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Summer Story Squad at West Acres
2026-08-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | West Acres Regional Shopping Center, 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Summer Story Squad
Join us for Story Squad — Every Tuesday This Summer!Round up your little ones and join us for free Storytime + activities every Tuesday from June 2–August 25! Each week features a special guest!📖 Story Squad starts at 9:30 am in Aquarium Court.
Story Squad 2026 Schedule:📚 June 2 – Marvelous Mouse Travels📚 June 9 – Red Door Pediatric Therapy📚 June 16 – Great Plains Children’s Museum📚 June 23 – NDSU Language Lab📚 June 30 – Sandford Health📚 July 7 – Brainy Ink📚 July 14 – Western State Bank📚 July 21 – Dear Nicu Mom📚 July 28 – Prairie Public📚 August 4– TBD📚 August 11 – Myna Therapy📚 August 18 – TBD📚 August 25 – Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum
Jun 2-Aug 25, 2026

School Supply Bingo
2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Public Library – Northport
With the school year just around the corner, it’s time for school supply BINGO! Come and win supplies for the upcoming school year. This event is open to school-age children in grades Kindergarten and up. All materials provided.
For more information on this or any other library program, please call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or email Children’s Services.

Families / Games / No Registration Required

Toddler Rush @ NRG
2026-08-18 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | NRG, 5100 14th Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58103
Toddler Rush
Toddler Rush is a time where our younger jumpers can leap and fly in safety with their parents / guardians around. Toddler Reserved for guests 7
and younger!
Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10AM to 12 PM
$15

Caring Closet for Children
2026-08-18 11:00 - 13:00
The 1st and 3rd Tuesday each month 11am-1pm
Free Children’s Clothing.
First United Methodist Church
906 1st Ave S Fargo ND 58103
No Documentation required.

Addie's Royal Cupcake Stand
2026-08-18 15:00 - 17:30 | Town & Country Credit Union, 5181 38th Street S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
Addie’s Royal Cupcake Stand 2026
Join us for an afternoon of cupcakes, desserts, characters, raffles, music, and family fun as we celebrate joy and inclusion while raising funds for Spread Your Sunshine.
Tuesday August 18, 20263:00–5:30 PMTown & Country Credit Union, Fargo
Enjoy sweet treats, meet special guests, try your luck with raffles and learn more about the work of Spread Your Sunshine!
This joyful community event helps fund inclusive experiences, celebrations, and meaningful connections for children and families facing financial, health, and social barriers. Every dollar raised helps ensure children and families have opportunities to experience fun, connection, and belonging.
The event is free to attend, and cupcakes and desserts are available with a free-will donation.
Bring your friends and family and join us for an afternoon of sweetness, smiles, and sunshine.

Moorhead Farmers Market
2026-08-18 15:30 - 18:30 | Trinity Lutheran Church, Moorhead, 210 7th St S, Moorhead, MN
The Moorhead Farmers Market is a great place to Get Fresh and Go Local!
Join us every Tuesday throughout the summer from 3:30-6:30 pm, with live Music at the Market from 4-6 pm! Shop fresh, local, and handmade goods from all your favorite vendors. Now located just off 8th St S, in the Trinity Lutheran Parking Lot.
Follow our new Moorhead Farmers Market page to stay updated all summer long! https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588201434168
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SNAP Benefits are accepted and tripled when claimed at the Moorhead Farmers Market! $10 in SNAP dollars get you $30 in tokens to spend on fresh market foods courtesy of Hunger Solutions of Minnesota. The Moorhead Farmers Market is also newly S/FMNP-authorized to serve WIC participants and low-income seniors.

Thanks to West Central Initiative, Power of Produce Clubs are back at the Moorhead Farmers Market! Kids 4-12 and adults 55 and over can sign up for the PoP and PoP+ Clubs. These incentive programs give participants a $2 token each week to spend on fresh fruits and vegetables! Joining the Power of Produce Clubs is free and a great reason to support local producers and eat healthy. Register today at moorheadparks.activityreg.com
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Thank you to all our partners who help support the Moorhead Farmers Market!
Weather Permitting Event

Family Night @ Slick City
2026-08-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Slick City ND, 3430 Jacks Way S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
120 Minutes + FREE Pizza and Pop for only $25 a person! (3 and under tickets $10)

Family Night @ Slick City
2026-08-18 16:00 - 20:00 | Slick City ND, 3430 Jacks Way S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
Family Fun Day is all about enjoying quality time together at a discounted rate! With something for every age it’s the perfect way for families to play, laugh, and make memories. Family Fun day packages include food and drinks. Check the calendar for the next date and details!

Paint Animal Portraits
2026-08-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Plains Art Museum
Dive into the colorful world of animal painting! Students will experiment with color, brush techniques, and layering to create lively, expressive portraits of animals. Guided projects encourage young artists to explore texture, personality, and movement, while developing confidence and a unique artistic voice. Perfect for beginners ready to get creative and have fun!
Ages: 9-17$30 / $24 members

Storytime + Craft
2026-08-18 18:30 - 19:30 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime with a fun craft to follow. Join us for Storytime and a craft! Each week, we explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, and more! Storytime typically lasts for an hour and is geared for children ages 3-6, although children of all ages are welcome to join the fun. Craft supplies are provided free of charge.

School Supply Bingo
2026-08-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)

Little Leapers
2026-08-19 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

Storytime
2026-08-19 10:30 - 11:30 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Help your child develop exceptional reading skills by bringing them to Storytime. Each week, we explore different themes with stories, songs, rhymes, flannel boards, special guests and more! 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.

Yoga on the Lawn with Mojo Fit Studios
2026-08-19 12:00 - 13:00 | The Lights at Sheyenne
Join us for FREE Yoga on the Lawn at The Lights! This vinyasa style yoga class is open to all ages and abilities. Class will incorporate breathe to movement and some deeper stretches for a balanced practice that supports body and mind. Please bring a mat (or towel), water, and your sunglasses.
We kindly ask for preregistration to properly plan and communicate any weather changes should they arise.

River Arts
2026-08-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Viking Ship Park
Five Summer Nights. One Unforgettable Experience.Moorhead Parks & Recreation’s RiverArts series brings together live music, community spirit, art, food, and fun along the scenic Red River at Viking Ship Park.
Join us for cultural performances, artist-led demonstrations and activities, inflatables, yard games, a photo station, Imagination Playground, interactive mural and more fun for everyone! Activities and opening performances begin at 5:30-6 pm, with headlining performances from 6-8 pm.
Purchase hot dogs, brats, soda and chips from the Moorhead Midday-Central Lions, and adult beverages from Fargo-Moorhead Community Theatre and Swing Barrel Brewing Co. on varying evenings.
Bring a chair or blanket, enjoy the live music, activities, and engage with community organizations and vendors! Free admission to the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County Museum throughout the event. Come enjoy the fun!
For more information, visit https://www.moorheadmn.gov/parks-rec/events/riverarts/
Learn more about Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County – The Great American Community Picnic: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GvdQFDdRe/————————————-Calling all artists, crafters, performers, food vendors, and creative spirits! RiverArts is built by the community, for the community. Help us make each night unforgettable.
Complete our online Interest Form today at: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx…

River Paddling Excursion
2026-08-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
A leisurely paced group paddle with a local expert sharing their knowledge of the Red River.

Arrive by 5:30 pm – Check in, get equipment.6 pm – basics of paddling, begin excursion.
Pre-registration required at moorheadparks.activityreg.com/ or 218.299.5340.

Closes at 20 vessels/excursion. $10/person if providing vessel, $15/person if renting vessel. Rentals are first-come, first-servedRefund Policy: Notification is required two business days before the excursion for a refund to be issued.

Weather back up dates are the following week. If we can’t paddle, we’ll hike! Check this Facebook event for announcements.

Check out all of our River Paddling Excursions this year:
* Animals and Habitats of the Red River, June 24, ledby Red River Zoo* Trees of the Red River, July 8, led by Fargo ParkDistrict* Discover the Red River, July 22, led by River Keepers* Gentle Mind of the Red River, August 5, led by CJMYoga* Birds of the Red River, August 19, Audubon GreatPlains

Yoga in the Park
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Rheault Farm, 2902 25th Street S
Yoga in the Park is a yearly event by the YMCA of the Northern Sky, Courts Plus Community Fitness, and Fargo Park District.

Open to all ages and levels.
Under 15s need adult supervision
Check Facebook for weather updates
Restrooms and water fountains available
No registration needed
Bring a mat and friends!
Suggested donation of $5
All proceeds go to local charities (Valley Senior Services & Livestrong at the Y)

Open Gym @ Fargo All Stars
2026-08-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Fargo All Stars
$5 Open Gym- Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm
Open to anyone and includes use of the entire gym and all of the equipment.
No registration necessary, walk ins always welcome!

Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars
2026-08-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Fargo All Stars
Day Time Play Time- Thursdays 9:00-10:00 am
Daytime Play Time is for kids under 6 years of age, their adult helper, and siblings.
Walk ins welcome!
$5 Open Gyms

Daytime Playtime @ Fargo All Stars
2026-08-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Fargo All Stars
Daytime Playtime- Thursdays 9:00-10:00am
Daytime Playtime is for kids under 6 years of age, their adult helper, and siblings.
No registration necessary, walk ins always welcome!

The Market @ West Acres
2026-08-20 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

Baby Rhyme Time
2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Share songs, fingerplays, short books, rhythms, and rhymes with your baby while introducing them to books and the library! Babies ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for baby storytimes. One lap per child, please!
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.

Early Literacy / No Registration Required / Storytime / Young Children

Little Sliders Club
2026-08-20 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!

Thursday Learning Garden
2026-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
The Growing Together, a local community garden group, and the library have partnered together to maintain and harvest the Library Learning Garden plots located near the Dr. James Carlson Library. Weekly gardening sessions occur on Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. throughout spring, summer and early fall. These sessions are a wonderful way to learn about gardening, be active, and experience the many additional benefits of community gardening. No gardening experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. For more information, contact Nancy Jones at nkjones@fargolibrary.org.

All Ages / Community Event / No Registration Required

Baby Bounce
2026-08-20 10:30 - 11:15 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. Don’t miss this weekly family literacy event! This program runs 30-45 minutes including community with other caregivers and playtime.

Cruise Night in West Fargo
2026-08-20 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

Night Bazaar: Galactic Rodeo
2026-08-20 17:00 - 22:00 | Broadway Square, 201 Broadway, Fargo, ND
Experience a magical evening with food, music, art, and captivating performances!
This free, family-friendly event features local artists, makers, and vintage vendors, plus Galactic Rodeo-themed entertainment and activities. Dress up and join the adventure!
More details to come!
This event is free and family friendly.
More info at https://www.folkways.org/nightbazaarNext Events: Night Bazaar Spooky October 15thVolunteer with us https://airtable.com/app3jeLPMazyN…/pag8qbMg2t8U2O8u7/form

Kids Healthy Cooking @ Family Wellness
2026-08-20 17:30 - 18:45 | Family Wellness
Get ready to fuel up like a ninja! In this interactive and exciting cooking class, young chef’s will make their own no-bake Power Ninja Bars using simple, wholesome ingredients. After mixing and shaping their bars, participants will get to take home their delicious creations (if they don’t eat them first!)
COST $15 members | $25 non-members
LOCATION | Wellness Ed

Silent Reading Party at River's Bend Park
2026-08-20 17:30 - 19:30 | River’s Bend Park, 2548 1st St E, West Fargo, ND, 58078, United States
Join the West Fargo Public Library at River’s Bend Park for a Silent Reading Party!
