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Open Skate @ Veterans Memorial Arena
2026-01-04 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Veteran’s Memorial Arena, 1201 7th Ave E, West Fargo, ND
Open Skate is back at Veterans Memorial Arena!

Lace up your skates and join us for open skate sessions starting November 2nd!

Schedule:
• Sundays: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM (Special time Sunday December 28th of 10am-7pm)
• Tuesdays & Thursdays: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM

No Open Skate on Thursday, November 27th
Please note: Skate rentals are not available—bring your own skates!

Grab your friends and family, and come enjoy some time on the ice this November at Veterans Memorial Arena!

Kids Dance Party! 5 and under Sat. Jan. 3rd, 2 PM to 4 PM
2026-01-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Events 4 All, 723 NP Ave, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
Get ready for music, movement, and fun!
✨ What’s Included:
• Awesome Music & Colorful Lights to keep the energy high
• Concession Stand with tasty snacks and drinks
• Parent Lounge so grown-ups can relax while kids have a blast
📍 Where: Events 4 All – 723 Northern Pacific Ave, Fargo, ND 58102
🕒 When: Saturday, Jan. 4th 2 PM to 4 PM
💲 Admission: Just $5 per child!
Bring your friends, your best dance moves, and let’s make it a party to remember!

Moorhead SkiSparks Club Meet Up
2026-01-04 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 Skate at Broadway Square
2026-01-04 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-03 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-02 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!

Sunday Play Day
2026-01-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Fercho YMCA, 400 1st ave S., Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Ages 5 – 11 | Sundays Noon – 3pm | Fercho YMCA
Jan 4 | Feb 1 | Mar 1

Take a break while your kids enjoy an afternoon of adventure! Children will enjoy a mix of activities such as swimming, free play, hands-on experiments, and creative art projects. It’s a safe, fun, and engaging way for kids to spend their Sunday — and the perfect chance for parents to recharge.
Members $20/child, Non-members $30/child
Get $5 off additional children – must call 701-293-9622 to receive this discount.

KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie - Fargo
2026-01-04 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-01-03 11:00 - 12:30, 2026-01-02 11:00 - 12:30 | Marcus Theaters West Acres
Join the KIDZ BOP Kids for a larger-than-life concert adventure featuring today’s biggest hits, including “APT.,” “Pink Pony Club,” and more. Get ready to sing, dance, and celebrate together as the theatre turns into your family’s very own dance floor. Experience all the fun of the KIDZ BOP LIVE tour on the big screen, plus exclusive behind-the-scenes moments you won’t see anywhere else.
Filmed live on tour, this movie captures the excitement, lights, and energy of the real KIDZ BOP LIVE show, with high-energy choreography, amazing special effects, and iconic costumes that light up the stage.
If you’re looking for a fun family outing, a kids’ movie everyone can enjoy, or a new way to experience your favorite songs, KIDZ BOP LIVE: The Concert Movie is a must-see event for fans of all ages.
Brought to you by Concord Originals and KIDZ BOP, the number one music brand for kids (and grown-ups who still love to dance).
For all participating theatres and showtimes visit: https://bit.ly/49kMkJO
Happens on the following Dates:
Jan 2, 2026, 11:00am to 12:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jan 3, 2026, 11:00am to 12:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jan 4, 2026, 11:00am to 12:30pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Jan 5, 2026, 4:10pm to 5:40pm Timezone: Central Time (US & Canada)
Venue : West Acres 14 Theatre, 4101 17th Ave. SW, Fargo, ND 58103

Open Skate @ The Lights
2026-01-04 10:00 - 18:00 | The Lights at Sheyenne
Skate Rentals $5

Little Leapers
2026-01-04 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-02 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
2026-01-03 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-02 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+

Fargo Force Game
2026-01-03 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND
Fargo Force game at Scheels Arena

Teen Volunteering
2026-01-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Come, volunteer at the Fargo Public Library! Help the library, see behind the scenes, meet new people, and have fun while doing it!
Sessions are the first Saturday of each month from September through May; pre-registration is required for each session.
Please Note: Participants must be 12 to 18 and need a signed permission slip from a parent or guardian.

Registration Required / Teens

Read to Comet
2026-01-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Comet the mini-horse is returning to the Dr. James Carlson Library on January 3 and March 7 to lend an ear! Kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to read to Comet and sharpen reading skills during a 15-minute session with the certified therapy pet. Sessions begin at 10:30 a.m. and last through 11:30 a.m. Bring your own books to read or choose from a selection of library books. Call the Children’s Services desk at 701.241.1495 to register beginning December 20. Please note: Our Paws for Reading program with dogs from Pet Partners of the Red River Valley also continues on the second Saturday of each month through May at the Main Library. Call the number listed above to register to read to a dog.
For more information about this program, call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or email Children’s Services.

Registration Required / School Age

Saturday STEM
2026-01-03 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Practice science, technology, engineering, and math skills at fun, interactive STEM stations

Kids in grades K – 5 are invited to the library to practice science, technology, engineering, and math skills at fun, interactive STEM stations. These are first-come, first-served events with a different theme each month.

Kids Dance Party! Sat. Jan. 3rd 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
2026-01-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Events 4 All, 723 NP Ave, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
🎉 Kids Dance Party – Only $5! 🎉
Get ready for an unforgettable time with music and movement!
✨ What’s Included:
Awesome Music & Colorful Lights to keep the energy high
Concession Stand with tasty snacks and drinks
Parent Lounge so grown-ups can relax while kids have a blast
📍 Where: Events 4 All – 723 Northern Pacific Ave, Fargo, ND 58102
🕒 When: 1-3-26 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
💲 Admission: Just $5 per child!
Bring your friends, your best dance moves, and let’s make it a party to remember!

Kindergarten Success Storytime
2026-01-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Library staff will share tips you can use to instill a love of reading in your child. These are parent/child storytimes geared for your child’s success; therefore, we ask one adult per child to keep the learning to a maximum. This event series will be held at the Main Library and is most appropriate for children ages 3 to 5. Activities will follow each storytime and all children will receive a FREE book!
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 / Early Literacy / No Registration Required / Storytime / Young Children

Toddler Only Session @ KidCo
2026-01-03 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-02 09:00 - 10:30
Toddlers Only @ KidCo

Pancake Breakfast @ Moorhead Masonic Family Center
2026-01-03 07:00 - 11:00 | MOORHEAD MASONIC FAMILY CENTER
The Masonic Building is having their pancake breakfast from 7-11 am. Cost is $10 for all you can eat buttermilk and Swedish pancakes, sausage, and eggs at the Moorhead Masonic Family Center, 1815 11th St N Moorhead.

Stars and Stripes Under The Lights
2026-01-02 18:30 - 20:30
Stars and Stripes Under The Lights is back!
Join us at the Essentia Health Plaza on January 2 at 6:30 PM for a thrilling military hockey showdown as the ND Army National Guard takes on the Happy Hooligans of the ND Air National Guard!
Watch these hometown heroes battle it out on The Lights Ice Rink. It’s more than a game it’s a celebration of service, sacrifice, and North Dakota.
Free Admission | Family-Friendly |All Proceeds Benefiting the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN.

Pa-Ninja Night
2026-01-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Four Star Ninja Academy
Pajama Ninja Night – IS A FUN NIGHT FULL OF NINJA GAMES, CHALLENGES, Movie COMPLETE WITH A PIZZA PARTY! COME IN YOUR PJ’S, BRING A PILLOW AND BLANKET. KIDS CAN PLAY ON OBSTACLES AND TAKE A BREAK AND RELAX ON THE FLOOR. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE NORTH DAKOTA NINJA FOUNDATION! PARENTS~ TAKE THIS TIME TO RELAX OR GO OUT ON A DATE WHILE WE ENTERTAIN AND FEED YOUR KIDS. $30 / Person AGES 6+

Schools Out! Day Camp
2026-01-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Courts Plus, 3491 University Dr S, Fargo, ND
Your child can join us all day long for a variety of fun throughout the day – whether that be on a no school day during the school year, or all summer long!
Operates from 8am-5pm, but you do have the option of adding on up to 1 hour before and 1 hour after our normal camp hours for those that need that time. This would be an added fee of $15.00/hour.
A child must be 5-11 years of age to participate in the all-day camp | Ages 3-4 years old are allowed to participate in (1) session per day.
View pricing, meal/snack instructions, session times, and/or get registered here!
Cost:
FULL DAY

Member: $30.00/day
Non-Member: $40.00/day

Red River Valley Fair Foundation Annual Fun Run through the Holiday Lights
2026-01-01 16:30 - 18:00 | Red River Valley Fairgrounds
Start the New Year at the Red River Valley Fair Foundation Fun Run on January 1, 2026! This ~5K course runs through the entire Holiday Lights display and back for a festive, one-of-a-kind experience. Check-in begins at 4:30 PM at the Fireworks Building. Registration is $15, and participants can enjoy donuts and hot chocolate after the run. All proceeds support the Red River Valley Fair Foundation and its youth programs, agricultural education, and scholarships.
Register at www.redrivervalleyfair.com/p/tickets
