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September 4–13, 2025

Celebrate our amazing community with Greater Moorhead Days! Enjoy a variety of fun and exciting events for all ages—Cruise Night, the Parade, Medallion Hunt, Kids Fest, live music, outdoor recreation, horses, books, and more.

If you or your organization would like to sponsor any GMD events, contribute to our Medallion Hunt Prize Pack, or otherwise participate, contact Steve French at steve.french@moorheadmn.gov or call 218.299.5446.

Stay tuned to this page for further updates and announcements!

Thursday, September 4th

Moorhead Cruise Night

Location: MState West Parking Lot
Time: 5:00 – 8:30 pm

Moorhead Cruise Night is a monthly gathering of car enthusiasts at Minnesota State Community & Technical College (M STATE) with food, music, and an exciting family-friendly atmosphere. visit www.moorheadcruisenight.com for more information

Classic cars lined up at Cruise Night
Friday, September 5th

Greater Moorhead Days Parade

Route: 20th St from 28th Ave S to 14th Ave S
Time: 6:00 pm

Join us for a vibrant community parade filled with floats, Moorhead Marching Band and more. The theme is Moorhead's 150th Birthday.

Are you a local business, community group, school, or just love parades? Put on your party hat and join us!

Come cheer on your neighbors, take photos, and be a part of this milestone celebration. 

Parade float on 20th Street

National Welcome Week Community Social

Location: MState North Plaza
Time: ~6:45 – 8:00 pm

The social will be on the main entrance plaza, on the north side of campus, near N2 entrance doors. Access the area via 24th Avenue using MState’s main entrance. There is parking adjacent to the sidewalk/plaza to the west and north.
Community members at Inclusive Moorhead event
Saturday, September 6th

 

Moorhead Airport 30th Anniversary Celebration

Location: Moorhead Airport – Florence Klingensmith Field – 3309 70th St S
Time: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cost: Free

Celebrate 30 years at the Moorhead Airport with a fun-filled morning for all ages! Join us for:

  • Pancake Breakfast (suggested $5.00 donation)
  • Fargo Cars and Coffee Car Show
  • Florence Klingensmith Mural Ribbon Cutting
  • Skydive Fargo (weather permitting)
  • EAA Young Eagle Flights (free rides for ages 8–17)
  • Inflatable Bouncy House & Activities for All Ages
  • Sanford Medical Helicopter & Airplane

Bring the whole family for food, fun, and aviation adventures! for more information about the airport, please visit the website


People kayaking during Roam the Red 

Discovery Outdoors: Roam the Red

Location: Hjemkomst Landing
Time: 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Join Fargo Parks, Moorhead Parks and Discover Outdoors for a day of adventure and connection along the Red River. Activities include kayaking, biking, art, and more—accessible and free for all ages. Finish the day at Gooseberry Park with local food, drinks, and live music.

visit their facebook page for more information


Kicks Band performing outdoors 

Kicks Band Concert

Location: Viking Ship Park
Time: 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Opener: Fargo Folkorico 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Main Act: FM Kicks Band 3:00pm - 4:30pm

In addition to performing throughout the year – including free summer concerts and a jazz festival in the park – the Kicks Band is dedicated to jazz arts education. That’s why they started offering High School Artist Residencies in 2014 to high schools around the region and organize the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo All-City High School Jazz Band Festival. The Residencies include small group master classes and side-by-side playing with the Kicks Band musicians, while the Festival allows each city’s high schools to show off their musical talent.

Founded in 1975 by Edward Christianson, the organization was created so that musicians could enjoy music socializing, playing great big band literature and improvising jazz. They met on a Saturday morning, once a month – just for “kicks.” Since 2014, the Band’s focus has shifted towards performance and jazz arts education. Today the 17-member band roster includes professional musicians and music educators, all dedicated to performing and performing America’s original art form, jazz. visit fmkicksband.com for more information

 

Sunday, September 7th

Clydesdale Horse Event

Location: Moorhead American Legion
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

See the majestic Clydesdales up close! Family fun includes horse viewing, kids' activities, and food vendors.

visit moorheadlegion.com for more information 

Clydesdale horses at American Legion
Monday, September 8th

Greater Moorhead Days 2023 Digital 

Greater Moorhead Days Medallion Hunt

Location: Hidden somewhere on public land in Moorhead
Clues Released: Daily at 8:00 am (Sept 8–13)

One of Moorhead’s most anticipated traditions returns! Solve daily clues to track down a hidden medallion and win a prize pack worth over $500.

Clues will be posted on:

Important Guidelines:

  • No digging or disturbing landscaped areas
  • Never hidden on private property
  • Respect parks and others while searching

Whether you’re in it for the thrill or the prize, this is a great way to explore Moorhead’s parks and trails!

 

Thank you to our Medallion Hunt Sponsors!

 Hornbachers logo
Tuesday, September 9th

Greater Moorhead Days Farmers Market

Location: Moorhead Center Mall
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm

Celebrate GMD at the weekly Farmers Market! Fresh produce, live music, family activities, and giveaways.

visit moorheadmarket.com for more information

Wednesday, September 10th

Midco Kids Fest

Location: Bluestem Ampitheater
Time: 4:30 - 7:00pm

Celebrate creativity and community at this family-friendly event! Enjoy live music, Games to Go inflatables, a kite flying demonstration, and hands-on art activities with Painted Turtle and Draw Club. Meet animals from Rusty K Ranch and connect with the Moorhead Fire Department during their interactive safety engagement.

Presented by Midco. Free and open to the public — all ages welcome!

 

Children playing at Midco Kids Fest
Thursday, September 11th

Used Book Sale

Location: Moorhead Public Library
Time: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

Support the library and score great deals on books, movies, and more. All proceeds benefit library programs.

visit larl.org for more information

Saturday, September 13th

Red River Run

Location: Gooseberry Park
Time: 9:00 am

The Red River Run has been running since 1974! This year we are excited to hit the trails along the river for our 51st anniversary run!

Race Information:
Date: September 13, 2025
Time: 9am start time for both the 5k & 15k
Unique Medals
Awards will be given at the finish line (no ceremony)
Pictures can be found on our FB Page

Online registration closes at 7pm on Friday, 9/12/2025. Please bring cash or check for day of registration.
We will be raising funds for the FM Trail Builders. They are passionate about establishing and promoting the use of off road recreational trails for biking, hiking, and just getting outdoors.
Course will be USTF Certified

The BEST post-race snacks

visit fmlakeagassizpacers.com to register 

Runners at Red River Run