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Nerf Night @ Four Star Ninja
2026-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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!!

Prehistoric Beats with Conductor Jack Norton
2026-07-17 11:30 - 12:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Conductor Jack is bringing his instruments and puppet friends for a fun dance party at the library! Conductor Jack is an Emmy Award winning children’s educator, YouTuber and entertainer. He sings family folk songs and original children’s music that promotes reading, literacy, and having fun at the library! Travel back in time as Conductor Jack plays live music on guitar, ukulele, harmonica, kazoo, and more – while introducing young children to the world of music, movement, and educational fun!
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.

Families / No Registration Required / Summer Reading Program

Baby Boost Storytime (ages 2 and under) @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-17 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.

2026 Downtown Fargo Street Fair
2026-07-17 10:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-16 10:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Fargo
The Downtown Fargo Street Fair is turning 50 and we’re ready to celebrate
Join us in beautiful Downtown Fargo for three full days of food, shopping, music, and community at one of the region’s largest and longest-running events. Every year, the Street Fair welcomes hundreds of vendors and more than 100,000 visitors from across the country.
Stroll the streets and browse unique vendors, enjoy food from every region, sip local wines and beers, and take in live music and entertainment all weekend long. Whether you’ve been coming for decades or it’s your first time, the 50th Annual Downtown Fargo Street Fair is one you won’t want to miss!

Little Leapers
2026-07-17 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

Tot Time at Hulbert Aquatic Center
2026-07-17 09:00 - 10:00 | Hulbert Aquatic Center
Join us at the HAC for Tot Time! This is a great opportunity to introduce your littles to the water in a more controlled environment. Cost is $3.00/swimmer. See you then!

Thirteen the Musical
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Concordia College, 901 8th St S, Moorhead, MN
Gooseberry Park Players presents Thirteen the Musical! This high-energy production follows teens as they navigate friendships, choices and growing up. More than 40 local students are part of the cast and technical crew.
Performances will be held in the Frances Frazier Comstock Theatre on the Concordia College campus. We will offer an ASL-interpreted performance on Friday, July 17. All seats are reserved, and VIP seating is available.
Gooseberry Park Players provides an educational, multigenerational and fee-free summer theatre experience for youth age 11 through graduating high school seniors.

Pricing:
Adult: $21
Child: $13

Jon Pardi at The Lights
2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | The Lights at Sheyenne
JON PARDI will be performing live on the MIDCO Stage at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights on Thursday, July 16th at 7:00pm. The opening act(s) are to be determined.
Ticket Details:VIP and General Admission (GA) tickets are available. All tickets are standing room only. Tickets for this performance start at an all-in price (fees included) of $89.
TICKET PRESALE is Thursday, January 29 from 10AM-10PM.Get the presale code by subscribing to our emails! https://thelightswf.com/contact-us/
Tickets will go ON SALE to the public at 10:00am on Friday, January 30.
Ticket Link:https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0600643ABF45B250
Concert is rain or shine. In the event of a cancellation, tickets will not be refunded.
For more information visit thelightswf.com.

Young Eagles Build Night: Pietenpol Workshop
2026-07-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Avenue North, Fargo, ND
Learn how early aviation pioneers built aircraft and help build a real airplane to be displayed at Fargo Air Museum. No prior experience necessary. The workshop picks up where it left off each month.
Experimental Aircraft Association hosts this camp once a month at the Fargo Air Museum.
Cost: This workshop is FREE to all ages 10-18.

Fae Circus by FM Aerial & Movement Arts
2026-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | Gooseberry Mound Park
FM Aerial & Movement Arts presents:
Fae Circus
Fairies climb high on aerial silks. Forest creatures spin and flip in hoops suspended in the air. Support local circus performers as they take you on a journey to the land of the Fae.
An aerial arts showcase featuring FM Aerial adult and youth students performing on aerial silks, aerial hoop (lyra) and lollipop lyra. Also featuring floorwork performances by FlowState Entertainment and MinDak Belly Dance!
Dates: Thursday July 16 and Saturday July 18
Time: Show starts at 6:30 pm, seating begins at 6:00 pm
Venue: Gooseberry Park Large Shelter, Moorhead, MN
Tickets: Suggested donation of $15 per person, collected at the door.
More information: fmaerial.com/showcase

Silent Reading Party at Maplewood Park
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | Maplewood Park
Join the West Fargo Public Library at Maplewood Park for a Silent Reading Party!

Kids Healthy Cooking @ Family Wellness
2026-07-16 17:30 - 18:45 | Family Wellness
Thursday, July 16 | 5:30 – 6:45PM
Get ready for a sweet and colorful adventure in the kitchen! In this hands on class, young chefs will create their own delicious fruit pizza from scratch starting by creating a cookie-style crust and decorating their pizza with a rainbow of fresh fruits. Along the way, kids will practice safe food handling, basic kitchen skills, and explore a variety of flavors and textures.
COST $15 members | $25 non-members
LOCATION | Wellness Ed

Cruise Night in West Fargo
2026-07-16 16:30 - 21:00 | POW/MIA Plaza
Rev up your engines and cruise into the heart of West Fargo!
Bring your favorite ride, plus your friends and family, to Sheyenne Street for an unforgettable night at West Fargo Cruise Night.
From Main Avenue W. to 7th Avenue W., the streets will be lined with hundreds of classic cars, custom builds, and motorcycles each one bringing its own style and story.
Come hungry, there will be a variety of food vendors on site serving up delicious eats all night long!
Best of all? It’s completely FREE to attend!
Featured performers: TBA
Want to be a vendor? Apply here https://tinyurl.com/CruiseNight2026

Family Night Out
2026-07-16 16:00 - 19:00 | Bonanzaville Event Center, 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo, North Dakota, 58078
Join us for an evening of FREE fun for the whole family at Bonanzaville in West Fargo!
You’ll be able to explore Bonanzaville, interact with West Fargo Police Department and their comfort dogs, explore the Sanford Ambulance, play games, and win fun prizes!
Chick-fil-A West Acres will be available for purchase.
Don’t own a Bible? Thanks to our friends at Bible Kingdom Mission, you can get a free Study Bible at this event!
Learn more at life979.com/event/life-97-9-family-night-out/

Summer Splash
2026-07-16 14:30 - 16:30 | Moorhead Municipal Pool
Splash into an afternoon of fun for all ages at the Moorhead Municipal Pool
Enjoy FREE open swim, diving contest, skateboard lessons, music, games and more!
Learn more at moorheadparks.com

Weekly STEM for Kids @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-16 14:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Public Library
Practice science, technology, engineering, and math at fun stations every Thursday this summer

Visit the West Fargo Public Library to practice science, technology, engineering, and math skills at fun stations as part of this year’s Summer Boost program. The library will provide materials and instructions. These programs are free and open to the public. Kids of all ages are welcome, but projects are best suited for children ages 6 to 11.

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.

Summer Teen Volunteers 2026
2026-07-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Teens, ages 12-18, are invited to volunteer at the Fargo Public Library this summer. Help the library with things like preparing supplies for programs, shelving books, and finding books on the shelves. See behind the scenes, meet new people, and have fun while doing it!
Volunteer sessions are 2 hours long and happen every Thursday from 2-4pm at the Main Library.
Separate registration is required for each session.
Participants need a signed Teen Volunteer Permission Form from a parent or guardian. Teens can bring the completed form with them to their first volunteering session. The permission form can be found at fargolibrary.org/teens

Registration Required / Summer Reading Program / Teens

The Science of Sleuthing @ Moorhead Public Library
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Calling all junior gumshoes and master sleuths; a “timeless” mystery has landed at the library, and we need your help to crack the case!

Have you ever wondered how detectives find invisible clues? A “timeless” mystery has landed at the library, and we need your help to crack the case. Join us for an action-packed summer adventure where the world of Sherlock Holmes and Nancy Drew comes to life through the (slightly messy) world of forensic science.
Based on the Cub Scout Bear Forensics program, you’ll learn to lift “secret” fingerprints with nothing but a pencil and tape, unmask suspects using “ink chromatography,” and identify mysterious white powders using the same science as Encyclopedia Brown. Whether you’re a Kindergarten “Detective-in-Training” or a 6th-grade “Lead Investigator,” there are puzzles waiting just for you!

Teeter Tots Storytime @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-16 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.

Baby Bounce @ Moorhead Public Library
2026-07-16 10:30 - 11:15 | Moorhead Public Library, 450 Center Ave, Moorhead, MN, 56560
Join us on Thursday mornings for songs, stories, and action poems for infants through preschoolers and their caregivers. Don’t miss this weekly family literacy event! This program runs 30-45 minutes including community with other caregivers and playtime.

Toddler Rush @ NRG
2026-07-16 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 10
AM to 12 PM
$15

Thursday Learning Garden
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
The Growing Together, a local community garden group, and the library have partnered together to maintain and harvest the Library Learning Garden plots located near the Dr. James Carlson Library. Weekly gardening sessions occur on Thursdays starting at 10 a.m. throughout spring, summer and early fall. These sessions are a wonderful way to learn about gardening, be active, and experience the many additional benefits of community gardening. No gardening experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome. For more information, contact Nancy Jones at nkjones@fargolibrary.org.

All Ages / Community Event / No Registration Required

Little Sliders Club
2026-07-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Slick City ND, 3430 Jacks Way S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58104
Little Sliders Club is the perfect playtime for kids 7 and under! Ages 4–7 can enjoy our big slides and air courts, while toddlers 3 and under explore the Junior Jungle. With crafts, music, and special events like character visits, there’s always something exciting for every little adventurer. Check the calendar for the next Little Sliders event!

Baby Rhyme Time
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Share songs, fingerplays, short books, rhythms, and rhymes with your baby while introducing them to books and the library! Babies ages birth to 24 months are invited to join us for baby storytimes. One lap per child, please!
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

Popcorn Theatre - The Unlikely Pair
2026-07-16 10:00 - 10:30 | Broadway Square, 201 Broadway, Fargo, ND
Popcorn Theatre is back this summer with performances starting this month! Check out our FREE July production of “The Unlikely Pair” during one of seven performances around town.
Enjoy free popcorn and a free show at venues all around town!July 10 | 10am | Rustad Rec Center, West FargoJuly 13 | 10am | Freed Park, HoraceJuly 14 | 10am | Dakota Park, West FargoJuly 15 | 1:30pm | WF Public Library (Satellite Location), West FargoJuly 16 | 10am | Broadway Square, Downtown Fargo – Street FairJuly 19 | 12:30pm | Broadway Square, Downtown Fargo – Red River MarketJuly 20 | 10am | POW/MIA Plaza, West Fargo
Thanks to presenting sponsors, 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.

Red River Valley Garden Tour
2026-07-16 09:00 - 15:00 | ND
Join us for the 2026 Red River Valley Garden Tour!
This self-guided tour allows you to explore a variety of unique and inspiring gardens throughout the Fargo–Moorhead area. Visit at your own pace, enjoy one day or both.
Ticket proceeds benefitting Hope Blooms!
Get Tickets: https://bit.ly/2026rrvgardentour
General Admission: $17
Day-of tickets will be available for $20 (cash or online purchase)

Red River Valley Garden Tour 2026
2026-07-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Fargo-Moorhead Area
Join us for the 2026 Red River Valley Garden Tour!
This self-guided tour allows you to explore a variety of unique and inspiring gardens throughout the Fargo–Moorhead area. Visit at your own pace, enjoy one day or both.
Ticket proceeds benefitting Hope Blooms!
Get Tickets: https://bit.ly/2026rrvgardentourGeneral Admission: $17Day-of tickets will be available for $20 (cash or online purchase).

The Market @ West Acres
2026-07-16 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

Daytime Playtime @ Fargo All Stars
2026-07-16 09:00 - 10:00 | Fargo All Stars
Daytime Playtime- Thursdays 9:00-10:00am
Daytime Playtime is for kids under 6 years of age, their adult helper, and siblings.
No registration necessary, walk ins always welcome!
