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Little Sprouts Winter Edition: Plant Doctor
2026-01-29 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | SheyWest, 225 40th Ave West, West Fargo, ND
This class invites children ages 4 and up to become “Plant Doctors” as they learn how to recognize signs of plant health and stress. Through discussion, hands-on activities, and creative projects, children will explore how light, water, and environment affect houseplants and what plants need to stay healthy.
In this hands-on class, kids will build problem-solving skills as they observe plants, identify common issues, and learn simple care solutions. Activities include diagnosing plant problems and creating mini terrariums to explore how plants, soil, and moisture work together in a small ecosystem.
Please register online and choose “store pickup” at checkout. No physical product will be shipped. Refunds will be accepted up to 72 hours prior to the class date. After 72 hours, refunds will not be accepted.

Sensory Sensitive Session @ KidCo
2026-01-29 15:30 - 17:00 | KidCo Children’s Museum, United States
Less Kiddos,
Dimmer Lights,
Quiter Music

Open Skate @ The Lights
2026-01-29 13:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-28 13:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-27 13:00 - 20:30 | The Lights at Sheyenne
Open Skate @ The Lights
Skate Rentals available for $5

Open Skate at Veteran's Arena
2026-01-29 12:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-27 12:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Open Skate at Cornerstone Bank Arena
2026-01-29 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-01-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Cornerstone Bank Arena, 4404 23rd Ave SW, Fargo, ND
Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just starting out, our Open Skate welcomes all skill levels and ages for a delightful time on the ice. Bring your own skates as skate rentals will not be available. We will have a few skate trainers at each arena.

Cornerstone Bank Arena – Armstrong Rink & Fowler Rink
John E. Carlson Coliseum
Sports Arena – Main Rink & Studio Rink
Fargo Parks Sports Center – Window World Rink | CLICK HERE to view the Fargo Parks Sports Center Open Skate schedule

Admission:

Youth (18 and under)

$4.00

Adults (Over 18)

$5.00

Family

$8.00

FPSC Open Skate

$5.00

TNT Preschool Open Gym
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | TNT Gymnastics
Preschool Open Gym
Ages: Walking – 5 years old

Enjoy 60 minutes of exploration in the gym with an active helper. Instructors are on-site to facilitate and ensure safe play guidelines are being followed.​
Open to children who are walking to 5 years old. Active helper required.

When is Preschool Open Gym?
Fall Hours:
August 28 – May 8

Thursdays: 11:00am – 12:00pm
Friday: 8:30am – 9:30am
Friday: 10:00am – 11:00am

What is the cost of Preschool Open Gym?
$7 per child or $60 for a 10-visit punch card.
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TNT holds on to your punch card so you don’t have to worry about leaving it at home. Punch cards never expire.

How do I sign up for a preschool open gym?
We ask that families pre-register for the preschool open gyms as we have limited availability. We can not guarantee entry into the open gym without pre-registering. There is no deposit to register. We will collect payment / use a punch on your punch card when you sign in. Registration opens for the week each Wednesday.

Teeter Tots Storytime
2026-01-29 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Littles and their grown-ups are invited to this station-based storytime session for little ones 18 months through 3 years

Teeter Tots Storytime is a weekly storytime experience for those between the ages of 18 months to 3 years. This unique station-based storytime session is a simple and fun way to introduce your young, energetic toddler to important early literacy skills that will help them succeed later in life. If your child is a little too advanced for our Baby Boost Storytime, but not quite ready to join the “big kids” at Ready to Read, this special storytime might be perfect for your family.
Teeter Tots Storytimes is free and open to the public. No registration is required to participate in these events.

Baby Bounce
2026-01-29 10:30 - 11:15 | Moorhead Public Library
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. Don’t miss this weekly family literacy event! This program runs 30-45 minutes including community with other caregivers and playtime

Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars
2026-01-29 09:00 - 10:00 | Fargo All Stars
Day Time Play Time- Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am
Daytime Play Time is for kids under 6 years of age, their adult helper, and siblings.
Walk ins welcome!
$5 Open Gyms

Open Skate at the Coliseum
2026-01-28 18:30 - 20:00 | John E. Carlson Coliseum

Open Gym @ Fargo All Stars
2026-01-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Fargo All Stars
$5 Open Gyms

Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm
Open to anyone and includes use of the entire gym and all of the equipment.
Walk ins welcome!

Community Game Night
2026-01-28 17:00 - 20:00 | Faith United Methodist Church, 909 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
Join us for a fun community board and card game night at Faith United Methodist Church! From 5:00-8:00pm, we will be connecting and playing games together in our Fellowship Hall. All ages are welcome! Bring a friend!

Storytime (Winter/Spring 2026)
2026-01-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-01-28 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
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

Ready to Read Storytime (ages 3 - 5)
2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Join us for this free Storytime hour for kids 3 – 5 and their adults, where we read, write, talk, play, sing, and create together to practice early literacy skills.

Ready to Read Storytime at the West Fargo Public Library is designed to help preschoolers (ages 3 – 5) build the skills they need to become confident, independent readers through fun, engaging activities that kids and their grown-ups can enjoy together.
Each week, we explore a theme through books, songs, movement, crafts, and play. These activities support important early literacy skills, while also encouraging social-emotional growth, creativity, and self-expression.
Ready to Read Storytime is more than just reading together. It’s about helping kids build routines, make connections, and see how stories are part of the bigger world around them. Join us in a safe, welcoming space where learning is joyful and every child can grow through play and discovery.
Ready to Read Storytime is free and open to the public. No registration is required to participate in these events.

Little Leapers
2026-01-28 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

Open Skate at the Sports Arena
2026-01-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Sports Arena, 2001 17th Avenue S
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE ORIGINAL SPORTS ARENA LOCATION, NOT THE FARGO PARKS SPORTS CENTER IN SOUTH FARGO.
Whether you’re a seasoned skater or just starting out, our Open Skate welcomes all skill levels and ages for a delightful time on the ice. Bring your own skates as skate rentals will not be available. We will have a few skate trainers at each arena.

Cornerstone Bank Arena – Armstrong Rink & Fowler Rink
John E. Carlson Coliseum
Sports Arena – Main Rink & Studio Rink
Fargo Parks Sports Center – Window World Rink | CLICK HERE to view the Fargo Parks Sports Center Open Skate schedule

Admission:

Youth (18 and under)

$4.00

Adults (Over 18)

$5.00

Family

$8.00

FPSC Open Skate

$5.00

Admission for Open Skate at the Studio Rink at the Sport Arena is free (Main Rink does have a fee).

Family Reading Rumpus - Happy Birthday to the Library!
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Let the reading rumpus begin! Designed for families to enjoy together, these interactive events invite children and parents to dive into the world of books through storytelling and hands-on activities. Create lasting memories and bond over stories – all before bedtime! Storytime/activities are geared towards ages 2 – 6, but children of all ages are welcome to attend.
For more information about this program, call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or email Children’s Services.

Early Literacy / Families / No Registration Required / Storytime

Little Sprouts Winter Edition: Propagation Station
2026-01-27 17:30 - 18:30, 2026-01-27 16:00 - 17:00 | SheyWest, 225 40th Ave West, West Fargo, ND
This class invites children ages 4 and up to explore how plants can grow into new plants through propagation. Through discussion, hands-on activities, and creative projects, children will learn how roots and new growth develop and why time and consistent care are important for healthy plants.
In this hands-on class, kids will practice close observation and patience as they nurture their own growing plants. Activities include decorating propagation jars and creating houseplant propagations to take home and grow.
Please register online and choose “store pickup” at checkout. No physical product will be shipped. Refunds will be accepted up to 72 hours prior to the class date. After 72 hours, refunds will not be accepted.

Crafternoons
2026-01-27 15:00 - 16:30 | Fargo Public Library – Northport
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

FBA Preschool Playdate
2026-01-27 10:30 - 12:00 | Fargo Basketball Academy, 5409 53rd Ave S, Fargo
Bounce. Scoot. Throw. Run. Play.

Join the fun at our open play events for toddlers. We’ll blow up the bounce houses, roll out the scooters and set out the sports equipment (including our mini hoop!) to create a fun, active morning. No pre-registration is required; drop in on a day that works for you. You and your child will have the full 90 minutes to be on the move and play in the gym. At the end of the session, we will close with a short group activity and goodbye song.

Ages: Open to new walkers up to age 4. (Parents must remain in the gym to supervise.)
Single Visit Cost: $7 per child paid at the door
10-Visit Pass: $70 (No expiration)
Maximum Capacity: We will cap our playdate at 40 children.
Additional Details: Participants (including adults) will need DRY shoes or socks to be in the gym. You will also need a pair of socks for the bounce houses.
Program Dates: Preschool Playdate is a seasonal program and runs select mornings from 10:30-12:00 pm from mid-September through mid-March. (We are closed during all holiday weeks.) See dates/times above for specific details.

Storytime (Winter/Spring 2026)
2026-01-27 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library – Northport

Tuesdays for Toddlers at the Plains Art Museum
2026-01-27 09:30 - 11:00 | Plains Art Museum
Exciting news! We’re going on a field trip to the Plains Art Museum! A time for young children and their grown-ups to foster creativity and imagination through Librarian-led stories and songs and hands-on art activities provided by Museum Staff. Each month we will offer a unique theme and a new art project for kids to create and take home. Suggested for children ages 2 to 5. Register at www.plainsart.org for the current month. Stories and art project repeat during the month.
Plains Art Museum at 9:30 a.m.
704 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
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 / Early Literacy / Registration Required / Summer Reading Program / Young Children

Toddler Tuesday @ WRTS
2026-01-27 09:00 - 11:00 | We Rock the Spectrum
Ages 4 and under ONLY
9-11 am
Cost: $10+tax

Little Sprouts Winter Edition: Plant Basics
2026-01-26 17:30 - 18:30 | SheyWest, 225 40th Ave West, West Fargo, ND
This class invites children ages 4 and up to explore the basics of planting and houseplant care. Through discussion, hands-on activities, and creative projects, children will learn what plants need to grow and thrive—soil, water, and light.
In this hands-on class, kids will build foundational gardening skills by learning about roots, soil, and gentle plant care. Activities include painting a terra cotta pot, examining roots and soil, and repotting a houseplant, all designed to encourage confidence, curiosity, and respect for living things.
Please register online and choose “store pickup” at checkout. No physical product will be shipped. Refunds will be accepted up to 72 hours prior to the class date. After 72 hours, refunds will not be accepted.
