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Popcorn Theatre - Jack and the Beanstalk
2026-06-20 13:00 - 13:30, 2026-06-20 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | POW/MIA Plaza
Popcorn Theatre is back this summer with performances starting this month! Check out our FREE June production of “Jack and the Beanstalk” during one of seven performances around town.

Enjoy free popcorn and a free show at venues all around town!
June 12 | 10am | Rustad Rec Center, West FargoJune 15 | 10am | Maplewood Park, West FargoJune 16 | 4:30pm | Meadowlark Park, Horace – Party in the ParkJune 17 | 1:30pm | WF Public Library (Satellite Location), West FargoJune 18 | 10am | Shadow Wood Park, West FargoJune 20 | 10:30am | POW/MIA Plaza, West Fargo – West Fargo Street FairJune 20 | 1pm | POW/MIA Plaza, West Fargo – West Fargo Street Fair

Thanks to presenting sponsors, North Dakota Council on the Arts, The Arts Partnership, and with venue assistance from West Fargo Park District, Horace Park District, and West Fargo Events.

Open Hours at MSUM Oceanarium
2026-06-20 12:00 - 16:00 | MSUM Oceanarium
Looking for a family-friendly weekend activity? Want to step out of the cold and into an oceanic world? Then look no further than our Saturday open hours!!!
Join us in the Lower Level of Langseth Hall and see our over 50 different species of organisms that make up our oceans!

When: Saturdays from 12pm to 4pmWhere: The Lower Level of Langseth Hall
$5 per person, cash or check only at door. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the MSUM box office. Students a part of the Metro College Alliance get in free with valid ID.
For those needing an accessible entrance, an elevator is available to bring you to the lower level.

West Fargo Street Fair
2026-06-20 10:00 - 15:00 | POW/MIA Plaza
Step into the heart of West Fargo and feel the energy of the streets come alive!
Join us at the 2026 West Fargo Street Fair for a day packed with flavor, fun, and unforgettable moments. Browse unique finds from local vendors, indulge in mouthwatering eats, enjoy a live theater performance, and soak in the vibrant community spirit.
Grab your friends, bring the family, and make a day of it. You won’t want to miss this celebration!
Interested in being a vendor? Apply now!https://tinyurl.com/WestFargoStreetFair
Vendor Registration is now open for Artisan vendors and food vendors! Registration will close on May 10, 2026 at 5:30 PM. Booth size is 10×10. Let us know if you want more!

Little Sliders Club
2026-06-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Slick City ND, 3430 Jacks Way S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
Little Sliders Club is the perfect playtime for kids 7 and under! Ages 4–7 can enjoy our big slides and air courts, while toddlers 3 and under explore the Junior Jungle. With crafts, music, and special events like character visits, there’s always something exciting for every little adventurer. Check the calendar for the next Little Sliders event!

Donuts with Dad @ West Acres Mall
2026-06-20 10:00 - 11:30 | West Acres Regional Shopping Center, 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Looking for free family events in Fargo for Father’s Day weekend? Join us at West Acres Mall for a special Father’s Day Story Time & Donut Decorating event!
We’re celebrating dads, grandpas, and father figures with a fun morning the whole family can enjoy. After story time, kids can decorate their own delicious donut. A special thank you to Sandy’s Donuts for providing the treats!
West Acres Mall – Aquarium Court (next to CRAVE)
Saturday, June 20
10 AM – 11:30 AM
FREE family event
Schedule:
Story Time: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Donut Decorating: 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
If you’re looking for things to do in Fargo, free kids’ activities, family-friendly events, or Father’s Day events in Fargo-Moorhead, this is the perfect way to spend the morning together. Join us at West Acres Mall for a fun, free community event and make special memories with the father figures in your life!

Scandinavian Festival
2026-06-20 09:30 - 16:30, 2026-06-19 09:30 - 16:30 | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
Come immerse yourself in Scandinavian culture!
Enjoy entertaining musical performances, talented folk artists & authors, Scandinavian vendors’ unique items and engaging children’s activities.
Try a taste of Scandinavian food from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.
Step back in time at the Viking Encampment in Viking Ship Park, and stop by the beer garden, featuring Aass beer from Norway’s oldest brewery!
An enjoyable experience for one and all!

Father's Day Weekend at SheyWest
2026-06-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-19 09:00 - 19:00 | SheyWest, 225 40th Ave West, West Fargo, ND
Come make some memories during Father’s Day weekend at SheyWest! Join us for a grill out on Saturday!!
– Have burgers and brats for lunch (on Saturday) while you enjoy live music!
– Live music lineup:June 19th: Eric Reitan (4pm-7pm)June 20th: Shane Bertrand (1-4pm)June 21st: Dillion Spurlin (1-4pm)
– Meet adoptable dogs & cats available through Turtle Mountain Animal Rescue
– Bring your littles to play on the putting green with dad or grandpa, see the butterfly house and outdoor paint stations & explore the garden areas.
More details to come!!

The Market @ West Acres
2026-06-20 09:00 - 15:00 | West Acres Regional Shopping Center, 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
The Market @ West Acres
Fresh Finds at the Market
The Market features a wide variety of produce and products from regional vendors.
The Northern Plains Farmers Market at West Acres is a partnership between the Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society and West Acres. The Northern Plains Botanic Garden Society operates a vibrant market on the property of West Acres that contributes to the success of regional food growers, gardeners, and producers, and supports a healthy and vibrant community, all while serving as a community gathering place.
Open
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 9 am-3 pm
Location
Just off of 42nd Street South, between 15th and 17th Avenues in the west parking lot of West Acres
Season
June 20th, 2026 – Mid October 2026 (produce availability and weather dependent)
Vendors
Interested in becoming a vendor? Check out our vendor guide and link to apply, coming soon!
List of market vendors for the 2026 season, coming soon!
For the safety of our vendors, patrons and the community, the use of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes is prohibited.

Jun 20-Oct 24, 2026

Little Leapers
2026-06-20 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-06-19 10:00 - 11:00 | SkyZone
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

Mapleton City-Wide Garage Sales
2026-06-20 08:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-19 08:00 - 16:00 | Mapleton, ND, Mapleton, North Dakota, 58059
5th annual city wide sale with multiple homes involved. Will post links here for future map for days/times, description, and location.
As always, please watch for children in each neighborhood and stick to the sidewalks when walking between sales.
https://www.google.com/…/-KPnYH9OEs_RQUYeFVRuA0ATOsarFg…

Glow Jump
2026-06-19 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+

Fix It Forward Speedway Races
2026-06-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Fix It Forward Speedway
Come to the Fix It Forward Speedway and watch the races!
Gate admission: $10/person
Times:

Pit Gates – 4:30
Grandstands – 5:30
Racing – 7:00

FIFA World Cup Watch Party
2026-06-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Broadway Square, 201 Broadway, Fargo, ND
Folkways and American Outlaws Fargo are bringing the community together for the USA vs Paraguay match. It’s free and family friendly.
Event Details7 p.m. – Kickoff party (beverages available for purchase from Rosewild)8 p.m. – Livestream begins
Bring your own chair or a blanket for seating.
Weather PlanIf needed, we’ll move indoors to Sidestreet Grille and Pub.
This is just the start! More World Cup watch parties (including USA matches, semifinals, and the final) are coming soon. Learn more at aofargo.com
Discover more free, family-friendly events this summer at folkways.org

Moorhead Juneteenth Celebration & Cookout
2026-06-19 10:00 - 16:00 | MSUM
Celebrate the 5th Annual Moorhead Juneteenth on Friday, June 19, on the Minnesota State Moorhead campus mall. Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., this family-friendly event will feature food trucks, entertainment, inflatable games, and a variety of vendors. The City of Moorhead will also present its community champion award. Proud sponsors include the City of Moorhead, Concordia College, Essentia Health, Minnesota State Moorhead, and Sanford Health.

Tot Time @ Hulbert Aquatic Center
2026-06-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Hulbert Aquatic Center
Join us at the HAC for Friday Tot Times! These are great opportunities to introduce your littles to the water in a more controlled environment. Cost is $3.00/swimmer.

Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos
2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00 | Dive Bar Event Center, 300 32nd Ave W, West Fargo, North Dakota, 58078
Join Dive Bar and Bar Down on Thursday, June 18 at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights for an evening of Dueling Piano music and sing-along favorites under the summer sky with “Deuces Wild”.A portion of proceeds will benefit The Veteran Honor Flight of ND/MN
https://www.ticketmaster.com/deuce…/event/0600649CECD47A23

Young Eagles Build Night: Pietenpol Workshop
2026-06-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND
Learn how early aviation pioneers built aircraft and help build a real airplane to be displayed at Fargo Air Museum. No prior experience necessary. The workshop picks up where it left off each month.
Experimental Aircraft Association hosts this camp once a month at the Fargo Air Museum.
Cost: This workshop is FREE to all ages 10-18.

Park Christian School Play Days at the Park
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:30 | River’s Bend Park, 2548 1st St E, West Fargo, ND, 58078, United States
Free fun for the kiddos while you meet other moms and dads. Water and a light snack provided!

Dino Stomp Art
2026-06-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Stomp Around! and create messy dinosaur and stomp art using a variety of materials, like dinosaur toys, bubble wrap, and your own feet. We’ll provide aprons, but dress for a little mess just in case. Geared towards kids from toddler to elementary school and their adults. Younger kids may need to work together with their adults, while older kids may create independently. Register beginning June 1; only kids need to register.
For more information about this or any other Fargo Public Library program, please call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or email Children’s Services.

Craft / Families / Registration Required / Summer Reading Program

Neighborhood Nights featuring: A Gentleman & A Scholar
2026-06-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Eagleridge Plaza
Join us on June 18 from 5PM- 7PM for an evening of live music, food trucks, and community fun featuring live entertainment by A Gentleman & A Scholar. Bring your friends & family for a fun summer night together!

Cruise Night in West Fargo
2026-06-18 16:30 - 21:00 | POW/MIA Plaza
Rev up your engines and cruise into the heart of West Fargo!
Bring your favorite ride, plus your friends and family, to Sheyenne Street for an unforgettable night at West Fargo Cruise Night.
From Main Avenue W. to 7th Avenue W., the streets will be lined with hundreds of classic cars, custom builds, and motorcycles each one bringing its own style and story.
Come hungry, there will be a variety of food vendors on site serving up delicious eats all night long!
Best of all? It’s completely FREE to attend!
Featured performers: TBA
Want to be a vendor? Apply here https://tinyurl.com/CruiseNight2026

June Birthdays Magic Show Play!
2026-06-18 16:30 - 17:30 | Gathered FM Play Cafe, 705 13th Ave N, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102
We are SO SO SO excited for Thursday June 18th because Jessica Boerger – Fargo Moorhead Realtor has sponsored a wonderful community event for a Day of Play! AND we will be celebrating June Birthdays with a special magic show by FM Santa!!
Tickets will go FAST & the first 10 are FREE thanks to Jess! Booking link in the comments!
Front row reserved for any children with June Birthdays plus a special prize for them at the end!

Weekly STEM for Kids
2026-06-18 14:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Practice science, technology, engineering, and math at fun stations every Thursday this summer

Visit the West Fargo Public Library to practice science, technology, engineering, and math skills at fun stations as part of this year’s Summer Boost program. The library will provide materials and instructions. These programs are free and open to the public. Kids of all ages are welcome, but projects are best suited for children ages 6 to 11.

This event is part of this year’s Summer Boost program, which inspires people of all ages to keep reading and learning during the summer months. This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, exploring dinosaurs, paleontology, archeology, and the wonders of our world through our Summer Reading Challenge and 100+ special events like this one at the library and out in the community. Learn more about Summer Boost.

Summer Teen Volunteers 2026
2026-06-18 14:00 - 16:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to volunteer at the Fargo Public Library this summer. Help the library with things like preparing supplies for programs, shelving books, and finding books on the shelves. See behind the scenes, meet new people, and have fun while doing it!
Volunteer sessions are 2 hours long and happen every Thursday from 2-4pm at the Main Library.
Separate registration is required for each session.
Participants need a signed Teen Volunteer Permission Form from a parent or guardian. Teens can bring the completed form with them to their first volunteering session. The permission form can be found at fargolibrary.org/teens

Registration Required / Summer Reading Program / Teens

Make Your Mark The Timeless Power of the Printing Press
2026-06-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Join us to discover the invention that forever changed how humans share stories. Offered in partnership with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts.

Join us to discover the invention that forever changed how humans share stories. As part of the 2026 Summer Reading Program, the Lake Agassiz Regional Library is partnering with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts to offer youth an up-close experience with a real printing press.
Join us to learn all about the printing press, then create your own message to create a custom print. From ancient ideas to modern messages, witness how the art of the printing press connects the past to the present. This program is offered free-of-charge and is geared for elementary-aged youth, although all are welcome to join the fun.
