November 2026 Checked Nov 2, 2026
Things to do in Fargo in November 2026
The month Fargo gives up on fall. Thanksgiving, the first holiday shows, and indoor everything, with every date checked at the source.
Updated Nov 2, 2026 · 21 checked listings · calendar refreshed Nov 2, 2026, 4:41 p.m. CT · All guides
This month's guides
Dates to know in November
Checked on each organizer's own page. Multi-day things are listed on their first date this month.
Friday, Nov 20
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Folkways Christkindlmarkt
Nov 20–22 & 27–29 · Fri–Sat noon–9 p.m., Sun noon–6 p.m.
Two weekends at the Fargo Civic Center (207 4th St N): an outdoor Winter Wonderland, a gift market and a Bier Hall with Drekker, plus food, live music, art demos and kids' activities. Free parking at nearby ramps during event hours. No dogs.
Source: Folkways · checked Nov 2, 2026
Sunday, Nov 22
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The Wizards of Winter
Sun, Nov 22 · 3 p.m.
A holiday rock opera, The Christmas Dream, from musicians who've played with Trans-Siberian Orchestra and others. All ages welcome.
Source: Fargo Theatre · checked Nov 2, 2026
Tuesday, Nov 24
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Chef's Table Thanksgiving Meal Kit
Order by Tue, Nov 24 · pickup Wed, Nov 25
A complete, fully cooked Thanksgiving dinner for 4–6, ready to heat and serve. Limited quantity.
Source: Chef's Table Catering · checked Nov 2, 2026
Thursday, Nov 26
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Burn the Bird 5K & 10K
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 a.m. start
5K run/walk and 10K from the Fercho YMCA, 400 1st Ave S. Through Nov. 8: 5K $45.52, 10K $51.88; after that $50.82 and $57.18 (fees included). Kids 12 and under run the 5K for $34.92. Pre-registration is required and closes Nov. 24. Packet pickup Wed, Nov 25, 3–6 p.m., or race morning 7–8:15 a.m. Strollers welcome.
Source: YMCA of the Northern Sky · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Fargo Air Museum: closed Nov 26–30
Closed Thu, Nov 26 – Mon, Nov 30
Back to normal hours Tuesday, Dec. 1. Plan the plane day for later.
Source: Fargo Air Museum · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Granite City Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Thu, Nov 26 · 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Roast turkey breast and gravy, pot roast, butternut squash ravioli, sage stuffing, green bean casserole, mac and cheese, pumpkin and pecan pie. Kids 6–12 are $12.
Source: Granite City's reservation page · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Rosewild Thanksgiving Day Buffet
Thu, Nov 26 · mid-day buffet
A carving station with roasted turkey and prime rib, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and the rest. Kids under 12 are $20. Parties over 8 should call.
Source: Rosewild's reservation page · checked Nov 2, 2026
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West Acres: closed Thanksgiving, open early Black Friday
Thanksgiving: closed · Black Friday: 7 a.m.–8 p.m.
The mall is closed on Thanksgiving Day and opens at 7 a.m. on Black Friday. Some store hours vary, so check the store too.
Source: West Acres · checked Nov 2, 2026
Friday, Nov 27
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Cookies with the Claus Family
Fri, Nov 27, 1–4 p.m.
Santa arrives by horse-drawn sleigh at 1. Cookie decorating, sleigh rides, face painting, a bouncy house and Santa photos. Hosted by Fraser, Ltd.
Source: FARGODOME / Fraser, Ltd. · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Festival of Trees
Through Fri, Dec 4 · Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Decorated trees from local businesses and families, plus Santa's Mailbox for letters. Extended viewing during events.
Source: FARGODOME / Fraser, Ltd. · checked Nov 1, 2026
Saturday, Nov 28
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Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos
Sat, Nov 28 · 7:30 p.m.
Two pianos, requests, all ages welcome.
Source: Fargo Theatre · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds
Nov 28–Dec 31, nightly 5–10 p.m. · closed Dec 25
Themed displays, animated lights and drive-through tunnels along about 1.5 miles at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 Main Ave W. About 25–30 minutes at the posted 5 mph. Limos and buses $60. Dates are from the organizer's FAQ; check before you go.
Source: Red River Valley Fair · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds opens
Opens Sat, Nov 28 · 5–10 p.m. nightly
About 1.5 miles of drive-through lights at 1805 Main Ave W. Takes 25–30 minutes at 5 mph. Buses and limos are $60.
Source: Red River Valley Fair · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Santa Village at Rheault Farm
Weekends Nov 28–Dec 20 plus Dec 17, 18, 21, 22 · sensory-friendly night Fri, Dec 11, 4–6 p.m.
Santa and Mrs. Claus, reindeer, cookie decorating, model trains and light displays. Carriage rides $2.50 (3 and under free) on weekend afternoons. The Santa line closes early, so don't cut it close. Bring a canned good or toy.
Source: Fargo Parks · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Small Business Saturday at Overbooked
Sat, Nov 28 · 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
The downtown bookstore at 619 2nd Ave N lists Small Business Saturday on its own events page.
Source: Overbooked · checked Nov 2, 2026
Sunday, Nov 29
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Emo Orchestra with The Spill Canvas
Sun, Nov 29 · 7 p.m.
An evening of emo, with strings. All ages welcome.
Source: Fargo Theatre · checked Nov 2, 2026
Any day this month
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Front Street Taproom + Comedy in the Cellar
Trivia Tue 7 p.m. · open mic Mon 8 p.m. · comedy open mic Wed 8 p.m.
Downtown taproom at 614 Main Ave. Zen Pub Trivia Tuesdays (teams up to 6), Monday music-and-poetry open mic, Wednesday comedy open mic in the Cellar, Fargo Nerd Nite on the third Thursday of most months ($10), and touring comedians most weekends. Bring your own food.
Source: Front Street Taproom · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Plains Art Museum
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
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Skate City public skating
$8 per 2-hour session plus $5 skate rental (before tax). Themed and glow skates through the year; check the skating-hours calendar.
Source: Skate City Fargo · checked Nov 1, 2026
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Drekker Brewing Company
Mon–Thu 4–10 p.m. · Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–midnight · Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sours, juicy IPAs, lagers and barrel-aged stouts in an old railroad shop at 1666 1st Ave N. All ages until 8 p.m., 21+ after. Food comes from Brewhalla next door.
Source: Drekker Brewing · checked Nov 2, 2026
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Open skate at Fargo Parks Sports Center
Public skating on the IcePlex, $5 per visit (10-visit punch card $45). Times change week to week; check the open-play calendar.
Source: Fargo Parks Sports Center · checked Nov 1, 2026
On the calendars in November 2026
Every listing for November 2026 on the venue and city calendars we track (we look 30 days ahead, so later dates fill in as they get closer). Refreshed nightly.
- Mon Nov 2 Holiday Needle Felting Craft Workshop Fargo Parks, Fargo
- Mon Nov 2 NDSU Men's Basketball vs Minnesota Crookston NDSU campus, Fargo
- Mon Nov 2 Madrigal Singers Concert Off-campus Events, Fargo
- Mon Nov 2 Spring 2027 Theatre Auditions NDSU, Fargo
- Mon Nov 2 Teen Take and Make Leather Bracelet Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo
- Mon Nov 2 Craft Connection Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead
- Mon Nov 2 Winter Volleyball League Starts Fargo Parks, Fargo
- Mon Nov 2 Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) Fargo Parks, Fargo + 12 more dates
- Mon Nov 2 Financial Freedom: Building a Good Credit Rating, Consumer Protection, and Financial Institution Knowledge West Fargo Public Library, West Fargo
- Mon Nov 2 College Smart Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead
- Mon Nov 2 Crafternoons Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Mon Nov 2 Monday Night Magic Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo + 4 more dates
- Mon Nov 2 Community Game Night – Northport Library Fargo Public Library, Northport Library, Fargo
- Mon Nov 2 Fall Storytime Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo + 11 more dates
- Mon Nov 2 Math Club Presentation by Dr. Jenny Kenkel Minard Hall Room 308, Fargo
- Mon Nov 2 D&D Mondays Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 4 more dates
- Tue Nov 3 Art Workshop (60+) Fargo Parks, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Tue Nov 3 Beginner Fly Tying: Wooly Bugger Fargo Parks, Fargo
- Tue Nov 3 Strength, Balance, and Stretch Fargo Parks, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Tue Nov 3 Disquisition Formatting: Open Workshop Center for Writers, Fargo
- Tue Nov 3 Adventure Awaits Book Club - "Found Sound" by Meg Wolitzer Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo
- Tue Nov 3 Karaoke at Dempsey’s Dempsey’s Public House, Fargo + 7 more dates
- Tue Nov 3 Page Turners Book Club West Fargo Public Library, West Fargo
- Tue Nov 3 Storytime + Craft Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead + 3 more dates
- Tue Nov 3 Tuesday Night Magic: Commander Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 7 more dates
- Tue Nov 3 Chess Club Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Tue Nov 3 FPL Jigsaw Puzzle Social Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Tue Nov 3 Pauper Tuesdays! Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Tue Nov 3 Star Wars Unlimited: Weekly Premier Event Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Wed Nov 4 Drop-In Novice Hockey Fargo Parks, Fargo + 2 more dates
- Wed Nov 4 Libraries Dance - Gobbling Turkeys Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo
- Wed Nov 4 Fantasy Lit Lounge Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library, Fargo
- Wed Nov 4 Safety Social (Broadway Station) Fargo Parks, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Wed Nov 4 Seth Dillon | No Joke: Free Speech, Censorship, and Building the Babylon Bee Oceti Sakowin Ballroom, NDSU Memorial Union, Fargo
- Wed Nov 4 Standard Showdown – Reality Fracture Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo
- Wed Nov 4 Commander Night: Bracket Level 4 Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo
- Wed Nov 4 Language Exchange Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead
- Wed Nov 4 StartupBREW Fargo 11/4/26 Emerging Prairie, Fargo + 2 more dates
- Wed Nov 4 Ready to Read Storytime West Fargo Public Library, West Fargo + 2 more dates
- Wed Nov 4 Storytime Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead + 2 more dates
- Wed Nov 4 Taco Night and Bingo! Dempsey’s Public House, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Wed Nov 4 D&D One-Shot Wednesdays Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 An Evening of Alton Brown Fargo Theatre, Fargo
- Thu Nov 5 Saxophone Chamber Recital Beckwith Recital Hall, Fargo
- Thu Nov 5 Northern Light - Small Stages Marcil Commons at Trollwood, Moorhead
- Thu Nov 5 NDSU Women's Basketball vs Augustana NDSU campus, Fargo
- Thu Nov 5 Minnesota High School Sectional Final Football FARGODOME, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Decades in Motion Walking Group Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead
- Thu Nov 5 Tumble Time with Fargo All-Stars Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo
- Thu Nov 5 Caring for Your Family & Loved Ones with AARP West Fargo Public Library, West Fargo
- Thu Nov 5 Adaptive Adventures Fargo Parks, Fargo + 2 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Fuglestad Memorial Lecture: "Rewriting the Rules oh Human Physiology: How Extracorporeal Life Support Replaces the Heart and Lungs" Concordia College, Moorhead
- Thu Nov 5 Pilates Fargo Parks, Fargo + 2 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Baby Rhyme Time Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Baby Bounce Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead + 2 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Sense of Place Book Club – November 2026 Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo
- Thu Nov 5 Cyberpunk TCG Prerelease Event Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo
- Thu Nov 5 Senior Social Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead + 1 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Library Lair Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library, Fargo + 2 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Teeter Tots Storytime West Fargo Public Library, West Fargo + 2 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Free Dog Night and Rock & Roll Bingo! Dempsey’s Public House, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Thursday Night Board Game Night Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Gundam CGE Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 7 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 Star Wars Unlimited: Weekly Booster Draft Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Thu Nov 5 One Piece Thursdays Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Fri Nov 6 In The Company of Serpents The Aquarium, Fargo
- Fri Nov 6 Member Preview: John Scott Postovit The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Moorhead
- Fri Nov 6 MSUM Volleyball vs Northern State University Nemzek Fieldhouse - Volleyball, Moorhead
- Fri Nov 6 Roe Family Singers w/ Cropdusters Duo Dempsey’s Public House, Fargo
- Fri Nov 6 Time Out! The Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead + 2 more dates
- Fri Nov 6 Adult Night Skate City, Fargo + 7 more dates
- Fri Nov 6 Public Skating Skate City, Fargo + 11 more dates
- Fri Nov 6 Baby Boost Storytime West Fargo Public Library - Main Location, West Fargo + 2 more dates
- Fri Nov 6 One Piece Heroines Battle Vol.2 Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Fri Nov 6 Magic: the Gathering – Star Trek Prerelease Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 2 more dates
- Fri Nov 6 Friday Night Magic: Modern Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Fri Nov 6 Trivia with Michael Hansen Dempsey’s Public House, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Sat Nov 7 RRTOS presents: 2nd Annual Evening with the Mighty Wurlitzer Fargo Theatre, Fargo
- Sat Nov 7 Burlesque Show The Aquarium, Fargo
- Sat Nov 7 Kid Quest: Paper People Plains Art Museum, Fargo
- Sat Nov 7 Guest Clarinet Recital: Kim Cole Luevano Beckwith Recital Hall, Fargo
- Sat Nov 7 NDSU Women's Volleyball vs North Dakota NDSU campus, Fargo
- Sat Nov 7 MSUM Volleyball vs University of Jamestown Nemzek Fieldhouse - Volleyball, Moorhead
- Sat Nov 7 MSUM Swimming & Diving vs University of Jamestown Nemzek Pool, Moorhead
- Sat Nov 7 Museum Closing Early for 4 Luv of Dog Silent Auction Fargo Air Museum, Fargo
- Sat Nov 7 Youth Aviation Camp: Metal Work Fargo Air Museum, Fargo
- Sat Nov 7 Read to Comet Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library, Fargo
- Sat Nov 7 Saturday STEM West Fargo Public Library, West Fargo
- Sat Nov 7 Wooden Quilt Block Ornament Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Sat Nov 7 Kindergarten Success Storytime Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo
- Sat Nov 7 America 250: The Birth of Our Nation Film Series Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo + 2 more dates
- Sat Nov 7 Mind Mysteries LIVE! Fargo Public Library, Main Library, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Sat Nov 7 Magic: the Gathering – Star Trek Prerelease 2HG Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Sat Nov 7 One Piece Pirates Party 2026 Vol. 4 Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 4 more dates
- Sat Nov 7 Pokemon League Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 2 more dates
- Sat Nov 7 Lorcana Weekly Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Sun Nov 8 Undergraduate Horn Recital: Marie Voorhees Beckwith Recital Hall, Fargo
- Sun Nov 8 Public Opening: John Scott Postovit The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, Moorhead
- Sun Nov 8 Sunday Game Day Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Sun Nov 8 Riftbound – Nexus Nights Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 3 more dates
- Mon Nov 9 NDSU Women's Basketball vs Creighton NDSU campus, Fargo
- Mon Nov 9 Guest Piano Recital: Dr. Benjamin Hopkins Beckwith Recital Hall, Fargo
- Mon Nov 9 Monday Matinee "Tommy" (PG) West Fargo City Hall & Satellite Library, West Fargo
- Mon Nov 9 Percussion Studio Class Recital Concordia College, Moorhead
- Mon Nov 9 Best Sellers Book Club Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead
- Mon Nov 9 Tea Time Book Club – November 2026 Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library, Fargo
- Tue Nov 10 Safety Stories Rustad Recreation Center Playground, West Fargo
- Tue Nov 10 Golden Gathering Senior Social Hour West Fargo Public Library, West Fargo
- Tue Nov 10 Tales of Bringing Innovation to Market Junkyard Brewing West Fargo, West Fargo
- Tue Nov 10 Tuesdays for Toddlers at the Plains Art Museum Fargo Public Library, Off-site, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Tue Nov 10 Pokémon Club Fargo Public Library, Dr. James Carlson Library, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Wed Nov 11 VentanA, Deadly Apples, & Aeternum The Aquarium, Fargo
- Wed Nov 11 MSUM Swimming & Diving vs Southwest Minnesota State University Nemzek Pool, Moorhead
- Wed Nov 11 VETERANS DAY SKATE Skate City, Fargo
- Wed Nov 11 Veterans Coffee Hour Fargo Air Museum, Fargo
- Wed Nov 11 Veterans Day Program Fargo Air Museum, Fargo
- Wed Nov 11 The Language Exchange Moorhead Public Library, Moorhead + 2 more dates
- Wed Nov 11 Commander Night: Bracket Level 2 Paradox Comics-N-Cards, Fargo + 1 more dates
- Thu Nov 12 Exhibition Tour: Know Your Treaty Plains Art Museum, Fargo
- Thu Nov 12 Derrick Stroup: Running Hot Tour Fargo Theatre, Fargo
Questions, answered
What's happening in Fargo in November 2026?
Thanksgiving is Nov. 26, with the Burn the Bird 5K and 10K that morning and buffets at Rosewild and Granite City. The Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds open Nov. 28 and the Festival of Trees starts Nov. 27. The calendar on this page lists everything else from venue and city calendars.
When do the Fargo Christmas lights open?
Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds opens Nov. 28 and runs nightly 5–10 p.m. through Dec. 31 (closed Dec. 25), $25 per car.
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Every listing links to the organizer's own page, and that page wins if it disagrees with us. Spotted something wrong or missing? Email [email protected].