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Open Gym @ Fargo All Stars
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Fargo All Stars
$5 Open Gyms

Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm
Open to anyone and includes use of the entire gym and all of the equipment.
Walk ins welcome!

Storytime (Winter/Spring 2026) @ Fargo Public Library - Carlson
2026-02-11 11:00 - 11:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
The Fargo Public Library has several storytime sessions available for families to spend quality time sharing stories, learning school-readiness skills, and preparing children for a lifetime of reading. Through the use of age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays in a group setting, staff help parents and caregivers learn how to foster early literacy skills that prepare their children to learn to read.
Main Library – Jan. 26 to Apr. 6 (No Storytime Feb. 16)
Mondays at 10 a.m.
Mondays at 11 a.m.
Northport Branch – Jan. 27 to Apr. 7
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Carlson Library – Jan. 28 to Apr. 8
Wednesdays at 10 a.m.
Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
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

Storytime
2026-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Moorhead Public Library
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.

Ready to Read Storytime
2026-02-11 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Join us for this free Storytime hour for kids 3 – 5 and their adults, where we read, write, talk, play, sing, and create together to practice early literacy skills.

Ready to Read Storytime at the West Fargo Public Library is designed to help preschoolers (ages 3 – 5) build the skills they need to become confident, independent readers through fun, engaging activities that kids and their grown-ups can enjoy together.
Each week, we explore a theme through books, songs, movement, crafts, and play. These activities support important early literacy skills, while also encouraging social-emotional growth, creativity, and self-expression.
Ready to Read Storytime is more than just reading together. It’s about helping kids build routines, make connections, and see how stories are part of the bigger world around them. Join us in a safe, welcoming space where learning is joyful and every child can grow through play and discovery.
Ready to Read Storytime is free and open to the public. No registration is required to participate in these events.

Little Leapers @ Skyzone
2026-02-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-08 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

Storytime (Winter/Spring 2026) @ Fargo Public Library- Carlson
2026-02-11 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson

Storytime + Craft
2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Moorhead Public Library
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.

Crafternoons @ Fargo Public Library- Northport
2026-02-10 15:00 - 16:30 | Fargo Public Library – Northport
Makers ages 15 and younger are welcome to stop by the Carlson or Northport Libraries twice a month to get their craft on! Crafts will be available the 2nd and 4th weeks of the month. During the scheduled weeks, the fun begins at 3 p.m. and keeps going until 4:30 so join us (note the same project will be presented at both locations). All materials provided.
Thank you to the Friends of the Fargo Public Library for their generous support of the Crafternoons program!
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.

Craft / Families / No Registration Required

FBA Preschool Playdate
2026-02-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Fargo Basketball Academy, 5409 53rd Ave S, Fargo
Bounce. Scoot. Throw. Run. Play.

Join the fun at our open play events for toddlers. We’ll blow up the bounce houses, roll out the scooters and set out the sports equipment (including our mini hoop!) to create a fun, active morning. No pre-registration is required; drop in on a day that works for you. You and your child will have the full 90 minutes to be on the move and play in the gym. At the end of the session, we will close with a short group activity and goodbye song.

Ages: Open to new walkers up to age 4. (Parents must remain in the gym to supervise.)
Single Visit Cost: $7 per child paid at the door
10-Visit Pass: $70 (No expiration)
Maximum Capacity: We will cap our playdate at 40 children.
Additional Details: Participants (including adults) will need DRY shoes or socks to be in the gym. You will also need a pair of socks for the bounce houses.
Program Dates: Preschool Playdate is a seasonal program and runs select mornings from 10:30-12:00 pm from mid-September through mid-March. (We are closed during all holiday weeks.) See dates/times above for specific details.

Story Time for Tiny Aviators
2026-02-10 10:00 - 10:45 | Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND
Flight enthusiasts ages 2-6 can let their imaginations soar in this interactive story time program at the Fargo Air Museum.
This session begins with a children’s book, followed by crafts and activities inspired by the story and holiday festivities.
$10 for each child participating. Materials for the craft/activity are provided. Adult supervision is required.

Storytime (Winter/Spring 2026) @ Fargo Public Library- Northport
2026-02-10 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library – Northport

Tuesdays for Toddlers at the Plains Art Museum
2026-02-10 09:30 - 11:00 | Plains Art Museum
Exciting news! We’re going on a field trip to the Plains Art Museum! A time for young children and their grown-ups to foster creativity and imagination through Librarian-led stories and songs and hands-on art activities provided by Museum Staff. Each month we will offer a unique theme and a new art project for kids to create and take home. Suggested for children ages 2 to 5. Register at www.plainsart.org for the current month. Stories and art project repeat during the month.
Plains Art Museum at 9:30 a.m.
704 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Thank you to the Friends of the Fargo Public Library for their generous support of the Crafternoons program!
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.

Craft / Early Literacy / Registration Required / Summer Reading Program / Young Children

Toddler Tuesday @ WRTS
2026-02-10 09:00 - 11:00 | We Rock the Spectrum
TODDLER TUESDAY IS HERE!

Calling all parents of little ones! Every Tuesday is specially designed for our smallest rockstars!

Drop in anytime from 9-11am
Ages 4 & under
Just $10+tax for up to 2 hours of play!

Let your toddlers climb, explore, and burn off that endless energy in a safe, fun environment made just for them! No reservation needed – just show up and play!

Crafternoons @ Fargo Public Library-Carlson
2026-02-09 15:00 - 16:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson

Monday Matinee at West Fargo City Hall
2026-02-09 13:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Library-Satellite Location, 2515 6th St. E, West Fargo, North Dakota, 58078
A free movie screening experience at City Hall, hosted by the West Fargo Public Library.
These events are free and open to the public. However, please consider the posted movie ratings when choosing which films to attend.
Film presentations licensed through Movie Licensing USA – Swank Motion Pictures.

Storytime (Winter/Spring 2026)
2026-02-09 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-02-09 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library (Main)

Moorhead SkiSparks Club Meet Up
2026-02-08 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.

Glow Jump @ Skyzone
2026-02-07 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+

LOVE LETTERS presented by Stage West
2026-02-07 19:30 - 21:00 | Stage West Studio, 300 Sheyenne Street, West Fargo, North Dakota, 58078
A bittersweet and intimate play by A.R. Gurney, LOVE LETTERS is a Pulitzer Prize finalist for Drama about two lifelong friends and the letters they exchanged.
Andrew and Melissa begin their correspondence in childhood with birthday party thank-you notes. Their letters continue through their boarding school and college years while they are romantically attached, and later through their individual marriages and careers. Now, sitting side by side reading decades of saved writings, they discuss their hopes and ambitions, dreams and disappointments, victories and defeats – everything that has passed between them throughout their separated lives.
The show will be presented February 5, 6, & 7 at 7:30pm at Stage West Studio (300 Sheyenne St #120, West Fargo) in a reader’s theatre format (limited staging, scripts in hand). All tickets will be “Pay What You Will” with a suggestion donation of $10.00.

Fargo Force Game
2026-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND
Fargo Force game at Scheels Arena

Stars to Starfish: Dragon Explorers Experience
2026-02-07 16:00 - 18:00 | MSUM Planetarium
Get TWO amazing experiences with just one ticket!
Join the Dragon Explorers Club to enjoy exclusive experiences found only at Minnesota State Moorhead!
The Stars to Starfish experience is geared towards early-middle elementary and up.
Feeding Frenzy Oceanarium Experience*
Step behind the scenes for an exclusive look at what it takes to care for the oceanarium’s incredible marine residents. This guided experience follows a typical feeding routine, giving participants a close-up view of animal care in action. You’ll learn how specialized diets are prepared, discover fun facts about the species in our care, and a lucky few will have the chance to assist in feeding select animals. It’s an immersive, hands-on adventure perfect for anyone curious about life beneath the waves.
*Oceanarium feedings include the use of shellfish. If you or someone you are purchasing a ticket for has a shellfish allergy please email MarineLab@mnstate.edu to discuss risks.
Stars to Starfish Planetarium Experience
Join us for our exclusive fulldome feature: Stars to Starfish JR! In this immersive underwater and space adventure, we join Starry the Starfish and Red the Lobster as they compare the exploration of our universe with the exploration of our Earth’s oceans. This program underscores the importance of our home’s last great resource.
Afterward, we will take a cosmic tour through our own night sky as we see it from right here in Moorhead. We will find some familiar constellations you can go out and look for yourselves!
Schedule:
4 pm – Show time in the Planetarium!
The Planetarium is located on the first floor of Bridges Hall, room 167.
Head there first to get taken away to the depths of the ocean and the far reaches of space!
5 pm – Wrap up at Planetarium, start heading toward the Oceanarium
The Oceanarium is located in the basement of Langseth Hall, room 005.
5 pm – Feeding Frenzy in the Oceanarium
Head there next to get your hands-on experience with the residents of the only Oceanarium in the area!
6 pm – Program end. Thank you for coming, and be sure to come back soon!
**Please see MSUM Box Office for admission prices**

Kid Quest: Fanciful Field Journals
2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Plains Art Museum
Join us on a new adventure as we discover new artwork in February’s Kid Quest: Fanciful: Field Journals! We will explore our new exhibition, Homing: Radical Re-Membering featuring the work of local artist, Alicia Hauff. Then, join us in our studio spaces as we make field journals inspired by her artistic style and creative making process.
Kid Quest is a FREE family program for ages 0-100! This event features activities that help you explore the Museum galleries, local community booths, and an opportunity for artmaking in the Center for Creativity.
Community Engagement programs are made possible with funding from Xcel Energy Foundation, Alex Stern Family Foundation, Otter Tail Corporation Foundation, and Kiwanis Club of Fargo

Teen Volunteering
2026-02-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
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

Oceanarium Open Hours
2026-02-07 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.

Saturday STEM @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-02-07 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.

Open Gym: Basketball & Volleyball
2026-02-07 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
2026-02-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Ellen Hopkins Elementary, 2020 N 11th St, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560

Mind Mysteries LIVE! @ Fargo Public Library- Main
2026-02-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Stop by between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and join Dr. Ben Balas from NDSU Psychology for Mind Mysteries LIVE! We’ll have an all-new experiment to help us learn how kids’ brains help them understand what they see. Whether you’ve already taken some Mind Mysteries home or want to try one out for the first time, come join us to make your mark for science! Mind Mysteries LIVE is for school-age kids in grades 1 through 6.
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.

No Registration Required / STEM / School Age
