Outdoors & fitness
Dickinson Trap Club
A nonprofit trapshooting range that’s open to the public, with a big youth program.
Clay-target shooters of every age are welcome, and the range leans toward getting young shooters started. In spring it also hosts the North Dakota Clay Target League for students in grades 6 through 12.
When: Sunday afternoons, plus Tuesday and Thursday evenings until dark. Youth league practices run on Sundays from early March through early May.
Where: Dickinson Trap Club, 3820 115th Ave SW
Who: All ages, with a special welcome for youth.
This is trap shooting; the club’s listing doesn’t mention skeet.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Roughrider Archers
A family-friendly archery club with indoor and outdoor ranges and more than 180 members.
Roughrider Archers has been passing the sport down since the 1980s. Members shoot at foam animals and other targets, and the club puts on three events a year: the Spring Outdoor Fun Shoot, an indoor 3D shoot and the Badlands Classic.
When: Members can use the outdoor range around the clock. The club’s three yearly events are the Spring Outdoor Fun Shoot, the Indoor 3D Shoot and the Badlands Classic. Check its page for dates.
Where: Sign up in person at Mondak Sports Center & Pawn, 219 1st St E
Who: Any age and experience level.
Membership was $75 a year for outdoor range access when we checked; the indoor range costs extra.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Dickinson Disc Golf Association
The local disc golf club, based at the Patterson Lake course.
The association’s home course is the 18-hole Patterson Lake course, and Dickinson has two more to try, Jaycees Park and Optimist at Memorial Park. Find all three, with directions, on our Around These Parts page.
When: Play any day the weather lets you. The club shows no leagues or tournaments right now, so check its page for new ones.
Where: Patterson Lake Disc Golf Course, 3753 114th Ave SW
Who: Everyone, from first throw to tournament player.
The Patterson Lake Recreation Area charges a daily or season entry fee.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Dickinson Running Club
A welcoming group for runners of every pace, from get-in-shape beginners to race regulars.
Members run around town, track their miles together on Strava and travel to races across western North Dakota. The club also puts on a Color Run each October that raises money for Dickinson State track and cross-country.
When: The club posts its group runs and meet-ups on its Facebook page, so check there for this week’s plan.
Where: Around Dickinson. Meet-up spots are posted on the club’s Facebook page.
Who: Runners and walkers of every pace.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Curling League
Dickinson Parks & Rec’s winter curling league, with a required lesson for new teams.
Teams of four to eight slide stones on Sundays all winter. New teams attend a short instruction session first, so no experience is needed.
When: Sundays, December through February. New teams attend instruction in late November.
Where: The Parks & Rec programs page lists the sheet location each season.
Who: Ages 18 and up, in teams of 4 to 8.
Check the programs page for this season’s sign-up dates and team fee.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Pickleball Nights
Drop-in pickleball all winter, with a beginner-friendly night and a competitive one.
Dinker Nights suit beginners up through about a 3.25 rating, and King of the Court Nights are a little more competitive. Both have recreational and competitive formats.
When: 6:30 to 8:30 pm on scheduled nights, October through April. Sign up by the Monday before each night.
Where: West River Community Center, 2004 Fairway St
Who: Ages 15 and up.
It was $5 a night when we checked. You need a free DUPR rating account and have to follow the DPRD club there before you play.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Adult Volleyball Leagues
Women’s and coed volleyball in the fall and winter, plus sand volleyball in summer.
Parks & Rec offers several skill divisions, from recreational up to competitive, so there’s a spot for a first-timer and for a seasoned hitter.
When: Fall league runs September to mid-November and the winter league runs January to late March, with women’s teams on Wednesdays and coed teams on Mondays. Sand volleyball plays on summer evenings, May through July.
Where: Area gyms, set by Parks & Rec each season (sand volleyball plays outdoors).
Who: Adults, on teams with a sponsor.
Teams register ahead of each season and pay the player and sponsor fees up front.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Adult Softball League
USA Softball sanctioned summer leagues for men’s, women’s and coed teams.
A mix of competitive and relaxed play, with tournament opportunities for teams that want to take it further.
When: Mid-May through early August. Women play Mondays, men play Tuesdays and Thursdays, and coed teams play Wednesdays. Teams meet in March to register.
Where: Gress Softball Complex
Who: Ages 15 and up, on teams with a sponsor.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Adult Kickball League
Easygoing Sunday kickball, with all skill levels welcome.
The classic playground game, played by adults on Sunday afternoons.
When: Sundays from September into October.
Where: Gress Softball Complex
Who: Adults, on teams with a sponsor.
Teams register in August.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Adult Basketball Leagues
Full-court men’s leagues all winter, including an “Old Pro” division for 32 and up.
The men’s league has Classic and Recreation divisions, and the Old Pro league is for players 32 and older. There’s also a half-court 3×3 league in the fall for men and for women.
When: Men’s league on Wednesdays, December through mid-March. Old Pro league on Mondays, starting at the end of November. Registration for this winter closes October 21.
Where: Area gyms, set by Parks & Rec each season.
Who: Men 18 and up (Old Pro is 32 and up). The 3×3 leagues are 18 and up.
High school graduates can play; active college players can’t join a roster.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Golf Simulator League
Indoor match-play golf for two-person teams, when the courses are under snow.
Teams of two play alternate shot, then finish with a stroke-play tournament on the last night. Teams can be all men, all women or coed.
When: Thursdays, 5 to 9 pm, January 7 through February 25. Registration closes December 16.
Where: West River Community Center, 2004 Fairway St
Who: Ages 18 and up. It’s limited to the first eight teams, with returning teams getting priority.
It was $35 a team when we checked.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Dickinson Hockey Club
The home team of the West River Ice Center, with hockey on the ice all season.
The Hockey Club is the ice center’s main tenant. The center has two arenas and also holds public skating, if you’d rather glide than shoot.
When: Through the ice season, fall to spring. Check the club’s website for registration and schedules.
Where: West River Ice Center, 1865 Empire Rd
Who: Players, parents and fans.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Outdoors & fitness
Badlands Big Sticks
Summer college baseball, with a wood-bat game most nights of the season.
The Big Sticks play in the Northwoods League and have called Dickinson home since 2018. The team bills itself as affordable, family entertainment, and the ballpark is open for group outings.
When: Home games from May through August. The Northwoods League posts the full schedule.
Where: Dakota Community Bank & Trust Ballpark, 240 2nd St SE
Who: Fans of every age.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Reading
Adult Book Club
A weekly library book club for grown-ups.
Read the month’s pick and talk it over with fellow readers. The library’s event calendar lists the current book.
When: Mondays, 6:00 to 6:45 pm.
Where: Dickinson Area Public Library, 139 3rd St W
Who: Adults.
Schedules shift with the library’s seasons, so check the calendar.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Reading
Page Turners Book Club
An afternoon book club at the library.
A second weekly book club, this one earlier in the day, for readers who’d rather meet before dinner.
When: Mondays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Where: Dickinson Area Public Library, 139 3rd St W
Who: Check with the library for the age group.
Schedules shift with the library’s seasons, so check the calendar.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Reading
Adult Craft Club
A weekly get-together to make something with your hands, at the library.
Make something with your hands, in a relaxed evening at the library.
When: Mondays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Where: Dickinson Area Public Library, 139 3rd St W
Who: Adults.
Schedules shift with the library’s seasons, so check the calendar.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Reading
The Great Puzzle Race
A weekly puzzle night at the library.
A weekly puzzle night at the library, for people who like a challenge.
When: Thursdays, 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
Where: Dickinson Area Public Library, 139 3rd St W
Who: Check with the library for the age group.
Schedules shift with the library’s seasons, so check the calendar.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Kids
Dickinson Soccer Club
Youth soccer from kindergarten up through high school age, for fun or for competition.
Recreational leagues welcome first-time players as young as five, and a competitive program trains older kids. In winter, an indoor league keeps the competitive players going.
When: Recreational seasons in spring and summer, plus a competitive indoor winter program for ages 10 to 17. Registration opens on the club’s website.
Where: Home field near the West River Community Center
Who: Ages 5 (U6) through 17.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Kids
Dickinson Rodeo Club
A club for junior high and high school students who compete in rodeo.
Members and their families work together, train for events like breakaway roping, goat tying and team roping, and put on the annual Dickinson High School Rodeo.
When: The club hosts the Dickinson High School Rodeo each spring. Practices and other events vary, so check with the club.
Where: Dickinson. Practice and event sites vary.
Who: Junior high and high school students, with a place for fifth through eighth graders.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Kids
Anime & Manga Club
Teens get together at the library to talk anime and manga.
A hangout for teens who like anime and manga.
When: Tuesdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Where: Dickinson Area Public Library, 139 3rd St W
Who: Teens.
Schedules shift with the library’s seasons, so check the calendar.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Kids
Teen Crafternoon
A weekly after-school craft hour for teens.
A craft hour for teens at the library.
When: Thursdays, 4:00 to 5:00 pm.
Where: Dickinson Area Public Library, 139 3rd St W
Who: Teens.
Schedules shift with the library’s seasons, so check the calendar.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
Kids
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Ongoing Dungeons & Dragons sessions for teens at the library.
Teens play Dungeons & Dragons together at the library.
When: The library’s event calendar lists session dates and times.
Where: Dickinson Area Public Library, 139 3rd St W
Who: Teens.
Checked 2026-10-03. Source. Schedules change, so double-check before you go.
