Looking for Something to Do This Weekend?

Looking for something to do this weekend? There's a lot going on in the area, so take the opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy yourself!

End of the Rope, the movie filmed in Watford City and McKenzie County, is still at Williston's Grand Theater. Showtimes for this week (April 21-27). Friday, April 21 at 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday April 22 & 23 at 1:00 PM, 4:00 PM, and 7:00 PM, and Monday, April 24 to Thursday, April 27 at 7:00 PM.

Entertainment, Inc! invites you to their final production of the year. Check out performances of One Strange Night at Williston's Old Armory Theater. Performances at 7:00pm on Friday, April 21, Saturday, April 22 and Monday, April 24th plus a matinee at 2:00pm Sunday April 23. Individual adult tickets are $20, student tickets are $10. Preschool (Ages 4-6): No charge but must have a preschool ticket.

Williston is wrapping up The Week of the Young Child with Kids' Day Out and Community Library Day Friday April 21st. Stop by the Williston Community Library from 3:00 pm to 4:45 pm. Library card sign up and games galore! Then head to the Upper Missouri Valley Fairgrounds in Williston for Kids' Day out from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. There's free admission. Williston Basin Skating Club will be selling concessions. There will be booths, Jump N Fun, Stuff a Critter, Cake Walk, DJ Dance Party, Building Zone, Art Zone, Dizzy the Clown, Nemont Nelly the Milk Cow, Sight for Kidz (Lion's Eye Screening) and so much more!

Williston Parks and Recreation is hosting Toddler Blacklight Parties this weekend at the Raymond Family Community Center on Friday, April 21 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and Saturday, April 22 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. $5 per participant for ages 1-6.

Williston Parks and Recreation is holding Nerf Wars this weekend at the Raymond Family Community Center. You are invited for an epic nerf battle between kids and parents! $10 a person. Fee includes Nerf Guns, ammo, safety glasses, and a fun atmosphere! Children 12 and under must have a participating adult. 1 adult can bring up to 10 children, if they are supervised. Nerf Wars are Friday, April 21st from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. And Saturday, April 22nd from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM and 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Register at https://www.willistonparks.com/special-events

Professional Bull Riding returns to Williston with the Wild West Days PRCA Extreme Bull Riding. It's Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 at the Raymond Family Community Center at 7:30 nightly. Adult tickets $25, Kids tickets $15. Tickets available at the door.

Game Night at the James Memorial Art Center is Saturday, April 22 from 7:00 PM to Midnight. Games will be available, and if you have games that you'd like to play, bring them. You don't need to have experience or own any games. Snacks and drinks available. It's free to participate.

The Richland County Jaycees Sunrise Dart Tournament is Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 at the Richland County Event Center in Sidney. This two day competition will be action packed with 301 and Cricket format. Friday sign ups start at 6:00 PM, play at 7:00 PM. Saturday sign ups start at 11:00 AM, play at 12:00 PM. Food and alcohol will be available. Spectators welcome to attend.

Parents' Night Out is Friday, April 21st with Watford City Parks & Recreation and the Rough Rider Center. A time for parents to drop their kids off and have a night out to yourselves! Ages 3+ (must be potty trained). From 6:00PM to 10:00PM at the Rough Rider Center with games, movies, and pizza provided. Day-of Registration Fee: $25/kid.

Pheasants Forever North Dakota and McKenzie County Pheasants Forever Chapter invite you to a Wild Game Feed from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. They're hosting the 2023 Wild Game Feed at the Watford City Eagles Club. Dinner is at 6:00 PM. Raffle drawing is at 8:00 PM.

The Long X Arts Foundation is pleased to announce the first exhibition in their new gallery space. The new gallery space is located in the basement of the Long X Visitor Center. Morgan Wagner is a local working artist who specializes in drawing, painting, illustration and graphic design. The exhibit is free and open to the public for viewing during business hours: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday – Saturday. Come enjoy refreshments and meet the artist during a Special Grand Opening Event and Open House on Saturday, April 22 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

7th Annual Mountrail County Home and Garden Show in Stanley. The show is at the Mountrail County South Complex & Fair Building on Friday, April 21 from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday, April 22 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Admission is free. Come and learn at the adult and kids workshops both days. Keynote Speaker is NDSU Horticulturist, Esther McGinnis. She'll discuss award winning perennials on Friday at 7:00pm. Bring the kids to the Fair Building Arena on Saturday for the First Responders Meet and Greet and color a Thank You card. There will be a Kids' Thank-You Coloring Contest. You'll also find great buys and great food!