communities

  • You can get into places without reservations weeks in advance (or reservations at all)

  • Local artists and venues, not chains

Choose your vibe

Low-key art-lover

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Vibe:

thoughtful, relaxed, creative, not rushed

What to do: 

  • Start at the Plains Art Museum to take in their free, at-your-own-pace museum. 

  • Walk through galleries in Downtown Fargo

  • Schedule one live performance

Where to eat/Drink

  • Coffee or light lunch at YoungBlood near the galleries

  • Casual, but elevated dinner at Beer & Fish

End the Night With

  • A glass of wine (or a mocktail) at Rosewild 

Late night live music

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Vibe:

Energy, sound, social, staying out later than planned

What to do: 

  • Enjoy traveling acts at Bluestem or The Lights
  • Catch a live show at The Aquarium
  • Check out the Events Calendar for what's happening 

Where to eat/drink:

  • Pre-show dinner close to the venue
  • Grab one more drink at Dempsey's following the show

End the night with:

  • Late night snack 

Shop & wander

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Vibe:

Curious, relaxed, looking for fun finds

What to do:

  • Red River Market
  • Browse Downtown Fargo boutiques and vintage shops 
  • Stop into Brewhalla for an event, shopping, or an art class

Where to eat/drink:

  • Brunch at Marge's Diner
  • Casual lunch at Brewhalla
  • Cocktail at Camp Lone Tree

End the night with:

  • Dinner at Prairie Kitchen

This Weekend in Fargo

Check out the arts-focused events happening in Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo while you are here.