Community Calendar

Join the Friends and celebrate National Library Week 2026 with a special Metro-Wide Used Book Sale Crawl! We are joining the Moorhead and West Fargo Friends organizations for this metro-wide event. This is a wonderful opportunity to browse and purchase gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and other items. (Selection varies by location.)
Dates and times:
• Fargo Public Library (all locations)
o Thursday, April 23 | 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
o Friday, April 24 | 11 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
o Saturday, April 25 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (bag sale)
• Moorhead Public Library (450 Center Ave.)
o Thursday, April 23 | 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
o Friday, April 24 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
o Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• West Fargo Public Library (215 3 St. E.)
o Saturday, April 25 | 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Pick up a Used Book Sale Crawl Punch Card at any location, then complete the card by visiting one of three Fargo library locations, the Moorhead library, and the West Fargo library for a chance to win a gift card!

Party for the Planet™ is AZA's signature Earth Day event and the largest combined Earth Day celebration in North America!
Party for the Planet at the Red River Zoo features a variety of Earth-friendly conservation activity stations, environmental demonstrations, and educational presentations.
In addition to our activities, Party for the Planet's goal is to increase public awareness of the conservation efforts of local organizations.
Join us from 11am-4pm for a fun day of earth-friendly activities!
As always, Red River Zoo members receive free admission to this event and do not need to pre-purchase tickets.

FMBallet is thrilled to present a brand-new production of Snow White! Join Snow White on her enchanting journey as she escapes the Evil Queen, finds friendship with the Seven Dwarfs, and discovers the true power of courage, kindness, and love. With beautiful choreography, magical storytelling, and captivating performances, this family-friendly ballet brings the beloved fairy tale to life on stage.

Perfect for audiences of all ages, Snow White is a sparkling addition to FMBallet’s season that promises to delight and inspire.

Traditional American folk dances: Reels, barn - dance squares, circle mixers and more... All are welcome: families, singles, couples
All dances are taught and easy to learn!
Note: this is an after hours event, come early if you would like to order from the menu.

Celebrate the historic moment when the Lewis and Clark Expedition reached the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence during a day of hands-on activities and programs Sunday, April 26, 9 a.m.-5 pm, at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston.
Throughout the day, explore the people, skills, and discoveries that shaped this pivotal chapter in American history. The free event is open to families, homeschool groups, and history enthusiasts of all ages. Drop in anytime to participate in hands-on stations, crafts, and interpretive activities designed for all ages. Activities include a map and navigation station where you can practice using a compass, compare historic and modern maps, and create an expedition map.
Additional stations will demonstrate practical frontier skills such as knot tying and survival techniques used by explorers traveling across the northern Plains. Learn about the plants and animals encountered by the Corps of Discovery and try nature journaling inspired by the landscapes surrounding the confluence.
Short interpretive talks titled “When They Were Here—Lewis and Clark at the Confluence” will be offered at 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. The presentations will highlight what occurred during the expedition’s time at this historic crossroads and its lasting impact.
Families with young children can attend interactive story times designed for explorers ages 7 and younger at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
This event is part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.
Fort Buford State Historic Site and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center are managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and closed Sunday-Monday. Fort Buford is closed for the season. For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Nicholas Kusnierek, shsbuford@nd.gov or 701.572.9034. All times listed are Central time. Find information about upcoming programs of the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events.

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Celebrate the historic moment when the Lewis and Clark Expedition reached the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence during a day of hands-on activities and programs Sunday, April 26, 9 a.m.-5 pm, at the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center near Williston.
Throughout the day, explore the people, skills, and discoveries that shaped this pivotal chapter in American history. The free event is open to families, homeschool groups, and history enthusiasts of all ages. Drop in anytime to participate in hands-on stations, crafts, and interpretive activities designed for all ages. Activities include a map and navigation station where you can practice using a compass, compare historic and modern maps, and create an expedition map.
Additional stations will demonstrate practical frontier skills such as knot tying and survival techniques used by explorers traveling across the northern Plains. Learn about the plants and animals encountered by the Corps of Discovery and try nature journaling inspired by the landscapes surrounding the confluence.
Short interpretive talks titled “When They Were Here—Lewis and Clark at the Confluence” will be offered at 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. The presentations will highlight what occurred during the expedition’s time at this historic crossroads and its lasting impact.
Families with young children can attend interactive story times designed for explorers ages 7 and younger at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
This event is part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.
Fort Buford State Historic Site and the Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center are managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The Missouri-Yellowstone Confluence Interpretive Center is open Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and closed Sunday-Monday. Fort Buford is closed for the season. For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Nicholas Kusnierek, shsbuford@nd.gov or 701.572.9034. All times listed are Central time. Find information about upcoming programs of the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events.

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FMBallet is thrilled to present a brand-new production of Snow White! Join Snow White on her enchanting journey as she escapes the Evil Queen, finds friendship with the Seven Dwarfs, and discovers the true power of courage, kindness, and love. With beautiful choreography, magical storytelling, and captivating performances, this family-friendly ballet brings the beloved fairy tale to life on stage.

Perfect for audiences of all ages, Snow White is a sparkling addition to FMBallet’s season that promises to delight and inspire.

The Nature Record is the first comprehensive, independent, evidence-based assessment of how nature is doing in the United States and how changes in nature are shaping our lives, communities, and economy.

The public comment period for The Nature Record Assessment is now open. Come visit North Dakota's Gateway to Science to participate in nature based activities and add your voice to a public conversation with the authors of The Nature Record Assessment.

The 18th Annual Bis-Man Earth Day Festival is open to the public and will have activities for all ages. Admission is free. Some of the fun activities for youth include a family scavenger hunt, balloon animals, and make and take projects. There will also be door prizes, free trees, educational booths, and more. Enter your art in the recycled art contest for a chance at a prize. Make plans to be there and learn about what you can do to help our environment.

Check us out at https://www.facebook.com/BisManEarthDayFestival. For more information, contact Josh Steffan at josh.steffan@nd.gov or 701-328-5346.

Our Healing Harvest Market was previously listed as the first Friday of every month from 3-6pm, with July being the 2nd week due to the holiday. We are updating the time to be 10am-1pm for each market going forward. Please keep the April 30th market 4-7pm as this is also a larger one off event. Please email me with any questions. Thanks! We also have a website page for it now https://valleyvitalmedicine.com/healing-harvest-market