The best arts & culture spots in Fargo

“Painted by artist Paul Ide in 2010, the Peacock Mural is a now-iconic burst of color that brightens downtown. Swing by during a coffee run, grab a quick pic, and remember why our walls are never boring.”

From the Fargo newsletter, September 22, 2026

“Painted by street artist Jules Muck, the Bob Dylan Mural turns the former Bison Hotel into a downtown landmark, a towering nod to the Minnesota icon who reportedly hung out there pre-fame. It’s an easy add to your Broadway wander... instant album-cover energy for your camera roll.”

From the Fargo newsletter, September 7, 2026

“Native Prairie Mural is Jeff Knight’s expansive tribute to the prairie spirit, dedicated to Eunice Farstad and Carol Jaeger. Big, serene, and grounded in local history, it’s the perfect five-minute reset on your next downtown wander... a quick hit of color therapy between errands.”

From the Fargo newsletter, August 18, 2026

“If you geek out over things with wings, Fargo Air Museum packs two hangars of rotating aircraft from a Wright Brothers' flyer to an MQ-1 Predator, with many still airworthy.”

From the Fargo newsletter, September 16, 2026

“Slip into the Roger Maris Museum for a quick hit of baseball history, from a video room with actual Yankee Stadium seats from the Maris era to replicas of his 1961 locker and stadium monument, plus artifacts tracing Fargo’s own humble slugger from sandlots to legend. Work it into your week.”

From the Fargo newsletter, August 22, 2026

“If your camera roll needs a win, swing by Greetings from Fargo Train Mural, the vibrant train-car masterpiece by local artist Steve Knutson. It nails that nostalgic postcard vibe, turns errands into an easy photo op, and quietly reminds you why Fargo still surprises you.”

From the Fargo newsletter, August 10, 2026

“Need a quick mood boost this week. Fargo Mario Wall is an interactive Mario-and-Luigi inspired mural by local artists John Atkinson and Lauren Starling, perfect for leveling up your feed, bribing the kids for a smile, or just geeking out for two minutes.”

From the Fargo newsletter, August 24, 2026

“org/blog/post/murals-fargo-moorhead/) sits at the heart of Downtown Fargo’s creative corridor, a bright gateway to an alley packed with public art and local color. It’s a quick mood boost on a coffee run and a reliable photo backdrop, steps from America 250 and Dillard Alley murals.”

From the Fargo newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Plains Art Museum is stacking can’t-miss shows, from Know Your Treaty: Wiwahokichiyapi to Color Improvisations 3, plus thoughtful installations on art and well-being. Pop in this week to wander, take a class in the Center for Creativity, then leave feeling a little smarter and a lot more inspired.”

From the Fargo newsletter, August 28, 2026