Community Calendar

NDMOA Concerts in the Garden with TAE and the Neighborly
Tuesday, August 11, 6 – 8:30 pm in the Museum Sculpture Garden.

Tae & The Neighborly, a Wisconsin based Soul-pop R&B group, found themselves playing music together in a very unconventional way. They were all neighbors, each one living alone on one floor of a five-story flat. Critics hail the group as “having more kick than a bagged-up mule” (Rotary Times) and their live show “…going down smoother than a can of [beans] warmed on the campfire” (Cowboy Gazette). All in all, if you are looking for a dense show that will give you more inspiration fuel for self lovin’, world changin’, and consideration havin’ meet them where the music is made to be shared.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket and take a place in the Museum’s Sculpture Garden. In addition to great music, you can purchase meals hot off the grill prepared by the Museum Cafe, and enjoy root beer floats, beer, & wine. Doors open at 5:30 pm, with opening bands taking the stage at 6 pm, and headliners at 7 pm.

Tickets:
Individual tickets $20, Members $15, Season pass $75 (includes 5 flex tickets). Free admission for children twelve and younger. Tickets are not concert-specific and can be used for any concert in the series. Help support the Series and become a Patron for $175. Or a band sponsor for $500.

Full Line-up at:
https://ndmoa.com/summer-concerts-in-the-garden/

ROAD CLOSURE: Centennial Drive — the north-south road along Nistler Hall and Merrifield Hall — will be closed from University Avenue to the Museum parking lot. Use alternate routes, 1) Take Strinden Rd to Campus Rd, or 2) Off Columbia Rd take 2nd Ave N to Cornell Street which turns into Campus Rd.

Parking is Free after 4 pm.

A weekly seminar for divorced, widowed or separated participants to learn to rebuild their lives after the loss of a love relationship. It discusses rebuilding blocks related to the loss and help to provide an understanding of the past relationship and moving forward in a healthy way. Based on a study guide by Dr. Bruce Fisher

Pop in and explore at Bubbleology Preschool Discovery Hour! Little learners will explore the science and chemistry of bubbles through hands-on experiments, colorful investigations, and playful activities!

Activities Include:
Bubble color lab
Bubble snakes
DIY bubble wands
and more!
August 12 | 9:00 to 9:45 AM and 3:30 to 4:15 PM at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Free Program | Best for ages 3–5

Young explorers are invited to uncover the past during "Digging Up Stories: Archaeological Fun for Kids" on the patio of the Chateau de Morès Interpretive Center, Medora, on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 10 a.m. to noon. Discover how archaeologists uncover clues in our sandbox-style archaeology dig. This event is free and open to the public.

Children's Librarian Jade Jaynes of the Dickinson Area Public Library will be your guide through activity stations and share information about upcoming fall library programs.
Research Archaeologist Timothy Reed with the State Historical Society of North Dakota will introduce participants to archaeological methods, share highlights of discoveries from the area, and explain why an artifact’s location is often just as important as the object itself. Learn how to use observation, critical thinking, and evidence to solve mysteries about the past.

This event is part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our nation's 250th birthday.

For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Shelby Reidle, shschateau@nd.gov or 701.623.4355. The Chateau de Morès State Historic Site is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Chateau de Morès Interpretive Center and home are open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. through Sept. 30. All times listed are Mountain time. Find a calendar of upcoming State Historical Society events at history.nd.gov/events.

Pop in and explore at Bubbleology Preschool Discovery Hour! Little learners will explore the science and chemistry of bubbles through hands-on experiments, colorful investigations, and playful activities!

Activities Include:
Bubble color lab
Bubble snakes
DIY bubble wands
and more!
August 12 | 9:00 to 9:45 AM and 3:30 to 4:15 PM at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Free Program | Best for ages 3–5

Start the FM Summer Jazz Fest off right the night before at Jazz Night at Four & Four on Friday, August 1 from 5:00–9:00 PM in Fargo.

The evening will feature performances by the Race Hoglund Combo, Brian Hanagan and Friends, the FM Kicks Band and Friends, and more.

Admission:
• $20 adults
• $10 college students with ID
• 18 and under free

Then join us the following day for the Fargo-Moorhead Jazz Festival at Gooseberry Mound Park in Moorhead, featuring an afternoon of live jazz ranging from big bands to small combos performed by many of the area’s outstanding local musicians.

This activity is funded in part with an operating support grant from the Lake Region Arts Council through a Minnesota State Legislative appropriation.

This activity is funded in part with an operating support grant from The Arts Partnership, Fargo.

Come over to the El Zagal Shrine, 1429 3rd St N Fargo, and have all the corn you can eat. Along with a hot dog, baked beans and lemonade. All for $15 for 13 and older, $12 for ages 6 to 12 and free for 5 and under on Wednesday, August 12 from 5-7:00 pm.

Start your engines because we’re enjoying the summer with a Car Show that brings together the community and classic cars. Additionally, attendees will enjoy live music and items for purchase from several popular food trucks.

We’ll also be accepting free-will donations to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Donations to the Car Show are welcome from all, whether showing a car, attending, or contributing remotely. Donate to the Alzheimer's Association here.

For further questions, please contact event organizers at 701-323-7000.

Car owners, secure your spot!

Pre-registration is required and closes on August 7. There is no registration fee, but a suggested $25 donation for the Alzheimer’s Association is greatly appreciated. Registered car owners will receive a complimentary event keepsake upon arrival.

Registrants will receive an email the Tuesday before the show with instructions and a printable dash plaque as a ticket for entry.

Please arrive by 4:30 pm on the day of the Car Show.

https://bismarck.touchmark.com/2026-carshow

Sat, Aug 15
9am
$15/Participant
Kids ages 6–16, it’s time to Swim, Bike & Run your way to fun, fitness & a huge sense of accomplishment, in one of 3, timed, non-competitive heats.
Ages 6–9
Ages 10–13
Ages 14–16
Register now to be part of this exciting athletic event at the Bismarck YMCA! Proceeds from this program support our Y for All community services.
https://www.bismarckymca.org/special-events-youth-sports
Register online or at the Y
BEFORE 11:59PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
No Day Of Registration
Max 150 Participants

Our 17th annual car, pickup, antique tractor, and motorcycle show is back and bigger than ever, held in conjunction with the Grant County Fair in Carson, ND! Come for the car show, stay for the county fair--it's a perfect family-friendly day trip with plenty to do for everyone.

Event Highlights:
*NEW Category: Haulers & Trail Kings (for big rigs, SUVs, Jeeps, Suburbans, Broncos, vans, etc).
*Entertainment: Great food vendors, music, and a beer garden
*Main Attractions: Our legendary Burnout Contest and a $25,000 Hole-in-One Contest!
*For the Kids: A dedicated Junior Car Show booth where kids can "paint" a car and enter to win
*This year, we are proudly raising Alzheimer's Awareness to support local memory care.

Event Schedule & Details (Mountain Time):
*When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 9:00 AM 3:00 PM (MT)
*Spectator Admission: FREE!
*Vehicle Registration: $10 entry fee/vehicle
*Registration runs 9:00 AM 11:00 AM (MT)
*Awards Presentation: 2:00 PM (MT)

Trophies and cash prizes will be awarded for 1st through 3rd place across our 5 main categories: Car, Pickup, Motorcycle, Antique Tractor, and Haulers & Trail Kings. Plus, don't miss out on the Peoples Choice Award and Best of Era awards!

100% of registration proceeds are donated right back into our community, directly benefiting Roosevelt Public School and the local rural fire department.

For More Information & Pre-Registration:
Website: rodsnrockcarshow.com
Facebook: facebook.com/rodsnrock