Community Calendar

“The Art of Making Do: Folk Culture and Heritage of Germans From Russia” is now on exhibit at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.

This exhibition, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of German Russian immigrants through their folk culture and heritage, is a partnership of the Tri-County Tourism Alliance and the State Historical Society of North Dakota. “The German Russian immigrants left an indelible mark on North Dakota and our current world,” said Bill Peterson, director of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. “We all recognize the importance of that community and the lessons they have left us if we just take the time to look.”

Before sustainability practices like repurposing, reusing, and recycling became widespread, resourceful German Russian immigrants relied on these techniques to build new lives on the prairie. “The Art of Making Do” highlights how these homesteaders transformed their surroundings through traditional skills brought from the old country, crafting textiles, embroidery, woodcarvings, and ironwork that shaped their homes and communities.

While many early folk art pieces have been lost, the traditions, trades, and skills embodied by German Russian immigrants continue to thrive. Enjoy historical and contemporary folk art and metalwork from Logan, McIntosh, and Emmons counties, and the State Historical Society collections. The exhibit will remain on view through September 2025.

The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Find upcoming events at history.nd.gov/events.

Enjoy some of the most famous stories of all time in beautifully adapted versions for children ages 3-5 with the Tiny Tots Series from Northern Plains Dance.  The Rainbow Fish will enchant even the youngest child with his silver scales and heart. With a narrator to help the young audience follow the story, this is the perfect introduction to the magic of dance.  The performance runs about 30 minutes and audience participation is encouraged.  Call 701-530-0986 for more information.

✨BIG 50th✨ Annual Home & Garden Show – March 14th & 15th, 2025

The Minot Home and Garden Show is the ultimate resource when planning your next home project in Western North Dakota.

Whether you are building a new home, considering a kitchen remodel, or installing your dream outdoor living space, the Home and Garden Show is the ideal venue for inspiration.

With over a hundred exhibits featuring landscape design, lawn and garden equipment, interior design, windows and window treatments, flooring, decking, outdoor living, home entertainment, and automation, and much more.

Discover the art and history of fiber crafts. This free family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to explore the intricate process of transforming fibers into fabric and quilts through engaging, hands-on activities. No registration is required.

Attendees will journey through interactive stations in the State Museum’s Corridor of History, each designed to demonstrate a key step in quilt making. Participants can move through the stations at their own pace, engaging with knowledgeable volunteers who will provide instruction and guidance on carding raw fibers, turning fibers to thread, dyeing techniques, weaving fibers into fabric, designing quilt patterns, and sewing quilt pieces together.

The Capital Quilters will host an open quilt show March 14-16 in celebration of National Quilting Day. Celebrate with fellowship, sharing and learning by viewing the quilts on display throughout the weekend or participate in open sewing Saturday, March 15, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

The Masonic Building is having their pancake breakfast from 7-11 am. Cost is $10 for all you can eat buttermilk and swedish pancakes, sausage, and eggs at the Moorhead Masonic Family Center, 1815 11th St N Moorhead.

Spring is on its way, bringing color back into our world—and we're celebrating with a vibrant Preschool Discovery Hour at Gateway to Science! Bring your little learners for hands-on activities that explore the magic of mixing, blending, and discovering new colors in creative ways. This month we will be partnering with Adults Adopting Special Kids.

Activities Include
- Color Movement w/ Twister
- Stained Glass Hearts
- Spin Art
- Light and Color
- And more colorful fun!

Date: March 12 & 15
Time: 9:00 to 9:45 AM
Location: North Dakota’s Gateway to Science

Who can attend?
Our littlest learners and their favorite adults can attend Preschool Discovery Hour. Older siblings are welcome to explore and participate as helpers!

After the Program
Once the PDH program concludes, families are encouraged to explore the interactive exhibits gallery. Gateway to Science members can visit the gallery at no charge, while non-members will pay regular admission fees.

Let’s welcome spring by blending, mixing, and exploring color together! 

✨BIG 50th✨ Annual Home & Garden Show – March 14th & 15th, 2025

The Minot Home and Garden Show is the ultimate resource when planning your next home project in Western North Dakota.

Whether you are building a new home, considering a kitchen remodel, or installing your dream outdoor living space, the Home and Garden Show is the ideal venue for inspiration.

With over a hundred exhibits featuring landscape design, lawn and garden equipment, interior design, windows and window treatments, flooring, decking, outdoor living, home entertainment, and automation, and much more.

An all ages event! Come out to White Horse Hill for free snow shoe rentals (weather permitting) from 12 - 4 pm every second and fourth weekend of January and February 2025! Free snowshoe rentals are provided by Friends of White Horse Hill and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

An all ages event! Come out to White Horse Hill for free snow shoe rentals (weather permitting) from 12 - 4 pm every second and fourth weekend of January and February 2025! Free snowshoe rentals are provided by Friends of White Horse Hill and the National Wildlife Refuge System.

“The Art of Making Do: Folk Culture and Heritage of Germans From Russia” is now on exhibit at the North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum in Bismarck.

This exhibition, showcasing the ingenuity and resilience of German Russian immigrants through their folk culture and heritage, is a partnership of the Tri-County Tourism Alliance and the State Historical Society of North Dakota. “The German Russian immigrants left an indelible mark on North Dakota and our current world,” said Bill Peterson, director of the State Historical Society of North Dakota. “We all recognize the importance of that community and the lessons they have left us if we just take the time to look.”

Before sustainability practices like repurposing, reusing, and recycling became widespread, resourceful German Russian immigrants relied on these techniques to build new lives on the prairie. “The Art of Making Do” highlights how these homesteaders transformed their surroundings through traditional skills brought from the old country, crafting textiles, embroidery, woodcarvings, and ironwork that shaped their homes and communities.

While many early folk art pieces have been lost, the traditions, trades, and skills embodied by German Russian immigrants continue to thrive. Enjoy historical and contemporary folk art and metalwork from Logan, McIntosh, and Emmons counties, and the State Historical Society collections. The exhibit will remain on view through September 2025.

The ND Heritage Center & State Museum is open Monday-Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday-Sunday, from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Find upcoming events at history.nd.gov/events.