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FMCT: How I Became a Pirate
2026-03-08 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave N, Moorhead, MN 56560
The Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre (FMCT) has their upcoming Theatre For Young Audience’s production of How I Became A Pirate on Sunday, March 8th at the Hjemkomst Center. This show is 60 minutes long, full of songs and swash-buckling adventures, perfect for young kids!

About the show:

Book, music & Lyrics by Janet Yates Vogt & Mark Friedman. Based on the book By Melinda Long & David Shannon.

Sail off on a fantastic musical excursion when a band of comical pirates lands at North Beach looking for an expert digger to join their crew. Braid Beard and his mates enlist young Jeremy Jacob as they look for the perfect spot to bury their treasure. Jeremy finds that adventuring can be lots of fun, but also learns that love and home are treasures you can’t find on any map! The whole family will love this delightful and swashbuckling musical adventure.

3:00PM – Sensory Friendly Version

What is “Sensory Friendly” – FMCT is committed to increasing access and inclusion for our community’s children and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders and other sensory, social, and cognitive disabilities. Audience members are welcome to bring their own manipulatives, seat cushions, comfort objects, and extra support items to this special performance.

4:15PM – Hot Dog Party!

Enjoy a hot dog party between performances. $5 for a hot dog meal which includes; hot dog, pirates booty, fruit snacks and water/pop

5:30PM – Performance

Ticket links:
3:00 p.m. performance: Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre
5:30 p.m. performance: Fargo Moorhead Community Theatre

Reserved Seating:
Adult: $12
Child” $8

Open Swim at Fargo South Pool
2026-03-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 13:00 - 17:00 | Fargo South High School, 1840 15th Avenue S
Looking for a cure to cabin fever? Dive into the heated indoor pool at Open Swim! Grab your goggles and swimsuit for some swimming fun.
Rates:

Youth 18 & under: $4.25

Adults 19 & over: $5.25

Family: $10.50

Current Courts Plus members: Free

Open Skate at Broadway Square 2026
2026-03-08 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-07 12:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-06 16:00 - 20:00 | Broadway Square, 201 Broadway, Fargo, ND
The SCHEELS Skating Rink and Skate Shack are officially open for the season!
Everyone is welcome to hit the ice whether you’re out with family and friends or sharpening your skating skills. Enjoy music, twinkling lights, concessions, and skate rentals all winter long.
Open skate begins each day after morning maintenance and resurfacing and continues until 8:00 pm, when the lights turn off and the rink entrance closes.
The Skate Shack will be located next to the Broadway Square bathrooms. For details on Skate Shack hours, concessions, merchandise, and skate rentals, visit The Skate Shack page. Skate rentals will be available for $5.00 in adult, junior, and youth sizes.
To keep the rink safe and enjoyable for everyone, hockey sticks, pucks, street shoes, and pets will not be allowed on the ice. Please enjoy the SCHEELS Skating Rink and review the Rink Rules & Regulations here before skating.
Bundle up and we’ll see you on the ice!

Red River Valley Sportsmen's Show
2026-03-08 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 - 20:00 | Fargodome
North Dakota’s and Northern Minnesota’s Biggest and Best Sportshow!
North Dakota’s and upper Minnesota’s favorite Sportsmen’s Show is back at the FargoDome on March 5th-8th, 2026! You will find the very best in resorts, lodges and camps from the Midwest and Canada. Boat Show pricing on the newest fishing boats and pontoons, tackle and electronics and more! RV Show pricing on the best campers and trailers by the area’s best dealers. Great Hunting and Fishing seminars and great fun for the whole family. See you at the show!

Ticket Prices
Adult – $12 / Children ages 6-12 – $4 / Children ages 5 and under – free

Little Leapers @ Skyzone
2026-03-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-07 09:00 - 10:00 | 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

Walk for Women @ West Acres
2026-03-08 09:00 - 11:00 | West Acres Regional Shopping Center, 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Join Soroptimist of the Red River Valley’s Walk for Women to support and empower women and girls locally and globally. Together, we’ll raise awareness for Soroptimist’s transformative work in the Red River Valley and beyond!
Sunday March 8th: 9am – 11am
Meet in Fountain Court

Glow Jump @ Skyzone
2026-03-07 20:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-06 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+

Fargo Force Game
2026-03-07 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-03-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND
Come cheer on the Fargo Force at the Scheels Arena.

Kid Quest: Finding Faces
2026-03-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Plains Art Museum
Have you ever looked at a tree and seen a face in the bark? Or watched the clouds to see fantastical creatures float by? Then you might have experienced the phenomenon, pareidolia, which is the tendency to see faces in random objects. Let’s explore pareidolia during Kid Quest: Finding Faces as we make unique and creative shapes to find faces and creatures in!
Kid Quest is a FREE family program for all ages! 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
2026-03-07 13:00 - 15:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
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

Open Hours at MSUM Oceanarium
2026-03-07 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.

Read to Comet
2026-03-07 10:30 - 11:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Comet the mini-horse is returning to the Dr. James Carlson Library on January 3 and March 7 to lend an ear! Kids in Kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to read to Comet and sharpen reading skills during a 15-minute session with the certified therapy pet. Sessions begin at 10:30 a.m. and last through 11:30 a.m. Bring your own books to read or choose from a selection of library books. Call the Children’s Services desk at 701.241.1495 to register beginning December 20. Please note: Our Paws for Reading program with dogs from Pet Partners of the Red River Valley also continues on the second Saturday of each month through May at the Main Library. Call the number listed above to register to read to a dog.
For more information about this program, call Children’s Services at 701.241.1495 or email Children’s Services.

Registration Required / School Age

16th Annual Unglued Craft Fest
2026-03-07 10:00 - 18:00 | West Acres Regional Shopping Center, 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
16th Annual Unglued: Craft Fest is coming!We’ll take care of that cabin fever and get you inspired with over 80 modern handmade makers, artists, and crafters at West Acres on Friday, March 6 from 4-8pm & Saturday, March 7 from 10-6pm. Admission is FREE both days!
This year we’ll be back at West Acres Mall with new crafty fun in store, a Local Libations Lounge, our largest free workshops schedule ever on Saturday, and crazy talented makers to meet and to shop from!
We’ll have a schedule bursting at the seams with free workshops, West Acres scavenger hunt, and so.much.more! Both days you can also enjoy the Local Libations Lounge with cocktails, beer, wine, and cider available. Plus local DJs pumping the tunes and a Young Makers Market on Saturday!
Find the full schedule including free workshops and more in late February!
Follow here for the deets comin’ as we get closer for crazy fun ways for you to get creative, discover your next favorite local maker, and keep our creative community growing.
2026 poster design is the crazy talented paper quilling artist See Lang Design of Fargo, ND
The Fest is sponsored by the FMCVB, West Acres, Minnesota Public Radio, and Fargo Monthly!

Open Gym: Basketball & Volleyball
2026-03-07 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
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00 | Ellen Hopkins Elementary, 2020 N 11th St, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560

Mind Mysteries LIVE!
2026-03-07 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

Kindergarten Success Storytime
2026-03-07 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: Graphic Arts
2026-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND
This Youth Aviation camp (ages 6-18) is focused on Graphic Arts (Museum Displays) and starts at 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Part 2 of this Youth Aviation Camp is March 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.

Indoor Garage Sale at Events4All
2026-03-07 08:00 - 19:00 | Events 4 All, 723 NP Ave, Fargo, ND, 58102, United States
Two Days • Huge Variety • All Indoors

WHAT YOU’LL FIND• Legos• Baby and Toddler Clothes (Newborn–5 yrs, Boys & Girls)• Name Brand Shoes & Clothes: Nike, Adidas, Puma, Pink & more• Toys: Fisher Price, Matchbox, Shopkins, Littlest Pet Shop, Beanie Babies, Barbies• Nintendo & PlayStation Items• Wall Decor• Modern & Vintage Jewelry• Lamps & Shades• Home Decor• Bedding• Tupperware & Dishes• Sports Cards• Tools• Bike Parts• Vinyl Records• Vintage Books• Purses

Pancake Breakfast @ Moorhead Masonic Family Center
2026-03-07 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.

Family Printmaking: Kitchen Edition
2026-03-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Plains Art Museum
Turn foil, cola, and creativity into bold, experimental prints!
Minimum of one adult and one child$50 / $40 members

Nerf Night @ Four Star Ninja
2026-03-06 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!!

Parent's Night Out @ Family Wellness
2026-03-06 16:45 - 19:45 | Family Wellness
Friday, March 6 | 4:45PM-7:45PM

Need a night out? Drop your children off at Family Wellness for a date night or just a night to yourself! Children will enjoy some supervised play, a holiday/seasonal themed craft, and plenty of smiles while you enjoy your evening. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Sign up by noon the day prior to the event. Parent’s Night Out is located in Childcare at Family Wellness for ages 2 weeks to 9 years. Please bring your own diapers and peanut free snacks.
LOCATION | Childcare

Age Group: 2 weeks – 9 years
Member Fee: $15.00
Non-Member Fee: $20.00
