Are you new to Fargo-Moorhead?
Welcome! We are so glad you are here!
So often, all people know about churches is all the things they are against. At our church, we want you to know what we are FOR. We are for community. We are for our neighbor. We are for kids. We are for families. We are for helping people see God at work in the world.
In all of these things, we are #ForFargoMoorhead!
We love our community and we are thrilled that you will call this place home too. We know that joining a new community is a big task, so we wanted to compile a list of all our favorite places to visit in Fall. We hope this list can help you get to know our community and make you feel more welcome.
We love Fall in Fargo-Moorhead!
Here are our favorite things to do in Fargo-Moorhead before the snow flies. Enjoy!
1. eat ice cream at the Historic Moorhead Dairy Queen
Open March 1 - end of October
24 S. 8th Street, Moorhead, MN 56560
The Moorhead Dairy Queen was one of the very first Dairy Queen stores in the U.S! Opening in 1949, it is also one of the last stores to be independently owned and operated. They are also the birthplace of the dilly bar! Troy and Diane DeLeon are the current owners and they love Moorhead. Be sure to stop by before they close for the winter! They remain open through the end of October and always reopen March 1!
2. Listen to good music at the F-M Red River Market
Saturdays, 10am-2pm, July 8 – October 28
Broadway Square, 201 Broadway, Fargo, ND 58102
The Red River Market is North Dakota’s largest farmers’ market, representing over 90 local farmers and craftsman. When you attend the Red River Market, you will find food vendors, traditional farmer’s market stands, and many new and emerging area businesses. It’s an event for the whole family! There is live music in the Square as well as free games for kids. Find some food, buy some veggies, grab a seat, and enjoy!
3. show moorhead pride at the Greater Moorhead Days Parade
Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at 6 pm
There’s no better way to show city pride than by attending a local parade! The Greater Moorhead Days is an annual city celebration hosted each September. If you visit the City of Moorhead webpage, you can find a fun list of all the exciting events happening in town! But you won’t want to miss the Parade at 6pm on Friday! Look for us! We’ll be there too with music, candy, and popcorn!
4. Sing favorite hymns at Good Shepherd’s Beer and Hymns
Various Sunday evenings at Murphy’s Pub
808 30th Ave S Moorhead
Good Shepherd has been bringing together craft brews and hymns since 2013! Several times a year, our church worship team heads over to Murhpy’s Pub for two hours of singing, conversation, and food. It’s a great way to connect with the community in a more casual setting. This is a family friendly event. in fact, many people bring the whole family for supper! Singing is required, but beer is optional. Our Fall Beer and Hymns dates will be the third Sundays of September and October.
5. Cheer on the Spuds at High School Football Games
Fridays, 2300 4th Ave S Moorhead
Have you noticed that Moorhead seems quiet on Friday nights? That’s because many, many people are at the High School Spuds Football games! There is a lot of Spud pride around here and much of the community attends football games, even if they don’t have students playing! Join us for a football game. Go Spuds!
6. Celebrate College Sports
Concordia College, Moorhead State, and NDSU
If High School sports aren’t your thing, there are three colleges in town that have games and events all the time! Take in a Concordia soccer game or Moorhead State volleyball match. Of course, you will learn that NDSU Bison football games are a VERY big deal too. The Bison have won 9 FCS-national championships in the past 12 years! Arrive at the Fargo dome early on game day to join the tailgate parties. Then head in for the big game!
7. Feed animals at The Red River Zoo
10am-5pm daily, 10am-6pm Memorial Day-Labor Day
4255 23rd Ave S Fargo
If you’ve got kids, the Red River Zoo is a must! Spend an afternoon visiting exotic birds, otters, pandas, wolves, and more! Best yet, the zoo is open year-round so you can visit this Fall or anytime! There are special perks to being a member too so if you have animal-loving kids, check it out! For an extra fun twist, check out their “Boo at the Zoo” event the last few Saturdays in October. Bring your kids for trick-or-treating fun!
8. support local non-profits at the Growing Together Farmers Market
Tuesdays 2-6pm, August- September
Gethsemane Episcopal, 3600 25th St South, Fargo
You might be familiar with community gardens where each gardener has their own plot. Growing Together is different. Their mission is to provide opportunities for EVERYONE to have access to the food they need. Their series of gardens are communal and have a work-for-your-share model. Each garden is shared together and everyone works, tends, and harvests together. Once someone has worked 16 hours, you take home a full share! The Growing Together Farmers Market sells the extra produce and the proceeds fund the project and keep it free for participants! Come to the market to buy locally grown, pesticide-free food and see what its all about. And, if you’re looking for a place to garden, maybe you’d like to join next year!
9. catch candy at the Concordia Homecoming Parade
Saturday, October 14, 2023
8th Street Moorhead
Did we mention that parades are a great way to get to know the community? Concordia College celebrates their homecoming each year in mid-October. Even if you aren’t an alumni, their Saturday parade is worth visiting! We’ll be there too!
10. dress up for Trunk or Treat with Good Shepherd
Friday, October 27, 2023
4000 28th St S Moorhead
Halloween is such a fun time for kids and families. Each year, we host a Trunk or Treat night on the Friday before Halloween. This is open to the community- All Are Welcome! Kids come in their costumes. There are games and activities in our gym and trunk-or-treat vehicles outside. Bring your family! Bring your friends! Bring your neighborhood! Let’s celebrate together!
Learn more about gsKids events here!
Looking for even more options?
Check out the Fargo-Moorhead Underground and Fargo-Moorhead Visitors websites. FM Underground celebrates event and entertainment options in our area. The Visitors center has the most comprehensive list of food and drink places in town. (Some of our favorite places include El Torerro, Spike Bar and Grill, Mezzaluna, Bernbaums, Legends, Murphy’s Pub, and more!)
If you’d like other local recommendations, we’re happy to talk! Reach out to us and let’s talk!
We hope you’ll enjoy some of these fun, community events. Again, welcome to the community!