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Crafternoons
2026-01-26 15:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Makers ages 15 and younger are welcome to stop by the Carlson or Northport Libraries twice a month to get their craft on! Crafts will be available the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month. During the scheduled weeks, the fun begins at 3 p.m. and keeps going until 4:30 so join us (note the same project will be presented at both locations). All materials provided.
Thank you to the Friends of the Fargo Public Library for their generous support of the Crafternoons program!
For more information on this or any other library program, please call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or send Children’s Services an email.

Craft / Families / No Registration Required

Open Skate @ The Lights
2026-01-26 13:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-25 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-24 18:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 14:00 | The Lights at Sheyenne
Open Skate @ The Lights
Skate Rentals available for $5

Storytime (Winter/Spring 2026)
2026-01-26 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-26 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
The Fargo Public Library has several storytime sessions available for families to spend quality time sharing stories, learning school-readiness skills, and preparing children for a lifetime of reading. Through the use of age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays in a group setting, staff help parents and caregivers learn how to foster early literacy skills that prepare their children to learn to read.
Main Library – Jan. 26 to Apr. 6 (No Storytime Feb. 16)
Mondays at 10 a.m.
Mondays at 11 a.m.
Northport Branch – Jan. 27 to Apr. 7
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Carlson Library – Jan. 28 to Apr. 8
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
For more information on this or any other library program, please call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or send Children’s Services an email.

Early Literacy / No Registration Required / Storytime / Young Children

Open Skate at Veteran's Arena
2026-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Veteran’s Memorial Arena, 1201 7th Ave E, West Fargo, ND
Skate rentals are not available.
This schedule is subject to change without notice. During all scheduled Open Skate times, organized practice and training are not permitted. Hockey equipment is not permitted during Open Skate. Please be courteous and follow the rules while participating in Open Skate.

Solar System Explorers: Tour 1
2026-01-25 15:00 - 16:00, 2026-01-24 11:00 - 12:00 | MSUM Planetarium
Every explorer needs to start somewhere, and sometimes it is good to take things a little easy at first. Let’s look at what we can see from our own planet, Earth. The Sun, the Moon, and the constellations. Don’t worry, we will get to test out our shuttle on a visit to the Moon!

On Saturday is our show geared to ages 3-6, and Sunday ages 7 and older.
Captain Rocket can’t wait to see all the new explorers!

Moorhead SkiSparks Club Meet Up
2026-01-25 14:00 - 15:30
Moorhead SkiSparks club is an independent, volunteer led group of like-minded youth, families and adults that come together to celebrate winter through cross-country skiing and community. We envision a world passionate about access to outdoor recreation, winter and lifelong health for all. Each Sunday afternoon in January and February, we teach children foundational cross-country or Nordic ski skills, and explore an area park on skis.

Open Swim at Fargo South Pool
2026-01-25 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-24 13:00 - 17:00 | Fargo South High School, 1840 15th Avenue S
Looking for a cure to cabin fever? Dive into the heated indoor pool at Open Swim! Grab your goggles and swimsuit for some swimming fun.
Rates:

Youth 18 & under: $4.25

Adults 19 & over: $5.25

Family: $10.50

Current Courts Plus members: Free

Open Skate at Broadway Square
2026-01-25 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-24 12:00 - 20:00 | Broadway Square, 201 Broadway, Fargo, ND
Free to skate, but rentals do have a fee.
Everyone is welcome to hit the ice whether you’re out with family and friends or sharpening your skating skills. Enjoy music, twinkling lights, concessions, and skate rentals all winter long.
Open skate begins each day after morning maintenance and resurfacing and continues until 8:00 pm, when the lights turn off and the rink entrance closes.
The Skate Shack will be located next to the Broadway Square bathrooms. For details on Skate Shack hours, concessions, merchandise, and skate rentals, visit The Skate Shack page. Skate rentals will be available for $5.00 in adult, junior, and youth sizes.
To keep the rink safe and enjoyable for everyone, hockey sticks, pucks, street shoes, and pets will not be allowed on the ice. Please enjoy the SCHEELS Skating Rink and review the Rink Rules & Regulations here before skating.
Bundle up and we’ll see you on the ice!

Red River Valley Boat & Marine Products Show
2026-01-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-24 10:00 - 20:00 | Fargodome
On January 23 – 25, 2026 North Dakota’s largest Boat Show is back at FARGODOME! See the latest in fishing boats, pontoons, wakeboard boats, personal water craft and more! All at Boat Show pricing! See the latest in electronics and take in great fishing and fishing electronic seminars daily.
Adult – $12 / Children ages 6-12 – $4 / 5 and under – free

Hygge Day
2026-01-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Brewhalla, United States
When it gets cold outside we get really good at getting cozy inside, so get ready for a full day of all things cozy!
Wear your jammies, wear your slippers and come hang out & get comfy for Hygge (pronounced hooga). Enjoy shopping, crafts and plenty of space to gather and relax.
🧶 Lavender Land Vintage popping up to sell cozy items
📚 Story time with Fargo Public Library
🪡 Unglued will have a Stitch and Sip area to bring your own projects to work on and chat, DIY kits available to buy, $5 make and take area with candle making, collage and watercolor bookmarks, and mini cross stitch, PLUS a free coloring area for kids and snarky ones for adults
🪴 Trinket swap AND plant swap hosted by The Plant Supply and Tiny Things as well as a few fun themed items for purchase
🫖 Simmer Pot Make & Take for purchase from Red River Refillery
🥪 Hot panini on sourdough with Humboldt Fog, blueberry basil compote and pork belly sandwich special from Luna Fargo Market
Grab your favorite sweat pants and get your Hygge on with us starting at 10 a.m., Sunday!

Little Leapers
2026-01-25 10:00 - 11:00 | SkyZone
PLAY TIME WITH A PURPOSE
Little Leapers is a fun, high-energy play adventure created for parents and little ones to enjoy together.
You’ll love watching your child bounce, climb and explore in a safe environment while interacting with similar age children and learning about sharing, teamwork, and other important social skills.
Bond, make memories and watch your Little Leaper thrive.
Tickets: $12
Adults jump FREE! *SkySocks not included
*For ages 7 & under

GLOW Jump
2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:00 | SkyZone
Light Up The Night
We’re different after dark. Lasers, music and blacklight transform the whole park into a crazy jumping dance club. Waivers are required for all persons entering the park during Glow.
Tickets: $30
*Ages 8+

Parents Night Out
2026-01-24 16:30 - 19:30 | Fercho YMCA, 400 1st ave S., Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Ages 6 weeks – 14 years | 4:30 – 7:30 pm | Sat
Parents – need a night away from the kids? Take a well-deserved break and at the same time feel confident that your little ones are safe and having the time of their lives interacting in physical activities and games. They will have a blast in places like the Aquatic Center (Fercho), Climbing Wall (Schlossman), Gymnasium, PlayTown, and more! There’s an option to add a healthy meal for $7/child as well.
Please register at least one week in advance – it helps us with planning!

Members $20/child
Non-members $30/child – Call 701.293.9622 for a discount.
$5 discount for an additional child

Kids’ Night Out
2026-01-24 16:30 - 19:30 | Courts Plus, 3491 University Dr S, Fargo, ND
Drop your child off for a fun time of sports, games, crafts, and a movie! Every Kids Night Out is centered around a theme and is lead by one of our coordinators. We have 2 homebase rooms for the kids. The first room is for our “littles” which is located in our child watch. This room is for ages 0-4/5 years old and the other room is the meeting room which is for our “bigs,”ages 5-11 years old.

Age Restrictions:

A child must be 6 weeks-11 years of age to participate in Kids Night Out. We utilize the child watch for the littles and either a party room or the meeting room for the big’s as our homebase rooms.

Members & Non-Members

Members | $15.00
Non-Members | $25.00

Register on our app on in your online account!

Stars to Starfish: Dragon Explorers Experience
2026-01-24 16:00 - 18:00 | MSUM Planetarium
Get TWO amazing experiences with just one ticket!
Join the Dragon Explorers Club to enjoy exclusive experiences found only at Minnesota State Moorhead!
The Stars to Starfish experience is geared towards early-middle elementary and up.
Feeding Frenzy Oceanarium Experience*
Step behind the scenes for an exclusive look at what it takes to care for the oceanarium’s incredible marine residents. This guided experience follows a typical feeding routine, giving participants a close-up view of animal care in action. You’ll learn how specialized diets are prepared, discover fun facts about the species in our care, and a lucky few will have the chance to assist in feeding select animals. It’s an immersive, hands-on adventure perfect for anyone curious about life beneath the waves.
*Oceanarium feedings include the use of shellfish. If you or someone you are purchasing a ticket for has a shellfish allergy please email MarineLab@mnstate.edu to discuss risks.
Stars to Starfish Planetarium Experience
Join us for our exclusive fulldome feature: Stars to Starfish JR! In this immersive underwater and space adventure, we join Starry the Starfish and Red the Lobster as they compare the exploration of our universe with the exploration of our Earth’s oceans. This program underscores the importance of our home’s last great resource.
Afterward, we will take a cosmic tour through our own night sky as we see it from right here in Moorhead. We will find some familiar constellations you can go out and look for yourselves!
Schedule:
4 pm – Show time in the Planetarium!
The Planetarium is located on the first floor of Bridges Hall, room 167.
Head there first to get taken away to the depths of the ocean and the far reaches of space!
5 pm – Wrap up at Planetarium, start heading toward the Oceanarium
The Oceanarium is located in the basement of Langseth Hall, room 005.
5 pm – Feeding Frenzy in the Oceanarium
Head there next to get your hands-on experience with the residents of the only Oceanarium in the area!
6 pm – Program end. Thank you for coming, and be sure to come back soon!

**Please see MSUM Box Office for admission prices**

Danny Go Dance Party!
2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Events 4 All, 723 NP Ave, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
Does your child like Danny Go? Or do they like to dance? Let them show off their moves and burn off some energy at this Danny Go Themed Dance Party. Other songs will also be played (Huntrix, Golden, Disney, etc.)
✨ What’s Included:
Awesome Music & Colorful Lights to keep the energy high
Bouncy Balls & Fun Activities for extra excitement
Concession Stand with tasty snacks and drinks
Parent Lounge so grown-ups can relax while kids have a blast
📍 Where: Events 4 All – 723 NP Ave Suit B
🕒 When: Saturday, January 24th, 2026
2:00-4:00
💲 Admission: Just $5 per child!

The Joys of Painting with Bob Ross
2026-01-24 14:00 - 16:00 | Yunker Farm and Dog Park, 1201 28th Ave N, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102
Channel your inner Bob Ross during this relaxing, follow-along painting experience. Participants ages 14 and up will watch a guided Bob Ross painting video while creating their own landscape masterpiece, complete with happy little trees, mountains, and clouds.
This is a self-guided paint night designed for fun, creativity, and relaxation. No painting experience is needed. Staff will be available throughout the event to help with supplies, setup, and general questions, but participants are encouraged to paint at their own pace and enjoy the process.
For a $10.00 registration fee, all materials are provided, and each participant will leave with a finished painting to take home.
There are no mistakes, only happy little accidents.

Kids Craft Fair
2026-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Moorhead Public Library
Join us at the Moorhead Public Library from 2PM – 3 PM for our Kids Craft Fair! Stop in for a variety of crafting activities that you can make and take home with you! This event is geared towards children ages 12 and under, but all are welcome! Craft supplies will be provided.

Stuff Your Stanley
2026-01-24 12:00 - 22:00 | Scoop N Dough
Scoop N Dough’s Annual “Stuff Your Stanley” event!
Every tumbler you fill receive a $5 bonus card to use this summer (you may redeem your $5 bonus card after May 1st, 2026)
Bring your tumbler (ANY brand) to our store on Saturday, January 24th! See below for details.
1. All tumblers welcome – not just Stanley!
2. $10 per tumbler, includes 4 big scoops!
3. Tumblers MUST be clean & empty
4. We will be using a new “scoop sleeve” for every customer. Your health & safety is our top priority
5. You can choose up to 4 flavors of ice cream!
6. Bring a lid and save it for later! Tumblers can keep the ice cream frozen for a long time! (6-8 hours for a Stanley)

Oceanarium Open Hours
2026-01-24 12:00 - 16:00 | MSUM Oceanarium
The MSUM Oceanarium is open to the public Saturdays from 12-4 PM. Visitors are welcome to explore marine exhibits and learn about aquatic life! Stop by anytime during open hours to discover the wonders of the ocean.
With ticket purchase get admission anytime within the 12-4 PM timeframe and can stay any duration of the time. Tickets can be purchased online at https://mnstatetickets.universitytickets.com/w/
Tickets can be purchased with cash or check at the door.

Open Gym: Basketball & Volleyball
2026-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Ellen Hopkins Elementary, 2020 N 11th St, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560
Get active this winter at Youth Open Gym! Regular and junior basketball and volleyball equipment will be available. These days are free and open to the public! Children must be picked up by 3 pm when the gyms close.
October 11, 2025-March 28, 2026 | Saturdays, 10 am-3 pmAges 17 and under
No Youth Open Gym on Oct. 18, Nov. 29, Dec. 27, Jan. 3, March 21.
For more information and to view our online interactive brochure, please visit moorheadparks.com.

Youth Open Gym @ Ellen Hopkins
2026-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Ellen Hopkins Elementary, 2020 N 11th St, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560
