Community Calendar

Play jazz? This is for you. Never played jazz? This is for you. All concert band wind instruments (including flute, clarinet, Euphonium, etc.) and drum set, piano, bass, and guitar, are accepted. Each week builds on the last – registration for all three weeks is recommended.

The Kicks Band of Fargo Moorhead is pleased to announce open registration for musicians of all ages with two or more years of band experience. All wind instruments are accepted, including flute, clarinet, euphonium, etc. Space is limited for drums, piano, bass, and guitar; register early to secure a spot.

You will be performing in a jazz band/combo with others at a similar playing level, attending jazz history/listening/ear training sessions, studying jazz improvisation, and participating in a jazz combo or big band. No prior jazz experience is required.

Register at fmkicksband.com/summer-jazz-band/

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.

Healthy fun for the whole family! Join the Foundation for a Healthy North Dakota at the Children & Families Wellness Fair for an action-packed evening of interactive booths, hands-on activities, face painting and more. We’re bringing together North Dakota’s best community resources to help your family thrive.

Plus, don't miss your chance to win! We’re raffling off a mountain of prizes designed to kickstart your wellness journey.

This event is free and fun for all ages! Learn more at foundationnd.org/children-families-wellness-fair.

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

Make some noise and discover the science of sound at Little Composers Lab Preschool Discovery Hour with our friends Eckroth Music! Little learners will explore music, rhythm, and movement through hands-on activities, instruments, and creative play.

Activities Include:
Light-up dance games
Creating sound shakers
Building music inventions
and more!

June 10 & 13 | 9:00 to 9:45 AM at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Free Program | Best for ages 3–5

Please note: Special groups require prior booking.

PDH is proudly sponsored by Essentia Health!

Join our 4-week series, with each session introducing a different dance style to help you find the perfect fit for your big day. No Experience Necessary! Our lessons are designed for all levels and paced to ensure you feel confident, comfortable, and ready to shine. Reserve your spot today and create a first dance that’s truly your own.

North America’s largest award-winning interactive true crime murder mystery dinner show invites you into a night of laughter, mystery, and audience-driven intrigue. Enjoy a full dinner while a hilarious crime unfolds around you—but stay alert. The culprit is hiding in plain sight, and before the night is over, you could find yourself named a Prime Suspect. Now playing at DoubleTree by Hilton West Fargo Sanford Medical Center Area in West Fargo, ND, this murder mystery dinner experience is unlike traditional dinner theater. Our professional actors are not in costume and are secretly planted among the guests, creating a modern, social, and highly interactive evening. Each ticket includes our signature live murder mystery show, a complete dinner, waitstaff gratuity, and plenty of unexpected twists. Reserve your tickets now and crack the case before it’s too late. Planning a group celebration or private event in West Fargo? We specialize in custom private shows for companies, parties, and organizations of nearly any size—hosted at our public venue or brought directly to your location. Perfect for team outings, corporate events, and unforgettable celebrations.

Enjoy the high-powered FM Kicks Band’s instrumental and vocal performances at our Summer Park Series at Gooseberry Mound Park!

Featuring a variety of musical styles in the style of Buddy Rich, Stan Kenton, Ella Fitzgerald, Maynard Ferguson, Count Basie, and more. Take a break from your busy schedule; get your feet stomping and your heart pumping!

Established in 1975 by Dr. Edward Christianson to provide local musicians an opportunity to play great big-band musical literature, improve their improvisational jazz skills, and socialize with other music lovers.

Today, as a 501(c)3, our passion for music extends into education as we work with local schools to promote and preserve America's original musical art form.

The Chateau de Morès Interpretive Center in Medora is offering free educational activities on Fridays in June related to the history of the Chateau and leisure activities popular in the Victorian era. Children must be accompanied by an adult. All sessions are free and open to the public.

June 12, Parlor Games, 1-4 p.m. Enjoy classic parlor games from the Victorian era. Discover how people at the Chateau spent evenings socializing before television and video games.
June 19, Schoolyard Games, 1-4 p.m. Play classic schoolyard games, including jacks and marbles. Learn how kids created fun and friendships through simple games and outdoor play.
June 26, Pinch Pots, 1-4 p.m. Make a pinch pot using air-dry clay. Learn basic techniques for working with clay and explore different types of ceramic art.

These programs are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’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 9 a.m.-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.

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Come watch Game 1 of the FIFA World Cup livestream in downtown Fargo!

Folkways and American Outlaws Fargo are bringing the community together for the USA vs Paraguay match. It's free and family friendly.

Event Details
7 p.m. – Kickoff party (beverages available for purchase from Rosewild)
8 p.m. – Livestream begins

Bring your own chair or a blanket for seating.

Weather Plan
If needed, we’ll move indoors to Sidestreet Grille and Pub.

This is just the start! More World Cup watch parties (including USA matches, semifinals, and the final) are coming soon. Learn more at aofargo.com

Discover more free, family-friendly events this summer at folkways.org