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Shop the Kaddatz Online Store for local Artists and artwork from 2D to 3D artwork of all mediums.
(And yes - shipping is available for this item for our faraway friends!)
EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/
FEE: Free
October 13 & 14
We will discuss “The Cartographers” by Peng Shepherd. A highly imaginative thriller about a young woman who discovers a strange map in her deceased father’s belongings.
November 17 & 18
We will discuss “The Demon of Unrest.” Erik Larson brings to life the pivotal five months between the election of Abraham Lincoln and the start of the Civil War in this “riveting reexamination of a nation in tumult” (Los Angeles Times).
Note that November’s meeting dates are one week later than usual due to Veterans’ Day.
December 8 & 9
We will discuss “The Women” by Kristin Hannah. An intimate portrait of coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided set during the Vietnam War.
January 12 & 13, 2026
We will discuss “True Biz” by Sara Nović. This novel plunges readers into the halls of a residential school for the deaf, where they’ll meet Charlie, a rebellious transfer student who’s never met another deaf person before; Austin, the school’s golden boy, whose world is rocked when his baby sister is born hearing; and February, the headmistress, who is fighting to keep her school open and her marriage intact, but might not be able to do both at the same time.
EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org
FEE: $5
$5 tickets @ 2pm on select Sundays each month
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Nightmare Before Christmas: Oct 19
Best Christmas Pageant Ever: Dec 14
Mufasa – the Lion King: Jan 11
EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/
FEE: Free
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.
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.
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
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.
FEE: Free & open to the public
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://www.minnesota.edu/news/heart-prairie-art-exhibit-now-open-beck-gallery
FEE: Free
November 6, 2025 - January 9, 2026
M State’s Charles Beck Gallery presents “The Heart of the Prairie: Four Muses, Four Stories,” a new art exhibit celebrating the beauty, spirit and stories of Minnesota’s prairie landscape. The exhibit opens Thursday, November 6, and continues through January 9. It is free and open to the public during regular Fergus Falls campus hours.
A reception with the artists will be held Thursday, November 13, from 2-4 p.m. in Legacy Hall, with the artists speaking at 2:30 p.m.
For more information about Fine Arts at M State, visit: https://minnesota.edu/fine-arts.
Photo: 'Mosaic Sunflower,' by Kerry Kolke Bonk.
EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/
FEE: Free
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://springboardforthearts.org/events/
FEE: Free
Every 3rd Friday of the month, 11/21, 12/19, and 1/16
10:00am-12:00pm Central Time
In-person, 201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Swing by Springboard for the Arts in downtown Fergus Falls every 3rd Friday for casual
coworking, creative conversation, and community connection. Bring your busy work, a craft
project, or just yourself, and enjoy coffee, snacks, and good company with fellow local creatives.
EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org
FEE: $5 tickets
EVENT LINK: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=308792
FEE: Adults $36.00 / Students $26.00 / President's Box $46.00
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 3pm
Reza is recognized as one of today’s most highly sought-after entertainers in the touring illusion industry, delivering innovative, engaging and spectacular performances worldwide. Now celebrating 10 years with his Branson residency this 2025 season!
Reza’s recent tour and television appearances have astounded over 30 million viewers from across the World on networks such as MTV, A&E, The CW, PBS, Reelz, CX, Fuji, and Telemundo as well as live venues including the Alamodome (San Antonio), Philips Arena (Atlanta), Villanova Pavilion (Philadelphia), and Mundo Imperial Forum (Acapulco), to name a few. Reza’s new show “Edge of Illusion,” is a ground-breaking grand scale production which Reza simultaneously designed to connect with the audience.
Event Link: https://springboardforthearts.org/event/springboard-sunroom/
FEE: Free
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.
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://ffpubliclibrary.org/event/winter-rituals-new-old-winter-gear-clothing-swap/
FEE: Free
January 17, 2026 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Fergus Falls Public Library
Gather with community to swap winter gear and practice enjoying winter. We will ground ourselves in what this season provides and discuss how to dress warm so we can enjoy the beauty of winter. There is no such thing as bad weather, just inadequate clothing! Bring good-quality winter gear: mittens, socks, boots, coats, etc. No holes, tears or broken zippers please. You do not need to bring items to take items home.
This activity is part of Springboard for the Arts’ Winter Rituals: New & Old programming. To learn more about Springboard for the Arts, visit springboardforthearts.org. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org
FEE: $30 adults / $15 students
Saturday, January 17, 2026 7:30pm
The Brothers Allmanac is a top-tier Allman Brothers tribute band, known for their authentic renditions of Southern rock classics. With standout performances at iconic venues, they capture the essence of The Allman Brothers' signature sound—complete with soulful guitar harmonies, powerful vocals, and extended jams. Faithfully recreating the hits and also digging into lesser known deep cuts, The Brothers Allmanac delivers a high-energy experience that pays homage to one of rock & roll's greatest bands.
Jake Ilika - guitar/vocals
Tom Alane - guitar
Kurt Andersen - bass
Trevor Anderson - keys/vocals
Clay Whitney - drums
Eric Neseth - drums
Tickets available online at fergusarts.org
Box Office: Monday - Friday 11am-2pm 218-736-5453
EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/event/winter-rituals-petal-pursuit-winter-scavenger-hunt/
FEE: Free
Join for a family friendly floral scavenger hunt in Downtown Fergus Falls! In the free community event, presented as part of Springboard’s Winter Rituals in Fergus Falls, florals in ice will be hidden in secret locations and clues will be given to help find them! Completed scavenger hunts will get entered to a drawing to win a prize!
While you’re there, be sure to stop by for free hot chocolate a special treat at the Flower Mill.
This event is free and open to all ages, but kids under 10 should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Location
Flower Mill, 205 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
Date
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Time
11:00 - 3:00 CT
EVENT LINK: https://ffpubliclibrary.org/events/
FEE: Free
January 27, 2026 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
In “The Last of the Sea Women,” an extraordinary band of women wage a spirited battle against vast oceanic threats. Often called real-life mermaids, the haenyeo divers of South Korea’s Jeju Island are renowned for centuries of diving to the ocean floor — without oxygen — to harvest seafood for their livelihood. Today, with most haenyeo now in their 60s, 70s and 80s, their traditions and way of life are in imminent danger. But these fierce, funny, and hardworking women refuse to give an inch, aided by a younger generation’s fight to revive their ancestral lifestyle through social media. Peering into what drives haenyeo young and old, this moving documentary zeroes in on their tight-knit friendships, savvy independence and infectious sense of empowerment. The story unfolds into an uplifting tale of women taking on world powers to protect their beloved ocean and inspire a new generation.
EVENT LINK: https://springboardforthearts.org/event/winter-rituals-poetry-labyrinth/
FEE: Free
EVENT, FREE, IN-PERSON, WORKSHOP
Get creative with poetry! An interactive event, Poetry Labyrinth invites participants into a guided indoor–outdoor ritual that includes choosing a poem, walking a contemplative labyrinth, and pausing at its center for a reading or a moment of quiet. Afterward, guests can gather indoors at Stumbeano’s Coffee with a warm drink and enjoy space to reflect, socialize, and unwind.
This event is free and open to all ages, but kids under 10 should be accompanied by a parent/guardian.
Location
Kirkbride Park, 1515 North Union Avenue, Fergus Falls, Minnesota 56537
Date
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time
4:30 - 6:30 CT
EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org
FEE: $30 adults / $15 students
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 7:30pm
Magic Carpet Ride is a musical journey through one of the most electrifying and impactful times America has ever seen.
The Performance: Immerse your senses in an electrifying video show projection accompanying a live performance of songs by The Doors ("Light My Fire"), The Byrds ("Mr. Tambourine Man"), Iron Butterfly, ("In-a-Gadda-da-Vida"), Jefferson Airplane ("White Rabbit"), Procol Harum ("A Whiter Shade of Pale"), Cream ("Sunshine of Your Love"), The Zombies ("Time of the Season"), Steppenwolf ("Born to be Wild") and Janis Joplin. ("Piece of My Heart").
The Light Show: In the late 60s and early 70s, our lighting designer, Nautilus Music Theater's Ben Krywosz, created, designed and operated shows for many national groups at Fillmore West and other Bay area venues in San Francisco, among the musical highlights, BLUE CHEER and IT’S A BEAUTIFUL DAY. He also provided lighting for productions of TOMMY and JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR.
The light show itself is a highlight of this experience, "conjuring up swiftly changing kaleidoscopic images that ebb and flow with the music"
Behind the Scenes:
Magic Carpet Ride was conceived by Gary Rue and created in collaboration with lighting designer Ben Krywosz to bring audiences back to the days when Bay area musicians were making an impact on the social fabric of our country.
The exacting musicianship of the band is supercharged by the light show itself, what critics have called ‘the 6th member of the ensemble’.
Tickets available online at fergusarts.org
Box Office: Monday - Friday 11am-2pm 218-736-5453
EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org
FEE: $30 adults / $15 students
Saturday, March 14, 2026, 7:30pm
Lehto & Wright have a sound that is a unique blend of traditional and modern styles. By taking cues from the Irish, English and American folk traditions and interpreting them with contemporary guitar-based arrangements, Lehto & Wright have taken a fresh approach to the world of folk and folk rock.
Tickets available online at fergusarts.org
Box Office: Monday - Friday 11am-2pm 218-736-5453
EVENT LINK: https://fergusarts.org
FEE: See Event Link
Saturday, April 11, 2026 7:30pm
The Accidental Hero is a multi-media one-man show about a WWII American officer who miraculously liberates the Czech villages of his grandparents. It's a true story written and performed by his grandson, Patrick Dewane.
Patrick's grandfather refused to talk about his service in the war. When he died, his basement yielded a treasure trove of typewritten accounts, photos, and rare film footage. Dewane brings this archival material to glowing life as an enthralling, humorous and heartwarming tale of miraculous escapes and astonishing coincidences. Dewane takes on a dozen different roles as he powerfully recounts his grandfather's journey from Omaha Beach, the Battle of the Bulge, and the end of WWII. In the last week of the war, Konop's story turns away from a soldier's survival tale to something from mythology. He discovers his lost identity, embraced by the tribe he never knew. Like Luke Skywalker, Konop thought he was just fighting the Evil Empire, in this case the Nazis. But unlike Skywalker, this story is true. His was an epic homecoming. As he freed the Czechs, they liberated him.
Tickets available online at fergusarts.org
Box Office: Monday - Friday 11am-2pm 218-736-5453