It’s almost time for ChalkFest, the largest FREE art-making event in the Metro!

This year, ChalkFest takes place Saturday, September 25 from 10 am to 4 pm at The Red River Zoo, hosted by The Arts Partnership and sponsored by 702 Communications.

ChalkFest is an incredibly fun, low-key way for children and adults to let their creativity out and enjoy our community’s wonderful zoo. And it’s free, including zoo admission! All ChalkFest asks is for attendees – no matter their age, background or abilities – to draw with chalk or cheer on those who are drawing. Inspired by the otters? Draw them! Want to draw your grandpa or little sister? Terrific! Are stick figures more your speed? Enjoy! The beauty of chalk is that it’s universal, it’s relatable and it’s fun.

Participants will be welcomed to the Zoo by artists making large-scale chalk drawings at the Zoo entrance. Inside, there will be free chalk for all and performances by local musicians.

Guests will be encouraged to wear masks and social distance in adherence to the Red River Zoo’s guidelines. Partnering with the Red River Zoo to present ChalkFest on its 32 acres of outdoor space allows for more than adequate social distance and maximum ventilation.

More information will be available on our Facebook event or at theartspartnership.net/chalkfest. Red River Zoo is located at 4255 23rd Ave. S. in Fargo.

Join us for Sneakers & Sunrise at the Zoo: A walking club at the Zoo!

Walk our beautiful pathways, enjoy complimentary coffee in the Carousel Pavilion, socialize with friends, and experience a weekly meet & greet with our Executive Director.

Sneakers & Sunrise is a weekly program that runs each Wednesday morning from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. from May 5th through August 25th. (Feel free to arrive whenever you’d like between those hours. The coffee will be waiting.)

Sneakers & Sunrise offers:

Beautiful pathways
Stable & low impact terrain
Free coffee social in the Carousel Pavilion.
Weekly Meet & Greet with our Executive Director, Sally Jacobson
An opportunity to enjoy the serene nature of the Zoo during the earliest hours of the day

This program is designed for guests of all ages.

Admission rates are $5 per session or attend any sessions you want throughout the season for a flat rate of $55. Red River Zoo members receive free admission to this program. Are you already a Zoo member? Bring your friends for the special rate of $3!