Things to do in Fargo for adults

Nights out

The regular stuff that's always on.

• Front Street Taproom + Comedy in the Cellar

  Mostly freeFargo

  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

• Adult Night Skate at Skate City

  $8 + $5 rentalFargo

  Select evenings · see its events calendar

  On select nights the roller rink turns down the lights and turns up the music for adults only, all skill levels. Regular sessions are $8 for two hours plus $5 skate rental (before tax).

  Source: Skate City Fargo · 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

• 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

• 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

Breweries and taprooms

The full list, with hours and food, is on the breweries page.

• Drekker Brewing Company

  Pints varyFargo

  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

• Drekker brewery tour

  $10Fargo

  First Saturday of the month, noon

  Led by an owner or the head brewer, with a two-beer tasting included. 21+ with ID, closed-toe shoes, limited spots.

  Source: Drekker Brewing · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Junkyard West Fargo

  Free triviaWest Fargo

  Mon–Thu noon–10 p.m. · Fri–Sat noon–midnight · Sun noon–9 p.m.

  Junkyard's West Fargo taproom at 409 Sheyenne St, in a former bank, with its own pizza. Free trivia Monday nights 6:30–8:30, Taco Tuesday 4–8 p.m. with $3 street tacos, and bingo nights. 21+ unless with a parent.

  Source: Junkyard West Fargo · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Wild Terra Cider

  VariesFargo

  Tue–Thu 4–10 p.m. · Fri 4 p.m.–midnight · Sat noon–midnight · closed Sun & Mon

  Fargo's cider and wine bar at 6 12th St N. Bar pizzas and snacks, or order in. Kids welcome (keep them chill), with N/A drinks and family board games. Trivia on Wednesdays.

  Source: Wild Terra Cider · checked Nov 2, 2026

Daytime, minus the kids

• 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

• 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

• MSUM Planetarium public shows

  $All ages (Sky Safari: 5 and under)Moorhead

  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

Happy hours to start with

Afternoon and evening happy hours, from each bar's own site. Every one is on the happy-hours page.

• 701 Eateries

  701 N University Dr, Fargo

  • Daily · 4–6 PM $1 off beer, wine and rail drinks, $3 off the featured tap cocktail, plus marked-down lefse plate, Brussels sprouts and Gruyère fries

  Source: 701 Eateries (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026

• 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

  Source: Cowboy Jack's (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Sickies Garage (13th Ave)

  3431 Fiechtner Dr S, Fargo

  • Mon–Fri, Sun · 3–6 PM Half-price pints and wine, select apps on special, and a $10.99 burger with a domestic tap

  Source: Sickies Garage (13th Ave) (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Wild Bill's Sports Saloon

  Fargo

  • Mon–Fri · 3–6 PM $4 domestic bottles and rails, $4.50 domestic drafts and calls, $1 off everything else

  Source: Wild Bill's Sports Saloon (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

• The Bowler

  Fargo

  • Mon–Fri · 3–7 PM $1 off all beer and drinks

  Source: The Bowler (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Twin Peaks

  42nd St S, Fargo

  • Mon–Fri · 3–6 PM $1 off 22 oz. domestic drafts, $2 off house drafts, $2 mini beef tacos, $3 chips and salsa

  Source: Twin Peaks (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Labby's Grill & Bar

  1100 19th Ave N, Fargo

  • Mon–Fri · 3–7 PM $3.50 wells, $1 off domestic bottles, wine and taps, $1 off Asian bombs and fried pickles

  Source: Labby's Grill & Bar (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Round Up Saloon

  4501 Urban Plains Dr, Fargo

  • Mon–Sat · 4–8 PM $1 off all alcohol, plus a drink raffle

  Source: Round Up Saloon (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

  Source: Blarney Stone Pub (Downtown) (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Doolittles Woodfire Grill

  2112 25th St S, Fargo

  • Mon–Fri · 3–6 PM Bar and patio: $4 domestic taps, house wine and wells; $2 off craft beer and cocktails; $9 and $12 apps

  Source: Doolittles Woodfire Grill (own site) · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Legends Sports Bar & Grill

  803 Belsly Blvd, Moorhead

  • Mon–Fri · 3–7 PM $2 off all drinks

  Source: from Legends' Facebook specials graphic (checked Nov 2, 2026) · checked Nov 2, 2026

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