Moorhead Parks and Recreation and partners provide a number of special events throughout the year for all ages. There is something for everyone! Want to embrace the cold? Check out Frostival! Learn about Celtic Nations at our annual Celtic Festival. Enjoy arts activities, live music and community at an evening in the park at RiverArts! Needing some fresh produce? Our Farmers Market is open June-September. Celebrate your Moorhead pride during Greater Moorhead Days. You can even Skate with Santa! Get outside, get active and come experience all that Moorhead Parks has to offer!
2023 Special Events
Wednesday, May 31-Wednesday, August 2, 6 pm
Moorhead
River Paddling Excursions - Wednesdays, June 14-August 23, 5:30-8 pm
Hjemkomst Landing
Moorhead Cruise Night - Thursday, June 1, 5-8:30 pm
Moorhead Center Mall
Moorhead Farmers Market
Tuesdays, June 6-September 26 (no July 4), 3:30-6:30 pm
Music at the Market 4-6 pm
Vendor registration is open!
Hjemkomst Center Parking Lot
Dive into Summer - Tuesday, June 6, 2023, 6:30-8:30 pm
Moorhead Municipal Pool
RiverArts - Post Traumatic Funk Syndrome + Nordic Night
Tuesday, June 13, 5:30-8 pm
Vendor registration is open!
Memorial Park
FM Kicks Band Concert - Thursday, June 22, 7 pm
Gooseberry Park
Tennis Carnival - Friday, June 23, 10 am-noon
Horizon Middle School
Scandinavian Festival - Friday-Saturday, June 23-24
Hjemkomst Center
RiverArts - Gina Powers Band + Petting Zoo
Tuesday, June 27, 5:30-8 pm
Vendor registration is open!
Memorial Park
Moorhead Proud 5656OOH & AAH Fireworks Celebration
Tuesday, July 4
Horizon Shores Park
Moorhead Cruise Night - Thursday, July 6, 5-8:30 pm
Moorhead Center Mall
RiverArts - Heart&Soul + Barrel Car Rides
Tuesday, July 11, 5:30-8 pm
Vendor registration is open!
Heritage Garden & Amphitheater - Woodlawn Park
Summer Splash - Thursday, July 13, 2-4 pm
Moorhead Municipal Pool
FM Kicks Band Concert - Thursday, July 20, 7 pm
Gooseberry Park
RiverArts - Hiahli + Fishing Clinic
Tuesday, July 25, 5:30-8 pm
Vendor registration is open!
Memorial Park
Moorhead Cruise Night - Thursday, August 3, 5-8:30 pm
Moorhead Center Mall
Kicks Band Jazz Festival - Sunday, August 6, noon-5 pm
Gooseberry Park
River Keepers On the Water Cleanup - Monday, August 7, 5:30 pm
Hjemkomst Landing
RiverArts - Front Fenders + Dunk Tank
Tuesday, August 8, 5:30-8 pm
Vendor registration is open!
Memorial Park
Doggy Dip - Monday, August 14, 3:30-7:30 pm
Moorhead Municipal Pool
Greater Moorhead Days - Thursday, September 7-Saturday, September 16
Moorhead
Moorhead Cruise Night - Thursday, August 7, 5-8:30 pm
Moorhead Center Mall
Greater Moorhead Days Parade - Friday, September 8, 6 pm
20th St (northbound from 28th Ave S to 14th Ave S)
Thank you to all our partners
who help support special events!
American Crystal Sugar Company | Lemke Home Improvements
First International Bank & Trust | Fargo Moorhead CVB
Moorhead Business Association | Papa John's
River Keepers | Pepsi | Games to Go | Radio FM Media
Casey's General Store | 3 Celts and Company
Central Minnesota Credit Union
Bell Bank | Midco | Gate City Bank | Hornbacher's
Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
Amanda Nelson State Farm| Jackie Beedy - RE/MAX Realty 1
Xcel Energy | Avenue Right | Costco | Affinity Plus