Community Calendar

The Study's Fall Virtual Humanities Programs
September–November 2026

Learn from nationally recognized scholars, bestselling authors, historians, and educators this fall through The Study's live virtual humanities programs. Choose from multi-week classes, lectures, book talks, living history performances, and Study Clubs exploring history, literature, democracy, philosophy, writing, science, and the arts. Attend from anywhere in North Dakota via Zoom.

The Study's Fall Virtual Humanities Programs
September–November 2026

Learn from nationally recognized scholars, bestselling authors, historians, and educators this fall through The Study's live virtual humanities programs. Choose from multi-week classes, lectures, book talks, living history performances, and Study Clubs exploring history, literature, democracy, philosophy, writing, science, and the arts. Attend from anywhere in North Dakota via Zoom.

Get ready for a night of chemistry, hands-on experiments, and scary snacks.

Join us on Wednesday, October 28, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science for an evening of chemistry demonstrations and hands-on activities led by Bismarck High School teacher Scott Weigum.

What to Expect:
Watch Chemistry in Action – Start the evening with live chemistry demonstrations and see some surprising reactions.

Try It Yourself – Get hands-on during the second half of the evening with experiments you can conduct yourself.

Enjoy Scary Snacks – Explore the science behind some Halloween-themed snacks and enjoy light refreshments throughout the evening.

Pre-Registration Required
This Gateway After Dark event is for ages 18+

$25 per person

Limited availability

The Study's Fall Virtual Humanities Programs
September–November 2026

Learn from nationally recognized scholars, bestselling authors, historians, and educators this fall through The Study's live virtual humanities programs. Choose from multi-week classes, lectures, book talks, living history performances, and Study Clubs exploring history, literature, democracy, philosophy, writing, science, and the arts. Attend from anywhere in North Dakota via Zoom.

An inclusive program with a specifically designed adaptive curriculum, ADC provides children of all abilities with a therapeutic dance experience. Students are given the tools for a successful exploration of dance while being in a safe environment. Students will gain increased body awareness, develop fundamental motor skills, improve self-esteem, concentration and focus, and have fun expressing themselves creatively.

Adaptive Dance Dates - Fridays 5:45-6:15
Session 2: 10/23-11/20
Registration Required - $47
https://northernplainsdance.org/adaptive-dance/

The Study's Fall Virtual Humanities Programs
September–November 2026

Learn from nationally recognized scholars, bestselling authors, historians, and educators this fall through The Study's live virtual humanities programs. Choose from multi-week classes, lectures, book talks, living history performances, and Study Clubs exploring history, literature, democracy, philosophy, writing, science, and the arts. Attend from anywhere in North Dakota via Zoom.

A fun Friday night filled with hits written by the legendary metal group System of a Down, performed by Fargo's premiere SOAD cover band

Welcome to the Pastime Activity Halloween Eve show at TAK Music Venue! Get ready for a spooktacular night filled with good music, good food, and a frightful amount of fun. Join us on October 30, 2026 at 7:15 PM (Central Time) for a thrilling evening you won't forget. Local goth metal group FAYRE begin the evening and then the Pastime Activity group are bringing their tribute show featuring two full sets of System of a Down songs with hits from all five albums. Come dressed in your best costume and enjoy a night of entertainment with friends or your family. Don't miss out on this holiday extravaganza!

FOR THE 2026 PERFORAMNCE - to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the iconic album "TOXICITY", Pastime Activity will play the entire songlist in track order for their second set.

The night will once again feature culinary delights to purchase from Deb's Corner Foods! Deb returns as the official vendor for the evening, serving delicious meals and snacks to please the palates of carnivorous and vegetarian/vegan attendees alike. Deb's concessions will be available as soon as the doors open and will continue through the end of intermission or until supplies run out. The venue will also have a variety of cold beverages available for purchase, including plenty of options for attendees seeking adult libations from the bar (with proof of ID; to be verified at the door and 21+ wristband provided to be worn throughout the event).

All ticket holders will have access to using a table for enjoying the performance. Seated tables (small round, seats up to 4 patrons) are available as VIP tables during online presale only. General admission will include access to standing room and unreserved high-top tables (accommodates 2-3 patrons comfortably).

General Admission: $10 - For those that enjoy standing during a show, this ticket includes the tables closest to the back; tables are unassigned
ADA Admission: $10
VIP Table Admission: $15 - For those that enjoy sitting during a show, this ticket includes the round tables closest to the front. Seats will not be assigned and will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
FRONT ROW TABLES: $75 - small round table reserved in the row closest to the stage. Will seat up to four concertgoers. Price of the table includes admission for up to 4 persons to the event. All tables purchased will be assigned in the order that they were received, and will be reserved with the name of the ticket purchaser.

STUDENTS: Show your valid school ID to receive $10 admission at the door!!! This includes Junior/Senior High, and all College/University student identification cards.

Any remaining general admission tickets will be sold for $15 at the door (cash price; credit card fees apply to all at-the-door ticket sales)

Celebrate Halloween with a day of spooky science! On October 31, explore the gallery while taking on a spooky scavenger hunt and trying hands-on Halloween-themed activities.

What to Expect:
Solve a Spooky Scavenger Hunt – Explore the gallery to discover clues.

Try Spooky Science – Stop by the lobby for hands-on activities like melting brains, pumpkin geoboards, and more.

Take a Halloween Photo – Enjoy our spooky photo booth.

Collect a Spooky Surprise – Collect a spooky, non-candy prize as you make your way through the activities.

Come dressed in your Halloween best and spend the day exploring, creating, and discovering.

October 31 | All Day at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Free with Admission

This event is sponsored by Cybernet Security and Goebel Pediatric Dentistry

Please note: this is not a trunk-or-treat event, and no candy will be handed out. Instead, dive into the science of Halloween through creativity, movement, and discovery!

The Study's Fall Virtual Humanities Programs
September–November 2026

Learn from nationally recognized scholars, bestselling authors, historians, and educators this fall through The Study's live virtual humanities programs. Choose from multi-week classes, lectures, book talks, living history performances, and Study Clubs exploring history, literature, democracy, philosophy, writing, science, and the arts. Attend from anywhere in North Dakota via Zoom.

The Study's Fall Virtual Humanities Programs
September–November 2026

Learn from nationally recognized scholars, bestselling authors, historians, and educators this fall through The Study's live virtual humanities programs. Choose from multi-week classes, lectures, book talks, living history performances, and Study Clubs exploring history, literature, democracy, philosophy, writing, science, and the arts. Attend from anywhere in North Dakota via Zoom.