FREE North of Normal Things to do in Fargo

Fargo is many things, but it isn’t expensive. With most attractions and sporting events costing less than $10, it’s not hard to find a cheap day out in the city. That being said, we prefer a free day out. So, we’ve compiled 10 FUN THINGS TO DO FOR FREE in Fargo.

1. Embrace the great outdoors in Fargo’s parks Biking, rollerblading, and walking on the parks’ designated trails are some of the locals’ favorite free things to do. In winter, dozens of outdoor skating rinks and trails are open to the public.

2. Discover Fargo’s street art Downtown has tons of photo ops, from sculpted bike racks and wrapped electrical boxes to creative murals by local artists.

3. Take a picture with the Fargo Woodchipper Stop by Fargo’s Visitors Center to take a photo with the original woodchipper prop from the Coen Brothers’ movie Fargo

4. Hunt for bison… the painted kind Painted bison dot the Fargo area. You can pick up a free map at the Visitors Center and search for all 20+.

5. See a Norwegian Stave Church A replica of the Stave church outside of Vik, Norway, you can find a piece of Scandinavia in Moorhead outside the Hjemkomst Center. Inside, purchase a ticket to see the Viking Ship and tour the church.

6. Check out the Roger Maris Museum: Local hero, Roger Maris hit a Major League Baseball record 61 home runs for the New York Yankees, breaking Babe Ruth’s single-season record. His museum is free and open to the public in the West Acres Mall

7. Go birding A restoration and preservation initiative has improved the city’s natural grassland and wetland areas, making them the perfect spot for birding.

8. Attend a free event: Free events are constantly popping up around Fargo, from the largest farmers’ market in the state and night bazaars to music festivals and family-friendly days.

9. View the world’s largest Dilly Bar At the seasonal walk-up Moorhead Dairy Queen, you can take your picture with a 16-foot-tall Dilly Bar statue.

10. Visit our major art museums Time to appreciate local, regional, and national art at the Plains Art Museum in Downtown Fargo or the Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead.