Full Schedule of Events
Frostival 2020 is taking on a new form this go-around!
What started as a two day winter celebration will now be sprawled out over 6 weeks, January 15, 2020 - February 22, 2020, allowing more events and better yet, the ability to make it to ALL OF THEM!
Have an idea for a winter event? Tell us about it!
January 23 - 30
DATE & TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| January 24 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. |
Frozen Business Showdown –Teams battle for points in all new winter activities with a twist. Bragging rights are on the line- does your organization have what it takes? Register here |
Lindenwood Park |
| January 25 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Winter Birding Festival – Enjoy winter birding at its finest, Festival is free for birders of all skill levels. A limited number of binoculars provided |
Forest River Park |
| January 25 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. |
Cardboard Sled Races – Create a sled from cardboard and race down the hill. Registration on-site for this free event. | Mickelson Park |
| January 25 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
Uniquely Fargo: Winter Warriors –CANCELLED |
Lindenwood Park |
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January 25 |
Winter Boot Camp – Join us for an evening full of winter adventure! Activities kick off with a sled parade starts at 4:30 p.m. and then open skate on the new rink while enjoying musical entertainment. Triple Ax will be set up so you can try your hand at some ax throwing or play one of the other games like Hammerschlagen. | POW/MIA Plaza West Fargo |
| January 27 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
S’mores & More – The place to be to enjoy all the great things about winter in Fargo! The fun moves to a different warming house at a different neighborhood rink each week. |
Clara Barton |
Other Winter Events Happening This Weekend
DATE & TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| January 22 & 23 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Let’s Paint Snowmen at Flatland Brewery – Midwest Mud and Flatland Brewery bring you “Let’s Paint Smowmen!” Tickets are $30 to paint and take home 3 snowmen! This event is 21 + Come alone, bring a friend, bring a date, come to drink beer or come to drink water! Can’t wait to see you! |
Flatland Brewery |
| January 25 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. |
Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival – Best of the Best Tour – provides communities around the world with an award-winning and critically acclaimed selection of films; featuring adventure, mountain culture, and mountain sport. $15 for general admission. For tickets, Click Here |
The Fargo Theatre |
| January 26 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. |
B-B-Brrr Winter Classic – Come out and ride your fat tire or standard bike on the Red River! It may be cool outside, but it’ll be even cooler riding along the river! Sign up today. For more info, click here. | Wildflower Grove Park |
| January 26 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
January Warm Winter Brunch – Everyone is welcome! Join us for a delicious meal prepared by Nancy Kvamme from Let’s Cook! A variety of oven omelettes , Oven pumpkin pancakes, festive salad, dessert of course! No prices on the menu! Pay what you are able! Suggested amount is $7, volunteer with us, or use a complimentary meal card! |
Square One Rental Kitchen & Events |
January 23-30
DATE & TIME |
EVENT |
| Jan 24 12 – 3 p.m. |
Frozen Business Showdown Location: Lindenwood Park |
| Jan 25 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. |
Winter Birding Festival Location: Forest River Park |
| Jan 25 10 – 11:30 a.m. |
Cardboard Sled Races – Location: Mickelson Hill |
| Jan 25 12 – 4 p.m. |
Uniquely Fargo: Winter Warriors – CANCELLED |
| Jan 25 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Winter Boot Camp Location:POW/MIA Plaza West Fargo |
| Jan 27 5 – 7 p.m. |
S’mores & More Location: Clara Barton |
January 31 - February 7
DATE & TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| January 31 4:00 p.m. |
Frostival Winter Mixer at Harold’s- A mix of different events for friends and family such as s’mores and bonfires, craft projects for the kids, outdoor games, ice bar with booze luge, music, food by Usher’s House, and Triple Ax. Hop inside for karaoke and a cozy place to warm up. | Harold’s on Main |
| February 1 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Frozen Prairie Youth Pond Hockey Day-Grab your friends and come enjoy a day of hockey played where it all started…on the ponds! Each team has a 3 game guarantee in this jamboree structured day. All games are two 10 min halves. Divisions are 10U, 8U, 6U (All divisions coed). Teams can have a max of 6 players. $60 per team, this includes a beanie for each player. All games are playing as 4 on 4. Register here | Lindenwood Park |
| February 1 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Frozen Fortress –Embrace the cool of winter with a day of outdoor activities and events, featuring: The Moorhead Business Association’s Snow Sculpture Contest, Free Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe Rentals, indoor and outdoor games, a hot chocolate station, a marshmallow roast, and much more frosty fun! | Hjemkomst Center |
| February 1 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Log the Sauna –Log, the mobile sauna is back at Frostival! Sauna with us along the Red River for a truly unique winter experience in our traditional woodfired barrel sauna.Interested in experiencing the warmth with us? Sign up for a sweat! This event has sold out the past two years, so book early to get a seat on the bench. Register here | Hjemkomst Center |
| February 1 11:00 a.m. |
River Keepers Interpretive Snowshoe Hike along the Red River- Explore the banks of the Red River in downtown Moorhead on snowshoes. Bring snowshoes if you have them, otherwise Moorhead Parks and Recreation will provide them for free. Cold weather clothing is a must. #EnjoytheRed Register here | Hjemkomst Center |
| February 1 11:00 a.m. |
MBA Snow Sculpture Competition – All skill levels welcome! Create something beautiful from cubes of snow. The winner will be announced February 8. Register here | Hjemkomst Center |
| February 1 12:00 p.m. |
Snowga – Discover peace and tranquility by combining fresh powder and yoga! Join local yoga instructor Tracy as she leads snowga, a fun accessible practice for all ages and levels of yoga students. Please wear proper snow attire, no bare feet in this yoga class! Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. |
Hjemkomst Center |
| February 1 1:00 p.m. |
Cold Dance Attack- Join Dance Choreographer, Cleveland Smith for this 45-minute power-packed fitness dance party! A large variety of music is used along with conditioning for the entire body, broken down into simple dance patters. This format is fun for all ages, shapes, and fitness levels. Register here | Hjemkomst Center |
| February 1 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. |
Snowball Dance & Carnival-Enjoy a night out with the family dancing and playing carnival games. $8 per person which includes dance and carnival games (Food and bowling additional). | Sunset Lanes |
| February 2 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. |
Winter Wonderland Open Skate- Join us at the Cullen Hockey Center for open skate for all ages. Free skate rentals for 4 to 10 year olds while supplies last thanks to Scott Tobolt Foundation. Nothing better than lunch from Jay’s Smokin BBQ. Co Sponsored by the Moorhead Business Association and Moorhead Parks & Recreation & Moorhead Youth Hockey. | Cullen Hockey Center |
| February 2 1:00 p.m. |
Winter Wonderland Dog Pack Walk- Join the winter pack… dog pack that is! Nature of the North and Hotdog! Pet Salon are teaming up to host a pack walk along the Red River. Participants meet at Hotdog! Pet Salon/Nature of the North prior to the winter pack walk and return for refreshments with their 4-legged friends. | Hotdog! Pet Salon / Nature of the North |
| February 3 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
S’mores & More – the place to be to enjoy all the great things about winter in Fargo! The fun moves to a different warming house at a different neighborhood rink each week. | Longfellow Park |
Jan 31 - Feb 7, 2020
DATE & TIME |
EVENT |
| Jan 31 4 p.m. |
Frostival Winter Mixer at Harold’s- A mix of different events for friends and family such as s’mores and bonfires, craft projects for the kids, outdoor games, ice bar with booze luge, music, food by Usher’s House, and Triple Ax. Hop inside for karaoke and a cozy place to warm up. Location: Harold’s on Main |
| Feb 1 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Frozen Prairie Youth Pond Hockey Day-Grab your friends and come enjoy a day of hockey played where it all started…on the ponds! Each team has a 3 game guarantee in this jamboree structured day. All games are two 10 min halves. Divisions are 10U, 8U, 6U (All divisions coed). Teams can have a max of 6 players. $60 per team, this includes a beanie for each player. All games are playing as 4 on 4. Register Here Location: Lindewood Park |
| Feb 1 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Frozen Fortress –Embrace the cool of winter with a day of outdoor activities and events, featuring: The Moorhead Business Association’s Snow Sculpture Contest, Free Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoe Rentals, indoor and outdoor games, a hot chocolate station, a marshmallow roast, and much more frosty fun! Location: Hjemkomst Center |
| Feb 1 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. |
Log the Sauna –Log, the mobile sauna is back at Frostival! Sauna with us along the Red River for a truly unique winter experience in our traditional woodfired barrel sauna.Interested in experiencing the warmth with us? Sign up for a sweat! This event has sold out the past two years, so book early to get a seat on the bench. Register here Location: Hjemkomst Center |
| Feb 1 11 a.m. |
River Keepers Interpretive Snowshoe Hike along the Red River- Explore the banks of the Red River in downtown Moorhead on snowshoes. Bring snowshoes if you have them, otherwise Moorhead Parks and Recreation will provide them for free. Cold weather clothing is a must. #EnjoytheRed Register here Location: Hjemkomst Center |
| Feb 1 11 a.m. |
MBA Snow Sculpture Competition – All skill levels welcome! Create something beautiful from cubes of snow. The winner will be announced February 8th. Register Here Location: Hjemkomst Center |
| Feb 1 12 p.m. |
Snowga – Discover peace and tranquility by combining fresh powder and yoga! Join local yoga instructor Tracy as she leads snowga, a fun accessible practice for all ages and levels of yoga students. Please wear proper snow attire, no bare feet in this yoga class! Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Location: Hjemkomst Center |
| Feb 1 1 p.m. |
Cold Dance Attack- Join Dance Choreographer, Cleveland Smith for this 45-minute power-packed fitness dance party! A large variety of music is used along with conditioning for the entire body, broken down into simple dance patters. This format is fun for all ages, shapes, and fitness levels. Register here Location: Hjemkomst Center |
| Feb 1 6 – 9 p.m. |
Snowball Dance & Carnival – Enjoy a night out with the family dancing and playing carnival games. $8 per person includes dance and carnival games (Food and bowling additional). Location: Sunset Lanes |
| Feb 2 12 – 4 p.m. |
Winter Wonderland Open Skate- Join us at the Cullen Hockey Center for open skate for all ages. Free skate rentals for 4 to 10 year olds while supplies last thanks to Scott Tobolt Foundation. Nothing better than lunch from Jay’s Smokin BBQ. Co Sponsored by the Moorhead Business Association and Moorhead Parks & Recreation & Moorhead Youth Hockey. Location: Cullen Hockey Center |
| Feb 2 1 p.m. |
Winter Wonderland Dog Pack Walk- Join the winter pack.. dog pack that is! Nature of the North and Hotdog! Pet Salon are teaming up to host a pack walk along the Red River. Participants would meet at Hotdog! Pet Salon/Nature of the North prior to the winter pack walk and return for nice warm refreshments with their 4-legged friends. Location: Hotdog! Pet Salon/Nature of the North |
| Feb 3 5 – 7 p.m. |
S’mores & More – the place to be to enjoy all the great things about winter in Fargo! The fun moves to a different warming house at a different neighborhood rink each week. Location: Longfellow Park |
February 8 - 14
DATE & TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| February 8 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Winter Kickball Tournament – Enjoy the cold, be active. Kickball will return to the Frostival calendar and will allow teams to embrace the cold and compete! This is a round robin style tournament and teams are guaranteed 3 games. Each team will receive participation t-shirts. Register here | MB Johnson Park |
| February 8 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Ice Bowl Adult Disc Golf – No wimps, no whiners. This is a disc golf tournament that takes place in the dead of winter to help bring awareness to hunger in America. Ice Bowl tournaments are held across the country to help fund raise for local food shelves and food-related charities. Amateur, Advanced, Master, and Pro registrations available. Register here |
Woodlawn Park |
| February 8 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Winter Gear Swap – Do you have functional gear laying around your house, shoved up in your attic, or hidden somewhere in your garage that you aren’t using? LET US HELP! Nature of the North, the Moorhead American Legion Post 21, and Frostival 2020 are teaming up to give the FM community an opportunity to buy, sell, and trade used gear/equipment! FREE to attend and FREE Registration to sell. We simply want to provide a space for you to make some money while also helping to grow your local outdoor community. This event will make it possible for people to access gear that they otherwise wouldn’t have, and allows for the possibility of learning a new hobby, or inspiration for a fun adventure! |
Moorhead American Legion |
| February 8 4:00 p.m. |
Undie Run – Brave the cold, drop your pants, and run around in just your knickers! Pre-register for only $15 or $20 day of the event and receive a pair of Frostival undies and a pom hat in return for your bravery. Register here |
Fargo Civic Center |
| February 8 4:30 p.m. |
Beard Competition –Bearding is the sport of growing, grooming and presenting one’s facial hair. So bring your family or friends; the bushiest, the most stylish and the weirdest, to showcase those chops, bristles, and whiskers and become the upper Midwest’s facial hair connoisseur. Register here | Fargo Civic Center |
| February 10 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
S’mores & More – the place to be to enjoy all the great things about winter in Fargo! The fun moves to a different warming house at a different neighborhood rink each week. | Centennial Park |
February 8-14
TIME |
EVENT |
| Feb 8 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Winter Kickball Tournament – Enjoy the cold, be active. Kickball will return to the Frostival calendar and will allow teams to embrace the cold and compete! This is a round robin style tournament and teams are guaranteed 3 games. Each team will receive participation t-shirts. Register here Location: MB Johnson Park |
| Feb 8 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Ice Bowl Adult Disc Golf Location: Woodlawn Park |
| Feb 8 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. |
Winter Gear Swap Location: Moorhead American Legion |
| Feb 8 4 p.m. |
Undie Run –Brave the cold, drop your pants, and run around in just your knickers! Pre-register for only $15 or $20 day of the event and receive a pair of Frostival undies and a pom hat in return for your bravery. Registration coming soon. Location: Fargo Civic Center |
| Feb 8 4:30 p.m. |
Beard Competition– Bearding is the sport of growing, grooming and presenting one’s facial hair. So bring your family or friends; the bushiest, the most stylish and the weirdest, to showcase those chops, bristles, and whiskers and become the upper Midwest’s facial hair connoisseur. Check out the Rules & Register Here Location: Fargo Civic Center |
| Feb 10 5 – 7 p.m. |
S’mores & More |
February 15 - 22
DATE & TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
| February 15 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Coffee & Cocoa Crawl –Caffeine & Chocolate, what’s no to love?! Bundle up the kids and grab your friends for a day of sipping and shopping! Admission is just $15 and includes a mug and samples of coffee and cocoa at 20 different locations in Downtown Fargo. Join in the crawl and taste the local coffee and cocoas of Fargo! Bonus: you get a special edition Frostival Coffee & Cocoa Crawl mug! Kids 10 & under = Free. Only enough mugs for those who purchase a ticket, kids 10 and under will not receive a mug. |
Various locations in Downtown Fargo |
| February 21 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. |
Cold Cinema: A Winter Movie Night – Embrace winter by enjoying an outdoor movie in the cold! Get your friends, bring a blanket, grab some popcorn, and settle in to watch a favorite winter film. The movie starts at 6:00 pm. Dress warm, this event will take place outdoors in a covered shelter. Heaters are available outside the shelter. | Rheault Farm |
| February 22 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. |
Ice Fishing Derby –Bring your ice fishing rod and try your luck at the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby! South Woodhaven Pond is stocked with perch, bluegill and northern pike. Registration starts at 1:30PM, Derby runs from 2:00-3:00PM. Holes are pre-drilled, free hot cocoa and giveaways. | Woodhaven South Park & Fishing Pond |
| February 22 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Winter Trails Day –Learn how to snowshoe, skishoe, and/or XC ski for free at MB Johsnon Park. This event is sponsored by the North Country Trail Association’s Dakota Prairie Chapter, NDSU’s Natural Resource Management Club, MSUM’s Regional Science Center, Moorhead Parks & Recreation, and Nature of the North. | MB Johnson Park |
| February 22 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Outdoor Winter Volleyball –Compete in an outdoor, winter volleyball tournament. | Fargo Billiards |
February 15 - 22
TIME |
EVENT |
| Feb 15 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. |
Coffee & Cocoa Crawl Location: Various locations in Downtown Fargo |
| Feb 21 6–8 p.m. |
Cold Cinema: A Winter Movie Night Location: Rheault Farm |
| Feb 22 1:30-3 p.m. |
Ice Fishing Derby Location: Woodhaven South Park & Fishing Pond |
| Feb 22 10 a.m.– 3 p.m. |
Winter Trails Day Location: MB Johnson Park |
| Feb 22 11 a.m.– 3 p.m. |
Outdoor Winter Volleyball –Compete in an outdoor, winter volleyball tournament. Location: Fargo Billiards |
PAST EVENTS
January 15 - January 22
DATE & TIME |
EVENT |
LOCATION |
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January 15-24 |
West Fargo Winter Days- Join in the excitement of a West Fargo winter tradition! Winter Days features various events for the community, including the Silver Snowflake Search, Coloring Contest, Crossword Puzzle, Senior Luncheon and more! For daily events, check out www.wfparks.org/winter-days/ | Various West Fargo locations |
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January 18 |
Winter Boot Camp RESCHEDULED to 1/25 DUE TO WEATHER – Join us for an evening full of winter adventure! Activities kick off with a sled parade starts at 4:30 p.m. and then open skate on the new rink while enjoying musical entertainment. The cocoa cook-off will be happening throughout the night and Triple Ax will be set up so you can try your hand at some ax throwing or play one of the other games like Hammerschlagen. | POW/MIA Plaza West Fargo |
| January 18 & 19 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Indoor Volleyball Tournament –Take a break from the cold and warm up with some volleyball! Pre-registered teams will compete to take the title of Winter Days champions. Register here for January 18, co-ed tournament Register here for January 19, women’s tournament |
Rustad Recreation Center |
| January 18 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. |
Cardboard Sled Races RESCHEDULED to 1/25 DUE TO WEATHER –Create a sled from cardboard and race down the hill. Registration on-site for this free event. | Mickelson Park |
| January 20 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. |
S’mores & More – the place to be to enjoy all the great things about winter in Fargo! The fun moves to a different warming house at a different neighborhood rink each week. | Roosevelt Park |
PAST EVENTS
January 15 - 22
DATE & TIME |
EVENT |
| Jan 15-24 4:30 – 7 p.m. |
West Fargo Winter Days Location:Various West Fargo locations |
| Jan 18 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. |
Winter Boot Camp – RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER. NEW DATE 1/25 Location:POW/MIA Plaza West Fargo |
| Jan 18 & 19 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. |
Indoor Volleyball Tournament –Take a break from the cold and warm up with some volleyball! Pre-registered teams will compete to take the title of Winter Days champions. Location: Rustad Recreation Center |
| Jan 18 10 – 11:30 a.m. |
Cardboard Sled Races –RESCHEDULED to 1/25 DUE TO WEATHER Location: Mickelson Hill |
| Jan 20 5 – 7 p.m. |
S’mores & More Location: Roosevelt Park |