Community Calendar

Join us for an old-fashioned meal of sausage and veggies cooked in authentic cream cans, accompanied by rolls, beverages and homemade desserts including ice cream made on site that evening. Silent auction, too. Rain or shine; seating inside and out. Please come early to be sure of a spot; food will be served beginning at 4PM MT 'til it's gone. You're invited to visit the museum before the meal; no admission charge for the museum.

We invite you to join us as we launch Fundingsland HeART for Homes, a new community initiative inspired by the life and legacy of Lynn Fundingsland (1948–2025).
In partnership with Furniture Mission of the Red River Valley, the initiative will connect donated artwork from area artists with people accessing community housing supports, helping bring beauty, personality, and a sense of belonging into their homes. The initiative is funded through the Fundingsland Art for Equity Fund, managed by the FM Area Foundation.
This work continues the legacy of Lynn Fundingsland, a local artist, longtime Gallery 4 member, and advocate for accessible housing. Lynn believed deeply in the power of art and in creating a community where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity.

Please join us for the Launch & Opening Reception:
Gallery 4
115 Roberts St N, Fargo, ND 58102
Thursday, September 3, 2026
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Presentation: 5:30 p.m.

The evening will introduce Fundingsland HeART for Homes, share the vision for the initiative, and offer ways for artists, community members, donors, and supporters to become part of this work.

Whether you knew Lynn, knew his art, share his passion for community, or simply believe that everyone deserves to feel at home, we hope you’ll join us.
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Pembina State Museum is hosting free, family-friendly programs on Saturdays to share the games and skills that shaped the history of the region. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 5, Make Your Own Red River Oxcart, 1-4 p.m. Make a model oxcart with popsicle sticks to take home, and learn about the Métis, oxcarts, and the Red River Valley fur trade.

Upcoming Programs:
Sept. 12, Games of Pembina’s Past: Cards, 1-4 p.m. Play historical card games with replica card decks from the 18th and 19th centuries such as primero, twenty-one, and whist.
Sept. 19, Citizenship on the Border, 2-3 p.m. Discover how life on the Canadian border impacted peoples' citizenship and the differences between American and Canadian citizenship.
Sept. 26, Arrows & Atlatls, 1-4 p.m. Learn about the tools prehistoric hunters used to survive and thrive on the prairies. Test your skills with targets, bows, arrows, and spear-throwers on the back lawn.

These family-friendly events are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

The Pembina State Museum, located at 805 Highway 59, Pembina, is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The museum is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 7, then Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Brian Hardy, shspembina@nd.gov or 701.825.6840. Find upcoming events sponsored by the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events or call 701.328.2666.

Fall is in the air at Happy Harvesters Preschool Discovery Hour! Little learners will explore the science of the harvest through hands-on activities, sensory play, and seasonal discoveries with our friends from NDSU Extension.

Activities Include:
Sort pumpkins, leaves, and gourds
Calico corn weaving
Harvest pretend play
and more!

September 9 | 9:00 to 9:45 AM and 3:30 to 4:15 PM* at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Free Program | Best for ages 3–5

Fall is in the air at Happy Harvesters Preschool Discovery Hour! Little learners will explore the science of the harvest through hands-on activities, sensory play, and seasonal discoveries with our friends from NDSU Extension.

Activities Include:
Sort pumpkins, leaves, and gourds
Calico corn weaving
Harvest pretend play
and more!

September 9 | 9:00 to 9:45 AM and 3:30 to 4:15 PM* at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science
Free Program | Best for ages 3–5

Pembina State Museum is hosting free, family-friendly programs on Saturdays to share the games and skills that shaped the history of the region. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 12, Games of Pembina’s Past: Cards, 1-4 p.m. Play historical card games with replica card decks from the 18th and 19th centuries such as primero, twenty-one, and whist.

Upcoming Programs:
Sept. 19, Citizenship on the Border, 2-3 p.m. Discover how life on the Canadian border impacted peoples' citizenship and the differences between American and Canadian citizenship.
Sept. 26, Arrows & Atlatls, 1-4 p.m. Learn about the tools prehistoric hunters used to survive and thrive on the prairies. Test your skills with targets, bows, arrows, and spear-throwers on the back lawn.

These family-friendly events are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

The Pembina State Museum, located at 805 Highway 59, Pembina, is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The museum is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 7, then Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Brian Hardy, shspembina@nd.gov or 701.825.6840. Find upcoming events sponsored by the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events or call 701.328.2666.

Checkmate meets charcuterie for a night of STEM and fun.

Join us on Tuesday, September 15, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM at North Dakota’s Gateway to Science for an evening of chess, learning, and light charcuterie.

What to Expect:
Learn Chess – Get lessons and tips from Todd Wolf, whether you’re new to the game or looking to sharpen your skills.
Put Your Skills to the Test – Practice what you’ve learned and challenge others to a game.
Enjoy Charcuterie– Relax and enjoy light charcuterie throughout the evening.

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

$25 per person

Pembina State Museum is hosting free, family-friendly programs on Saturdays to share the games and skills that shaped the history of the region. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 19, Citizenship on the Border, 2-3 p.m. Discover how life on the Canadian border impacted peoples' citizenship and the differences between American and Canadian citizenship.

Upcoming Program:

Sept. 26, Arrows & Atlatls, 1-4 p.m. Learn about the tools prehistoric hunters used to survive and thrive on the prairies. Test your skills with targets, bows, arrows, and spear-throwers on the back lawn.

These family-friendly events are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

The Pembina State Museum, located at 805 Highway 59, Pembina, is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The museum is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 7, then Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Brian Hardy, shspembina@nd.gov or 701.825.6840. Find upcoming events sponsored by the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events or call 701.328.2666.

Pembina State Museum is hosting free, family-friendly programs on Saturdays to share the games and skills that shaped the history of the region. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sept. 26, Arrows & Atlatls, 1-4 p.m. Learn about the tools prehistoric hunters used to survive and thrive on the prairies. Test your skills with targets, bows, arrows, and spear-throwers on the back lawn.

These family-friendly events are part of the ND250 commemoration celebrating our country’s 250th birthday.

The Pembina State Museum, located at 805 Highway 59, Pembina, is managed by the State Historical Society of North Dakota. The museum is open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. through Sept. 7, then Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, contact Outreach Coordinator Brian Hardy, shspembina@nd.gov or 701.825.6840. Find upcoming events sponsored by the State Historical Society at history.nd.gov/events or call 701.328.2666.

A special photography exhibition featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer David Hume Kennerly. Kennerly was in the pantry of the Ambassador Hotel when Robert Kennedy was shot, photographed the war in Vietnam, and at twenty-nine became Chief Official White House Photographer for President Gerald R. Ford. The exhibition spans sixty years on the front lines of American history, on view during regular Library hours.