February 10, 2018
Downtown Fargo Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Photograph by Rick Abbott
By Katie Spokely
The season of love is upon us, which means we’re all looking for ways to show the people we love how much they mean to us. Finding the perfect gift can seem overwhelming, but this list of thoughtful and unique gifts available in downtown Fargo will have you sighing with relief. Not only will your loved ones feel warm and fuzzy receiving one of these gifts, but you will too, knowing you’re supporting local businesses and community members!
For everyone biting their nails at the thought of buying a great gift, the new Downtown Fargo Gift Card lets the holder shop at more than 50 different downtown businesses with one card, so you can rest easy knowing your special someone will be able to use it toward something they love! Visit this link for more information on locations accepting the gift card and where to purchase.
Finally, when doing your downtown shopping, remember: parking at Roberts Garage is free for the first 2 hours on weekdays, and free on nights and weekends. Navigate to Roberts Garage, park, and enjoy strolling from shop to shop with no parking stress.
Find Valentine’s Day gift inspiration in the lists below!
Experiences (To Share, or Just For Them)
- “Staycation” (overnight stay) at Hotel Donaldson
- Photo session with M. Schleif Photography
- Concert tickets at Sanctuary Events Center, The Fargo Theatre, or the Fargo Civic Center
- Painting class at Creatively Uncorked in downtown Fargo
- Art workshop at Unglued, or a ticket to their adult summer camp
- Sewing or quilting class at Modern Textiles
- Yoga class at Ecce Yoga or Spirit Room
- Cooking class (adult and kids) at Square One Rental Kitchen & Events
- Floral workshop at Love Always Floral
- Guitar lessons at Gruber Guitars
- A class, program, or event at Plains Art Museum
- Escape room adventure at Puzzled Escape Rooms
- Metro Arts Pass through The Arts Partnership – Holder enjoys free or discounted admission to local arts and cultural organizations
- FMCT FlexPass – Buy tickets in multiples of 4 or 8 redeemable for any of FMCT’s productions in the current season
- Membership at The Fargo Theatre
- Membership for Great Rides Bike Share
- Gym membership, personal training session(s), or massage therapy session(s) at the YMCA Of Cass & Clay Counties – Fercho Branch
- Massage from Breathe Massage, Relief Therapeutic Massage, B Relaxed Massage, or Massage by Heather
- Manicure or pedicure from The Nail Bar or Polished Nail Spa
Food & Drink
Unwrappable Gifts
- Home Furnishings and unique decor from Scan Design, and Northern Home Furniture & Design
- Fresh or dry flower arrangement from Prairie Petals or Love Always Floral
- Jewelry from Royal Jewelers or Wimmer’s Diamonds
- Local, handmade gifts (apparel, food, home goods, stickers, magnets, etc.) from Unglued
- Handmade gift from APT: A Creative Incubator
- Records or CDs from Orange Records
- Books from D.S. Books
- Books, toys, stationary, bath & body, home décor, etc. from Zandbroz Variety
- Jewelry, books, artwork, clothing, home decor, notebooks, cards and children’s toys from The Store at Prairie Arts Museum
- Jewelry or art from lizzy’s
- Art from Ecce Gallery, APT, a creative incubator, Gallery 4 Ltd, Rando Art Studio, or 8th Street Art Gallery
- Antiques from Reed & Taylor Antiques
- Home décor from The White House Co.
- Home and kitchen goods from Mint and Basil or The Red Silo
- Miscellaneous gifts from O’Day Cache
- Custom-made guitar from Gruber Guitars
- Fabric and sewing materials from Modern Textiles
- Magazine subscription to Fargo Monthly, Fargo INC!, Design & Living, or Bison Illustrated
- Men’s apparel at Halberstadt’s ND, including Fargo-inspired apparel from Lost in Fargo
- Men’s and women’s apparel at Fowlers Heritage Company or Brands on Broadway
- Women’s apparel and other gifts at:
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