Last updated: 2025-04-22
When North Dakota winters demand indoor refuge, West Fargo and surrounding areas offer engaging entertainment that beats the cold. From aviation history to artistic displays, these local venues provide warmth and excitement for residents and visitors seeking memorable indoor experiences.
Whether you’re a history buff, art enthusiast, or family looking for entertainment, the region’s indoor attractions showcase the rich cultural landscape of the Red River Valley. Museums, cinemas, and interactive spaces promise engaging activities for all ages.
Discover West Fargo’s coolest indoor adventures now!
Featured Indoor Activities in West Fargo
- Scheels Arena (Sporting Events) (Fargo)
- Fargo Air Museum (Fargo)
- Red River Zoo (Indoor Exhibits) (Fargo)
- Hjemkomst Center (Moorhead)
- Marcus Century Cinema
- Bluestem Center for the Arts (Moorhead)
- Bonanzaville, USA
- The Lights
Bluestem Center for the Arts (Moorhead)
What to Expect
Regional performing arts center in Moorhead
Description
Bluestem Center for the Arts serves as a cultural venue in Moorhead, Minnesota, offering performance spaces and artistic programming for the local community. The center supports various performing arts experiences and cultural events.
Where: Moorhead | More Info: Bluestem Center for the Arts
Bonanzaville, USA
What to Expect
34-building historical village preserving North Dakota pioneer settlement artifacts
Description
Bonanzaville is a comprehensive historical museum village spanning 12 acres near West Fargo, featuring 34 authentic historic buildings that showcase early North Dakota settler life. Visitors can explore meticulously preserved structures representing various aspects of regional pioneer history and cultural heritage.
Where: West Fargo | More Info: Bonanzaville, USA
Fargo Air Museum (Fargo)
What to Expect
Extensive collection of meticulously restored vintage military and civilian aircraft
Description
The Fargo Air Museum showcases an impressive collection of vintage and historic aircraft, offering visitors an immersive journey through aviation history. Interactive exhibits and preserved aircraft provide insights into military and civilian aviation, featuring restored planes from different eras and comprehensive educational displays about aerospace technology.
Where: Fargo | More Info: Fargo Air Museum
Hjemkomst Center (Moorhead)
What to Expect
Viking ship replica and authentic Scandinavian Stave Church
Description
The Hjemkomst Center is a cultural museum featuring a remarkable Viking ship replica and historic Scandinavian Stave Church. Visitors can explore local history through immersive exhibits showcasing Norwegian-American heritage and regional cultural artifacts. The center provides educational insights into maritime history and architectural preservation.
Where: Moorhead | More Info: Hjemkomst Center
Marcus Century Cinema
What to Expect
DreamLoungers™ premium seating technology
Description
Marcus Century Cinema offers a modern movie-watching experience in Fargo with multiple amenities including DreamLoungers™, stadium seating, RealD 3D, and UltraScreen DLX. The theater provides convenient online food ordering, assistive technology, and wheelchair accessibility for a comfortable cinema experience.
Where: West Fargo | More Info: Marcus Century Cinema
Red River Zoo (Indoor Exhibits) (Fargo)
What to Expect
Cold-climate animal conservation and rare species collection
Description
The Red River Zoo showcases a unique collection of cold-climate and rare animal species, including red pandas, Bactrian camels, and Sichuan takins. This accredited zoological facility offers visitors an intimate wildlife experience with carefully curated exhibits featuring North American and international animal habitats.
Where: Fargo | More Info: Red River Zoo (Indoor Exhibits)
Scheels Arena (Sporting Events) (Fargo)
What to Expect
Multi-purpose indoor entertainment complex in North Dakota
Description
SCHEELS Arena serves as a multi-purpose indoor venue hosting diverse entertainment experiences including live music concerts, sporting events, and community gatherings. The arena provides state-of-the-art facilities for hockey matches, featuring the local Fargo Force hockey team and accommodating large-scale performance events.
Where: Fargo | More Info: Scheels Arena (Sporting Events)
The Lights
What to Expect
Transformable urban plaza with multi-purpose event spaces
Description
A dynamic mixed-use urban space featuring an outdoor plaza that hosts diverse entertainment experiences. The Lights offers concert venues, community events, and a transformable Essentia Health Plaza with live performances, dining, and social gathering opportunities for residents and visitors.
Where: West Fargo | More Info: The Lights
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