The Lights

Johnny Holm Band Live at The Lights
2025-09-19 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Chicago) | Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights, 3150 Sheyenne St, West Fargo, ND, 58078, United States
Johnny Holm Band Live at The Lights
Sponsored by Bar Down & Dive Bar
Get ready, West Fargo—the legendary Johnny Holm Band is bringing the party to The Lights! Known as one of the Midwest’s most entertaining live acts, Johnny Holm Band delivers high-energy music, crowd interaction, and a night you’ll never forget.
Date: Friday, September 19th Location: Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights, West Fargo, ND 21+ Event Cover: $20 at the door
From rock classics to dance-floor favorites, it’s more than a show—it’s an experience.
Keep the night rolling—swing by Bar Down or Dive Bar before and after the concert for drinks and good times with your crew!
Tag your friends, and let’s pack The Lights for an unforgettable night with the Johnny Holm Band!
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FOOTBALL FEST
2025-09-27 13:00 - 17:00
Huddle up, football fans!

College football is in full swing, and we’re kicking off the excitement! Join us at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for the ultimate game day experience!
Enjoy drinks from Dive Bar and Bar Down while watching football LIVE at The Lights! Bring the kids along for some fun! We’ll have inflatables and games set up right on the plaza for everyone to enjoy!

Fun starts at The Lights with FOOTBALL FEST
Game Schedule on the Essentia Health Plaza:1:00 PM NDSU vs. USD
Other games playing at conclusion of event.6:30 PM Alabama vs. Georgia

Movie After Dark: Mean Girls
2025-10-03 20:00 - 22:00
Get ready for an unforgettable evening under the stars at our Movie After Dark on Friday, October 3rd! Join us for a relaxing and fun night out as we screen Mean Girls in a beautiful outdoor setting. Whether you’re a movie buff or just looking for a fun way to unwind, this event is perfect for everyone.

The movie begins at 8:00 PM, but arrive early to claim your spot!
This is a FREE event, so bring your friends, family, and anyone who loves a great movie night!
: October 3, 2025: 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights

Don’t forget:~Free popcorn for all attendees, while supplies last!~Feel free to bring your own comfy seating.~The movie starts at 8:00 PM, but come early to grab the best spot!

We can’t wait to see you for a magical evening of movies, stars, and great company!

Cass County Electric Cooperative Glow Run
2025-10-10 20:00 - 22:00
Let’s light up the night, West Fargo!

Break out your glow sticks and headlamps for the Cass County Electric Cooperative Glow Run!

Come out to Essentia Health Plaza for the final run of the season for the Run West Fargo 5K series on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 8:00 PM!

If you don’t plan on running come out the plaza for a DJ and open patios at Dive Bar and Bar Down from 8:00 – 10:00 PM.
SIGN UP TODAY: https://tinyurl.com/WestFest5K-10K

Jingle & Mingle: Holiday Fun at The Lights
2025-12-06 10:00 - 15:00
Jingle & Mingle at The Lights!

Kick off the holiday season with Jingle & Mingle, our festive celebration and the official opening skate day of the season!

Enjoy a day full of holiday cheer, family-friendly activities, and festive events. Holiday stations for kids and adults Warm drinks to keep you cozy Merry Makers Market in The Lights Event Center (10AM–2PM) – browse unique gifts from local artisans A festive snowflake search throughout The Lights

Date & Time: December 6, 2025 10am-3pm Location: The Lights

Bring your friends and family for a day of joy and holiday memories! Let’s Jingle & Mingle together this holiday season!

Skate With Santa
2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:00
Ho Ho Ho! Santa is coming to town, and he’s making a stop at The Lights Essentia Plaza this holiday season! Bring out the whole family and your skates and say hi to Santa, while skating to your favorite Christmas songs!

Enjoy FREE cookies and hot chocolate while supplies last.

Date: Sunday, December 14Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PMAdmission: FREE (Skate rentals available for $5)!! Location: MOVED TO VETERANS MEMORIAL ARENA !!

*In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held at Vets Memorial Arena.

West Fargo Winter Classic
2025-12-29 10:00 - 2026-01-04 17:00
The 2025 Essentia Health West Fargo Winter Classic is BACK and it’s BIGGER than ever!

Get ready for the best sporting event in the region from December 29 – January 4 at The Lights Ice Rink and West Fargo Sports Arena.

Celebrating its fifth year. Get ready to watch top teams from North Dakota and Minnesota as they settle things outside!

Whether you’re a die hard fan or just love the thrill of live hockey under The Lights, this is the event you don’t want to miss.

Mark your calendars, and get pumped because winter is HERE!
Military Jersey Auction : https://app.galabid.com/wfwc-military-jersey

Stars and Stripes Under The Lights
2026-01-02 18:30 - 21:00
Stars and Stripes Under The Lights is back!

Join us at the Essentia Health Plaza on January 2 at 6:30 PM for a thrilling military hockey showdown as the North Dakota Army National Guard takes on the Happy Hooligans of the North Dakota Air National Guard!

Watch these hometown heroes battle it out on The Lights Ice Rink. It’s more than a game it’s a celebration of service, sacrifice, and North Dakota.

Free Admission | Family-Friendly |All Proceeds Benefiting the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN.

Glow Skate
2026-01-30 18:30 - 21:30
🛼✨ Glow Skate | January 30 ✨🛼Skate into a night of fun at The Lights Ice Rink at Essentia Health Plaza from 6:30 PM–9:30 PM!
Bring your friends, enjoy music while you skate around the rink, and make it a night to remember. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, everyone is welcome.
Don’t have skates? No problem—rentals are available for just $5.
Come join the fun and make your Friday night FUN on skates!

Golden Puck Pond Classic
2026-02-06 10:00 - 2026-02-07 22:00
Are you ready for the pinnacle of pond hockey

Get your teams together for the Golden Puck Pond Classic happening on February 6 & 7 at The Lights Ice Rink

Sign up HERE : https://tinyurl.com/GoldenPuckPondClassic

Bar Down Bonspiel
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-07
BAM! SWEEP! SCORE!

Calling all curlers! It’s time to unleash your inner superhero at the Bar Down Bonspiel. Don your super suits, wield your mystical brooms, and sweep those dastardly rocks into submission!
March 6 & 7 Essentia Health Plaza

Secure your spot: https://tinyurl.com/BarDown-Bonspiel

JON PARDI
2026-07-16 19:00 - 23:30
JON PARDI RETURNS TO THE LIGHTS IN WEST FARGO
Country Star Jon Pardi to play on Midco Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights. Ernest and Henning is excited to announce the return of Jon Pardi to play live on MIDCO Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights on Thursday, July 16th at 7:00pm. The opening act(s) are to be determined. Jon Pardi was last in West Fargo in June of 2024 where he played to a SOLD OUT Crowd. Pardi was a headliner at WE Fest in Detroit Lakes, MN in 2025.
TICKETS LINK
About Jon Pardi:
MCA Nashville artist Jon Pardi began careening down the highway over ten years ago, leading the charge to modernize honkytonk with roaring guitars and a good-time spirit. Pardi’s reputation for punchy, against-the-wind bravado has only grown, with his just-released fifth studio album HONKYTONKHOLLYWOOD. The 17-track album is the spiritual successor to his fearless breakout hits, once again showcasing his commitment to staying true to himself, yet giving his signature sound a new spark. With four Top 5 albums under his belt – including 2016’s Platinum #1, CALIFORNIA SUNRISE – Pardi has solidified his place in country music. Never afraid to break from the pack, fourteen RIAA-certified singles feature six No. One’s (like the back-to-back 6x Platinum “Head Over Boots” and “Dirt On My Boots”), and with years of blue-collar barnstorming behind him, the California native has earned his international headlining acclaim, alongside 9.3 billion global streams. For more information on new music and for a full list of upcoming tour dates, visit JonPardi.com.
Ticket Details
General Admission (GA) tickets are available. All tickets are standing room only. Tickets for this performance start at an all-in price (FEES INCLUDED) of $89. Tickets are on sale now at Ticketmaster.com. This event will be RAIN OR SHINE, and tickets are non-refundable.

TRAVIS TRITT
2026-07-17 19:00 - 23:30
TRAVIS TRITT COMING TO THE LIGHTS IN WEST FARGO
Country Music Icon to Play on Midco Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights.
Ernest and Henning is excited to announce that Travis Tritt will bring his full-band live show to play live on MIDCO Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights on Friday, July 17th at 7:00pm. With more than three decades of chart-topping hits, Grammy Awards, and sold-out tours, Tritt is a draw for fans of all ages.
GET YOUR TICKETS HERE!

About Travis Tritt:
More than 35 years into his career, Travis Tritt remains one of country music’s most enduring and influential performers. A native of Marietta, Georgia, Tritt blended Southern rock, blues, and gospel influences to help define the early 1990s country music boom.
After signing with Warner Bros. Records in 1989, Tritt released seven studio albums and a greatest hits collection over the following decade. His debut album, Country Club, produced multiple hits and earned Billboard’s Top New Male Artist recognition along with the CMA Horizon Award. The album achieved Platinum certification, and in 1992, Tritt was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
His sophomore release, It’s All About to Change, shipped more than three million copies, produced four Top Five singles, and reached Triple Platinum status. Over his career, Tritt has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide, earned two Grammy Awards and three CMA Awards, and released seven albums certified Platinum or higher.
Beyond the charts, Tritt has delivered high-profile performances at the Olympic Games, Super Bowls, a World Series, and the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship. In 2012, he launched Post Oak Recordings, later releasing acclaimed projects including A Man and His Guitar: Live From The Franklin Theatre and Set In Stone in 2022.
In 2023, Tritt released Country Chapel, a gospel album reflecting his Southern roots and lifelong faith. Known for relentless touring and a strong connection with fans, he continues to deliver authentic, Southern rock–infused country music with high-energy live performances.
For more information on Tritt, please visit www.travistritt.com
Ticket Details
VIP and General Admission (GA) tickets are available. All tickets are standing room only. Tickets for this performance start at an all-in price (FEES INCLUDED) of $79. Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10:00am on Friday, February 6 at Ticketmaster.com. This event will be RAIN OR SHINE, and tickets are non-refundable.

BUCKAROO - TWO NIGHTS, Old Crow Medicine Show & Sawyer Brown
2026-08-28 18:00 - 23:30
SECOND YEAR OF BUCKAROO BRINGS CLASSIC AND AMERICANA COUNTRY MUSIC TO THE LIGHTS
Old Crow Medicine Show and Sawyer Brown to headline the two-night country music Festival planned for Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights.
Ernest and Henning is excited to announce information for the second year of “BUCKAROO, Country Nights at The Lights”. The two-night country festival will take place at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights in West Fargo, ND on Friday August 28 and Saturday August 29.
The second year of Buckaroo will feature country music focusing on the Classic and Americana genres of country music. In addition, openers for both nights have been recruited from the honkytonks of Nashville.
“We are grateful for the support we received for the first year of Buckaroo and pumped to bring this festival back to West Fargo for year two. The lineup is incredible and will highlight both classic and americana country” – Lance Johnson, Owner Ernest and Henning Events, LLC.
LINEUP
Friday, August 28th
• Old Crow Medicine Show
• Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives
• The Band Loula
• Nashville Guest – John Stone
Saturday, August 29th
• Sawyer Brown
• Phil Vassar
• Lorrie Morgan
• Nashville Guest – Kelly & Sarah
Ticket Details
VIP and General Admission (GA) tickets are available and will be sold as a 2-Day Pass or Single Day Ticket. All tickets are standing room only. GA 2-day passes for this performance are priced at $109.00 and VIP 2- day passes are $159.00 (ALL IN PRICING, FEES INCLUDED IN PRICE). GA single day tickets for this performance are priced at $69.00 and VIP single day tickets are $99.00 (ALL IN PRICING, FEES INCLUDED IN PRICE).Tickets will go on sale to the public at 10:00am on Friday, February 13th at Ticketmaster.com. This event will be RAIN OR SHINE, and tickets are non-refundable.
For more information about the artists performing or the event, please visit www.buckaroond.com.
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