Fall in Fargo is one of the greatest times to get out and participate in activities. Check out this list of events going on this fall to find out how you can celebrate the air cooling down and all of the fun things that come with it!

Fargo events throughout the fall

The Market @ West Acres

The Market @ West Acres is a partnership between The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society and West Acres. It features a wide variety of produce and products from regional vendors.

When: Tuesdays, Thursdays, & Saturdays from 9 am - 3 pm
West Acres Shopping Center | 3902 13th Ave s, Fargo | (701) 282-2222

Red River Market

The region's largest farmer's market lasts until the end of October. Produce changes for the season, but the fun of wandering through artisan goods stalls while listening to live music and drinking craft beer is always the same.

When: Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Broadway Square | 213 Broadway N, Fargo | (701) 491-8892

Homecomings

With three different colleges in the Fargo-Moorhead area, homecoming doesn't have to happen just once a year! Each university will have its homecoming celebrations and events. Go Bison, Go Dragons, and Roll Cobbs!

NDSU Homecoming: September 16-21
Concordia Homecoming: Sept. 27-29
MSUM Homecoming: October 7-13

Speaking of back to school - Bison Football. The tailgating is worth the trip, even if you can't get tickets. Bison fans do not take this ritual lightly; expect themed buses, cookouts, and massive amounts of beer and fun.

Lil Bitz Pumpkin Patch

Over 25 attractions are included in the $15 gate admission. Spend the day taking pretty fall photos or enjoying family time with horse carriage rides, a corn maze, barrel rides, and more! Lil Bitz is open Tuesdays through Thursdays for the first two weeks in October.

When: September 14 - October 27
7414 40th Ave N, Fargo | (701) 282-9392

Lost in the Valley Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch

We all know the fairgrounds due to the annual Red River Valley Fair, but did you know they also have some of the best fall things to do? Their corn maze will be open Fridays-Sundays. Tickets are available now, so make your plans today.

When: September 22 - October 29
Hours: Fridays 5 - 8 p.m., Saturdays 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Sundays 11 - 6 p.m.
1805 Main Avenue W., West Fargo | 701-282-2200

The Great Straw Maze and Pumpkin Patch

Navigate through the maze on the pavement outside of West Acres Mall, which is conveniently accessible for all. In October, the Great Straw Maze becomes a thrilling and spine-chilling experience in the evenings.

When: August 30 - October 31
Hours: Monday-Thursday: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m., Friday-Sunday: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
West Acres Mall | 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo

Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch

Another amazingly beautiful pumpkin patch is just outside of our backyard. The Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch offers exciting attractions like a petting zoo, duck races, and horse-drawn rides. Pick out your perfect pumpkin, or check out the General Store while you're there.

September Events in Fargo

Falsettos, presented by Act Up Theatre

This award-winning Broadway Musical performs at MSUM's Roland Dille Center for the Arts - Gaede Theatre.

When: September 19-21
801 13th St S, Moorhead | (800) 593-7246

Night Bazaar: Magic

Revel in a magical evening of food, music, art, and performance. Shop from local artists, makers, and vintage shops at the Night Bazaar. 

When: September 19
Broadway Square | 213 Broadway N, Fargo | (701) 551-5898

Fall Festival

Celebrate the arrival of autumn by grabbing your friends and family for the annual Fall Festival. Participate in various autumn-themed activities, see the farm, and get a firsthand look at their work.

When: September 21 & 28
Hours: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Farm in the Dell | 7426 40th St N, Moorhead | (218) 593-3355

Fall in Fargo

Celebrate Fall in Fargo at this fun, family-friendly event formerly known as the Fall Festival. Bring the whole family to this free event, which features activities like a straw bale maze, carnival games, a pumpkin patch, and more.

When: September 21-22, 27-28
Hours: Saturdays 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sundays 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Rheault Farm | 2901 25th St S, Fargo | (701) 499-6060

Daniel O'Donnell

The Donegal-based singer will perform at the Fargo Theatre.

When: September 22
314 Broadway N, Fargo | (701) 239-8385

An Evening with Sturgill Simpson - Why Not? Tour

Now performing as Johnny Blue Skies, Sturgill Simpson performs his first tour in four years at Bluestem Amphitheater.

When: September 24
800 50th Ave S, Moorhead

50th Anniversary of Prairie Home Companion

Celebrate the last live radio variety show featuring comedy sketches, the Royal Academy of Radio Acting, and sound effects wizard Fred Newman at Bluestem Amphitheater.

When: September 26
800 50th Ave S, Moorhead

FM LGBT Film Festival

The Fargo-Moorhead LGBT Film Festival returns to celebrate its 16th season at the Fargo Theatre. An online encore takes place September 30- October 14 via virtual cinema.

When: September 26-29
314 Broadway N, Fargo | (701) 239-8385

Junktoberfest

Bust out the dirndl & lederhosen; Junktoberfest 2024 will be a weekend filled with games, prizes, beer releases, boots, and costumes. PROST!

When: September 27-29
Junkyard Brewing Co. | 1416 1st Ave N, Moorhead | (701) 936-5545

Junk Market

Junk Market is a juried and curated show of the best vintage, antiques, repurposed items, junk items, jewelry, new and vintage clothing, and handmade items.

When: September 27-28
Butler Building | Red River Valley Fairgrounds | 1805 Main Ave W, Fargo

Apple Harvest Festival

7th Annual Apple Harvest Festival at Wild Terra Cider. Enjoy a street dance, cider pressing demonstrations, a farm animal petting zoo, and more.

When: September 28-29
Wild Terra Cider | 6 12th St N, Fargo | (701) 405-3184

A lively day filled with authentic German music, delicious food, and plenty of beer at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights.

When: September 28
3150 Sheyenne St, West Fargo | (701) 532-1793

 

 

October events in Fargo

An Evening with Arthur Brooks

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, in partnership with the Dakota Medical Foundation, presents An Evening with Arthur Brooks at the Fargo Theatre.

When: October 2
314 Broadway N, Fargo | (701) 239-8385

A celebration of tattooing artistry and motorcycle building. Each year, ink and oil-stained artists gather to share their familial passions and bonds at Roughrider Ink & Iron Expo.

When: October 4-6
Veterans Memorial Arena | 1201 7th Ave E, West Fargo | (701) 433-5370

FM Studio Crawl

Go to this annual event to celebrate the community artists and see into the studios to see where the magic happens. Visit the Fargo-Moorhead artists and purchase their works throughout the weekend to help support the Visual Artists of Fargo-Moorhead.

When: October 5 & 6
Throughout Fargo-Moorhead

Join a Brave Conversation about life and no cure for being human with award-winning podcaster, Duke University professor, and New York Times bestselling author Kate Bowler at Avalon Events Center.

When: October 10
2525 9th Ave S, Fargo | (701) 202-1821

Boo at the Zoo

Boo at the Zoo returns with three spooktacular dates for 2024. Bring your little ghosts and goblins for trick-or-treating throughout the Zoo!

When: October 12, 19, 26
Red River Zoo | 4255 23rd Ave S, Fargo | (701) 277-9240

Brad Williams

Brad Williams, often called the funniest comedian in the country, performs at the Fargo Theatre.

When: October 13
314 Broadway N, Fargo | (701) 239-8385

Punkin Bash!

Punkin Bash returns with fall vibes, food and drinks, games, vendors, and activities at Drekker Brewing Co.

When: October 13
1666 1st Ave N, Fargo | (701) 532-0506

Zach Williams

Zach Williams is hitting the road this fall with friends CAIN, Matt Maher, and Ben Fuller for the Revival Nights Tour at Scheels Arena.

When: October 13
5225 31st Ave S, Fargo | (701) 356-7656

Fargo ValleyCon

ValleyCon is the longest-running, most attended, and largest festival of popular culture, featuring sci-fi, fantasy, comics, anime, horror, gaming, and film and TV—from Minneapolis to Seattle! The Fargo Fantastic Film Festival opens ValleyCon weekend on Thursday and is now part of ValleyCon!

When: October 17-20
Holiday Inn Fargo | 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo | (701) 282-2700

Little Women: The Broadway Musical

Theatre NDSU presents “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” at Askanase Auditorium in Askanase Hall.

When: October 17-19, 24-26
Askanase Auditorium | 1497 12th Ave N, Fargo | (701) 231-7557

Midwest Murder Podcast LIVE

Attend the true-crime podcast Midwest Murder's live recording at Sanctuary Events Center.

When: October 25
670 4th Ave N, Fargo | (701) 404-9006

The Big One

The 36th Annual Big One Art & Craft Fair features 300+ booths filled with handmade home décor, furniture, candles, jewelry, framed art, photography, sewn items for the kitchen, infant/children’s sewn items, clothing for infants-adults, upcycled/repurposed items, soaps, lotions, and other homemade bath and body products, baked goods and so much more.

When: October 24-26
FARGODOME | 1800 N University Dr, Fargo | (701) 241-9100

Fargo Exotic Pet Expo

The Fargo Exotic Pet Expo will feature many different species of exotic pets, from Fish and Corals to large snakes. Geckos, Chameleons, Ball Pythons, Retics, Sugar Gliders, Corn Snakes, Tortoises, and several exotic birds.

When: October 26
Red River Valley Fairgrounds | 1805 Main Ave W, Fargo

Brewhalla Fall Makers Market

Mark your calendars for the Brewhalla Fall Craft Market on October 27th, presented by Unglued and Drekker Brewing!

Night Bazaar: Spook

Revel in a magical evening of food, music, art, and performance. At the Night Bazaar, shop from local artists, makers, and vintage shops. Enjoy Spooky-themed entertainment and activities. Dress up and join the fun.

When: October 31
Brewhalla | 1702 1st Ave N, Fargo

November events in Fargo

Fargo Pride of Dakota Holiday Showcase

Find something for everyone on your Christmas list, stock up on your favorite Pride of Dakota products, and meet some of your local entrepreneurs.

When: November 1 & 2
Scheels Arena | 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo

KIDZ BOP Live

KIDZ BOP LIVE 2024 is bringing the ultimate family concert experience to SCHEELS Arena!

When: November 3
Scheels Arena | 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo

Chase Matthew with Austin Williams & Colin Stough

Country chart-toppers at Sanctuary Events Center.

When: November 6
670 4th Ave N, Fargo | (701) 404-9006

The Black Jacket Symphony presents Led Zeppelin's 'IV'

The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Led Zeppelin IV live, followed by Led Zeppelin's greatest hits at the Fargo Theatre.

When: November 12
314 Broadway N, Fargo | (701) 239-8385

Blippi: Join the Band Tour

Blippi will be joined onstage by Meekah, their singing and dancing buddies, and LIVE musicians at SCHEELS Arena.

When: November 21
5225 31st Ave S, Fargo

Junkin' Market Days

The market features unique products such as boutique clothes, jewelry, home decor, furniture, candles, gourmet foods, and lots more. It is a place for shoppers who are serious about shopping and having fun.

When: November 22-23
Hours: Friday 4-7 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Red River Valley Fairgrounds | 1805 Main Ave W, West Fargo

Folkways Christkindlmarkt

Christkindlmarkt will return to the Fargo Civic Center for two weekends of winter holiday festivities. The European-inspired holiday event encourages the community to spend time with activities for the whole family. 

When: November 22-24, 29 - December 1
Fargo Civic Center | 207 4th St N, Fargo

The Moth Mainstage

The Moth is a true story, told live and without notes. It celebrates stories' ability to honor the diversity and commonality of human experience and satisfy a vital human need for connection.

When: November 22 | 8 p.m.
Fargo Theatre | 314 Broadway N, Fargo | (701) 239-8385

Fraser, Ltd. Presents: Cookies with the Claus Family

Santa and the Claus Family will arrive at this free community event by horse-drawn sleigh. Other activities include Santa's mailbox, cookie decorating, and pictures with Santa.

When: November 29
FARGODOME | 1800 N University Dr, Fargo | (701) 241-9100

 

 

No matter how you'd like to celebrate the fall season, we want to see you participating in all Fargo has to offer!