Summer in Fargo, North Dakota

Explore Fargo’s scenic Red River by biking or walking the path starting at Gooseberry Mound Park and continuing downtown amidst towering trees.

Explore the Red River area with fun cross-country mountain biking trails in the woods at Gooseberry Mound Park and M.B. Johnson Park. Expect little to no traffic on most days!

Saturday Farmer’s Market Downtown: Saturday mornings all summer long into October, this is a must-do in Fargo! The variety of stalls allows you to connect with the small business community.

Movies at Broadway Square: Bring your blankets and stretch out on the leisurely lawn, or use one of the many cafe tables and chairs around the Square while you enjoy snacks and a memorable movie night in the heart of downtown Fargo. These events are free and open to the public!

Fargo Theater: 99-year-old historic facility and showing independent film programming and live events.

Bluestem Center For the Arts: More than just a music venue—it’s a quintessential Fargo-Moorhead experience! Nestled along the Red River of the North in Moorhead, MN, Bluestem Amphitheater is managed by Trollwood Performing Arts School, a program of Fargo Public Schools.

Botanical Brothers: bring back a souvenir from this local plant paradise! Look on their events page for bingo, yoga, crafting, cooking classes, and more!

Downtown Yoga, Fargo: The studio floors are made from the bleachers of the former NDSU Bison Sports Arena and exposed 110-year-old original brick offer a unique combination of rich Fargo history with a modern touch. The space creates an environment that is both calm and inviting, perfect for practicing yoga.

Coffee

Youngblood Coffee: Founded in 2016 by coffee enthusiasts, Youngblood Coffee ethically sources fully washed Arabica beans and hand-roasts them in a Probat roaster to enhance their unique flavors, prioritizing sweetness, acidity, and body.

Moonrise Cafe: the ideal spot to grab a quick coffee and pastry, sit down for lunch, or order a custom cake for your upcoming birthday party or celebration!

Breakfast

Sandy’s Donuts & Coffee: Making people happy one donut at a time. For 40+ years, they’ve fueled your morning with the freshest, best-tasting, and most fun-to-eat donuts in Fargo. With 75 + flavors, and three locations—it’s never been easier to give your morning a boost of sweetness.

Nichole’s Fine Pastry: Located on Downtown Fargo’s Historic Eighth Street, Nichole’s Fine Pastry and Café creates small-batch baked goods in the European tradition as well as classic American and local favorites.

Black Coffee Waffle Bar: Black Coffee and Waffle Bar opened its first location in Minneapolis, Minnesota, in 2014 as a coffee shop serving fresh buttermilk waffles and gourmet toppings. BCWB quickly earned the reputation as a go-to brunch spot and attracted crowds for our photogenic waffles and specialty coffee. Come visit us for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and stick around for the monthly specials and our incredible staff.

Lunch

Plaza Azteca: Whether you are looking for a relaxing escape or culinary experience, Plaza invites you to explore their menu and find traditional options that have become staples of their brand

Wasabi Sushi & Asian Grill and Poke Bowl: Presenting a remarkably varied and delightful selection of Asian culinary offerings, guests can explore a wide spectrum of flavors and textures, with a particular highlight being their customizable and vibrant poke bowls, allowing for a truly personalized dining experience.

Dinner

Brewhalla: An indoor market, hotel, arcade, and event center, the Brewhalla Market has the coolest lineup of entirely locally owned small business vendors—from oysters to ice cream, plants to pizza, early morning coffee to late-night eats, and everything in between.

Rosewild: A restaurant paying homage to the rich flavors of the region, drawing inspiration from local produce and North Dakota traditions. Indulge in innovative twists on beloved classics, celebrating the Midwest’s culinary heritage. Whether it’s a hearty breakfast, leisurely lunch, or delightful dinner, Rosewild caters to the flavors you’ll love throughout the day.

Blackbird Woodfire: A family-run restaurant serving up artisanal woodfire pizzas, local craft beer, tapas, and salads. We use North Dakota-grown and milled flour and the freshest ingredients available.

Beer & Fish Company: A casual dining destination on Robert’s Alley in the heart of Downtown Fargo. It offers the freshest fish and chips, fine seafood dishes, and an oyster bar all in a unique urban setting. The restaurant has a full bar, including 26 taps for beer and six taps for wine

NoBull Smokehouse: They use a unique blend of locally-sourced red and white oak to give our meats a delicate, one-of-a-kind smoky flavor. This special blend of oak hardwood produces a smoke that results in a flavor that is stronger than apple and cherry, but lighter than hickory, and keeps you coming back for more.

Spaghetti Western: A cozy Italian restaurant that has been a hot spot since it opened. With homemade noodles, delicious wine, and an intimate atmosphere, you won’t ever want to leave.

Bars

Starbird Lounge: This bar specializes in classic and contemporary tiki and tropical cocktails made from fresh juices, premium spirits, and house-made syrups. Tiki not your jam? They’ll whip you up a classic cocktail or highball, or choose from our selection of quality wine and beer.

Wild Terra: Fargo’s fun cider and wine bar that serves up “just drinks and vibes.”

Dessert

Scoop & Dough: where old-fashioned ice cream meets delicious cookie dough creations.

Silver Linings Creamery: handcrafted ice cream with all sorts of unique flavors

Tea & Crepe: A unique culinary concept that combines the rich flavors of boba tea, the delicate textures of crepes, the comforting simplicity of Onigiri rice balls, and fresh made-to-order Thai ice cream rolls.