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Fargo Masonic Vendor & Craft Show
2026-01-17 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 Skate @ The Lights
2026-01-17 10:00 - 20:30, 2026-01-16 13:00 - 20:30 | The Lights at Sheyenne
Open Skate @ The Lights
Skate Rentals available for $5

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

Silver Snowflake Search
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.

Toddler Only Session @ KidCo
2026-01-17 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-01-16 09:00 - 10:30 | KidCo Children’s Museum, United States
Toddlers Only @ KidCo

Little Leapers
2026-01-17 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-16 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

Coloring Contest
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.

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.

GLOW Jump
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+

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

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!

Open Skate at Broadway Square
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!

Baby Boost Storytime
2026-01-16 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.

Preschool Open Gym @ American Gold Gymnastics
2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | 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.

TNT Preschool Open Gym
2026-01-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-16 08:30 - 09:30 | 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.

Schools Out! Day Camp
2026-01-16 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

Sandy's Little Artists Series: Pastries & Painting
2026-01-16 06:30 - 13:30 | Sandy’s Donuts – Broadway, 300 Broadway N, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102
Bring the kids downtown for a fun and creative treat on Friday, January 16th!
Free donut painting craft with any purchaseAges recommended: 2–12Location: Sandy’s DowntownWhile supplies last
Stop by for a sweet activity the whole family can enjoy.

Young Eagles Build Night: Pietenpol Workshop
2026-01-15 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.

Open Skate at the Sports Arena
2026-01-15 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).

Elementary Artists: Snowman Slab Jar
2026-01-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Plains Art Museum
Get creative this winter by designing and sculpting your very own snowman jar! In this class, you’ll use clay to craft a charming snowman that doubles as a decorative container. Perfect for holding treats, trinkets, or small treasures, this jar looks especially magical when illuminated with a candle. Best of all, this snowman will never melt, making it a delightful holiday keepsake you can enjoy year after year.
Ages: 8-13$30 / $24 members
