Note: We will be updating this guide for 2024 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.
Family New Year’s Eve Party at Skate City
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Skate City
Celebrate New Year’s Eve early with the kids at Skate City! Enjoy all the fun that happens on New Years Eve with balloon drops, prizes, and more! Admission is $15, and does not include rentals.
Noon Years Bash at We Rock the Spectrum Kids Gym! – SOLD OUT
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Location: We Rock the Spectrum – North Dakota
“Noon” Year’s Eve Party
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: West Fargo Public Library
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.
Noon Year’s Balloon Drop at Kidco Children’s Museum
Time: 12:00 p.m. on 12/31 and 1/1
Location: Kidco Children’s Museum
Head into Kidco on either New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day for a fun balloon drop at Noon! Kids are encouraged to wear their favorite jammies to celebrate the new year. Walk-ins re welcome, but you are encouraged to book your playtime at playkidco.com to secure your spot!
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.
New Years Eve Party
Time: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. ; 5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. ; 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Four Star Ninja Academy
The ND Ninja Foundation is hosting a new years eve party! Bring the whole family for games, ninja obstacles, food and door prizes! Proceeds go to the foundation to provide ninja scholarships to kids!! Cost: $20/person
New Years Eve at Suite Shots
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Location: Suite Shots
• $15 – kids ages 5-12
• FREE – kids 4 and under
New Years Eve PNI at Fargo All Stars
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Fargo All Stars Gym
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!
New Year’s Eve Party at Skate City
Time: 9:00 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Location: Skate City
Roll into the new year with Skate City! They will be hosting a New Year’s Eve Celebration to include a balloon drop and party favors. Admission is $20 (not including rentals).
New Year’s Eve Glow Skate at The Lights
Time: 9:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.
Location: The Lights
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.
- Try the new Family Escape Room in Fargo!
- 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 2025 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!
Wishing you a safe and Happy New Year and cheers to 2025!
