Father’s Day Outing Ideas for NW North Dakota and NE Montana

It's Father's Day weekend. Here are some activities in the area that'll be fun for the whole family.

Paws and Relax Fundraiser with Willow Tree Yoga for The Stray Sanctuary Dog Rescue. Friday, June 16 at 5:00 pm at the Ray Golf Course. A 45 minute outdoor yoga class, plus dinner afterwards at the Ray Golf Course Clubhouse. Everyone is welcome. Free Will Donation for class and/or dinner.

Williams County Parks Department Summer Concert Series kicks off Saturday, June 17 with DMJ at Blacktail Dam from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

66th Annual White Earth Valley Saddle Club Rodeo is June 16 - 17- 18.

Come celebrate 30 years with the James Memorial Art Center June 17th for cake and ice cream on the lawn! Kids art projects, live music, food trucks, and catch a tour of the facility!

40th Annual Fort Union Rendezvous is happening! You'll live history on the Upper Missouri as this historic site jumps back to the days of explorers, trappers and Native American tribes. Check it out June 16 - 17 - 18.

Check out the Divide County Fair in Crosby Friday, June 16 to Sunday, June 18
See Scott Haugen's article at dakotacountry.net for list of activities at the fair.

The 64th Annual McKenzie County Fair in Watford City runs through Saturday, June 17. There is something for everyone! See Scott Haugen's article at dakotacountry.net for a list of activities at the fair.

Head to Lewis and Clark State Park this weekend for their annual Monster Mash! Friday, June 16 hunt for ghosts, grab some ice cream for Susie Q and listen to some stories around the campfire. Saturday, June 17 dress up in your favorite costume for the Monster Mash Games. Later on get yourself another helping of ice cream from Susie Q and go trick-or-treating around the campsites with your friends and family. Sunday morning June 18, stay for some fun crafts to end the weekend with. The event is free of charge but vehicle passes are required when entering the park and its $7/day or $35/year. For questions please contact the park at 701-859-3071. Want to book a campsite for the whole Monster Mash weekend? Check availability and book online.

North Dakota Hot Tub Show at the Raymond Family Community Center in Williston. Friday, June 16 from 2:00 pm to 8:00pm. Saturday, June 17 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm. Sunday, June 18 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

The Williston Community Library will host LEGO time on Saturday, June 17 at Noon. Two hours of free play with LEGOs provided by the library. LEGOs will be sent out in the community room. A reminder that the Williston Community Library will be closed Monday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. They will reopen on Tuesday, June 20 at 9:00 am.

Culbertson Little League is hosting clean up/repair days. Saturday & Sunday June 17-18 starting at 8am until ? If you have rakes, tools, supplies you’d be willing to share/bring along and help would be great! They will be painting as well.

Richland County Jaycees 2nd Annual Team Show. Who's ready to derby Jaycees style? This action packed family friendly event will be sure to entertain everyone with dashes, crashes, broken sticks and more! Saturday, June 17 at 5:30 pm at the Richland County Fair & Rodeo in Sidney. 2118 West Holly Street.

Family Fun Weekend with Jump N Fun Inflatables. Indoor and outdoor bounce houses, Water slides, Yard games, Dunk Tank, and more. Saturday, June 17 at 11:00 am. Sunday, June 18 at 6:00 pm. 3114 1st Ave West, Williston. Call 701-570-2679 for more details.

Books on Broadway in Williston hosts Board Game Night. Saturday, June 17 from 6:30 pm to 11:30 pm. Free to attend. Open to everyone.

Head out to Spring Lake Park for Paddle board rentals. 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm Saturdays and Sundays until August 13, 2023.*Weather permitting* $10/HR per board. Cash Only. *Ages 11-17 require a signed waiver*

Dads roller skate for free Sunday, June 18 at the Rough Rider Center in Watford City from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm. All dads will get free admission and free skate rental. Bring the whole family and celebrate all the fathers out there!

Sunday, June 18 is Father's Day and National Go Fishing Day. So take dad fishing! There are lots of great spots to go cast a reel.