Budget-Friendly Summer Activities for Big Kids

Looking for some summer activities for big kids? 

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While some boredom isn’t bad, big kids often struggle to stay busy and occupied in the summer. We compiled a list of our top passes and summer activities for big kids that won’t break the bank, and allows them to release energy at their favorite spots over and over again!

Budget-Friendly Big Kids Activities for Summer

Skate City

Check out the Skate City Summer $15 pass for daily admission all summer. Skate all you want all summer, for just $15! (Does not include skate rentals.) Get your groove on with some of their fun themes days and games!

Kids Bowl Free

Daily free bowling?! You bet! Check out our article to find out how your child can bowl 2 games a day for FREE this summer.

Pool Passes

The summers are short here in the upper midwest. Snag a pool pass to gain access a local pools daily! Here are the specifics for each pool:

Fargo Parks (Davies Pool, Madison Pool, Roger G. Gress Northside Pool, Southwest Recreation Pool; & the NEW Island Park Pool): Family passes for ALL pools are $350 (for 2 adults and up to 7 kids) or $150 for a youth pass. Daily rates vary from $4-$12 per person, depending on the pool and age. There is a lower-cost option to access all pools except the new Island Park pool.

West Fargo Parks (Veteran’s Memorial Pool): Daily swim rate is $5 per swim session per person. Punch cards are available at the pool front desk.

Moorhead Parks (Moorhead Municipal Swimming Pool): Currently closed for 2025 season as they build a new one!

See more details about each pool in our Guide to Pools & Splash Pads!

SkyZone

Bounce and jump all summer with $19.99 monthly passes, that include Little Leapers. This pass is sure to help you burn energy and have fun!

Rustad Rec Center

While not a membership, the Rustad Rec Center in West Fargo has a $40 punch card for 10 admissions to one of their regular open gym/turf sessions! Bring your bug kids to play basketball, volleyball, or soccer. See the Rustad website for a posting of their weekly facility schedule for specific open gym/turf times.

Fargo Sports Center

For just $5 per visit, or $45 for 10 visits, your kids can access all the new Fargo Sports Center offers! There is an indoor playground, open gyms for basketball and volleyball, and open turf times. Check out their calendar here for their full schedule.

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Alexis Scott
Alexis is happily married to her husband, Andrew, and together they share 5 sons. Born in Minnesota, Alexis followed her husband to Manhattan, NY, before returning to Fargo. A proud Latina, she believes in utilizing multi-cultural experiences to inspire other minority women to be active in their community. Alexis believes strongly in public service and living passionately through serving others. After her 3rd son, Max, passed away at 22 weeks (2014) life has never been the same, but sharing her story has helped cope with grief and honor his place in their family. Aside from writing, Alexis enjoys traveling, laughing, dancing and food. She will never turn down Starbucks, a trip to the nail salon, or the farmers market. Follow her in pictures through Instagram and connect with her online via Facebook.

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