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Kid Quest: Fanciful Field Journals
2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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

Teen Creative Writing Workshops
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
We all have stories to tell, but we don’t all know how to tell them. Learn ways to share your stories, real or fictional, in these workshops designed just for teens.
Then use what you’ve learned to polish your writing and submit it to Northern Narratives, the Fargo Public Library’s creative writing project, and your writing could be included in a published book!
Workshops are for teens ages 13-18, registration required, registration is separate for each workshop

Authors & Writers / Registration Required / Teens

Kindergarten Success Storytime
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Library staff will share tips you can use to instill a love of reading in your child. These are parent/child storytimes geared for your child’s success; therefore, we ask one adult per child to keep the learning to a maximum. This event series will be held at the Main Library and is most appropriate for children ages 3 to 5. Activities will follow each storytime and all children will receive a FREE book!
For more information about this or any other Fargo Public Library program, please call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or email Children’s Services.

Craft / Early Literacy / No Registration Required / Storytime / Young Children

Youth Aviation Camp: Painting
2026-02-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND
This Youth Aviation camp (ages 6-18) is focused on Painting (Restoration) and starts at 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Part 2 of this Youth Aviation Camp is February 14 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.

Toddler Only Session @ KidCo
2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:30, 2026-02-06 09:00 - 10:30 | KidCo Children’s Museum, United States
Toddlers (3 & Under) can play for only $10 EVERY WEEKDAY!
Walk-ins welcome! Toddler Weekday Play has no time limit!

Little Leapers @ Skyzone
2026-02-07 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-06 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

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day
2026-02-07 08:00 - 14:00 | Silver Lining Creamery, United States
Join us Saturday February 7th at 8am for National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.Indulge in homemade breakfast themed ice cream flavors & Donut Sundaes from Sandy’s Donuts!We will open our doors at 8am. We can’t wait to see you after our Winter Break! A fun filled morning! Wear your PJ’s if you want.

National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day @ Scoop N Dough
2026-02-07 08:00 - 13:00 | Scoop N Dough
The 8th annual ice cream for breakfast day at Scoop N Dough in South Fargo! We will be opening at 8 AM!
Our menu will include our waffle or donut sundaes, orange juice floats, and more. Enjoy a free cup of coffee with any breakfast purchase!

Stars to Starfish JR: Dragon Explorers Experience
2026-02-07 08:00 - 10:30 | 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 JR experience is geared for ages preK through early elementary.
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 JR 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:
8 am – Feeding Frenzy in the Oceanarium
The Oceanarium is located in the basement of Langseth Hall, room 005.
Head there first to get your hands-on experience with the residents of the only Oceanarium in the area!
9 am – Wrap up at Oceanarium, start heading toward the Planetarium
The Planetarium is located on the first floor of Bridges Hall, room 167.
9:30 am – Show time at the Planetarium
Sit back, relax, and be taken away to the depths of the ocean and the far reaches of space!
10:30 am – Program end. Thank you for coming, and be sure to come back soon!
**Please see MSUM Box Office for admission prices**

Pancake Breakfast @ Moorhead Masonic Family Center
2026-02-07 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 @ Skyzone
2026-02-06 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
2026-02-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-02-05 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
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND
Fargo Force game at Scheels Arena

Nerf Night @ Four Star Ninja
2026-02-06 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!!

Day of Play--STEM Activities with Brainy Ink!
2026-02-06 15:30 - 17:30 | Moorhead Public Library
Join us for hands-on learning, joyful play, and a fun-filled day of STEM-inspired stations designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and learning through play with Brainy Ink!

Join us for hands-on learning, joyful play, and a fun-filled day of STEM-inspired stations designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and learning through play with Brainy Ink! Families are invited to explore, discover, and play together as they engage in a variety of activities that support early learning, problem-solving, and joyful exploration!
This event is geared towards families with children ages 2-10, but all are welcome!

Baby Boost Storytime
2026-02-06 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
2026-02-06 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
2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-02-06 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.

Doggie Date Night
2026-02-05 17:00 - 20:00 | Brewhalla, United States
Roses are red, dogs are a delight, so join us at Brewhalla for a Doggie Date Night!
You and your furry best friend are invited to a night full of hearts and love, featuring:
❤️ A pet photo booth with Tomi Dawn Photo
❤️ Fun little crafts for you and your pooch with Unglued
❤️ Treat bar for both humans and doggos to enjoy! (Dog treats sponsored by Bark’n Biscuits)
All activities are by freewill donation, with proceeds going to 4 Luv of Dog Rescue.
Enjoy food, drinks and a date night with your doggie on February 5!

Library Lair
2026-02-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Teens and tweens age 10-18 are invited to the Library Lair for snacks, activities and hang out time. The Library Lair happens every Thursday from 5 to 6 p.m.* at the Dr. James Carlson Library. (January 8 – June 4). Activities will include robots, candy games, electronics, paper airplanes, and much more. NO registration is required.

A special Spring Break Library Lair is scheduled Thursday, March 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Dr. James Carlson Library.

Games / No Registration Required / STEM / Teens
