🦬Prairie Local – Week of October 20, 2025
Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend
Quick picks for local events worth your time:
- Halloween Grown Up & Me Cookie Making Class – Cookie Krums Bakery, October 24th, 10 AMCalling all little ghouls & goblins (and their grown-ups)! On October 24th, Cookie Krums Bakery is brewing up some spooky-sweet fun. Each ticket includes 1 cookie kit (3 cookies + all the supplies) and seating for 1 child + 1 adult helper. Want to bring another kiddo along? Add an extra kit so no one gets left out of the cookie magic! BUY TICKETS
- Fargo Public Library Book Sale – October 23:10-7:30, October 24: 11-5:30, October 25: 9-3You are invited to the public to the Fall 2025 Book Sale, Take advantage of the “buy 4 get the 5th book free” on Thursday and Friday, or the $10 bag sale on Saturday. The sale will take place at the Main Library, as well as the Carlson and Northport Branch Libraries. For more information, go to. MORE INFO
- Boo at the Zoo – Red River Valley Zoo, October 25h, 11 AM – 4 PMBring your little ghosts and goblins for trick-or-treating throughout the Zoo! Enjoy carousel rides, animal encounters, and other Halloween activities!BUY TICKETS
- Fargo Exotic Pet Expo – Red River Valley Fairgrounds, October 25th, 9 AM – 4 PMYou will see a wide array of vendors at the Expo, some returning and some new. They will have a vast number of different species of exotic pets, from Fish and Corals to large snakes. Geckos, Chameleons, Ball Pythons, Retics, Sugar Gliders, Corn Snakes, Tortoises, and even several exotic birds will all be represented. MORE INFORMATION
- Fargo Record Fair – Brewhalla Market, October 25th – 11AM – 5 PMJoin us Saturday, October 2,5 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Brewhalla Magic Factory for a full day of crate-digging, music-loving, vinyl-spinning fun. Expect tables of vendors selling vinyl records, CDs, cassettes, and all kinds of music-related treasures. Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a casual browser, or just in it for the vibes, there’s something for everyone. BUY TICKETS
Outdoor Adventure Pick
3rd ANNUAL CRAWLOWEEN – Downtown Fargo, October 25th 3 PM
Join us on Saturday, October 25th, to sip on devilish drinks, don your scariest and craziest costume, and haunt the town with your friends. This is the one holiday you can dress up like kids and eat, dance, and drink like an adult! VISIT WEBSITE
How It Works
Your crew can start at 3 pm at any participating location to receive your official Pub Crawl Passport sponsored by The Bridges Apartments. This event is FREE!!! You don’t have to pay to participate (pay for what you choose to eat & drink). Each location has specials on NUTRL Vodka Seltzer and Michelob Ultra! Stop by each location on the crawl to have your passport marked. Once your passport is completed, turn it in at the Old Broadway to receive your commemorative finisher medal!
- Participating Locations
- Old Broadway
- Sports Bar
- Fort Noks
- Rooters
- Cowboy Jacks
- Blarney Stone
- Sidestreet
Indoor Pick
Dylan Scott – Scheels Arena, October 25th 7:30 PM
The multi-Platinum country artist Dylan Scott will bring his 2025 headlining Easy Does It Tour, to SCHEELS Arena on Saturday, October 25, produced by Pepper Entertainment. Joining the four-time ACM Award winner on his Easy Does It Tour are special guest Josh Ross and Zach John King! TICKETS STILL AVAILABLE
QUICK HITS
Other happenings around town:
🌽 The Great Maze — Open all weekend
Navigate a giant corn maze throughout Oct 24–26 — a seasonal favorite with fall vibes, good for groups or families.
🎬🎻 FMSO presents The Phantom of the Opera
Saturday, Oct 25 at 7:00 p.m. at the Fargo Theatre — a silent film accompanied by a live orchestra.
🎠🎃 Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch – October 25–26
Enjoy a fun day at the farm with your family this fall at the Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch.
🥕🎵 Red River Market – Downtown Fargo, October 25, 10 AM–2 PM
One of the last markets of the season — fresh produce, local makers, and live music.
🧣🌡️ Seasonal Prep Tip:
Pull out your cold-weather gear this weekend — a 20°+ temp swing is coming next week, and you’ll be glad you’re ready.
Weekend Weather Snapshot
- 🌤️ Friday, Oct 24: 61° / 42° – Partly Cloudy (6%)
- 🌤️ Saturday, Oct 25: 64° / 50° – Partly Cloudy (5%)
- 🌬️ Sunday, Oct 26: 64° / 49° – Partly Cloudy & Windy (3%)
💡 Best day to get outside: Saturday – A mild and mostly sunny weekend ahead — great for outdoor plans, though Sunday brings a bit of a breeze.
PRAIRIE SPOTLIGHT
🍂 Fall Color Finder
It’s peak leaf-peeping season! Both North Dakota and Minnesota make it easy to chase the colors with their interactive Fall Color Finder maps. See where the trees are changing in real time and plan your next scenic drive, hike, or weekend getaway.
Wrap-Up
If you enjoyed this week’s Prairie Local, forward it to a friend who loves discovering new things around Fargo-Moorhead. The more, the merrier!