Shops and Hops Early Bird Pricing Ending Soon!

If you haven’t bought your tickets for the Shops and Hops event, there is still time to get the discounted price of $35. After July 24th, the price goes up to $50. Remember proceeds from the event support the Downtown Bismarck Community Foundation 501c3 and the Bismarck Cancer Center 501c3 nonprofits. The event is August 3rd from 4-8 PM and promises to be a fun event!

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49th Capital A’Fair

Capital A’Fair is one of the area’s largest summer art fairs. It features over 100 artisans from across the country and attracts thousands of local and regional visitors. Music, great food, performing arts groups and children’s activities contribute to the festive mood. The fair is located at the beautiful Capitol grounds of North Dakota.

New this year is an ARTifact FIND (scavenger hunt), yoga, pottery demonstrations, and so much more!

The event runs August 5th and 6th.

Live Music at Laughing Sun Brewing

Tues, July 25- Bros Being Dudes, 7 PM- 10 PM

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Sleepy Hollow

There are three more shows for the Willy Wonka Jr. show this year, July 20-22. Gates open at 6:30 with the show starting at 8 pm.

Also, get ready for Matilda the Musical, running July 27th-August 5th. Again, gates open at 6:30 and show starts at 8 pm.

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Urban Harvest

Urban Harvest kicks off Thursday, July 20th and will run every Thursday through August 10th from 11 am to 8 pm. Urban Harvest is a community event that brings together delicious food, fun entertainment, and talented artisans in downtown Bismarck.

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Miss Sparkle “Storytime at the Orchard”

Join Miss Sparkles at Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library for a free “Storytime at the Orchard” and stay to enjoy cookies, lemonade and *hopefully* ripe raspberries! Staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions and give brief tours.

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BisMarket

Saturdays from 10 am to 1 pm is BisMarket which runs all summer. In addition to the high quality, locally produced or made products, the weekend will feature an exciting entertainment and activities schedule. BisMarket is located at Kiwanis Park on Sweet Avenue.

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Puffs

For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs… who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world.

Performances run July 27-30, 2023

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Summer Songs Concert Series

Next up, The Good Boys!

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Library Game Night

Try out the library’s extensive game collection and meet some new friends. This all-ages, free event will include board games, card games, group games, and kids games. Popcorn will be provided.

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Little Kids, Big World: Bubbling Dinosaurs

Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to this free interactive learning series at the Heritage Center. After listening to a story about dinosaurs, watch as their dinosaur mysteriously begins to bubble. Event is this Saturday at 10 am and 11 am.

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Toys, Toys, Toys

Did you know the Former Governors’ Mansion has an attic full of toys? Join them on Tuesday, July 25th from 2-4 PM as they take a look at all the wonderful ways to play in the attic and then create your own toy to take home.

All ages are welcome to attend. Cookies and lemonade will be served as well!

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