14 things to do in and around Fargo, ND on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31. Among them: Storytime at Detroit Lakes Public Library (10:30 a.m.); Pickabob Grill & BBQ at Great Northern Park (11 a.m.); North Dakota State University Men's Basketball vs Concordia, Nebraska at North Dakota State University campus (1 p.m.); Bingo (GC) at Garden Court (3 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Fargo, ND · Central Time
10:30 a.m.–11:15 a.m. Central Time
Detroit Lakes Public LibraryDetroit Lakes, MN47 mi
Family
Weekly storytime with a new theme each week, using stories, songs, rhymes and flannel boards, with special guests. Geared for ages 3 to 6, though all ages are welcome.
Detroit Lakes Public Library, 1000 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m.–10 p.m. Central Time
Great Northern ParkFargo, ND2.2 mi
Food & drink
Great Northern Park, 425 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time
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1 p.m. Central Time
North Dakota State University campusFargo, ND2.2 mi
Sports + fitness
The Bison, North Dakota State's men's basketball team, take on Concordia, Nebraska.
North Dakota State University campus, 1301 12th Avenue North, Fargo, ND 58108-6050
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 1 p.m. Central Time
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3 p.m.–4 p.m. Central Time
Garden CourtFergus Falls, MN55 mi
Bingo
Weekly Bingo led by activities staff in PioneerCare's Garden Court, for all residents.
Garden Court, 1131 Mabelle Avenue S, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
Dempsey’s Public HouseFargo, ND2.2 mi
Bingo
Live music
Rock and roll bingo played for free, with free hot dogs on hand.
Dempsey’s Public House, 226 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
Cherry WoodFergus Falls, MN55 mi
Other
Pokeno game at the Cherry Wood household.
Cherry Wood, 1131 Mabelle Avenue S, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
Live music
Kathie Brekke and the 42nd Street Jazz Band play a night of music, with dancing, food and drinks.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Fargo, 1635 42nd Street South, Fargo, ND 58103
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time
The Cellar Comedy ClubFargo, ND2.0 mi
Comedy
Comedy in the Cellar - Tim Smith in Fargo, North Dakota.
The Cellar Comedy Club, 614 Main Ave, Fargo, ND 58103
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time
Trivia
Free trivia night at the Downtown Fargo VFW, with a What's in the Bag?! game and a paper airplane contest at the end of every game.
Fargo VFW Club, Post 762, 202 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time
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7 p.m.–10 p.m. Central Time
Black Coffee and Waffle Bar FargoFargo, ND2.2 mi
Open mic
Weekly open mic for jokes, songs or poetry at Black Coffee and Waffle Bar in downtown Fargo. Free.
Black Coffee and Waffle Bar Fargo, 550 2nd Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time
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8 p.m. Central Time
Drekker Brewing CompanyFargo, ND1.3 mi
Food & drink
Runs across the dates shown. New Year’s Eve Bash at Drekker Brewing Company in Fargo, North Dakota.
Limited run.
Drekker Brewing Company, 1666 1st Ave N, Brewhalla, Fargo, ND 58102
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 8 p.m. Central Time
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8 p.m.–10 p.m. Central Time
The Red RavenMoorhead, MN2.9 mi
Talks + ideas
Poetry Night at the Raven: sharing or listening to poetry, prose, song, rap and verse, with MC Lexx Francis. Free.
The Red Raven, 106 7th Street S, Moorhead, MN 56560
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time
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9:30 p.m. Central Time
Dempsey’s Public HouseFargo, ND2.2 mi
Other
Dempsey’s Public House, 226 Broadway N, Fargo, ND 58102
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 9:30 p.m. Central Time
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10 p.m.–12 a.m. Central Time
Sunset LanesMoorhead, MN4.2 mi
Fitness class
College Night Bowling: $8 all-you-can-bowl, mug specials on adult beverages, pizza and the arcade.
Sunset Lanes, 620 U.S. 75, Moorhead, MN 56560
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 10 p.m. to 12 a.m. Central Time
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