Sometimes it can be hard to get outside in winter when the temperatures are dropping and the wind is whipping. But the benefits of getting outside, including lifting your mood, getting vitamin D, and boosting creativity are worth making the effort to get everyone bundled up.
Here are some fun events that are happening in our area to help you get your family outside this winter.
NOTE: Events are subject to change or cancellation due to weather. Please check the Frostival website or Facebook page for the most accurate information.
Frostival 2025
Days: January 31st – February 8th, 2025
Location: Various locations throughout the Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo area
Most events are free, but a few events that require pre-registration may have a fee.
Frostival provides winter fun for the whole family! Below is a list for some of the offerings at this year’s Frostival. For a complete listing of all activities, please see the full schedule of events.
Frostival Events by Date
Golden Puck Pond Classic
Days: January 31st – February 1st
Location: Essentia Health Plaza at the Lights, 3150 Sheyenne St. West Fargo
This annual hockey game will be a three-game guaranteed round robin format. Come watch as a fan or register a team here for $550 per team.
Frostival Kick Off Party
Days: January 31st, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Lindenwood Park, 1905 Roger Maris Dr., Fargo
This fun event kicks off Frostival with an ice rink to skate on (bring the skates!), a camp fire, live music, and local breweries.
Freez’n for a Reason
Days: January 31st – February 2nd, 7:00 – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Moorhead American Legion, 303 30th St. N, Moorhead
Camp outside for two evenings to raise awareness of Veteran Suicide and raise money for Veterans programs and the Golden Drive for Homeless Kids. Don’t want to brave the cold? You can also attend breakfast on February 2nd for a free-will offering.
Winter Birding Festival
Days: February 1st, 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Forest River Park, 224-498 Forest River Dr., Fargo
The Fargo Park District and Audubon Great Plains are hosting this annual Winter Birding Festival at Forest River Park. It is a free event is for all skill levels, and hot cocoa is provided. Don’t forget the binoculars!
Silver Snowflake Search
Days: February 1st – 8th, 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location: Rustad Recreation Center, 601 26th Ave E, West Fargo
The Snowflake Search is back! Five snowflakes are hidden throughout West Fargo, and it’s your job to find them! Check the Rustad Recreation Center or wfparks.org by 9:30 AM each day for your next clue, starting February 1st. All winners will be featured on the West Fargo Park District social media pages and may not be anonymous, but you’ll win a cool prize package!
Cardboard Sled Races
Days: February 1st, 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Mickelson Sledding Hill, 901 Oak St. N, Fargo
This is such a fun annual Frostival event the kids will love! Get your creative juices flowing in a contest for the most creative sled. Registration begins at 10:30 am in the warming house with races starting at 11:00 am. Pre-registration is not required for this free event.
Frozen Fortress
Days: February 1st, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
This is a Frostival MUST! Bring your skates to glide around the Skate Street rink, warm up with hot cocoa, roast marshmallows, or enjoy a hot dog by the fire. There’s also a DJ, face-painting for the kids, and a variety of winter fun activities. Free activities include an interpretive hike, a sledding hill, and complimentary cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals. Plus, it’s FREE ADMISSION to the Hjemkomst Center, so enjoy the museum when you need to warm up!
Junkyard West Winter Dash 5k
Days: February 1st, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Junkyard Brewing, 409 Sheyenne St., West Fargo
Join in for the first annual Junkyard West Winter Dash 5K! Open to all runners and walkers. Register here; cost is $37-$42 depending on when you register.
Winter Warm Up at the Rourke
Days: February 1st, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Rourke Art Gallery + Museum, 521 Main Ave., Moorhead
Head to The Rourke to enjoy a free hot cocoa bar, outdoor fire pits, and a market for handmade mugs and winter weather accessories. Plus, explore the museum!
Fun in the Frost
Days: February 1st, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Maplewood Park, 1504 17th Ave E, West Fargo
Bundle up for a day of FREE winter fun! Glide across the ice, compete in a snowman-building contest, race down the sledding hill, and enjoy the fire with s’mores and hot chocolate. Plus, there’s winter-themed crafts and other surprises!
Frostival Coloring Contest
Days: February 1st – 8th
Location: Rustad Recreation Center, 601 26th Ave E, West Fargo
The Frostival Coloring Contest is for kdis age 12 and under. A winter-themed coloring page will be available for pick-up at Rustad Recreation Center, West Fargo Fire Departments, and West Fargo Police Department beginning on Saturday, February 1. Or, you can print one at home on this date from a link posted to wfparks.org. All participants entered in the contest with first name and last initial will be put into a drawing for a chance to win a sled! Entries will be accepted at Rustad from Saturday, February 1st to Saturday, February 8th.
Winter Trail Days
Days: February 2nd, 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Viking Ship Park, 202 1st Ave. N, Moorhead
Join the North Country Trail Association and the Dakota Prairie Chapter for a free day of cross-country skiing and snowshoeing on the trails at Viking Park. Free instruction and rental equipment will be provided. Warm beverages, treats, and North Country Trail information will be available inside the Hjemkomst Center.
S’Mores and More
Days: February 3rd, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Roosevelt Park, 1229 9th St. N, Fargo
At this family fun event, cook your own S’mores, drink hot chocolate, listen to music, and bring your own skates to skate on an outdoor rink! The rink and warming house are
Powder Putt
Days: February 7th, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Lindenwood Park, 1905 Roger Maris Dr., Fargo
Are you ready to try miniature golf in the winter? Step into a winter wonderland as this course transforms into a snowy paradise with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and frosty obstacles.
Youth Pond Hockey
Days: February 8th, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Lindenwood Park, 1905 Roger Maris Dr., Fargo
Each team plays three games in this jamboree-style event, with two 10-minute halves. There are divisions for 10U, 8U, and 6U (all coed). Register here, cost is $126/team of up to 8 players. And when you’re not cheering on your team, head over to our cozy warming tent for snacks, drinks, and toast some marshmallows on outdoor fire pits.
Polar Paddle Outdoor Battle
Days: February 8th, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Riversbend Park, 2548 1st St. E, West Fargo
Register at wfparks.org by January 24th to participate in the first-ever Polar Paddle Outdoor Battle! The tournament will follow a round-robin style format with rotating partners, ensuring everyone gets playtime and a variety of match-ups. Open to all skill levels!
Coffee and Cocoa Crawl
Days: February 8th, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Downtown Fargo
Bundle up the kids and grab your friends for a day of sipping and shopping! Admission includes a local, hand-made clay mug and coffee, cocoa, and tea samples at 20+ locations in Downtown Fargo. Tickets are $25 early bird, $30 regular fee and $35 on day of event.
Hygge Day
Days: February 8th, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Brewhalla, 1702 1st Ave N, Fargo
Spend the day perusing all that Brewhalla has to offer on this celebration of all things hygge!
Snow Golf
Days: February 8th, 12:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Location: Riversbend Park, 2548 1st St. E, West Fargo
Navigate a 9-hole course with your trusty golf clubs, aiming for a hole-in-one using a tennis ball. Teams are $40 and should consist of 4 golfers with any additional golfers costing $10 per person (maximum of 6 golfers per team). Pre-registration is recommended but not required.
More Outdoor Activities
For more ideas on winter fun, see our Guide to Winter Activities in Fargo!
