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FM Scoop: Food Bank Emergency Fundraiser

NICU Family Photoshoot, Award Winning Water Tower, Pumpkin Painting

October 28, 2025

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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
🌧️ 52°F | Rain | High: 52°F, Low: 42°F

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
☀️ 51°F | Sunny | High: 51°F, Low: 36°F

Thursday, October 30, 2025
☁️ 51°F | Cloudy | High: 51°F, Low: 36°F

Good morning, Fargo-Moorhead! It’s Tuesday, and the week is just getting started! Whether you’re making plans to soak up the last bit of summer or just looking forward to some downtime, we’ve got all the local buzz to get you ready!

In today’s FM Scoop:

  • NICU Family Photoshoot

  • Fargo Water Tower Wins Award

  • Pumpkin Painting

"Off we go!"

Scoops of the Day

West Acres Hosts NICU Family Photoshoot 📸

Families got a chance to show off their costumes and support a great cause at West Acres! Dear NICU Mama set up a photo studio where proceeds from professional pictures went to help families with babies in the NICU. Kids also colored pumpkin pictures for care packages, adding an extra touch of community spirit. The event welcomed around 20 families and raised approximately $1,000, creating meaningful connections and celebrating the journeys of NICU families. For more details, read the full article here.

Fargo’s Water Tower Wins Tank of the Year 🏆

Fargo’s striking blue-and-psychedelic-orange water tower has earned the title of Tank of the Year 2025 from Tnemec Company Inc., beating over 300 entries from the U.S. and Canada. Beyond its bold design, the tower is highly functional—replacing three older towers, holding 2.5 million gallons of water, and standing as the largest in North Dakota. For more details, read the full article here.

Pumpkin Painting: A Creative Fall Tradition 🎨

Looking for a fun, safe, and creative alternative to pumpkin carving this fall? Pumpkin painting is perfect for all ages, letting families decorate pumpkins without the risk of cuts or mess. From classic patterns like buffalo plaid to whimsical themes like galaxies, unicorns, and donuts, the possibilities are endless. Acrylic paints, paint pens, or specialized kits make it easy to bring your vision to life, and local businesses like Creative Traveler FM can even bring a full pumpkin-painting experience right to your event. For more details, read the full article here.

The stories featured in FM Scoop are summarized with the assistance of AI and reviewed for accuracy. We do not claim credit for the original reporting. Our goal is to keep you informed about the latest happenings in the Fargo-Moorhead area while respecting the work of local journalists. For the full articles and details, please follow the provided links.

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A Swirl of Events

(Concerts, Community Events, Local Markets, Etc.)

Tuesday

Trunk-or-Treat at Kingpinz 🍬 - Calling all families, fiends, and Halloween fans! Step into the shadows at Kingpinz for a Trunk-or-Treat that’s kreepy, kooky, and all together spooky. Enjoy candy, creatively decorated trunks, and fang-tastic fun for all ages!

Boo Bash at Beyond Realty 👻 Get ready for a frightfully fun evening at Beyond Realty’s Boo Bash! Enjoy free indoor family fun with carnival games, trick-or-treating, snacks, a photo booth, and a costume contest for Scheels gift cards. Don’t forget to bring a non-perishable food item to support the Great Plains Food Bank. Costumes encouraged—fun guaranteed!

Trunk-or-Treat at Beyond Boundaries Therapy & Wellness 🌟 Join Beyond Boundaries for their very first Trunk-or-Treat, welcoming ghosts, goblins, and everyone in between! Explore fun, decorated trunks filled with treats and games in a safe, inclusive environment for children and adults of all abilities. Don’t forget to cast your vote for the best trunk theme!

Wednesday

Step Into the Glow with iLuminate ✨ Experience a show that truly lights up the dark! iLuminate, the “Best New Act in America” from America’s Got Talent, blends high-energy dance, music, and cutting-edge LED technology into a breathtaking visual spectacle. This all-new tour features fresh music, stories, and glowing choreography that transport you straight into Club iLuminate—a world of light, rhythm, and illusion.

Fall Bisque Cooking Class 🥣 Warm up your taste buds with a cozy, hands-on class celebrating the flavors of fall. You’ll learn to make three elegant bisques—Red Pepper Tomato, Butternut Squash, and Cream of Zucchini—each served with crisp lahvosh for the perfect pairing. Cap off the evening with a comforting Caramel Apple Crisp topped with vanilla ice cream. It’s the ultimate way to welcome the season!

Halloween Pottery Class 🎨 Get creative this spooky season with a hands-on pottery class where you’ll craft three Halloween-themed knick-knack trays—perfect for holding rings, candles, or tiny treasures. Decorate your pieces with underglaze, then let them be fired and finished for pickup in a few weeks. It’s a fun, festive activity for ages 11 and up!

Halloween Treat Time at Eventide Fargo 🍭 Bring your costumes and your sweet tooth to Eventide Fargo for a spooktacular hour of treats! Enjoy fun, candy, and festive Halloween vibes on Wednesday, October 29th from 4:30–5:30 PM—perfect for a sweet midweek pick-me-up.

Trunk or Treat at Beautiful Savior 🎃 Pre-school through 5th-graders are invited to Beautiful Savior’s annual Trunk or Treat! Show off your costumes, collect treats, and enjoy games in a fun and safe environment on Wednesday, October 29 from 6:30–8:00 PM. For more details, read the full article here.

Thursday

Trunk-or-Treat at Hope & Coffee ☕ Join Hope & Coffee for a sweet community tradition that brings Halloween fun to everyone! Families can enjoy trunk-or-treating with creatively decorated vehicles and plenty of candy, plus cozy drinks like hot chocolate, apple cider, and coffee for a free-will donation. If the weather turns frightful, the fun simply moves indoors—no tricks, just treats!

Twilight Movie Night at Fargo Air Museum 🌙Celebrate the spooky season with a special outdoor showing of Twilight at the Fargo Air Museum! Bring your lawn chair and blankets for a night of vampires, werewolves, and a touch of baseball. Enjoy specialty Cullen-inspired mocktails, popcorn, and sweet treats while watching the iconic film under the stars

Gourmet Soup Kitchen Fundraiser 🍲 Savor delicious soups while supporting a great cause at the Dakota Medical Foundation! Enjoy creations from local chefs, live music from Volunteer Corn, and exciting raffle opportunities including gift cards, wine, and whiskey pulls. The evening also features a presentation on the impact of Churches United, highlighting how community support makes a difference.

For all the details on these events, be sure to click the hyperlinked event titles.

Rest assured, nothing in this section is sponsored. We'll always be transparent and let you know when something is.

“A Sundae of Giving”

Great Plains Food Bank Launches Emergency Fundraiser

The Great Plains Food Bank is stepping up to support families across North Dakota and Clay County, Minn., as the government shutdown threatens access to vital food resources. With SNAP benefits potentially paused for tens of thousands of residents, the organization is mobilizing early to ensure no one goes hungry. Donations of food or funds can make an immediate impact, helping families, seniors, and federal employees who may face tough choices this season. For more details, read the full article here.

The stories featured in FM Scoop are summarized with the assistance of AI and reviewed for accuracy. We do not claim credit for the original reporting. Our goal is to keep you informed about the latest happenings in the Fargo-Moorhead area while respecting the work of local journalists. For the full articles and details, please follow the provided links.

The Evening Delights

(Trivia, Music, Bingo, Comedy, Etc.)

Tuesday

  • Trivia | Front Street Taproom | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

  • Bingo | Lucky 13 | 7:00 pm

  • Karaoke | Dempsey’s | 9:00 pm - 2:00 am

Wednesday

Thursday

For the latest updates and any last-minute changes, click the event links hyperlinked in the titles.

Rest assured, nothing in this section is sponsored. We'll always be transparent and let you know when something is.

See You Next Scoop!

Thanks for spending time with us today! We hope the FM Scoop kept you in the loop and feeling inspired. Spread the word, and don’t miss out—there’s more coming your way in our next edition!