Note: We will be updating this guide for 2025 as we discover New Year’s events! To get your event added to this list, please e-mail [email protected].
Celebrating New Year’s Eve can look a bit different than when we were younger.
Rather than going out and staying up until the wee hours of the morning, some of us might even struggle to make it to midnight!
But ringing in the new year with the family is fun in its own right.
Here are some family-friendly New Year’s events in Fargo and Moorhead where you can bring the whole family and celebrate the new year with your nearest and dearest! Plus some more ideas for celebrating with kids.
New Year’s Eve Events in Fargo for Families 2025
Family Balloon Drop Party
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Skate City
Ring in the New Year with family-friendly fun at Skate City’s Family Balloon Drop Party on December 31st from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM! This exciting celebration lets you experience all the joy and excitement of a traditional New Year’s Eve party—without having to stay up late. Admission is $15 and skate rentals available for $4. It’s a perfect way for the whole family to celebrate together.
Open Skate @ The Lights
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: The Lights
Enjoy New Year’s Eve on The Lights Ice rink! Rentals are available – make sure to get some ice cream at Lundy’s or cocoa at Moxie Java while you are there!
Happy Blue Year: A Bluey Noon Year’s Eve Party!
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Fargo Public Library-Main
Ring in the New Year with Bluey and Friends – before bedtime! Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of giggles, games, and good times at our “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration inspired by everyone’s favorite blue heeler – Bluey! Perfect for young fans (ages birth to 5) and their families, this daytime event is packed with crafts, music, dancing, and a special countdown to “midnight” at noon with confetti and cheers.
“Noon Year’s Eve” Celebration
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: West Fargo Public Library
Join us for a daytime New Year’s Eve celebration at the library, complete with treats, party hats, crafts, lots of fun, and a countdown to the “noon” year. This event is free and open to the public. Fancy dress outfits are encouraged, but not required.
NYE Party: Noon Years
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: We Rock the Spectrum
*All Ages* Balloon Drop, Dance Party, Hats, Blowers & More! $25/child; $20/sibling
Noon Year’s Eve Party
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Location: Moorhead Public Library
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with your child without having to wake them up at midnight! The Moorhead Public Library will offer a “Noon Year’s Eve” celebration including crafts, activities, and a balloon drop at noon! This program is geared for youth ages 10 and under.
Broadway Square Open Skate
Time: 12:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Broadway Square, Downtown Fargo
Hit up the rink under the Broadway Square Christmas Tree! Lace up your skates and enjoy this festive spot before you ring in the new year.
Open Skate at Cornerstone Bank Arena (Indoors)
Time: 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Cornerstone Bank Arena
Bring your skates to an indoor skating session! Rentals are not available, so make sure you have your own!
Noon Year’s Eve Lunch & Glow Party
Time: 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Birthday Bliss FM
Open Turf/Gym at Rustad Rec Center
Time: Open Turf is 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Open Gym is 1:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Rustad Rec Center
Bring your soccer ball, football, or basketball to the Rustad for an open gym or turf time! Entry is $5 per person to access the facility. The playground will be available as well!
NYE Glow Party!
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Birthday Bliss FM
New Years Eve PNI at Fargo All Stars
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Fargo All Stars Gym
Suite Shots New Year’s Eve VIP Experience
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Location: Suite Shots
Unlimited golf | Outdoor bays + indoor Full Swing simulators | One-hour increments (extended if no waitlist), Bingo at 7 PM in DJ’s Restaurant & Lounge (Additional Cost), Chef’s Select Buffet in the Pebble Beach & Augusta Rooms, Access to the Pebble Beach Room NYE Party & Late-Night Snack Buffet, Live performance by The Mulligans from 9:00 PM – midnight, Champagne toast at midnight.
Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds
Time: 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
Location: Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo
Pile in the car and head to the final evening of the Holiday Lights display at the Fairgrounds in West Fargo. Make sure to grab some cocoa for the ride!
Fargo Force Game
Time: 6:05 p.m.
Location: Scheels Arena
Come cheer on the Fargo Force as they take on the Lincoln Stars at the Scheels Arena.
Glow Skate
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Location: The Lights
New Year’s Eve Skate Party
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Location: Skate City
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style at Skate City’s Late Night NYE Event. The event is on December 31st from 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM. This exciting late-night party is the perfect way to ring in 2026 with family and friends. Admission is $15 and skate rentals available for $4. This event promises a night full of fun, prizes, and unforgettable memories.
Noon Year’s Balloon Drop
Time: 12:00 p.m. on January 1st
Location: KidCo Children’s Museum
NOON YEAR’S BALLOON DROP!
1/1/26 @ NOON! Reserve your spot today! No special ticket needed. Simply make a reservation over the noon hour. No reservation required but highly encouraged as space is limited!
More NYE Ideas:
- Drive around looking at lights using our helpful GUIDE/MAP HERE, and make sure to catch the last night of the Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds!
- Host your own party at home. It could include a DIY balloon drop, tasty mocktails, board games, or a pajama party.
- Take the family bowling!
- Go see a kid-friendly movie in the theater.
- Take the family out to eat. Either to an old favorite, or try something new! For extra fun, hit up a restaurant that also has a game room (like Space Aliens, Kingpinz, or Pizza Ranch’s new arcade area).
- Venture out to one of the skating rinks or sledding hills in the Fargo-Moorhead area.
- Start 2026 off right with a delicious brunch.
Know of other events on New Year’s Eve in Fargo we should add? Contact us at [email protected] and let us know!
