Ready to Read Storytime @ WF Library
2026-09-30 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | West Fargo Public Library
Join us for stories, crafts and more fun for ages 3 to 5.

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 @ Skyzone
2026-09-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-27 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

Fall Storytime
2026-09-30 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
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.

Pajama Party Storytime
2026-09-29 18:30 - 19:30 | Fargo Public Library – Carlson
Get comfy, cozy, and hopefully dozy with a bedtime storytime geared towards 2 to 6-year-olds. Attendees are encouraged to wear their pajamas and bring any favorite teddy bears, blankets, etc.
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

Family Night @ Slick City
2026-09-29 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
2026-09-29 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
2026-09-29 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

The Great Maze
2026-09-29 14:00 - 20:00, 2026-09-28 14:00 - 20:00 | West Acres Regional Shopping Center, 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Spanning 1–2 acres, The Great Maze is one of the most accessible fall attractions around. Built with beautiful white cedar plank walls, it offers an elevated, long-lasting, and immersive maze experience. For years, we were known for our towering straw bale maze. Featuring 7-foot cedar walls that deliver an epic challenge and family fun.
Unlike your average corn maze, you can’t see through the walls or cut through the stalks—no shortcuts here! With narrow, winding pathways, the average time to complete the maze is 45 minutes to an hour, giving the same challenge as a traditional corn maze but with a fraction of the walking distance.
Whether you’re racing through the maze, exploring the corn pit there’s something for everyone. It’s a perfect way to kick off fall and make memories with family and friends.
Activities & Events Include:

Every Tuesday: Dog Day with Homeward Animal Shelter
Every Thursday: College Day
October 17 & 24: Haunted Maze

Tickets & Info:Check our event calendar for all fall events and special appearances.
[Buy Tickets] [Learn More] [Calendar]
Events:
Click here to see the full calendar!
Open September 19 – November 1, 2026
West Acres Parking Lost (near Best Buy)
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Friday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
General Admission

Adults & Children 12 and over: $14
Children ages 4–11: $12
Children 3 and under: Free

FBA Preschool Playdate
2026-09-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Fargo Basketball Academy, 5409 53rd Ave S, Fargo
Join the fun at our open play events for toddlers. We’ll blow up the bounce houses, roll out the scooters and set out the sports equipment (including our mini hoop!) to create a fun, active morning. No pre-registration is required; drop in on a day that works for you. You and your child will have the full 60 minutes to be on the move and play in the gym. At the end of the session, we will close with a short group activity and goodbye song.
Ages: Open to new walkers up to age 4. (Parents must remain in the gym to supervise.)
Single Visit Cost: $7 per child paid at the door
10-Visit Pass: $70 (No expiration)
Maximum Capacity: We will cap our playdate at 40 children.
Additional Details: Participants (including adults) will need DRY shoes or socks to be in the gym. You will also need a pair of socks for the bounce houses.
Program Dates: Preschool Playdate is a seasonal program and runs select mornings from 11:00-12:00 pm from mid-September through mid-March. (We are closed during all holiday weeks.) See dates/times above for specific details.

Toddler Rush @ NRG
2026-09-29 10:00 - 12:00 | NRG Adventure Park, 5100 14th Ave S, Fargo, North Dakota, 58103
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
Price: $15

Fall Storytime
2026-09-29 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library – Northport

The Market @ West Acres
2026-09-29 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

Toddler Tuesday @ WRTS
2026-09-29 09:00 - 11:00 | We Rock the Spectrum
It’s Toddler Tuesday! Those 4 & under receive discounted play for just $10 for up to two hours when you check in anytime between 9-11am.

Come for a morning of play and fun with friends!

Monday Matinees @ WF Library
2026-09-28 13:00 - 15:00 | West Fargo Library-Satellite Location, 2515 6th St. E, West Fargo, North Dakota, 58078
Monday Matinees are free movie screenings. This fall, all the films are about music.
**Please check the current movie listing as some of these movies may be rated PG-13**

Fall Storytime
2026-09-28 11:00 - 11:30, 2026-09-28 10:00 - 10:30 | Fargo Public Library (Main)

6th Annual Apple Smash at Sheywest
2026-09-27 12:00 - 17:00 | SheyWest, 225 40th Ave West, West Fargo, ND
Join us for the 6th Annual Apple Smash at SheyWest on September 24th-27th.
Enjoy our live music lineup all weekend long!– Thursday, September 24 (4pm-7pm) Mike Morse– Friday, September 25 (4pm-7pm) Eric Reitan– Saturday, September 26 (1pm-4pm) Aaron Niehaus– Sunday, September 27 (1pm-4pm) Barn Jammers
Wander through our happy little garden center while we make fresh apple cider & mini donuts for you to savor while you shop our end of season sales!
It’s a great time to shop for pumpkins and mums, plus we will have activities for kids & designated photo areas set up all day.
Our West Fargo garden center is a beautiful setting to spend time with loved ones and embrace the cozy vibes of fall.

Lost in the Valley--Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
2026-09-27 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

Lil' Bitz Pumpkin Patch
2026-09-27 11:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-26 11:00 - 18:00 | Lil’ Bitz Pumpkin Patch
LIL’ BITZ PUMPKIN PATCH is one of North Dakota’s finest pumpkin patches! Owned and operated by Garfield and Mary Hoglund conveniently located from Fargo, West Fargo, Moorhead and other surrounding communities.We have over 25 attractions included with your gate admission including horse-drawn wagon rides, a corn maze and more.
General admission: $15.00
Under 2 years old: Free
Military admission: $13.00 ID required
Admission includes over 25 attractions including horse-drawn wagon rides, a corn maze, a petting zoo and much more. Click here for more information.
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We have picked the pumpkins for you.
We have many varieties of pumpkins available

Amazing Acres
2026-09-27 11:00 - 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!

The Great Maze
2026-09-27 10:00 - 20:00 | West Acres Regional Shopping Center, 3902 13th Avenue South, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Spanning 1–2 acres, The Great Maze is one of the most accessible fall attractions around. Built with beautiful white cedar plank walls, it offers an elevated, long-lasting, and immersive maze experience. For years, we were known for our towering straw bale maze. Featuring 7-foot cedar walls that deliver an epic challenge and family fun.
Unlike your average corn maze, you can’t see through the walls or cut through the stalks—no shortcuts here! With narrow, winding pathways, the average time to complete the maze is 45 minutes to an hour, giving the same challenge as a traditional corn maze but with a fraction of the walking distance.
Whether you’re racing through the maze, exploring the corn pit there’s something for everyone. It’s a perfect way to kick off fall and make memories with family and friends.
Activities & Events Include:

Every Tuesday: Dog Day with Homeward Animal Shelter
Every Thursday: College Day
October 17 & 24: Haunted Maze

Tickets & Info:Check our event calendar for all fall events and special appearances.
[Buy Tickets] [Learn More] [Calendar]
Events:
Click here to see the full calendar!
Open September 19 – November 1, 2026
West Acres Parking Lost (near Best Buy)
Hours: Monday–Thursday: 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Friday–Sunday: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
General Admission

Adults & Children 12 and over: $14
Children ages 4–11: $12
Children 3 and under FREE

Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch
2026-09-27 10:00 - 18:00 | Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch, 14447 Hwy 10, Glyndon, MN
Enjoy a fun day at the farm with your family this fall at the Buffalo River Pumpkin Patch. The pumpkin patch offers exciting attractions and fun for all ages. Attractions include petting zoo, game area, horse drawn ride, duck races, and much more. While your here, don’t forget to check out the General Store, and of course pick out the perfect pumpkin.
Opening Sept. 26th, 2026
Hours:
Saturday/Sundays 10:00-6:00
Sept. 26th – Oct. 31st
Special Hours
Oct. 15th &16th
12:00-6:00pm

Gate Fee -$7.00 per person
1year and under free
Horse Drawn Ride $4.00 per person
Barrel Cars $2.00 per ride
Other attractions included with gate fee

Glow Jump @ Skyzone
2026-09-26 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+

The Haunted Farm
2026-09-26 19:00 - 23:00 | Haunted Farm, 1947 130th Avenue South, Moorhead, Minnesota, 56560
The Haunted Farm is a genuine farm of terror with thirty years experience in the haunting industry. The farm features various shocking creatures that lurk in woods, 15 energetic and spine tingling haunted attractions, and a most hair raising walk through the dark and dangerous woods.

Fargo Force Game
2026-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Scheels Arena, 5225 31st Ave S, Fargo, ND
Come cheer on the Fargo Force at the Scheels Arena for a great night of hockey!

Parents Night Out @ YMCA Fercho
2026-09-26 16:30 - 19:30 | Fercho YMCA, 400 1st 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

Open Hours at MSUM Oceanarium
2026-09-26 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.
