Events for This Weekend

UND W. Tennis -- NCAA Championships - Not-Free

Friday, May 24, 20139 AM

UND M. Tennis -- NCAA Championships - Not-Free

Friday, May 24, 20139 AM

Conflict Resolution Center Annual Symposium - Not-Free

Friday, May 24, 20139 AM - 5 PM

Memorial Union 2901 University Ave. - Grand Forks, ND 58202

Friday Night Races - Not-Free

Friday, May 24, 20136:30 PM

River Cities Speedway 2300 Gateway Drive - Grand Forks, ND 58201

Every Friday, mid-April through mid-September, River Cities Speedway will be alive with the sights and sounds of Premier Racing!  Outlaw Sprints, Late Models, Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks will all vye for the checkered flag on one of the region's best 1/3 mile dirt tracks. Time: Hot Laps @ 6:30 PM; Racing @ 7:30 PM

(editor's pick)The Powers and Black Cat Abraham - Not-Free

Friday, May 24, 20138 PM

Empire Arts Center Backstage415 DeMers Avenue - Grand Forks, ND 58201

The Backstage Project is designed to utilize creative, urban spaces for live music performances by local and regional artists. Local favorites Jazz On Tap kicked off the series, followed by concerts throughout the coming months featuring Chase Burkhart, Rosie Savageau, Mike & Hannah Power, Black Cat Abraham, and many more. Enjoy a unique, downtown space perfect for music and conversation with friends. The Backstage Project offers a venue unlike anything else in Grand Forks. $5…

Turtle, tortoise, or terrapin

Friday, May 24, 20138 PM

Turtle River State Park 22 Miles West of Grand Forks on Hwy 2 - Arvilla, ND 58202

Discover some odd facts about chelonians (turtles) and talk about some local species. Daily vehicle pass ($5), or annual pass ($25) required for park entry.

UND W. Tennis -- NCAA Championships - Not-Free

Saturday, May 25, 20139 AM

UND M. Tennis -- NCAA Championships - Not-Free

Saturday, May 25, 20139 AM

Dakota Explorers

Saturday, May 25, 20139:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Turtle River State Park 22 Miles West of Grand Forks on Hwy 2 - Arvilla, ND 58202

Each week is an exploration of a new topic with indoor and outdoor hands-on activities geared toward 7-12 year olds. Parents and siblings also welcome. Daily vehicle pass ($5), or annual pass ($25) required for park entry. Time: 9:30 to 11:30 AM

(editor's pick)Reptiles in Your Backyard

Saturday, May 25, 20138 PM

Turtle River State Park 22 Miles West of Grand Forks on Hwy 2 - Arvilla, ND 58202

Wondering what scaly things might be slithering, zipping, or creeping around your backyard?  We’ll talk about what you might find in your backyard, why you almost never see them, and why they’re important.  The last 15 minutes you'll have the opportunity to meet a snake up close. Daily vehicle pass ($5), or annual pass ($25) required for park entry.

UND W. Tennis -- NCAA Championships - Not-Free

Sunday, May 26, 20139 AM

UND M. Tennis -- NCAA Championships - Not-Free

Sunday, May 26, 20139 AM

Coffee with the Naturalist

Sunday, May 26, 20139:30 AM

Turtle River State Park 22 Miles West of Grand Forks on Hwy 2 - Arvilla, ND 58202

Join the park's interpretive naturalist for coffee or hot cocoa and a chat about nature; things you've seen in the park, burning questions about how a woodpecker's tongue actually works, or whatever else strikes your fancy. Daily pass ($5), or annual pass ($25) required for park entry. Time: 9:30 AM

(editor's pick)Stump the Naturalist Hike

Sunday, May 26, 201310:45 AM

Turtle River State Park 22 Miles West of Grand Forks on Hwy 2 - Arvilla, ND 58202

Stump the Naturalist Hike: We'll meet at the CCC Shelter parking lot for a leisurely mile long hike.  Come armed with your best North America nature questions.  Prize for the person with the best question. Daily vehicle pass ($5), or annual pass ($25) required for park entry.