EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org

FEE: $5

Cinema Sundays—A Center for the Arts

$5 tickets @ 2pm on select Sundays each month

CLICK ON MOVIE TITLE BELOW FOR ADVANCED TICKETS

Nightmare Before Christmas:  Oct 19

Paddington in Peru: Nov. 9

Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Dec 14

Mufasa – the Lion King: Jan 11

Soul: Feb 8

How to Train Your Dragon: Mar 8

Encanto: Apr 19

EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/

FEE: Free

Social Justice Book Club

About Us: Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times.

October 22 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

We will discuss “About Us: Essays from the Disability Series of the New York Times.” This landmark collection gathers the most powerful essays from The New York Times Disability Series.

Out of the Sierra: a Story of Rarámuri Resistance by Victoria Blanco

December 17 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

We will discuss “Out of the Sierra: a Story of Rarámuri Resistance” by Victoria Blanco. The Rarámuri people of Chihuahua, Mexico, make up one of the largest Indigenous tribes of North America. Renowned for maintaining their language and cultural traditions in the face of colonization, they have weathered numerous hardships—climate disaster, poverty, cultural erasure—that have only worsened during the twenty-first century.

Based on more than a decade of oral history and participatory field work, Out of the Sierra paints a vivid and vital portrait of Rarámuri displacement. When drought leaves the Gutiérrez family with nothing to eat, they are faced with the choice many Rarámuris must make: remain and hope for rain and aid, or leave their sacred homeland behind. Luis, Martina, and their children choose to journey from their home in the Sierra Madre mountains toward a new and uncertain future in a government-funded Indigenous settlement.

To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making us Sick–and How We Can Fight Back by Alden Wicker.

February 25, 2026 @ 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

We will discuss “To Dye For: How Toxic Fashion is Making us Sick–and How We Can Fight Back” by Alden Wicker.

EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/

FEE: Free

Fergus Falls Writers Group

2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm

This group shares and critiques their writing. Meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/event/made-here-showcasing-regional-makers-and-their-stories-in-fergus-falls/

FEE: Free & open to the public

Made Here: Showcasing Regional Makers and their Stories in Fergus Falls

Come connect with the makers shaping our creative region. Each quarter, Springboard for the Arts spotlights a local creative business in downtown Fergus Falls. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes view of their work, hear their stories, and learn about your creative neighbors! November’s gathering will showcase local artist Sam Oberto, maker of Free Soul Candle Co.!

EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/

FEE: Free

Sew Unique

3rd Thursdays @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

All types of sewing projects are welcome. Bring your projects, cutting tools and sewing machine. Several irons and boards will be provided. Meets the third Thursday of each month. This is a community-member-led group.

EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org

FEE: $5 tickets

CINEMA SUNDAYS @ A Center for the Arts

Select Sundays— all seats $5

• Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Dec 14

• Mufasa – the Lion King: Jan 11

• Soul: Feb 8

• How to Train Your Dragon: Mar 8

• Encanto: Apr 19

Event Link: https://springboardforthearts.org/event/springboard-sunroom/

FEE: Free

Winter Rituals: Springboard Sunroom

EVENT, FREE, IN-PERSON

The Springboard Sunroom is a space where the community can find light during the darkest months. Popping up at Springboard in Fergus Falls, the space is equipped with a desk/table, a vitamin D lamp, paper, pens, pencils, cozy blankets, and candles. The space also has three different writing invitations (Winter Words [short musings], The Next Page [community fiction], and The Wonder of Winter: Eight Deep Reflection Prompts) to help people find the light within themselves.

The Sunroom will be open Mondays – Thursday, 10:00am-4:00pm beginning January 12 through March 26, 2026. This activity is free and open to all ages, but kids under 10 should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Event Information

Location
Springboard for the Arts, 201 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537

Date
Monday, January 12, 2026 - Thursday, March 26, 2026

Time
10:00 - 4:00 CT

EVENT LINK: https://www.minnesota.edu/news/two-winter-art-exhibits-opening-soon-fergus-falls-campus

FEE: Free and open to the public

The Process of Satiation – Emily Williams-Wheeler

Exhibition

Dates: January 14 – March 20, 2026
Location: Charles Beck Gallery, M State, Fergus Falls
Admission: Free and open to the public during regular campus hours

Minnesota State Community and Technical College Fergus Falls presents The Process of Satiation, an exhibition of paintings by regional artist Emily Williams-Wheeler. Known for bold color, expressive linework, and large-scale public murals, Williams-Wheeler’s work explores visual intensity and emotional resonance.

A joint reception with “The Eclectic Collection – Cathrin & Laura Von Bank” will be held Wednesday, February 12, from 4:00–6:00 p.m.

EVENT LINK: https://www.minnesota.edu/news/two-winter-art-exhibits-opening-soon-fergus-falls-campus

FEE: Free and open to the public

The Eclectic Collection – Cathrin & Laura Von Bank

Exhibition

Dates: January 21 – May 16, 2026
Location: Waage Gallery, M State Fergus Falls
Admission: Free and open to the public during regular campus hours

The Eclectic Collection brings together work by sisters Cathrin and Laura Von Bank in a dynamic, multi-media exhibition. Featuring linocut prints, portraiture, fiber art, and mixed media, the show reflects the artists’ shared roots and distinct practices, drawing inspiration from nature, rural life, textiles, and the human figure.

A joint reception with “The Process of Satiation – Emily Williams-Wheeler” will be held Wednesday, February 12, from 4:00–6:00 p.m

EVENT LINK: minnesota.edu/artshow

FEE: Free

M State Invitational Art Show

Charles Beck Gallery, M State Fergus Falls Campus

Exhibition Dates:
March 26 – May 16, 2026

Artists are invited to participate in the annual M State Invitational Art Show, a longstanding campus and community tradition. Exhibited work will be on view during M State’s spring choir and band concerts, theatre production, Empty Bowls fundraiser, and commencement weekend.

Key Dates:
• Artwork Drop-Off: Friday, March 20, 1:00–5:30 PM
• Public Reception: Saturday, May 16, 1:00–3:00 PM (Legacy Hall)
• Artwork Pick-Up: Saturday, May 16, after 3:00 PM

Eligible Media:
Original paintings, drawings, sculpture, printmaking, jewelry, collage, pottery, photography, wood turning, and textiles. AI-generated and NFT works are not accepted. Artists may submit up to two entries.

More information and entry forms:
https://www.minnesota.edu/artshow

Questions:
Lori Charest, M State Ceramics Instructor
lori.charest@minnesota.edu | 218-736-1653

EVENT LINK: https://nowmakeart.com/thenest

FEE: Free

The Nest

Child-Led Interactive Playscape

📅 Dates: February 5–24, 2026
📍 Location: Fergus Falls Public Library

Have you seen it? A mysterious creature has been spotted in Fergus Falls!

The Nest is a child-led playscape exploring an elusive, migrating Creature as it temporarily inhabits public spaces. When you enter the Nest, you’re invited to play, make, imagine, and help uncover the Creature’s story—using clues scattered around town.

What we know so far:
• The Creature is shy
• It has traveled around the country
• It needs a safe place to rest
• Its temporary Nest is at the Fergus Falls Public Library
• It needs our help

🕰 Staffed Facilitation Hours:
• Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Thursdays: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 3:00–5:30 p.m.
• Saturdays: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

🔗 Learn more: www.nowmakeart.com/thenest

EVENT LINK: https://www.kaddatzgalleries.org/adult-art-classes.html

FEE: Sliding scale— $80-$120

Linocut Printmaking Workshop (2-Days)

with Michael Weatherly

Saturday, Feb. 14 and Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026
1:00pm - 4:00pm

Discover the art of linocut printmaking!
In this 2-day workshop, students will design, carve, and print their own linoleum block, learning the fundamentals of relief printmaking from image transfer to the final print.