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Open Skate @ The Lights
2026-01-18 10:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-17 10:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | The Lights at Sheyenne
Open Skate @ The Lights
Skate Rentals available for $5

Little Leapers
2026-01-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-17 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

Coloring Contest
2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Rustad Recreation Center
You say Picasso, I say “future fridge art legend.”
Calling all little artists! Pick up a FREE coloring page starting Saturday, January 17 at the Rustad Recreation Center, West Fargo Fire Departments, or West Fargo Police Department. You can also download the page from our Winter Days webpage.
Contest Details:• Ages 12 & under• One entry per child• Entries accepted January 17–24 at Rustad Recreation Center• Ten winners chosen at random• Winners contacted Monday, January 26• Winners posted online Wednesday, January 28• Prizes picked up January 28 at Rustad Recreation Center from the Police and Fire Departments
Include the child’s first name and last initial on the entry.
Color it. Turn it in. Cross your fingers.

Silver Snowflake Search
2026-01-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-01-17 09:30 - 17:00 | Rustad Recreation Center
Silver Snowflake Search
It pays to play… in the snow!You’ve heard the phrase “I’m not made of money”… well, these Silver Snowflakes are!
Here’s the big deal:• Five Silver Snowflakes are hidden around the city• Each snowflake found wins $400 CASH• That’s a total of $2,000 being given away
All five Silver Snowflakes are hidden in public spots around West Fargo, waiting for someone to find them. Clues start January 17 and drop daily through January 24 (or until all are found). Snowflakes will not be hidden inside businesses.
Thanks to our sponsor First International Bank for turning our Silver Snowflake Search into a real treasure hunt!
For full rules, details, and where to find the daily clues, visit: wfparks.org/winter-days
Bundle up, follow the clues, and go find some snowflake cash.

GLOW Jump
2026-01-17 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-01-16 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+

Symphonic Giants with FMAYS- Masterworks 3- FM Symphony
2026-01-17 19:30 - 21:00 | NDSU Festival Concert Hall
Saturday, January 17- 7:30pmSunday, January 18- 2:00pmNDSU Festival Concert Hall
A celebration of musical power and collaboration, Symphonic Giants brings together iconic works and rising talent in this program. The concert opens with selections from Dvořák’s Slavonic Dances in a side-by-side performance with the Fargo-Moorhead Area Youth Symphony.
Pianist Tyler Wottrich, Associate Professor of Piano at NDSU, takes the spotlight in Saint-Saëns’ Piano Concerto No. 2, an expressive masterpiece known for its dramatic flair and virtuosic fire.
The program concludes with Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, an emotionally rich work that stands as one of the towering achievements of the symphonic repertoire.
Individual Tickets go on sale September 1st.

Fargo Force Game
2026-01-17 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND
Fargo Force game at Scheels Arena

Open Swim at Fargo South Pool
2026-01-17 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

Hand Knit Chunky Blanket
2026-01-17 13:00 - 17:00 | SheyWest, 225 40th Ave West, West Fargo, ND
Join us for a Chunky Blanket Handknitting Workshop with Busy Fingers Creationz.
This hands-on workshop is designed for all skill levels — no prior knitting experience needed. You’ll be guided through the simple and satisfying process of creating your very own chunky blanket using soft, durable yarn that’s machine washable and won’t shrink or shed.
We’re offering three blanket sizes:
Mini (4 skeins 24×24) – perfect for an infant or toddler blanket
Throw (6 skeins 30×50) – ideal for a cozy throw-size blanket
Standard (8 skeins 45×60) – a full-size blanket for ultimate comfort
Each kit includes everything you need to complete your project: premium yarn, scissors, tape measure, lighter, and written instructions. If you’d like to combine more than one color in your blanket, please call the store to make arrangements.
You are welcome to call the store at 701-929-5643 to purchase a ticket or checkout directly through the ticket link.———–Refund Policy: Please email ivyroom@sheywest.com if you have a scheduling conflict – tickets are non-refundable 48 hours before the event, but we will use your registration as a credit for future workshops. 24 hours prior to the event, no refunds or credits will be given.
We require a minimum of 4 participants to hold the workshop. If we don’t reach that amount 48 hours prior to the event, we will notify all attendees and refund you.

Rec on the Snow - Snowman Building Contest
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Maplewood Park
Rec on the Snow — Snowman Building Contest
Field of Dreams–style… the Midwest edition.
If you build it… they will come.(And by “they,” we mean snowmen and your neighbors.)
Instead of a cornfield, it’s a frozen tundra.Instead of a baseball field, we’re building snowmen.Instead of Kevin Costner, it’s you in a snowsuit.
Bring your own snowman accessories!Prizes for: Best Theme • Most Creative • Funniest SnowmanJudgment (snowmen only — you’re safe)
Skating • Sledding • Crafts • Cocoa • S’mores
A flurry of thanks to First International Bank for helping us create cool memories!
Jan 17 | 1–3 PM Maplewood Park FREE Kids 10 & under with an adult

Open Skate at Broadway Square
2026-01-17 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-01-16 16:00 - 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!

Oceanarium Open Hours
2026-01-17 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.

Fargo Masonic Vendor & Craft Show
2026-01-17 11:00 - 15:00 | Fargo Masonic Center, 1405 3rd St N, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
Come to the vendor & craft show and support small businesses. The show will be from 11-3 and lunch will be served from 11-1. It all takes place at the Fargo Masonic Center, 1405 3rd St N Fargo. If you want to be a vendor, send an email to fargomasoniccenter@gmail.com

Spanish Storytime with Sra. Mónica Olivares
2026-01-17 10:30 - 11:15 | Moorhead Public Library
Spanish speakers and learners alike are welcome for a Spanish Storytime at the Moorhead Public Library. Join local Spanish Immersion teacher Sra. Mónica Olivares for stories and language exchange!

Celebrate language with Spanish Storytime! Everyone is welcome to this Saturday Storytime with special guest, Señora Mónica Olivares, Spanish Immersion teacher from Probstfield Elementary. Storytime typically lasts for 45 minutes and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun and check out our selection of Spanish and world language books!

Open Gym: Basketball & Volleyball
2026-01-17 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
2026-01-17 10:00 - 15:00 | Ellen Hopkins Elementary, 2020 N 11th St, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560

Puzzle Competition
2026-01-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Think you’re a speedy puzzler? Test your skills at the FPL puzzle competition and exchange on Saturday, Jan. 17, at the downtown Main Library from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Teams will have two hours to complete a 500-piece puzzle that they can keep. The top three teams win a prize! Participants are also welcome to bring a puzzle or two to exchange. This event is recommended for adults, teens, and families. Teams can consist of no more than 4 members. Space is limited; pre-registration is required and opens January 3. Please call 701.241.1495 to register your team.
All Ages / Games / Registration Required

Toddler Only Session @ KidCo
2026-01-17 09:00 - 10:30 | KidCo Children’s Museum, United States
Toddlers Only @ KidCo

Pancake Breakfast @ Moorhead Masonic Family Center
2026-01-17 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.

Parents Night Out at Code Ninjas: January 2026
2026-01-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Code Ninjas, 4480 23rd Ave S., Suite E, Fargo, ND, 58078
t’s time for Parents’ Night Out at Code Ninjas Fargo!
Friday, January 16 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Pizza Included!

Let the kids dive into an evening packed with fun and creativity while you enjoy a night off! We’ve got: Xbox Minecraft & Roblox Puzzles & Games STEM Activities Origami

It’s the ultimate ninja night of play, learning, and adventure!

Register here: https://www.codeninjas.com/nd-fargo/parents-night-out
Give your kids a night to remember while you enjoy some well-earned downtime.

Nerf Night @ Four Star Ninja
2026-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Four Star Ninja Academy
Bring your nerf guns and SAFETY GLASSES (required) for a night of Nerf Ninja games and challenges. Capture the Flag Battle Royal Obstacle Course race while shooting targets and more. ~ We will provide standard nerf darts ~ If you bring a gun with specialty darts you are required to bring your own. PIZZA PARTY INCLUDED!!

Harwood Movie Night--Wonder
2026-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Harwood Community Center, United States
Join us for Harwood Movie Night! Doors open at 6pm, movie starts at 6:30pm. Come enjoy a movie and family fun. Concessions are available for purchase, cash only. Hot dog meals, candy, popcorn, chips, and drinks!

It's a Stuffie Sleepover!
2026-01-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Moorhead Public Library
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the library for an adventure! Come to a special pajama Storytime, make a name card for your stuffie and send them off to a library sleepover with a bedtime story.

It’s a stuffie sleepover! Pick out your best-behaved (or most adventurous!) stuffed animal for a night of adventures at the library. Join us for a Pajama Storytime at 5 p.m. wearing your favorite jammies, then make a name tag for your stuffie, read it a bedtime story, and say goodnight as the librarians prepare a fun evening for your best stuffie friends.Keep your eyes on our social media for updates of their sleepover shenanigans, and pick them up on Saturday morning with new stories to tell!
