The smell of fresh produce lingers in the air, the kind that reminds a man of the land’s bounty after a long season of toil. Oak Park hosts the Thursday Farmers Market, where local farmers, bakers, and artisans proudly lay out their wares. It’s the kind of gathering that strengthens a community—neighbors trading in what the earth provides, rain or shine. If you’ve yet to fill your basket with the harvest of the day, you’d best not tarry.
As dusk approaches, it may be time to head to Blue Rider for Nacho Average Thursday, a place where the conversation is easy, the nachos plentiful, and time seems to stretch a little slower, especially on National Be Late for Something Day. And if your appetite craves something heartier, Magic City Hoagies serves up the IKEA Delight—a nod to the Norsk Høstfest with its Swedish meatballs and brown gravy. Just the kind of fare to make a man feel satisfied after a hard day’s ride.
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Upcoming Fun!
Check out these happenings on the horizon:
- La Bohème @WesternPlainsOpera | Friday, September 6th — Saturday, September 7th
- LeeWok Adventure Race @RunWithHeart | Saturday, September 7th
- The Great Open (Artist Workshop) @NorthwestArtsCenter | Saturday, September 7th
Today’s Happenings!
Weekly Features
Souped Up Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, September 2nd — Sunday, September 8th
Warm up your week with “Souped Up Specials” at Schatz Crossroads in South Minot! Enjoy a different hearty soup every day from Monday, September 2nd to Sunday, September 8th. 🍲 #SoupSeason #MinotEats #SavorMinot
Kids & Families
Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar @MagicCitySweets
Sunday, September 1st — Monday, September 30th
Join us at Magic City Sweets Ice Cream Shop in downtown Minot for a month-long Ice Cream Social & Milkshake Bar, featuring a build-your-own hard scoop experience and free retro arcade games. Rated the chillest place downtown, it’s the perfect family-friendly hangout! #FamilyFun #IceCreamLovers #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
IKEA Delight (Hoagie of the Month) @MagicCityHoagies
Sunday, September 1st — Monday, September 30th
Experience the taste of Scandinavia with Magic City Hoagies’ September special, the IKEA Delight! Enjoy Swedish meatballs topped with fries, pickled cucumbers, and lingonberry sauce in honor of Norsk Høstfest. #ScandinavianFlavor #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Weekly Features
Truckstop Lunch Specials! @SchatzCrossroads
Monday, September 2nd — Saturday, September 7th
Enjoy delicious lunch specials at Schatz Crossroads from September 2nd to 7th, starting at 11:00 am daily. Don’t miss out—when they’re gone, they’re gone! #TruckStopEats #LocalFlavors #SavorMinot
Say Savor & Save
Say Savor Minot & Save! @BudgetMusic
Monday, September 2nd — Friday, September 6th
Swing by Budget Music & Video in Downtown Minot from September 2nd to 6th, say “Savor Minot,” and enjoy a 10% discount on music, movies, posters, jewelry, and more! Don’t miss out on this special offer to save on a wide variety of unique items. #ShopLocal #MinotDeals #SavorMinot
Today’s Features
Nacho Average Thursday @BlueRider
Thursday, September 5th
Get ready for Nacho Average Thursday at Blue Rider in Downtown Minot on September 5th! Enjoy a fun atmosphere, stiff drinks, and free popcorn while you dive into a self-serve nacho feast starting at 4 PM. #NachoAverageThursday #BlueRider #SavorMinot
Happy Hour
Buy One Get One! (Well Drinks & Domestic Pours) @Arny’s
Monday, September 2nd — Thursday, September 5th
Get ready for Arny’s 2.0 Happy Hour! Enjoy a buy one get one free deal on well drinks and domestic pours from Monday to Thursday before 6 PM. #HappyHour #DowntownMinot #SavorMinot
Taste & Experience
Thursday Farmers Market @MinotFarmersMarket
Thursday, September 5th
Discover the best of local produce, baked goods, and handmade items at the Minot Farmers Market on Thursday, September 5th in Oak Park. Support local farmers and artisans from 9am to 12pm and enjoy the freshest whole foods in the area. #FarmToTable #SupportLocal #SavorMinot
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