Things to Do in Fargo with Kids | September 2026

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Looking for fun things to do in Fargo with kids this week?

No matter what the season is, there are always fun things to do in Fargo and so many events happening. We have an up-to-date and thorough event listing to make sure you can find fun activities every day of the week!

Make sure to check out these other resources for more things to do in Fargo during the fall months!

Or click on the image below for our ULTIMATE guide to all things FALL in Fargo!

The new barn at Amazing Acres.

PLEASE NOTE: We do check current links on a regular basis for most current information, but all events are subject to change at the discretion of the event organizer. Please check each organizer’s link before making final plans. If any event details are missing or incorrect, please let us know so that we can make every attempt to correct them. 

August 29-September 6
September 7-13
September 14-20
September 21-27
September 28-October 4

August 29 – September 6, 2026

August 29, 2026

8:30 am FREE EVENT – Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launch Party Open House
9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am STEAM Camp
9:00 am Little Leapers
10:00 am Red River Market
10:00 am Island Park Show
10:00 am Little Sliders Club
12:00 pm Open Hours at MSUM Oceanarium
4:30 pm NDSU Bison Football vs Jacksonville State
6:00 pm FM RedHawks Baseball Game
6:00 pm Craft in Gooseberry Park with FM Crafty Club
7:00 pm Fix It Forward Speedway Races
7:00 pm Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Science Briefing
8:00 pm Glow Jump

August 30, 2026

10:00 am Island Park Show
10:00 am Little Leapers
1:00 pm FM RedHawks Baseball Game
3:00 pm Join the Adventure Carnival!
4:00 pm Community Cookout

August 31, 2026

1:30 pm Archaeology Film Series: “Lara Croft: Tomb Raider” (2001, PG-13)

September 1, 2026

9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Toddler Tuesday @ WRTS
10:00 am Toddler Rush @ NRG
11:00 am Caring Closet for Children
3:30 pm Moorhead Farmers Market
4:00 pm Family Night @ Slick City
4:00 pm Family Night @ Slick City
6:00 pm Decades Club at the Hjemkomst Center
6:30 pm Storytime + Craft @ Moorhead Library
6:30 pm “Grandma Joy and Me” featuring Author Brad Ryan & Grandma Joy
7:00 pm FM RedHawks Baseball Game
7:00 pm Metro Community Band National Anthem Concert

September 2, 2026

10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
10:30 am Storytime @ Moorhead Library
10:30 am Ready to Read Storytime @ WF Library
6:00 pm Open Gym @ Fargo All Stars
7:00 pm Brad Paisley @ Scheels Arena
7:00 pm FM RedHawks Baseball Game

September 3, 2026

9:00 am Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars
9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Daytime Playtime @ Fargo All Stars
10:00 am Little Sliders Club
10:00 am Toddler Rush @ NRG
10:00 am Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 am Thursday Learning Garden
10:30 am Baby Bounce @ Moorhead Library
10:30 am Teeter Tots Storytime
11:00 am Tumble Time with Fargo All-Stars
5:00 pm MState Moorhead Cruise Nights
7:00 pm FM RedHawks Baseball Game

September 4, 2026

9:00 am Amazing Acres
10:00 am Healing Harvest Market by Valley Vital Medicine
10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
10:30 am Baby Boost Storytime @ WF Library
4:45 pm Parent’s Night Out @ Family Wellness
5:00 pm Greater Moorhead Days Parade
6:45 pm Dive-In Movie Night @ Family Wellness
8:00 pm Glow Jump @ Skyzone
8:00 pm Neon Nights @ NRG

September 5, 2026

9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
9:00 am Amazing Acres
10:00 am Red River Market
10:00 am Little Sliders Club
10:00 am Kindergarten Success Storytime
10:00 am Mind Mysteries LIVE!
10:30 am Saturday STEM
10:30 am Read to Comet
11:00 am Free Canoe & Kayak Rentals: A Greater Moorhead Days Event
2:30 pm NDSU Bison Football vs Fordham
7:00 pm Fix It Forward Speedway Races
7:00 pm The Rock Orchestra by Candlelight
8:00 pm Glow Jump @ Skyzone

September 6, 2026

10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
11:00 am Amazing Acres
7:00 pm Fix It Forward Speedway Races

September 7-13, 2026

September 7, 2026

9:00 am Amazing Acres
10:00 am Labor Day All Day Skate!
1:00 pm Labor Day Kid Games!
9:00 pm Single Mother’s Bible Study

September 8, 2026

9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Toddler Tuesday @ WRTS
10:00 am Toddler Rush @ NRG
10:00 am Teen Take and Make Paper Lantern
10:00 am Teen Take and Make Paper Lantern
10:00 am Teen Take and Make Paper Lantern
11:00 am FBA Preschool Playdate
3:30 pm Moorhead Farmers Market
3:30 pm Pokemon Club
4:00 pm Fargo Elks Summer Car Show Series!
4:00 pm Family Night @ Slick City
4:00 pm Family Night @ Slick City
5:30 pm Kids Healthy Cooking Class @ Family Wellness
6:30 pm Storytime + Craft @ Moorhead Library

September 9, 2026

10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
10:00 am Namaste – Toddler & Preschool Yoga with MojoFit
10:30 am Storytime @ Moorhead Library
10:30 am Ready to Read Storytime @ WF Library
4:30 pm Midco Kids Fest: A Greater Moorhead Days Event
6:00 pm Movies on the Turf: The Super Mario Galaxy
6:00 pm Open Gym @ Fargo All Stars

September 10, 2026

9:00 am Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars
9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Daytime Playtime @ Fargo All Stars
10:00 am Toddler Rush @ NRG
10:00 am Thursday Learning Garden
10:30 am Baby Bounce @ Moorhead Library
10:30 am Teeter Tots Storytime
4:00 pm Harvesting Generosity
5:00 pm Sunset on the Riverfront
5:00 pm Sunset on the Riverfront
5:00 pm Sunset on the Riverfront
5:00 pm Library Lair
5:30 pm Cookies, Corks, & Brews 2026

September 11, 2026

9:00 am Amazing Acres
10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
10:30 am Baby Boost Storytime @ WF Library
1:00 pm Free Friday Movies: Fall 2026
5:00 pm Horace Bean Days
5:30 pm Parent’s Night Off @ WRTS
6:00 pm Nerf Night @ Four Star Ninja
7:00 pm Movies in the Maze–Monsters Inc. (G)
8:00 pm Glow Jump @ Skyzone
8:00 pm Neon Nights @ NRG

September 12, 2026

8:00 am Horace Bean Days
9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
9:00 am Amazing Acres
10:00 am Red River Market
10:00 am Paw Patrol Dino Rescue Skate with Chase & Marshall
10:00 am Back to School Fun Day!
10:30 am Pokemon Club for Kids
11:00 am Stars to Starfish
12:00 pm Open Hours at MSUM Oceanarium
1:00 pm Awesome Art Afternoon
1:00 pm Sandy’s Birthday Bash!
3:00 pm Cobber Fest 2026
3:00 pm Art Festival
4:30 pm Parents Night Out @ YMCA Schlossman
8:00 pm Glow Jump @ Skyzone

September 13, 2026

8:30 am Horace Bean Days
10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
11:00 am Amazing Acres

September 14-20, 2026

September 14, 2026

10:00 am Fall Storytime
11:00 am Fall Storytime
1:00 pm Monday Matinees @ WF Library
6:00 pm West Fest 5k/10k

September 15, 2026

9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Toddler Tuesday @ WRTS
10:00 am Toddler Rush @ NRG
10:00 am Fall Storytime
11:00 am Caring Closet for Children
11:00 am FBA Preschool Playdate
3:30 pm Moorhead Farmers Market
4:00 pm Family Night @ Slick City
4:00 pm Family Night @ Slick City
5:00 pm Soul Solutions Recovery Center’s 4th Annual Recovery Requires Action 5K Run/Walk
5:30 pm WFE Carnival
6:30 pm Storytime + Craft @ Moorhead Library

September 16, 2026

10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
10:00 am Fall Storytime
10:30 am Storytime @ Moorhead Library
10:30 am Ready to Read Storytime @ WF Library
11:00 am Fall Storytime
6:00 pm Open Gym @ Fargo All Stars

September 17, 2026

9:00 am Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars
9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Daytime Playtime @ Fargo All Stars
10:00 am Toddler Rush @ NRG
10:00 am Baby Rhyme Time
10:00 am Thursday Learning Garden
10:30 am Baby Bounce @ Moorhead Library
10:30 am Teeter Tots Storytime
11:00 am Wondery Art Adventures
4:30 pm Cruise Night in West Fargo
5:00 pm Library Lair
5:30 pm Kids Healthy Cooking Class @ Family Wellness
7:00 pm Young Eagles Build Night: Pietenpol Workshop

September 18, 2026

9:00 am Amazing Acres
10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
10:30 am Baby Boost Storytime @ WF Library
1:00 pm DIY Fidget Toys
2:00 pm Teen Movie + Craft “Twilight” (PG-13)
4:00 pm 2026 Downtown Fargo Fashion Show Friday
8:00 pm Movie in the Park @ Casselton Park
8:00 pm Glow Jump @ Skyzone
8:00 pm Neon Nights @ NRG

September 19, 2026

7:00 am Fall Rummage Sale
9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
9:00 am Amazing Acres
9:00 am Intro to Engineering for Kids
10:00 am Red River Market
10:00 am Simmering Potpourri Workshop | NPBGS
10:00 am Farm in the Dell | Fall Festival
10:00 am Fall in Fargo
10:00 am West Fest 2026
10:00 am Mind Mysteries LIVE!
10:00 am One Book One Community Event: Uke ‘n’ Rhythm for Kids
10:30 am Teen Reading Club @ WF Library
11:00 am Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch
12:00 pm Open Hours at MSUM Oceanarium
2:00 pm CatVideoFest @ Fargo Theatre
7:00 pm CatVideoFest @ Fargo Theatre
8:00 pm Glow Jump @ Skyzone

September 20, 2026

10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
11:00 am Amazing Acres
11:00 am Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch
12:00 pm 9th Annual Fargo Fall Vintage Market
12:00 pm Fall in Fargo
12:00 pm 2026 F/M Area Out of the Darkness Community Walk
2:00 pm Silent Reading Party @ Northern Plains Botanic Garden (1211 28th Ave N–at Yunker Farm Park)

September 21-27, 2026

September 21, 2026

10:00 am Fall Storytime
11:00 am Fall Storytime
1:00 pm Monday Matinees @ WF Library
3:00 pm Crafternoons
4:30 pm FREE Outdoor Mat Pilates | Club Pilates @ The Lights
5:00 pm Live Music: Featuring Elijah O’Sullivan

September 22, 2026

9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Toddler Tuesday @ WRTS
10:00 am Toddler Rush @ NRG
10:00 am Fall Storytime
11:00 am FBA Preschool Playdate
3:00 pm Crafternoons
3:30 pm Moorhead Farmers Market
3:30 pm Pokemon Club
4:00 pm Family Night @ Slick City
4:00 pm Family Night @ Slick City
5:30 pm Kids Healthy Cooking Class @ Family Wellness
6:30 pm Storytime + Craft @ Moorhead Library

September 23, 2026

10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
10:00 am Fall Storytime
10:30 am Storytime @ Moorhead Library
10:30 am Ready to Read Storytime @ WF Library
11:00 am Fall Storytime
6:00 pm Open Gym @ Fargo All Stars
6:30 pm Movies Under the Stars: Elf

September 24, 2026

9:00 am Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars
9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am 6th Annual Apple Smash at Sheywest
9:00 am Daytime Playtime @ Fargo All Stars
10:00 am Toddler Rush @ NRG
10:00 am Thursday Learning Garden
10:00 am Sensory Storytime
10:30 am Baby Bounce @ Moorhead Library
10:30 am Teeter Tots Storytime
5:00 pm Library Lair

September 25, 2026

9:00 am Amazing Acres
9:00 am 6th Annual Apple Smash at Sheywest
10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
10:30 am Baby Boost Storytime @ WF Library
1:00 pm Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch
7:00 pm The Haunted Farm
7:00 pm Fargo Force Game
7:00 pm Movies in the Maze–Hotel Transylvania (PG)
8:00 pm Glow Jump @ Skyzone
8:00 pm Neon Nights @ NRG

September 26, 2026

9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am STEAM Camp
9:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
9:00 am Amazing Acres
9:00 am 6th Annual Apple Smash at Sheywest
10:00 am Red River Market
10:00 am Farm in the Dell | Fall Festival
10:00 am Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch
11:00 am Stars to Starfish Jr.!
11:00 am Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch
12:00 pm Open Hours at MSUM Oceanarium
4:30 pm Parents Night Out @ YMCA Fercho
6:00 pm Fargo Force Game
7:00 pm The Haunted Farm
8:00 pm Glow Jump @ Skyzone

September 27, 2026

10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
10:00 am Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch
11:00 am Amazing Acres
11:00 am Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch
12:00 pm 6th Annual Apple Smash at Sheywest

 September 28- October 4, 2026

September 28, 2026

10:00 am Fall Storytime
11:00 am Fall Storytime
1:00 pm Monday Matinees @ WF Library

September 29, 2026

9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Toddler Tuesday @ WRTS
10:00 am Toddler Rush @ NRG
10:00 am Fall Storytime
11:00 am FBA Preschool Playdate
3:30 pm Moorhead Farmers Market
4:00 pm Family Night @ Slick City
4:00 pm Family Night @ Slick City
6:30 pm Pajama Party Storytime

September 30, 2026

10:00 am Little Leapers @ Skyzone
10:00 am Fall Storytime
10:30 am Ready to Read Storytime @ WF Library
11:00 am Fall Storytime
6:00 pm Open Gym @ Fargo All Stars

October 1, 2026

9:00 am Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars
9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
5:30 pm Twilight Movie Night at Broadway Square

October 2, 2026

9:00 am Amazing Acres
10:00 am Healing Harvest Market by Valley Vital Medicine
1:00 pm Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch
4:00 pm Junkin’ Market Days Fall Event – Fargo
7:00 pm The Haunted Farm

October 3, 2026

9:00 am The Market @ West Acres
9:00 am Junkin’ Market Days Fall Event – Fargo
9:00 am Amazing Acres
10:00 am Red River Market
10:00 am The Arthur Market (Arthur, ND) October Market
10:00 am Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch
11:00 am Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch
12:00 pm Open Hours at MSUM Oceanarium
1:00 pm Awesome Art Afternoon
7:00 pm The Haunted Farm

October 4, 2026

10:00 am Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch
11:00 am Amazing Acres
11:00 am Lost in the Valley–Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
11:00 am Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch

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