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HAC Inflatable Event
2026-08-05 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-05 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-08-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2026-08-04 14:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Hulbert Aquatic Center
Join us for an exciting inflatable swim experience at the Hulbert Aquatic Center! Test your skills, race your friends, and have a blast on our giant pool inflatables. Whether you’re looking for a midweek activity or weekend fun, we’ve got a time slot for you!
Tuesday, August 4 Sessions – 2:30-4:30 and 5:00-7:00
Wednesday, August 5 Sessions – 2:30-4:30 and 5:00-7:00
Thursday, August 6 Sessions – 2:30-4:30 and 5:00-7:00
Friday, August 7 Sessions – 2:30-4:30 and 5:00-7:00
Ticket Price: $15.00 per participant Capacity: 100 participants per session

Ed Clapp Neighborhood Block Party
2026-08-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Ed Clapp Park, 2801 32nd Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58103
Ed Clapp neighbors, enjoy a fun evening of music, food, games and more!
You are invited to an end of summer neighborhood block party hosted by your neighborhood in support of Folkways, a community-building nonprofit.
Ed Clapp Park 4 PM – 7 PM Wednesday, August 5
About Folkways:Folkways creates welcoming spaces where people come together through shared experiences, fostering connection, community, and a sense of belonging.
Discover more free and family friendly events throughout the summer at folkways.org

Teen Hour at West Fargo Public Library
2026-08-05 14:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Weekly activities for middle school and high school-aged students

This summer at the West Fargo Public Library, Wednesdays are for teenagers! Teens and tweens (ages 12 to 17) are invited to the library for special crafts, games, and other activities especially for them. These weekly sessions are free and open to the public. No registration is required. All supplies and instructions for projects and activities will be provided while supplies last.
Teen Time is part of this year’s Summer Boost program, which inspires people of all ages to keep reading and learning during the summer months. This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, exploring dinosaurs, paleontology, archeology, and the wonders of our world through our Summer Reading Challenge and 100+ special events like this one at the library and out in the community.

Yoga on the Lawn with Mojo Fit Studios
2026-08-05 12:50 - 15:50 | 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.

Popcorn Theatre: ALADDIN
2026-08-05 12:30 - 13:00 | Meadowlark Park, 8873 Lost River Rd, Horace, North Dakota, 58047
Popcorn Theatre is back with the last performances of the summer! Check out our FREE August production of “ALADDIN” during one of seven performances around town.Enjoy free popcorn and a free show at venues all around town!August 1 | 4pm | The Lights, West Fargo – KIDCHELLAAugust 3 | 10am | Maplewood Park, West FargoAugust 4 | 10am | Shadow Wood Park, West FargoAugust 5 | 12:30pm | Meadowlark Park, HoraceAugust 6 | 10am | Dakota Park, West FargoAugust 7 | 10am | Rustad Recreation Center, West FargoAugust 7 | 12pm | POW/MIA Plaza, West Fargo

Thanks to presenting sponsors, Alex Stern Family Foundation, North Dakota Council on the Arts, The Arts Partnership, and with venue assistance from West Fargo Park District, Horace Park District, and West Fargo Events.

Storytime
2026-08-05 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.

Ready to Read Storytime
2026-08-05 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
2026-08-05 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 + Craft
2026-08-04 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.

Drawing Animal Portraits
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Plains Art Museum
Bring your favorite animals to life with a pencil and paper! In this class, young artists will learn to capture fur, feathers, and expressions while exploring proportion, texture, and detail. Fun exercises and reference images help students observe closely and develop their own style, building confidence and creativity along the way—no prior experience needed.
Ages: 9-17$30 / $24 members

Decades Club at the Hjemkomst Center
2026-08-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
Join us at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County for a fun, hands-on history adventure called Decades Club designed just for kids ages 6–10!
Young learners will explore real Clay County artifacts, discover what life was like long ago, and become history detectives through interactive storytelling and guided exploration. Each program includes a creative activity inspired by local history — so every child goes home with a project they made and a new connection to our community’s past.
History isn’t just something you read about — it’s something you can see, touch, and experience! The class is free and it starts at 6pm, part of Free Tuesdays at the museum!

The New York Kammermusiker
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Bonanzaville Event Center, 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo, North Dakota, 58078
Double reed ensemble performance of patriotic music and readings related to Teddy Roosevelt’s time in North Dakota.
This years program will celebrate the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt through music inspired by his Dutch heritage, love Shakespeare, fascination with Icelandic culture, and the White House.
Featuring works by Susato, Purcell, Beach, Debussy, Joplin, and others

Library on Wheels at Elmwood Park
2026-08-04 17:30 - 19:00 | Elmwood Park
We’re bringing the library to you! Readers of all ages are invited to Library on Wheels stops at nine different parks this summer.

Find the West Fargo Public Library at local parks with the Library on Wheels van! Join us at a park near you to browse books, enjoy activities, play games, and more fun for all ages. If you have a West Fargo Public Library card you can check out books from any Library on Wheels stop! Don’t have a card yet? We can help.
View the full schedule of Library on Wheels stops here.
https://www.westfargond.gov/1125/Little-Red-Reading-Bus
Library on Wheels stops are part of this year’s Summer Boost program, which inspires people of all ages to keep reading and learning during the summer months. This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, exploring dinosaurs, paleontology, archeology, and the wonders of our world through our Summer Reading Challenge and 100+ special events like this one at the library and out in the community. Learn more about Summer Boost.

Family Night @ Slick City
2026-08-04 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!

Family Night @ Slick City
2026-08-04 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)

Moorhead Farmers Market
2026-08-04 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

Weekly Crafts for Kids @ WF Public Library
2026-08-04 14:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Free crafts for kids of all ages Tuesdays this summer

Visit the West Fargo Public Library for free crafts for kids of all ages as part of this year’s Summer Boost program. The library will supply all of the materials and instructions. These events are free and open to the public.

This event is part of this year’s Summer Boost program, which inspires people of all ages to keep reading and learning during the summer months. This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, exploring dinosaurs, paleontology, archeology, and the wonders of our world through our Summer Reading Challenge and 100+ special events like this one at the library and out in the community. Learn more about Summer Boost.

Teen Craft: Reverse Glass Painting
2026-08-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Reverse glass painting is a different style of painting where you build on your design backwards- starting with the finishing touches and ending with the background. Come learn this fun technique! This program is for teens aged 12-18.

Craft / Registration Required / Summer Reading Program / Teens

Caring Closet for Children
2026-08-04 11:00 - 13:00
1st and 3rd Tuesday Each Month
Free Children’s Clothing
No Documentation required.
1st United Methodist Church
906 1st Ave S Fargo ND 58103

Teeter Tots Storytime
2026-08-04 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Littles and their grown-ups are invited to this station-based storytime session for little ones 18 months through 3 years

Teeter Tots Storytime is a weekly storytime experience for those between the ages of 18 months to 3 years. This unique station-based storytime session is a simple and fun way to introduce your young, energetic toddler to important early literacy skills that will help them succeed later in life. If your child is a little too advanced for our Baby Boost Storytime, but not quite ready to join the “big kids” at Ready to Read, this special storytime might be perfect for your family.
Due to this program’s popularity, we host Teeter Tots Storytime on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the summer months. Families are asked to please choose one session a week to allow other families to participate. Teeter Tots Storytimes is free and open to the public. No registration is required to participate.
About Summer Boost at the WFPL
Summer Teeter Tots sessions are part of this year’s Summer Boost program, which inspires people of all ages to keep reading and learning during the summer months. This year’s theme is Unearth a Story, exploring dinosaurs, paleontology, archeology, and the wonders of our world through our Summer Reading Challenges and 100+ special events like this one at the library and out in the community. Learn more about Summer Boost.

Toddler Rush @ NRG
2026-08-04 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

Learn & Play: Lactation & Regulation Workshop
2026-08-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Gathered FM Play Cafe, 705 13th Ave N, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102
Join us on August 4th from 10:00–11:00am at Gathered FM for a fun and educational morning with Myna Women’s Health!
Bring your kids to enjoy an hour of play, drinks, and learning while speech and occupational therapists Laikyn and Abbey share lactation and regulation tips and answer questions.
Goodie bags with helpful information will be provided for all attendees. This is a great opportunity to learn, ask questions, and take time for yourself while your kids play and enjoy the space.
Sign up: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSddKveej…/viewform…
Visit the Gathered FM website to book your play today: https://gatheredfm.rhombnow.com/products/view/id/3
Visit for more information: www.mynawh.com

Popcorn Theatre: ALADDIN
2026-08-04 10:00 - 10:30 | Shadow Wood Park

Summer Story Squad at West Acres
2026-08-04 09:30 - 10:30 | 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

The Market @ West Acres
2026-08-04 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
