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Preschool Open Gym @ American Gold Gymnastics
2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | American Gold Gymnastics
Open gyms are held every Friday starting after Labor Day from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. and are limited to only 15 children. Register on the AGG website! Fee required.

Little Leapers
2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-10 09:00 - 10:00 | 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

TNT Preschool Open Gym
2026-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

Baby Boost Storytime
2026-01-09 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
This special storytime is designed for little ones under the age of 2 and their grown-ups.

Intended for children 2 and under and their adults, Baby Boost Storytime is a simple and fun way to introduce your young child to important early literacy skills that will help them succeed later in life. During Baby Boost, we read books, move around, play with sensory toys, socialize with new friends (parents too!) and have fun. Baby Boost Storytime is free and open to the public.

Free Friday Movies - Spring 2026
2026-01-09 13:00 - 15:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Join us for free movies and popcorn on the second Friday of the month (January-May) at the Dr. James Carlson Library. All Free Friday Movies start at 1 p.m. Adults must accompany children age 9 and younger.
Upcoming dates and film titles:
January 9: Elio (PG)
February 13: Freakier Friday (PG)
March 13: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (PG)
April 10: The Fantastic Four: First Steps (PG-13)
May 8: Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere (PG-13)

Open Skate @ The Lights
2026-01-09 13:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:30 | The Lights at Sheyenne
Skate Rentals $5

Open Skate at Broadway Square
2026-01-09 16:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-10 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!

Parent's Night Out
2026-01-09 16:45 - 19:45 | Family Wellness
Need a night out? Drop your children off at Family Wellness for a date night or just a night to yourself! Children will enjoy some supervised play, a holiday/seasonal themed craft, and plenty of smiles while you enjoy your evening. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Sign up by noon the day prior to the event. Parent’s Night Out is located in Childcare at Family Wellness for ages 2 weeks to 9 years. Please bring your own diapers and peanut free snacks.
LOCATION | Childcare

Age Group: Up to 9 years old
Member Fee: $15.00
Non-Member Fee: $20.00

Open Skate at Cornerstone Bank Arena
2026-01-09 17:00 - 20:00 | 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

Parent's Night Off @ WRTS
2026-01-09 17:30 - 20:30 | We Rock the Spectrum
Every 2nd Friday of the month! 5:30-8:30 p.m.

2000s Throwback LASER show
2026-01-09 18:30 - 19:30 | MSUM Planetarium
1) Baby – Justin Bieber ft. Ludacris
2) All the Way Up – Emily Osment
3) Naturally – Selena Gomez
4) Can’t Be Tamed – Miley Cyrus
5) ABC – Jackson 5
6) Telephone – Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé
7) The Grid – Daft Punk
8) Halfway There – Big Time Rush
9) Freak the Freak Out – Victoria Justice
10) Masquerade – Ashley Tisdale
11) I Gotta Feelin’ – Black Eyed Peas
12) Rocketeer – Far East Movement ft. Ryan Tedder
13) Firework – Katy Perry
Total Running Time (approx): 40:00 minutes

This show is music from your MP3 player set to spectacular laser graphics! Hits from the Pop charts like Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez, with a pop classic or two thrown in to round out the mix. It features bright musical stars in even brighter laser light. What’s in your playlist?
**Please see MSUM Box Office for admission price**

GLOW Jump
2026-01-09 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+

Pancake Breakfast @ Moorhead Masonic Family Center
2026-01-10 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.

Toddler Only Session @ KidCo
2026-01-10 09:00 - 10:30 | KidCo Children’s Museum, United States
Toddlers Only @ KidCo

Youth Aviation Camp
2026-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND
This Youth Aviation camp (ages 6-18) is focused on Aviation and starts at 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Part 2 of this Youth Aviation Camp is January 17 from 9:00 am-12:00 pm. *Register once to attend both sessions.

Youth Aviation Camps are free.

All parents and/or guardians are responsible for picking up their children at the conclusion of camp.

All Camps are subject to change and may end early.

Special thanks to ND Aeronautics Commission for providing grant funding for students to attend free of charge. Additional grant money and equipment help with purchases throughout the year.

Open Skate at the Sports Arena
2026-01-10 09:00 - 15:00 | 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).

Spanish Language Storytime
2026-01-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Educator Mónica Olivares will share stories, songs, and activities in Spanish that celebrate the rich cultures of Latin America. Children will build vocabulary, develop early literacy skills, and explore traditions from Spanish-speaking countries. Perfect for bilingual families and learners alike!
For more information about this program, call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or email Children’s Services.

Early Literacy / No Registration Required / Storytime / Young Children

PAWS for Reading
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Our furry friends from Pet Partners of the Red River Valley are here for another season of reading fun at the library. Reading Therapy pets are available on the second Saturday of each month (through May) to listen to children practice their reading in a relaxed, informal setting. Kids in Kindergarten to 6th grade are invited to register for a 15-minute session with one of our non-judgmental listeners. Sessions begin at 10 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 for the current month.
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.

Registration Required / School Age

Open Gym: Basketball & Volleyball
2026-01-10 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
2026-01-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Ellen Hopkins Elementary, 2020 N 11th St, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560

Next Chapters: Book Explorers Storytime
2026-01-10 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
A unique storytime opportunity for young readers in grades K – 3.

Next Chapters: Book Explorers is an elevated storytime for kids in Kindergarten through Third Grade that introduces new and early readers to books that will help them continue to make successful steps in their reading journey. Easy Readers, Non-Fiction Picture Books, and Chapter Book series will be focused on in these sessions.

Fargo Public Library 125th Anniversary Celebration Open House
2026-01-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Fargo Public Library – 125 years of building a legacy of service for our community. Join the library as we kick off our celebration of 125 years serving Fargo residents at our open house birthday party with book-themed crafts, live music by Aimee Klein, a display of library artifacts and memorabilia, and behind-the-scenes tours. Piano music by Aimee Klein. All ages are welcome at this event. Refreshments will be served.

All Ages / No Registration Required / Signature Event

Open Skate at the Coliseum
2026-01-10 12:00 - 14:00 | John E. Carlson Coliseum

Oceanarium Open Hours
2026-01-10 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.

Kid Quest: Weaving Together
2026-01-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Plains Art Museum
Let’s work together as we welcome in the new year with Kid Quest: Weaving Together! This special session will give everyone the chance to leave their mark on Plains Art Museum as we all collaborate together to make a beautiful woven installation in our Center for Creativity!
Kid Quest is a FREE family program. This event features activities that help you explore the Museum galleries, local community booths, and an opportunity for artmaking in the Center for Creativity.
This event is made possible with funding from Xcel Energy Foundation, with additional support from the Alex Stern Family Foundation and Fargo Kiwanis.

Open Swim at Fargo South Pool
2026-01-10 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

Youth Ice Fishing Derby
2026-01-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Woodhaven South Park & Fishing Pond, 4802 Woodhaven Drive S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
Join us for the annual Youth Ice Fishing Derby at South Woodhaven Pond! Get ready for a frosty adventure on Saturday, January 10. Registration begins at 1:30 pm, with the derby running from 2:00–3:00 pm. This 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 event is open to participants aged 15 and younger, and the pond was freshly stocked earlier this year to ensure plenty of excitement!
To participate, remember to 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗳𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗿𝗼𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲. Adult supervision is required for all participants, so make it a fun outing for the whole family! Whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-timer, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Thanks to FM Walleyes Unlimited, all the holes will be drilled and ready for action. A big shoutout to SCHEELS and FM Walleyes Unlimited for sponsoring this fantastic event!
Don’t miss this chance to reel in some wintertime fun! See you on the ice!
