Community Calendar

We’re excited to partner once again with Morton Mandan Public Library for a FREE event that’s truly stellar! Join us and people around the globe as we celebrate International Observe the Moon Night—a worldwide evening dedicated to lunar science, skywatching, and the cultural wonders of our closest celestial neighbor.

Event Highlights:
- Discovery Dome Shows
- Story Walk
- Telescopes
- Space Activities
- Photo Ops
- Solar Art
- AND MORE!

Date & Time: October 3, 6:30-8:30 PM
Location: North Dakota's Gateway to Science

Come discover, create, and explore the Moon like never before! 

Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the stars at our Movie After Dark on Friday, October 3rd! Join us for a relaxing and fun night out as we screen Mean Girls in a beautiful outdoor setting. Whether you're a movie buff or just looking for a fun way to unwind, this event is perfect for everyone.
The movie begins at 8:00 PM, but arrive early to claim your spot!
This is a FREE event, so bring your friends, family, and anyone who loves a great movie night!
🗓️: October 3, 2025
⏰: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
📍: Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights
Don’t forget:
~Free popcorn for all attendees, while supplies last!
~Feel free to bring your own comfy seating.
~The movie starts at 8:00 PM, but come early to grab the best spot!
We can't wait to see you for a magical evening of movies, stars, and great company!

October 4th from 10am-2pm is the season finale of the 2026 Arthur Market. Over 50 craft, produce, food, and drink vendors, the best area musicians, pumpkins, face painting, a barrel train, switch partner cornhole tourney, Simply Sparkle, and horse-drawn carriage rides will all be on hand as we wrap-up the 2025 Arthur Market season! Set in our beautiful city park where there is plenty of space and playground equipment for your kiddos to run and play while you sip, shop, and fellowship. Local Flavors. Familiar Faces. See you at the Arthur Market.

Join us for Harvest Fest at the Red River Market!
Shop from over 60 local vendors.
This event is generously funded by Sanford Health.

Entertainment Schedule:
10am-11am: Tailspin - 90s/ 2000s pop/ punk
11:30am-12:30pm: Tailspin - 90s/ 2000s pop/ punk

Community Booth:
⦁ Plant Pathology Organization NDSU

We accept SNAP/EBT and match up to $15 per person! Visit the Red River Market information booth to learn more.

Gather your friends and family and tour the studios of Fargo-Moorhead’s arts community during the FM Visual Artists’ free Studio Crawl. Artists are opening their doors to you, demonstrating their work, and creating the party of the season. You can find a handy-to-hold printed brochure at Plains Art Museum, Rourke Art Gallery, grocery stores, coffee shops, from any of the participating artists, or at fmva.org.

The Timeless Traditions Workshop is a hands-on, one hour program held once a month, designed for children and beginner adults eager to explore the practical skills of the 19th-century frontier. Each session introduces a new skill, such as embroidery, quilting, butter-making, leatherworking, drop spindling, 3 Sisters gardening, soapstone carving/whittling (child safe version), dried herb caches, basket weaving, flint knapping, Tipi set up, ink making, paper making/journaling, rag rugs, tin lanterns, Mandan pottery, etc. Participants will learn the history behind the craft, observe a demonstration, and complete a small project using provided supplies.

Gather your friends and family and tour the studios of Fargo-Moorhead’s arts community during the FM Visual Artists’ free Studio Crawl. Artists are opening their doors to you, demonstrating their work, and creating the party of the season. You can find a handy-to-hold printed brochure at Plains Art Museum, Rourke Art Gallery, grocery stores, coffee shops, from any of the participating artists, or at fmva.org.

A fun weekly dart league for beginners and seasoned players to join; while raising awareness and money for those in our area who are battling cancer. We play at various bars, so must be 21 to join. Every team must have a woman player weekly. Doubles teams for now, but can also have subs. Any questions please call Dakota Music at 701.223-7588.

We’re teaming up with Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for a special pumpkin-themed Preschool Discovery Hour! This hands-on session is designed specifically for our youngest scientists to participate in seasonal activities—all without the spook.

Activities include:
- Pumpkin Slime
- Foam Art
- Pumpkin Patterns
- Pumpkin Weight
- and MORE!

FREE program | Recommended for ages 3–5 with caregiver participation | Special groups require prior booking

PDH is proudly sponsored by Essentia Health.

Grace UMC Fall Festival, on Saturday, October 11, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., “pay as you are blessed” rummage sale, crafts, donuts, silent auction, bake sale, donuts and coffee, with 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. chili lunch at Grace United Methodist Church, 1120 17th St S, Moorhead, MN.