Folkways

Miss Weekend #1 of Christkindlmarkt? No worries! We still have a whole weekend for our community to enjoy- Once you've wrapped up your Thanksgiving plans, grab your family or friends to join us at the Fargo Civic Center for some indoor + outdoor fun! Full schedule for Weekend #2 is listed here: https://lnkd.in/gtbEnxuE

Take home a piece of the magic! ?? Each year for Christkindlmarkt we purchase nearly 70 trees to adorn our Winter Wonderland outside the Civic Center. When the hard work of spreading holiday joy is done, they need nice warm homes to spend the rest of their days in. Buy one for your office, living room, or porch. Adopt your tree here: https://lnkd.in/grRt6Ys3

1 more day until Christkindlmarkt opens! Have you mapped out what day you're coming? Scouted the music lineup? Rallied your friends and neighbors to join? Well, you still have a whole 24 hours to get plannin'- Bundle up, and join us for weekend #1! View event information here: https://lnkd.in/gtbEnxuE

Help us spread the word! ?? When you invite someone to attend = you're helping further our mission to combat loneliness and isolation. Here are some ways you can help make sure this event reaches your corner of our community. 1. Share in your workplace- Toss the link to this event in Slack, invite via teams, or add to your weekly newsletter. You'll be known as the champion of community. 2. Re-post on Facebook- "Hey check out this event and these cool folks who dress as elves to bring us all wonder like joy": https://lnkd.in/grRUxS4U" 3. Have a friend you haven's talked to in ages? Miss them? (I bet they miss you!) - Shoot them a text and invite them to attend! There's no better excuse for a friendship reunion like roasting s'mores around a fire and listening to live music in a dreamy Bier Hall. We have TWO whole weekends to love this year, so when you decide you are ready (or need a push) to have your Hallmark Moment, we'll be eager to welcome you at the Civic Center!

Weekend #1 of Christkindlmarkt is here! Grab your coziest sweater, bundle up, and join us for great food, local vendors, and this STELLAR music lineup ?? Visit the Facebook event to count yourself in and invite a friend: https://lnkd.in/grBqSYFw

Adopt a tree! ?? Each year for Christkindlmarkt we purchase nearly 70 trees to adorn our Winter Wonderland outside the Civic Center. BUT when the hard work of spreading holiday joy is done, they need nice warm homes to spend the rest of their days in. Buy one for your office, living room, or porch. Adopt your tree here: https://lnkd.in/grRt6Ys3

Your presence in public spaces does more than you think. By showing up, you’re building a healthier community for yourself and others. ???? Explore how spending time in shared spaces can create a ripple effect of connection, belonging, and mental well-being. Watch Folkways Co-Founder and Executive Director, Joe Burgum's 10-minute talk from TEDxFargo this summer to learn more: https://lnkd.in/g69R3xAp #PublicSpaces #CommunityBuilding #MentalHealth #Belonging #TEDTalk

Give the gift of Christkindlmarkt this year, and purchase a ticket to attend for your team, clients and families! With two weekends of the event, there are plenty of days to experience our Winter Wonderland, live music, and s'(much)more! Interested in spreading winter cheer? Download our group ticket form at the top of our partnership page: https://lnkd.in/g-bCcr_H Activate to view larger image,

In 2024, our team revisited our values to land on the following: Community Ownership, Creative Activation, Radical Inclusivity, and Whimsical Intentionality. We're excited to share what each of these means in relation to our work! First up: ?? Community Ownership ?? At Folkways, we believe everyone plays a role in shaping the place we call home. Community ownership is about more than shared spaces—it's about shared dreams. We believe in the power of collective stewardship. How do you contribute to your community? You can check out the full list of values here: https://lnkd.in/gJE5csa7 #CommunityOwnership #YouBelongHere

Miss our Night Bazaar events in Broadway Square this summer? No worries! Night Bazaar will be making it's debut of our FIRST EVER Halloween themed event, Night Bazaar: Spook, this Thursday. ?? Immerse yourself in an enchanting night filled with food, music, art, and performances. Shop local artists, makers, and vintage shops while enjoying Spook-themed entertainment and activities. Dress up and join the fun!