Downtown Fargo Checked Nov 2, 2026

Things to do in downtown Fargo

Broadway and its side streets: the theater, the square, the pubs and the museum. Events refresh every night from the venues' calendars; deals and places are checked on their own sites.

Updated Nov 2, 2026 · 8 checked listings · calendar parts refreshed Nov 2, 2026, 4:41 p.m. CT · All guides

The regulars
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The regulars

Fargo Theatre

$–$$$Fargo

Films and shows most nights

Built in 1926 as a cinema and vaudeville house, now a restored nonprofit art-house cinema and one of downtown's main stages for concerts and comedy. On the National Register of Historic Places.

Source: Fargo Theatre · checked Nov 2, 2026
Plains Art Museum

FreeFargo

Open daily, Thursdays until 9 PM

Always-free admission. Kid Quest, free hands-on art for families, is the first Saturday of the month, October through April.

Source: Plains Art Museum · checked Nov 1, 2026
SCHEELS Skating Rink at Broadway Square

Rentals $5All agesFargo

Late Nov–March · Skate Shack Mon–Fri 4–8 p.m., Sat–Sun noon–8 p.m.

Downtown's outdoor rink at 201 Broadway N. The Skate Shack rents adult skates (and a limited supply of junior and youth sizes) for $5 with a photo ID or your shoes as a deposit, and sells grab-and-go snacks. Closed Dec. 24–25 and at -10° or -30° wind chill.

Source: Fargo Parks / Broadway Square · checked Nov 2, 2026
Dempsey's Public House

Most shows freeFargo

Live music most weekends · karaoke, bingo and trivia weeknights

The downtown Irish pub (open since 2006) a few steps from the Fargo Theatre. Its calendar lists most bands as free.

Source: Dempsey's Public House · checked Nov 2, 2026
The Aquarium

VariesFargo

Shows posted on its calendar

The live music room upstairs at 226 Broadway N, above Dempsey's. Local bands, touring acts, tribute nights.

Source: The Aquarium · checked Nov 2, 2026
Rosewild

$$Fargo

Brunch Sat & Sun, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

The Jasper Hotel's restaurant at 215 Broadway N does weekend brunch with a regional menu. Reservations recommended for brunch.

Source: Rosewild (Jasper Hotel) · checked Nov 2, 2026
Marge's Diner

$Fargo

Daily, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.

Brunch and lunch every day at 220 N Broadway (or come in from Roberts Alley), on the theory that mimosas deserve weekdays too. Salad bar Mon–Fri, 10–2.

Source: Marge's Diner · checked Nov 2, 2026
Overbooked

Free to browseFargo

Tue–Sat, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

An independent bookstore at 619 2nd Ave N, with author events on its calendar.

Source: Overbooked · checked Nov 2, 2026

Coming up in downtown Fargo, next two weeks

Events in downtown Fargo from the venues' and city's own calendars, refreshed nightly.

Monday, Nov 2

Mon2Nov

Fargo Mon, Nov 2 · 10 am

Fall Storytime

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Mon2Nov

Fargo Mon, Nov 2 · 10 am

Teen Take and Make Leather Bracelet

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Mon2Nov

Fargo Mon, Nov 2 · 5:30 pm

Monday Night Magic

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library

Tuesday, Nov 3

Tue3Nov

Fargo Tue, Nov 3 · 10 am

Fall Storytime

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Tue3Nov

Fargo Tue, Nov 3 · 4 pm

Adventure Awaits Book Club - "Found Sound" by Meg Wolitzer

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Tue3Nov

Fargo Tue, Nov 3 · 5 pm

Chess Club

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Tue3Nov

Fargo Tue, Nov 3 · 9:15 pm

Karaoke at Dempsey’s

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House

Wednesday, Nov 4

Wed4Nov

Fargo Wed, Nov 4 · 10 am

Fall Storytime

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Wed4Nov

Fargo Wed, Nov 4 · 4 pm

Taco Night and Bingo!

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House
Wed4Nov

Fargo Wed, Nov 4 · 6:30 pm

Libraries Dance - Gobbling Turkeys

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library

Thursday, Nov 5

Thu5Nov

Fargo Thu, Nov 5 · 11 am

Sense of Place Book Club – November 2026

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Thu5Nov

Fargo Thu, Nov 5 · 11 am

Tumble Time with Fargo All-Stars

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Thu5Nov

Fargo Thu, Nov 5 · 4 pm

Free Dog Night and Rock & Roll Bingo!

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House
Thu5Nov

Fargo Thu, Nov 5 · 7:30 pm

An Evening of Alton Brown

Fargo Theatre · Starting at $83.60

All-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Theatre

Friday, Nov 6

Fri6Nov

Fargo Fri, Nov 6 · 6 pm

Trivia with Michael Hansen

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House
Fri6Nov

Fargo Fri, Nov 6 · 7 pm

In The Company of Serpents

The Aquarium

Indoor+ Calendar
via The Aquarium
Fri6Nov

Fargo Fri, Nov 6 · 9:30 pm

Roe Family Singers w/ Cropdusters Duo

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House

Saturday, Nov 7

Sat7Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 7 · 10 am

Kindergarten Success Storytime

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Sat7Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 7 · 10 am

Mind Mysteries LIVE!

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Sat7Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 7 · 11:30 am

Kid Quest: Paper People

Plains Art Museum

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Plains Art Museum
Sat7Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 7 · 2 pm

America 250: The Birth of Our Nation Film Series

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Sat7Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 7 · 7 pm

RRTOS presents: 2nd Annual Evening with the Mighty Wurlitzer

Fargo Theatre · $44.52

All-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Theatre
Sat7Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 7 · 9:15 pm

Karaoke at Dempsey’s

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House
Sat7Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 7 · 9:30 pm

Burlesque Show

The Aquarium

Indoor+ Calendar
via The Aquarium

Monday, Nov 9

Mon9Nov

Fargo Mon, Nov 9 · 10 am

Fall Storytime

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Mon9Nov

Fargo Mon, Nov 9 · 5:30 pm

Monday Night Magic

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library

Tuesday, Nov 10

Tue10Nov

Fargo Tue, Nov 10 · 10 am

Fall Storytime

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Tue10Nov

Fargo Tue, Nov 10 · 5 pm

Chess Club

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Tue10Nov

Fargo Tue, Nov 10 · 9:15 pm

Karaoke at Dempsey’s

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House

Wednesday, Nov 11

Wed11Nov

Fargo Wed, Nov 11 · 4 pm

Taco Night and Bingo!

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House
Wed11Nov

Fargo Wed, Nov 11 · 7 pm

VentanA, Deadly Apples, & Aeternum

The Aquarium

Indoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House

Thursday, Nov 12

Thu12Nov

Fargo Thu, Nov 12 · 10 am

Namaste - Toddler & Preschool Yoga with MojoFit

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Thu12Nov

Fargo Thu, Nov 12 · 4 pm

Free Dog Night and Rock & Roll Bingo!

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House
Thu12Nov

Fargo Thu, Nov 12 · 6 pm

Exhibition Tour: Know Your Treaty

Plains Art Museum

Indoor+ Calendar
via Plains Art Museum
Thu12Nov

Fargo Thu, Nov 12 · 6:30 pm

Diverse Perspectives Book Club – November 2026

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Thu12Nov

Fargo Thu, Nov 12 · 7 pm

Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour

Fargo Theatre · Starting at $38.50

All-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Theatre

Friday, Nov 13

Fri13Nov

Fargo Fri, Nov 13 · 6 pm

Trivia with Michael Hansen

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House
Fri13Nov

Fargo Fri, Nov 13 · 7 pm

Zach Thomas Band, Dan Brekke Band, & 2 Weeks Notice

The Aquarium

Indoor+ Calendar
via The Aquarium
Fri13Nov

Fargo Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 pm

The Moth Mainstage

Fargo Theatre · Starting at $61

All-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Theatre
Fri13Nov

Fargo Fri, Nov 13 · 9:30 pm

Brothers Burn Mountain

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House

Saturday, Nov 14

Sat14Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 14 · 10 am

Child Health and Wellness Event with Sanford and University of North Dakota

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Sat14Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 14 · 10 am

PAWS for Reading

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeAll-agesIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Sat14Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 14 · 2 pm

America 250: The Birth of Our Nation Film Series

Fargo Public Library, Main Library

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Public Library
Sat14Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 14 · 7 pm

Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour

Fargo Theatre · Starting at $44.50

Indoor+ Calendar
via Fargo Theatre
Sat14Nov

Fargo Sat, Nov 14 · 9:15 pm

Karaoke at Dempsey’s

Dempsey’s Public House

FreeIndoor+ Calendar
via Dempsey's Public House

Everything else is on the full calendar → · This weekend

Happy hours and deals in downtown Fargo

Every deal we've confirmed on the bar's or restaurant's own site, by venue.

Cowboy Jack's

506 Broadway N, Fargo
- Tue–Sun · 3–6 PM Half off select apps, $3 rails and domestic beers, $4 select call drinks
- Tue–Sun · 10 PM–midnight Late happy hour: half off select appetizers
- Tue · 5–10 PM $12 bone-in wing buckets
- Wed · 11 AM–10 PM $4 burger special
- Thu · All day Two El Jefe tacos for $6, all day
- Sat & Sun · All day $4 Bloody Marys and $3 screwdrivers
Source: Cowboy Jack's (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
Beer & Fish Company

230 Roberts Alley, Fargo
- Mon–Fri · 4–6 PM $2 oysters, $3 PBR pounders, $5 tall drafts and classic margaritas, $6 tap wines
Source: Beer & Fish Company (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
Dempsey's Public House

226 Broadway N, Fargo
- Sun · All day Happy hour drink prices all day, plus a $12 one-topping pizza (4–9 PM) and $6 cheese sticks or chips and queso (4–7 PM)
- Thu · 4–9 PM Bertrosa's Italian beef sandwich, any style, $10.09
Source: Dempsey's Public House (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
Fort Noks Bar of Gold

52 Broadway N, Fargo
- Mon · All day $4 Long Islands, $20 five-beer buckets, $25 seltzer buckets
- Tue · All day $4 margaritas; $3.50 Corona, Modelo and Dos Equis
- Wed · All day $8 domestic pitchers and half-off bottles of wine
- Sun · All day $12 mimosas by the bottle, $5 Bloody Marys, $8 domestic pitchers
Source: Fort Noks Bar of Gold (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
Blarney Stone Pub (Downtown)

Broadway N, Fargo
- Mon–Fri · 3–6 PM 2-for-1 well drinks, $2 off apps, $1 off house wine, $5 domestic pints
- Mon–Sat · 9 PM–close Late happy hour, same deals
- Sun · All day Happy hour all day
- Mon · All day Half-price bottles of house wine all day
Source: Blarney Stone Pub (Downtown) (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026

Every deal, by day → · Happy hours by neighborhood →

Questions, answered

What is there to do in downtown Fargo?

See a film or show at the 1926 Fargo Theatre, visit the free Plains Art Museum, skate at Broadway Square in winter, catch a band at Dempsey's or The Aquarium, and work through the happy hours on this page.

Is there free stuff to do downtown Fargo?

Yes: the Plains Art Museum is always free, most bands at Dempsey's are free, and Broadway Square hosts free events like the Dec. 5 tree lighting.

Where is the ice rink downtown?

Broadway Square, 201 Broadway N. Skate rentals are $5 at the Skate Shack.

Keep going

Every listing links to the venue's or organizer's own page, and that page wins if it disagrees with us. Spotted something wrong or missing? Email [email protected].

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