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Moorhead Farmers Market
2026-07-28 15:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | 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

Summer Splash
2026-07-28 14:30 - 16:30 | Moorhead Municipal Pool
7/16/26, Weather Update: Due to the air quality, Summer Splash has been rescheduled to Tuesday, July 28, 2026, from 2:30-4:30 pm.
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 Crafts for Kids @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-28 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.

ArtVentures at Roosevelt Park
2026-07-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Roosevelt Park, United States
Join us this summer for ArtVentures, a free art in the park series for kids!
Meet the art staff at a different park each time, to create arts and crafts to take home. This is the perfect opportunity for you and your little ones to get outside, connect with nature, meet up with some friends and express their creativity!
All materials will be provided, and our experienced art instructors will be on hand to guide the kids every step of the way. Adult supervision is required.
So mark your calendars and join us for some artsy fun in the sun!

Kids' Flicks Summer Series 2026 @ Fargo Theatre
2026-07-28 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-07-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Fargo Theatre
The Kids’ Flicks summer series returns to the Fargo Theatre! Enjoy $3 tickets and a $3 concession combo at Kids’ Flicks screenings every Tuesday from June 16th to July 28th.

Don’t miss your chance to see the following films on the big screen:

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS – Tuesday, June 16th at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

DOG MAN – Tuesday, June 23rd at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

ALADDIN (1992) – Tuesday, June 30th at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

ZOOTOPIA 2 – Tuesday, July 7th at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

GOAT – Tuesday, July 14th at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

FINDING NEMO – Tuesday, July 21st at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS – Tuesday, July 28th at 10am, 11am (sensory-friendly), and 1pm

Thank you to Xcel Energy Foundation and The Silver Lining Creamery for supporting the series!

All-Access Splash
2026-07-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Madison Pool, 1040 29th St. N, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102
We’re making a splash all month long for National Parks & Recreation Month with All-Access Splash Days, presented by Town & Country Credit Union. Join us at a different Fargo Park District pool each week in July for free admission all day. Cool off, have fun, and make memories with your family and friends.
𝐀𝐥𝐥-𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐒𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞:• Thursday, July 2 – Island Park Pool – 12:00-7:00 pm• Tuesday, July 7 – Southwest Recreation Pool – 12:00-7:00 pm• Wednesday, July 15 – Davies Recreation Pool – 12:00-7:00 pm• Monday, July 20 – Roger G. Gress Northside Pool – 12:00-7:00 pm• Tuesday, July 28 – Madison Pool – 12:00-4:00 pm
Free hot dogs and Coca-Cola beverages will be available at each afternoon session while supplies last starting at 12:00 pm.
𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲: Each pool has a maximum capacity and admission is first come, first served. Once capacity is reached, no additional guests will be allowed in until space becomes available.
• Island Park Pool (max cap. 1000)• Southwest Recreation Pool (max cap. 500)• Roger G. Gress Northside Pool (max cap. 350)• Davies Recreation Pool (max cap. 600)• Madison Pool & Splashpad (max cap. 150)
This community celebration is made possible through the generous support of Town & Country Credit Union. Let’s celebrate summer together!

Kids' Flicks Summer Series 2026 @ Fargo Theatre (Sensory-Friendly)
2026-07-28 11:00 - 12:30 | Fargo Theatre

Teeter Tots Storytime @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-28 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
2026-07-28 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

Summer Storytime
2026-07-28 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
The Fargo Public Library offers storytime sessions available for families to spend quality time sharing stories, learning school-readiness skills, and preparing children for a lifetime love 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 – all while having super storytime fun! No pre-registration is required.
All sessions are open to children ages 2 – 6.
Main Library – June 9 through July 28
Tuesdays at 10 a.m.
Carlson Library – June 10 through July 29
Wednesdays at 10 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.

Early Literacy / No Registration Required / Storytime / Summer Reading Program / Young Children

Tuesdays for Toddlers at the Plains Art Museum
2026-07-28 09:30 - 11:00 | Plains Art Museum
Exciting news! We’re going on a field trip to the Plains Art Museum! A time for young children and their grown-ups to foster creativity and imagination through Librarian-led stories and songs and hands-on art activities provided by Museum Staff. Each month we will offer a unique theme and a new art project for kids to create and take home. Suggested for children ages 2 to 5. Register at www.plainsart.org for the current month. Stories and art project repeat during the month.
Plains Art Museum at 9:30 a.m.
704 1st Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
Thank you to the Friends of the Fargo Public Library for their generous support of the Crafternoons program!
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.

Craft / Early Literacy / Registration Required / Summer Reading Program / Young Children

Summer Story Squad at West Acres
2026-07-28 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
2026-07-28 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

Ice Cream Kids Class - Cookies & Playdough
2026-07-28 09:00 - 11:00 | Cookie Krums
Cookies Playdough Sensory Play CraftsCookie Krums & Leika Sensory Creations are teaming up to provide a unique & creative summer experience for KIDS!!Sign up for one of our themed summer classes at Cookie Krums Bakery.
Need to know:-This is a 2 hour class (drop off)-Ages 4-12-Decorate 3 sugar cookies to take home with them-Spend time playing in themed sensory bins-Make a playdough jar to keep-Create a themed craft
https://www.cookiekrumsbakery.com/s/shop
* Squishmallow Class – June 15th*Ice Cream Class – July 28

Mario Kart Summer Club
2026-07-27 17:30 - 19:45 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Engage in friendly multiplayer competition in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for the Nintendo Switch at the Fargo Public Library! Learn tips and secrets from some Mario Kart veterans!• Mario Kart Club meets Monday evenings during the summer from June 8 through Aug. 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the Community Room at the downtown Main Library.• Any age or skill level are welcome. A limited amount of Switch systems, copies of the game and controllers are available, and players are highly encouraged to bring their own.• The library’s Mario Kart Club is free and registration is not required.• Adults must accompany children under 10 years old.• Contact Abby at 701.241.1472 for further details.

Family Movie @ West Fargo Public Library
2026-07-27 13:30 - 15:30 | West Fargo Public Library
This summer, Monday Matinees will include films related to the Summer Boost program theme: “Unearth a Story.” In July, we are opening the program to viewers of all ages and showing family-friendly dinosaur films! These film screenings are free and open to the public. Please review film ratings when choosing which films to enjoy with your family. Each film includes free popcorn, while supplies last.

Sensory Friendly Play at Gathered FM!
2026-07-27 12:00 - 15:00 | Gathered FM Play Cafe, 705 13th Ave N, Fargo, North Dakota, 58102
comfortable.inclusive.calm environment — yet still fun!
3 hours for $14/child or $6 for 1 hour of play!Optional to attend our music class — $129 for the summer or $25 each drop in class!

Teen Take and Make Marble Dinosaurs
2026-07-27 10:00 - 19:00 | Fargo Public Library (Main)
Enjoy a library craft on your schedule! Register for a Teen Take and Make, then pick up your kit with instructions and all the supplies you need for that project. With a week to pick up your kit, these crafts can fit in even the busiest schedules.
Register for the library location where you want to pick up your kit. Registration for each craft will open one month before the kits are to be picked up.
Note: Be sure to choose the correct location for you. Register online or call 701.241.1495.

Craft / Registration Required / Teens

Teen Take and Make Marble Dinosaurs
2026-07-27 10:00 - 18:00 | Fargo Public Library – Northport

Teen Take and Make Marble Dinosaurs
2026-07-27 10:00 - 18:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson

Wrap Up the Summer with Dakota Dinosaur Adventure
2026-07-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
A Jurassic-Sized Experience Kids Will Never Forget! Step back 65 million years with one of the most realistic and interactive dinosaur encounters available! Dakota Dinosaur Adventure brings the prehistoric world to life with animatronic dinosaurs, hands-on paleontology activities, and exciting educational activities that will leave you amazed. Professional Dinosaur Trainers will create unforgettable moments through a baby dinosaur meet-and-greet, fossil excavation adventures, and interactive educational programming that spark curiosity, imagination, and learning. All ages are welcome to stop by any time between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m.
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 / STEM / Summer Reading Program

Library on Wheels at Goldenwood Park
2026-07-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Goldenwood Park, United States
We’re bringing the library to you! Find the Library on Wheels at your favorite parks this summer with books, games, and more fun for all ages.

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.
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.

Free Broadway Square Summer Concert Series: Sturtz and Heavy Diamond Ring
2026-07-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Broadway Square, 201 Broadway, Fargo, ND
Jasper Hotel’s monthly Broadway Square Summer Concert Series returns July 26 with a double bill straight from the Colorado mountains.
Boulder’s Sturtz brings their signature acoustic folk sound to Broadway Square, weaving guitar, banjo, cello, and bass into something serene and soul-forward. NPR’s All Songs Considered called them “a reassuring breath of fresh air.” Sharing the bill is Heavy Diamond Ring, the folk-rock outfit led by Sarah Anderson and Paul DeHaven, whose open-road sound and airtight vocal harmonies have earned them a devoted following across the Mountain West.
Two Colorado bands. One summer evening. And it’s free.
Doors open at 6pm. Music runs 6:30 to 9pm. Pull up a seat on the Rosewild Patio for dinner and drinks before the show.
July 26, 2026 | Broadway Square | Free and open to the public

Lundy's Sundae Sprint 5K
2026-07-26 15:30 - 16:30 | The Lights at Sheyenne
We all run for ice cream
The Sundae Sprint 5K is back and sweeter than ever! Join us on July 26 at the Essentia Health Plaza for a deliciously fun 5K!
Sprint to the finish line and then stick around for a sweet treat and good vibes because no Sundae Sprint is complete without the ice cream!
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/RunWestFargo2026
*This is an untimed fun run**If you plan to register on race day be aware that The Lights is now a cashless facility*

Summer Splash
2026-07-26 13:00 - 15:00 | The Lights at Sheyenne
Make a splash this summer at our Summer Splash Family Fun Day on Sunday, July 26th! Dive into an afternoon of water-filled excitement, games, and activities perfect for the whole family. Whether you’re looking to cool off, enjoy some fun games, or just relax with loved ones, this event has everything you need to create lasting memories.
: Sunday, July 26, 2026: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights
Event Highlights:– Water Games – Get ready to splash and have a blast in our water games—fun for all ages.– Splash Zone – Cool off in our splash zone, featuring sprinklers, water balloons, and more!– Inflatable Water Slide – Slide into summer fun with our inflatable water slide—perfect for kids!– Splash Pad – Splash and have some fun or sit and stay cool, the splash pad will be on all day long!
Concessions will be available for purchase. Please note The Lights is a CASHLESS venue.
Bring your swimsuits, sunscreen, and sense of adventure for a summer celebration you won’t forget! Whether you want to jump into the action or relax in the shade, there’s something for everyone at our Summer Splash Family Fun Day.
We can’t wait to see you there for a splash-tacular afternoon of summer fun!
Thank you to Cass County Electric and Farmer’s Union Insurance for making Summer Splash possible!

Little Leapers
2026-07-26 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

Shop The Lot
2026-07-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND
SCHEELS Arena is excited to announce the 2nd annual SHOP THE LOT, an outdoor marketplace event that will be held in the arena’s main parking lot on Sunday, July 26th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This is a FREE family-friendly community event that will showcase a mix of local vendors, boutiques, food trucks, handmade goods, vintage finds, and more. Whether you’re hunting for unique gifts, one-of-a-kind treasures, or just looking for a fun day out with the family, SHOP THE LOT promises something for everyone.

Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical
2026-07-25 20:30 - 22:00 | Bluestem Ampitheater
Join us in the land of Arendelle and see the beloved Disney characters come to life on stage in Trollwood’s production of Disney’s Frozen this July 20-25 & July 28-August 1! Get your tickets here: https://tickets.trollwood.org/event?e=m2z

Neon Nights @ NRG
2026-07-25 20:00 - 22:00 | NRG, 5100 14th Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58103
Neon Nights
Experience NRG Neon Nights! The
music gets louder and the lights get
electrified! Jump and Climb under the
Backlights at NRG.
Every Friday and Saturday from 8PM
– 10PM
$29.95
