Fall is hitting full swing in Fargo — leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and the weekend calendar is packed. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your days ahead.

October 09, 2025

Top 5 Things To Do This Weekend

Quick picks for local events worth your time:

1. 2025 Paranormal Investigations – Bonanzaville, October 10th and 11th, Various Times. These guided tours invite you to venture beyond the ordinary museum experience and delve into the allure of the reportedly haunted buildings. BUY TICKETS
2. Boo at the Zoo – Red River Valley Zoo, October 11th, 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
3. The Lab – Rheault Farm, October 11th, 11 AM – 2 PMThis year’s Lab takes young minds on a science quest like no other, where budding scientists can dive into exciting experiments and become immersed in a world of discovery. Designed especially for kids ages 7-12. VIEW EVENT
4. NDSU Bison Football vs Southern Illinois – Fargodome, October 11th, 2:30 PMThe North Dakota State (NDSU) Bison are preparing to face Southern Illinois (SIU) with a 4-0 record and a No. 1 national ranking. BUY TICKETS
5. The Rocket Man Show – Fargo Theater, October 12th, 8 PMThis is Elton! Crash land into your seat with The Rocket Man Show, starring Scotsman Rus Anderson – Elton John’s official 70’s body double as featured in the ‘Farewell Yellow Brick Road’ world tour. BUY TICKETS

Outdoor Adventure Pick

🍂 The Red River Market – Downtown Fargo, Every Saturday until October 25th, 10 AM – 2 PM

Unlike your average corn maze, you can’t see through the walls or cut through the stalks—no shortcuts here! With narrow, winding pathways, the average time to complete the maze is 45 minutes to an hour, giving the same challenge as a traditional corn maze but with a fraction of the walking distance. VISIT WEBSITE

Indoor Pick

☕ Jean Hainlen’s Fall Into Felting Landscapes Retreatwill be heldOct. 10-12, 2025. The Schoolhouse, Nome, ND

Jean Hainlen leads this retreat to sequentially build your 2-D felting skills. You’ll learn both wet and needle felting techniques. Go home with completed pieces that include art felt fabric notecard, needle felted fiber collage, and wet felted landscape. These will be perfect to decorate your home or to give as gifts. This is an all-inclusive retreat! Your charming guest room, all deliciously prepared meals, and class instruction, materials, and tools are included. VIEW EVENT

QUICK HITS

Other happenings around town:

🎨 Plains Art Museum: Check out the current exhibits at the Plains Art Museum VIEW

🚶 Fall Walk at Buffalo River State Park: Cooler temps on Sunday make it perfect for a brisk walk through the tallgrass prairie trails.

🛍️ Treasure Hunt: Local Rummage Sales – Looking for a fall bargain? From furniture flips to kids’ clothes, rummage sales are still popping up around town. Use Fargo Rummage Sale Searcher to find the latest listings and plan your route.

📚 Used Book Sale –West Fargo Public Library (Sat, 10 AM – 4 PM): Stock up on fall and winter reading with thousands of gently used titles. VIEW

🧥 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: ☀️ 64° / 42° Sunny and pleasant — it will feel warmer than the 64° high suggests.
• Saturday: 🌤️ 67° / 58° Partly cloudy with mild conditions and slightly warmer temperatures.
• Sunday: 🌧️75° / 43° The warmest day of the weekend, but expect showers in the mix.

💡 Best day to get outside: Friday is the best day to get outside — it’s sunny, comfortable, and will feel warmer than the temperature shows, without the cloud cover or rain risk that creeps in later in the weekend.

PRAIRIE SPOTLIGHT

Buffalo River State Park

Just a quick drive from Fargo, Buffalo River State Park is a hidden gem worth adding to your fall plans. With miles of scenic hiking trails, peaceful overnight camping spots, and wide-open prairie views, it’s the perfect nearby escape from city life. Autumn is especially stunning here — golden grasses, vibrant trees, and quiet river scenes make it a prime spot for fall photography and a weekend adventure close to home. You will need a MN park pass to enter the park. WEBSITE

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!