# Events & Things To Do In Grand Forks on 2nd May 2026

- **Subtitle**: Discover the best events and activities in Grand Forks on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.
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## About

Discover the best events and activities in Grand Forks on 2nd May 2026. From live concerts to art exhibitions, find the perfect thing to do for an unforgettable day out.

## Events in Grand Forks

- **Event Name**: Spirit of America Bike & Car Show 2026
  - **Description**: Turning Wheels into Wishes: The Impact of the RRVM Spirit of American Bike & Car Show

The Bike & Car Show is thoughtfully organized with a primary focus on honoring veterans of the Red River Valley.

· Bike & Car enthusiasts from around the M
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/spirit-of-america-bike-and-car-show-2026/200029620244339
  - **Venue**: Alerus Center
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  - **Categories**: car-shows, nonprofit, kids
- **Event Name**: The Rainbow Fish Musical at Empire Arts Center
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at The Rainbow Fish Musical at Empire Arts Center, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Empire Arts Center in dynamic Grand Forks, ND, this even
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/the-rainbow-fish-musical-at-empire-arts-center/2400028729838827
  - **Venue**: Empire Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: live-music, art
- **Event Name**: MMIR2S Healing Circle and Walk (Sign making April 19th)
  - **Description**: We invite our community to come together to honor our Missing and Murdered Indigenous and Two-Spirit (MMIW2S) relatives through a two-part healing and remembrance event.

Part 1: Sign Making & Frybread Tacos
Date: April 19th
Time: 2:00–4:00 PM
Locatio
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/mmir2s-healing-circle-and-walk-sign-making-april-19th/200029897418128
  - **Venue**: Flood Memorial Monument
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Downtown Cleanup Day
  - **Description**: We are so excited for warm spring weather and melting snow! Come join us to help clean up our beautiful community for an afternoon! We will provide all of the needed cleanup supplies for you, just meet us in Town Square! You can stay for an hour or stay f
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 23
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/downtown-cleanup-day/200029887466320
  - **Venue**: Town Square Grand Forks
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- **Event Name**: The Rainbow Fish
  - **Description**: 🌟 Journey into wonder at The Rainbow Fish, where extraordinary experiences await around every corner! 🏛️ Set against the backdrop of Empire Arts Center in dynamic Grand Forks, ND, this ev
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/the-rainbow-fish/2300028703514300
  - **Venue**: Empire Arts Center
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  - **Categories**: Art
- **Event Name**: Knights Picture Perfect Prom Moments at The Opal
  - **Description**: Capture prom memories at The Opal with a reserved time, elegant backdrops, and a relaxed weather-proof experience.About this EventMake your prom memories unforgettable with a picture-perfect experience at our hotel.
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 05:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/knights-picture-perfect-prom-moments-at-the-opal/100001986391771260
  - **Venue**: The Olive Ann Hotel, Grand Forks, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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  - **Price**: USD 13 to 23
- **Event Name**: The Orange Bag Event
  - **Description**: We will be collecting donations in orange bags and sorting them.About this EventJoin GGFYP for the annual Orange Bag Event!The Orange Bag Event is a large-scale donation drive focused on encouraging community
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat May 02 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/the-orange-bag-event/100001985868999636
  - **Venue**: Optimist Park Warming House
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Wine Glass Painting
  - **Description**: Each participant will receive 2 wine glasses to paint as desired. All supplies are included along with a snack and water. These are perfect to design for yourself or give as a gift. $35/painter.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 54
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/wine-glass-painting/200029857555753
  - **Venue**: 1900 S Washington St., Suite E, Grand Forks, ND
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  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Motherhood Mini Sessions
  - **Description**: Claim your spot early ➡️ https://jasmineleephoto.pixieset.com/booking/motherhood-mini-session 

Motherhood Minis are HERE!🎀🫶🏻💜🪩

Studio sessions | April 18
• indoors + modern + industrial vibes
• natural lighting 
• downtown grand forks

Nature sessions |
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    - Count: 46
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun May 03 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/motherhood-mini-sessions/200029620243217
  - **Venue**: Grand Forks
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- **Event Name**: Hymns with Herlof
  - **Description**: Be sure to attend "Hymns with Herlof." Herlof Huso is putting on a special guitar gospel concert and everyone is welcome. It will be held at the Christus Rex Lutheran Center in Grand Forks on Saturday, May 2nd at 2PM.  A free-will offering will be wholly
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-forks/hymns-with-herlof/200029854645346
  - **Venue**: Christus Rex Lutheran Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, concerts

## Trending Events in Grand Forks

- **Event Name**: 11th Annual Downtown Grand Forks Street Fair
  - **Description**: This year is the 11th Annual Downtown Street Fair! S 3rd St, Kittson Ave, S 4th St, and Town Square will be bustling on August 21st + 22nd! Vendors, food trucks, musicians, and more will be lining the streets of downtown at this all-ages event! Vendor hou
  - **Venue**: Downtown Grand Forks
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic at Alerus Center
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Weird Al Yankovic at Alerus Center, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Alerus Center nestled in bustling Grand Forks, ND,
  - **Venue**: Alerus Center
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- **Event Name**: Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Alerus Center
🏠 Address: 1200 S. 42nd Street, Grand Forks, ND 58201
🌆 City: Grand Forks
📍 Location: 47.9107, -97.0911🎉 Welcome to Goo Goo Dolls with Neon Trees, where the impossible becomes possible and dreams take flight! 🏛️ Jo
  - **Venue**: Alerus Center
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- **Event Name**: Dancing for Special Stars 2026
  - **Description**: “Dancing for Special Stars” is a dance contest patterned after the hit television program “Dancing with the Stars.” This event is a fundraiser for Special Olympics North Dakota (SOND) held in Grand Forks and will feature area celebrities paired with local
  - **Venue**: Chester Fritz Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Riley Green at Ralph Engelstad Arena - Grand Forks
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Riley Green at Ralph Engelstad Arena - Grand Forks, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Ralph Engelstad Arena - Grand Forks in vibrant Gr
  - **Venue**: Ralph Engelstad Arena - Grand Forks
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- **Event Name**: Goo Goo Dolls
  - **Description**: Goo Goo Dolls

Venue: Alerus Center
Grand Forks, ND

Date: 03 Aug, 2026 - 07:30 PM
  - **Venue**: Grand Forks, ND
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- **Event Name**: 4th of July Celebration at Sertoma Club of Grand Fork
  - **Description**: Sertoma Club of Grand Forks has been putting on a fireworks celebration for the community for over 60 years. Join us for this free family festival!  Enjoy a bike parade, musical entertainment, games, bouncy houses, fireworks and more to celebrate our coun
  - **Venue**: Sertoma Park
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- **Event Name**: Riley Green Grand Forks
  - **Description**: Riley Green coming to Grand Forks, ND! Riley Green is back for the Damn Country Music Tour in 2026. Find tickets now! #RileyGreen
  - **Venue**: Grand Forks, ND
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- **Event Name**: Weird Al Yankovic
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Weird Al Yankovic, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Alerus Center in the heart of Grand Forks, ND for an event that defies expectations. 📅
  - **Venue**: Alerus Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** Spirit of America Bike & Car Show 2026 (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Alerus Center), The Rainbow Fish Musical at Empire Arts Center (Sat May 02 2026 at Empire Arts Center), MMIR2S Healing Circle and Walk (Sign making April 19th) (Sat May 02 2026 at 02:00 pm at Flood Memorial Monument), Downtown Cleanup Day (Sat May 02 2026 at 09:00 am at Town Square Grand Forks), The Rainbow Fish (Sat May 02 2026 at 06:00 pm at Empire Arts Center).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** The Orange Bag Event (Sat May 02 2026 at 10:00 am at Optimist Park Warming House).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Grand Forks on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Grand Forks include Alerus Center, Empire Arts Center, Flood Memorial Monument.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Grand Forks range from USD 13 to USD 23. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Grand Forks include Red River Valley Motorcyclists, Vivid Events, Jennifer Marie Compeau.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Grand Forks?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Grand Forks.

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