Fall Storytime
2026-09-14 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-14 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Fargo Public Library (Main)
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 – Sept. 14 to Nov. 30
Mondays at 10 a.m.
Mondays at 11 a.m.
Northport Branch – Sept. 15 to Dec. 1
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Carlson Library – Sept. 16 to Dec. 2 (No storytime Nov. 11)
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.

Lost in the Valley--Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
2026-09-13 11:00 - 19:00 | Red River Valley Fairgrounds
Maze Hours:
Fridays: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Saturdays: 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Sundays: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Pumpkin Patch closes at 7:00pm each night

We recommend the last group entering an hour before closing to allow plenty of time to complete the maze.*Regular Corn Maze NOT Open on Dazed in the Maze nights. Only 21+ on those nights.**Pumpkin Patch NOT Open on Dazed in the Maze events. Only 21+ on those nights.*
*Please note that Dazed in the Maze events are Sept. 12, Sept. 26, Oct. 2, Oct. 16 & Oct. 30.
*Check hours before arriving for special events and any changes due to weather*
*Weather permitting*

PRICES

$10 GATE ADMISSION
AGES 2 AND UNDER ARE FREE
Pumpkins vary in price

Amazing Acres
2026-09-13 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-12 09:00 - 18:00 | Amazing Acres, 16068 24th St SE, Argusville, ND, United States
We are an agritourism destination with lots of fun activities! We will be open September 4th-October 25 for our second sunflower maze and pumpkin patch season!2418 161 Ave SE, Argusville, ND
Admission: $10/person, kids 2 and under are free. Season passes are also available for $20!

A Chef's Table: A Day on Doubting Thomas Farms
2026-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Doubting Thomas Farms, 12506 20th Street N, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560
Come experience a tasting menu with ingredients from local farmers! Chef Joe from Heart & Soul will be creating a tasting menu with fresh local ingredients. Other fun includes a Farmers Market, Bird Walking, Foraging, Art & Entertainment, Wool Weaving, Baby goats and other farm animals, and more! Ticket required.

Grandparents Day @ Red River Zoo
2026-09-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Red River Zoo
GRANDPARENTS DAY�SUN SEPT 13 | FREE ADMISSION FOR GRANDPARENTS

Bring the grandparents to the zoo and celebrate with a special day together! FREE admission for grandparents

Little Leapers @ Skyzone
2026-09-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-12 09:00 - 10:00 | 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

Horace Bean Days
2026-09-13 08:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-12 08:00 - 19:30 | Horace, ND, Horace, North Dakota, 58047
Come to Horace and enjoy Bean Days with many different activities!

Glow Jump @ Skyzone
2026-09-12 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-09-11 20:00 - 22:00 | SkyZone
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+

Kids' Night Out @ Courts Plus
2026-09-12 16:30 - 19:30 | Courts Plus, 3491 University Dr S, Fargo, ND
Details:

Drop your child off for a fun time of sports, games, crafts, and a movie! Every Kids Night Out is centered around a theme and is lead by one of our coordinators. We have 2 homebase rooms for the kids. The first room is for our “littles” which is located in our child watch. This room is for ages 0-4/5 years old and the other room is the meeting room which is for our “bigs,”ages 5-11 years old.

Age Restrictions:

A child must be 6 weeks-11 years of age to participate in Kids Night Out. We utilize the child watch for the littles and either a party room or the meeting room for the big’s as our homebase rooms.

Members & Non-Members

Members | $15.00
Non-Members | $25.00

Register on our app on in your online account!

Parents Night Out @ YMCA Schlossman
2026-09-12 16:30 - 19:30 | Schlossman YMCA, 4243 19th ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Ages 6 weeks – 14 years | 4:30 – 7:30 pm | Sat
Parents – need a night away from the kids? Take a well-deserved break and at the same time feel confident that your little ones are safe and having the time of their lives interacting in physical activities and games. They will have a blast in places like the Aquatic Center (Fercho), Climbing Wall (Schlossman), Gymnasium, PlayTown, and more! There’s an option to add a healthy meal for $7/child as well.
Please register at least one week in advance – it helps us with planning!

Members $20/child
Non-members $30/child – Call 701.293.9622 for a discount.
$5 discount for an additional child

Cobber Fest 2026
2026-09-12 15:00 - 22:00 | Concordia College, 901 8th St S, Moorhead, MN
Join us for Cobber Fest 2026 on Saturday, September 12.
Festivities will begin at 3:00pm on campus with an ice cream social, plant bingo, live student performances, games 2 go and more! Keep the fun going with tailgating at The Jake starting at 4:30pm and help cheer Cobber Football on to a victory in the Lefse Bowl with kickoff at 7:00 p.m. under the lights!
Make sure to get your Gold Gear as this year’s theme is GOLD RUSH.
Students, parents, families, alumni and the campus community are all welcome.

Art Festival
2026-09-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Wild Terra
Join us for the Community Art Fest!
Get ready for a day full of creativity, color, and connection! Whether you’re an artist, an art lover, or just looking for something fun to do — this is the event for you.
Shop original art from local makers Get hands-on at our art-making stations Paint, sculpt, tie-dye, and more — no experience needed! Enjoy live music, interactive murals, food trucks, and creative vibes all day long
DIY Stations include:– Mini canvas painting– Cyanotype (sun print) art– Tie-dye tees + totes– Friendship bracelets– Sticker + button making– Chalk art zones– Zine creation corner…and more!
Come solo, bring a date, or make it a family outing — everyone is welcome and encouraged to create.
Want to sell your art? Booths are just $15 and the proceeds go to fund art materials

Sandy's Birthday Bash!
2026-09-12 13:00 - 15:00 | POW/MIA Plaza
We’re celebrating 43 years of sweet moments! And what better way to celebrate than with a big birthday bash?! Bring the whole family to POW/MIA Plaza for an afternoon filled with fun, creativity, music & of course… DONUTS!
Here’s what to expect: Inflatables: Bounce, play & have some fun! Donut-themed crafts & activities: Get creative with fun activities for kids of all ages Donut DIY decorating station: Decorate your very own donut masterpiece & make it as sweet as you’d like Live music: Enjoy live tunes while you celebrate with us
This is a FREE community event open to everyone! Come have a little birthday fun & help us celebrate 43 years of making people happy, one donut at a time
We’ll see you at POW/MIA Plaza in West Fargo!
Event put on by: Sandy’s Donuts & West Fargo Events

Awesome Art Afternoon
2026-09-12 13:00 - 15:00 | Yunker Farm and Dog Park, 1201 28th Ave N, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102
Get Creative at Awesome Art Afternoon!
Join us for a fun and inspiring afternoon, perfect for artists of all ages! Explore your creativity with a variety of crafts. You bring the talent, we’ll take care of the supplies and mess!
Location: Yunker Farm Park – Farm House
Great for ages pre-K and older! Adult supervision is required for younger participants, and staff will be available at each table to assist.
Bring your imagination, make new friends, and enjoy a fantastic afternoon of art and fun. We can’t wait to see what you create!
Learn more: https://www.fargoparks.com/…/awes…/awesome-art-afternoon

Kidfest at Meadowlark Park
2026-09-12 12:00 - 16:00 | Meadowlark Park, 8873 Lost River Rd, Horace, North Dakota, 58047
Kidfest is back for Bean Days 2026!
Think of it like Party in the Park, only bigger!
-Petting zoo-barrel train rides-inflatables-treat vendors-activity booths-and more!
Hosted by the Horace Park District.

Open Hours at MSUM Oceanarium
2026-09-12 12:00 - 16:00 | MSUM Oceanarium
Looking for a family-friendly weekend activity? Want to step out of the cold and into an oceanic world? Then look no further than our Saturday open hours!!!
Join us in the Lower Level of Langseth Hall and see our over 50 different species of organisms that make up our oceans!

When: Saturdays from 12pm to 4pmWhere: The Lower Level of Langseth Hall
$5 per person, cash or check only at door. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time at the MSUM box office. Students a part of the Metro College Alliance get in free with valid ID.
For those needing an accessible entrance, an elevator is available to bring you to the lower level.

Stars to Starfish
2026-09-12 11:00 - 11:30 | MSUM Planetarium
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!
**See MSUM Box Office for admission prices**

Pokemon Club for Kids
2026-09-12 10:30 - 11:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Kids are invited to come celebrate all things Pokémon at Pokémon Club!

Does your child love Pokémon? We’d love to have them join us for Pokémon Club at the West Fargo Public Library. This informal club is intended for upper elementary-aged kids. Together, we will talk about our favorite Pokémon and do Pokémon-related activities. These events are free and open to the public. No registration is required. Just come hang out with us!

Red River Market
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Broadway Square, 201 Broadway, Fargo, ND
Red River Market creates a space for all people to experience the joys of locally grown food.
Red River Market strives to support local farms and new and emerging food businesses, to increase access to fresh, locally grown produce, to be a good steward of the planet, and to create a sense of place where all are welcome.

Back to School Fun Day!
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Northern Lights Council, 4200 19th Ave South, Fargo, North Dakota, 58103
4200 19th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
BRING A FRIEND and Help Us Create a Coloring Book!
Join us for a fun, free event where Scouts and Future Scouts can help create a one-of-a-kind coloring book! To celebrate everyone’s creativity, bring your favorite soda or sparkling beverage, and we’ll provide ice cream and sorbet so everyone can make their perfect float!

Paw Patrol Dino Rescue Skate with Chase & Marshall
2026-09-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Skate City, 3302 Interstate Blvd S, Fargo, ND
Calling all little dino lovers! Join us for a morning of skating, games, and prehistoric fun with Chase & Marshall from PAW Patrol!
Choose your team—T-Rex, Triceratops, or Velociraptor—and earn points through fun games all morning. Help your team become the Dino Rescue Champions!
Meet Chase & Marshall (Photo ops too!) Hunt for the Golden Dino Egg Wear a PAW Patrol or dinosaur shirt for a FREE Dino DNA Icee!
Bring the whole family for an unforgettable morning of fun and adventure. Which team will win?

Pricing: $8 admission, $5 rental if needed

The Market @ West Acres
2026-09-12 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

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

Pancake Fly-In @ Fargo Air Museum
2026-09-12 08:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND
Let’s continue the celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Fargo Air Museum! Join us at 8AM for pancakes and planes as we celebrate 25 years of aviation education, preservation, and restoration.
Adults: $15
Senior/Military/Student: $12
Child: $10

Neon Nights @ NRG
2026-09-11 20:00 - 22:00 | NRG Adventure Park, 5100 14th Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58103
Experience NRG Neon Nights! The music gets louder and the lights get electrified! Jump and Climb under the Backlights at NRG. Every Friday from 8PM-10PM
Price: $29.99
