Moorhead Checked Nov 2, 2026
Things to do in Moorhead, Minnesota
The Minnesota side of the river, with a Viking ship. Events refresh nightly from Moorhead's library, college and museum calendars.
Updated Nov 2, 2026 · 9 checked listings · calendar parts refreshed Nov 2, 2026, 4:41 p.m. CT · All guides
The regulars
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Hjemkomst Center: the Viking ship
A 76-foot Viking ship replica and a stave church, indoors. Mon–Sat 9–5, Sun 12–5. Youth 5–17 $8, adults $12. Free Tuesday evenings 5–8 p.m.
Source: Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County · checked Nov 1, 2026
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The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
See their visit page for hours
The Rourke says it 'remains admission free,' thanks to members and the FM Free Arts Initiative.
Source: The Rourke · checked Nov 1, 2026
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MSUM Planetarium public shows
Family-friendly dome shows year-round, including a Sky Safari series for little kids. Shows and prices are on the Moorhead Box Office page.
Source: Minnesota State University Moorhead · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Moorhead Public Library Storytime & Baby Bounce
Storytime (geared to 3–6, about 45 minutes) and Baby Bounce (0–3, wigglers welcome) in the Children's Area. Check the calendar for this week's times.
Source: Lake Agassiz Regional Library · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Open skate at Moorhead Sports Center
$5 per skater, $10 per family, $2 skate rental. 2026–27 hours are listed as TBD, so check the schedule or call 218-284-2287.
Source: Moorhead Parks & Recreation · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Moorhead outdoor rinks and warming houses
2026–27: Mon–Fri 4–8 p.m., Sat–Sun 1–8 p.m.
Rinks with warming houses and lights at Hansmann, Lamb, Morningside, Ridgewood, Riverview Estates, Village Green and South parks; general rinks at Alm, Voll, Trails at Stonemill and Davy Memorial. Extended 1–8 p.m. Dec. 23–31; closed Dec. 24–25 and Jan. 1. Closes at -10° or -30° wind chill.
Source: City of Moorhead Parks & Rec · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Moorhead sledding hills
Once there's snow
Kid-friendly hills at Horn Park, Riverview Estates Park, Romkey Park, Woodlawn Park, Village Green Sixth Park and Viking Ship Park (the hill built for Frostival).
Source: City of Moorhead Parks & Rec · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Moorhead youth open gym
Basketball and volleyball, Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. through March 20, 2027, at Ellen Hopkins Elementary. Skips Nov. 28, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.
Source: Moorhead Parks & Recreation · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Concordia Christmas Concert (the 100th)
Fri, Dec 4, 7:30 p.m. · Sat, Dec 5, 2 & 7:30 p.m. · Sun, Dec 6, 2 p.m.
More than 400 student musicians in front of a brand-new mural. It's the 100th one, so tickets will go.
Source: Concordia College · checked Nov 1, 2026
Coming up in Moorhead, next two weeks
Events in Moorhead from the venues' and city's own calendars, refreshed nightly.
Monday, Nov 2
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Cinemacabre Presents: A Spooktacular Vintage Disney Double-Header
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
Tuesday, Nov 3
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
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Fuglestad Memorial Lecture: "Rewriting the Rules oh Human Physiology: How Extracorporeal Life Support Replaces the Heart and Lungs"
Concordia College
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
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MSUM Volleyball vs Northern State University
Nemzek Fieldhouse - Volleyball
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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John Scott Postovit: Deep Cuts and B Sides
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
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MSUM Volleyball vs University of Jamestown
Nemzek Fieldhouse - Volleyball
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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John Scott Postovit: Deep Cuts and B Sides
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
Sunday, Nov 8
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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John Scott Postovit: Deep Cuts and B Sides
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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John Scott Postovit: Deep Cuts and B Sides
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
Tuesday, Nov 10
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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John Scott Postovit: Deep Cuts and B Sides
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
Wednesday, Nov 11
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MSUM Swimming & Diving vs Southwest Minnesota State University
Nemzek Pool
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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John Scott Postovit: Deep Cuts and B Sides
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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John Scott Postovit: Deep Cuts and B Sides
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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John Scott Postovit: Deep Cuts and B Sides
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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John Scott Postovit: Deep Cuts and B Sides
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
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The Great American Quilt ~ (a metaphor & an exhibit)
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
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John Scott Postovit: Deep Cuts and B Sides
The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum
via The Rourke Art Museum
Happy hours and deals in Moorhead
Every deal we've confirmed on the bar's or restaurant's own site, by venue.
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Legends Sports Bar & Grill
- Mon–Fri · 3–7 PM $2 off all drinks
- Mon · All day $1,500+ jackpot
- Tue · All day $10 cheeseburger and a pounder, all day
- Wed · 7–9 PM Spin the wheel
- Thu · From 6:30 PM Meat raffle
- Fri · 3–10 PM Asian taco special
- Sat · All day Spuddy Bloodys all day; horse racing at 3 PM
- Sun · All day Happy hour and Spuddy Bloodys all day
Source: from Legends' Facebook specials graphic (checked Nov 2, 2026) · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Hen House Bar & Restaurant
- Mon–Fri · 3–6 PM $4 tall domestics, $5 tall crafts
- Wed · From 7 PM Trivia night, three rounds, prizes include free drinks
Source: Hen House Bar & Restaurant (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Starbird Lounge
- Sun · All day Industry Night: 20% off EVERYTHING for our service industry pals
- Tue–Thu · 9 PM–midnight $4 Montucky Cold Snacks and daiquiris
Source: from Starbird's Instagram · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Midtown Tavern
- Mon–Thu, Sun · 3–6 PM Half-price appetizers (again 8 PM to close)
- Mon–Wed · All day Large Duane's pizza for the price of a small, dine-in or carryout
- Wed–Fri · 3–6 PM $1 off all bottled beer
- Thu · All day Buy one order of wings, get one free
- Tue · 7 PM–close $2 tacos
- Mon & Tue, Sun · All day $3 domestic bottles, $3 short and $4 tall domestic taps
- Wed · All day Half-price bottles of wine, all day
- Tue, Thu · All day $2.75 Busch Light pounders
- Mon · All day Kids eat free with an adult entrée and beverage
- Sun · All day NFL special all day: large one-topping pizza and a pitcher of beer, $17.99
- Mon, Thu · All day NFL special during the game: large one-topping pizza and a pitcher of beer, $17.99
Source: Midtown Tavern (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Mick's Office
- Mon–Fri · 4–7 PM Happy hour: $1 off beers, drinks and apps
- Mon–Wed, Fri–Sun · 9 PM–midnight Late-night happy hour: $1 off all drinks and apps
- Sun · All day Happy hour all day ($1 off beers, drinks and apps), service-industry deals all day, $8.50 bacon cheeseburger basket
- Tue · All day 75-cent wings and $5.25 Twisted Teas, with live music
- Wed · All day Burger night: $1.50 build-your-own burgers
- Thu · 8 PM–close Mug night: $11 mug and fill, $5 domestic refills, $3.50 rail shots, DJ from 9 PM
- Fri · All day $6 Frickles and $3 Fireball
- Sat · All day $2 off all pitchers, all day
Source: from the weekly specials board on micksoffice.com · checked Nov 1, 2026
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American Legion Post 21
- Wed · All day Steak night: steak or shrimp meal $18, steak-and-shrimp combo $21
- Sat · 11:30 AM–2 PM Burger basket specials
Source: American Legion Post 21 (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026
Questions, answered
What is there to do in Moorhead, MN?
See the Viking ship at the Hjemkomst Center (free Tuesdays 5–8 p.m.), the free Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, a show at the MSUM Planetarium, free outdoor rinks and sledding hills, and the Concordia Christmas Concert in December.
What is free to do in Moorhead?
The Rourke is admission-free, the Hjemkomst is free Tuesday evenings, outdoor rinks and sledding hills are free, and the library's storytimes are free.
Where are Moorhead's outdoor rinks?
Hansmann, Lamb, Morningside, Ridgewood, Riverview Estates, Village Green and South parks have warming houses and lights; Alm, Voll, Trails at Stonemill and Davy Memorial have general rinks.
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].