As children become tweens and teens, it is common for parents to take a backseat to friends. They start spending more and more time with peers and less with good old mom and dad. But this is a very important time for them to gain some independence and create their own personal support group.
And parents do still hold the job of chauffeuring tweens and teens from one hang out to the next. And while we are sad at times about not being included, at least we get some time in the car to connect.
*Please: All play options do have a fee to play, or require a food purchase to access the play area. Any free play options are noted with an *asterisk below.
Here are 15+ hangouts for teens in Fargo:
1. Exit Strategy Escape Room
This new Escape Room offers escape rooms that are great for teens and tweens to play with friends and family. Their rooms give players a chance to work on communication, problem-solving, and collaboration, all while playing and having fun.
2. Skyzone
This large indoor trampoline park has lots of options for fun! Activities include freestyle jump, ultimate dodgeball, a drop zone, and basketball hoops.
*3. West Acres Mall
Shopping, the food court, and an arcade are several reasons for teens and tweens to hit the mall. Also, the various art installations throughout the shopping center provide great backgrounds for selfies!
4. Skate City
Skate City provides open skating for all ages. It features the largest skating floor in North Dakota along with an arcade and snack bar! Check their website for current hours and upcoming events.
5. Ninja Gyms
These ninja warrior-style training facilities have obstacles that encourage running, jumping, and climbing. Giving tweens and teens a chance to burn energy and build strength. Check out Conquer Ninja Gym or Four Star Ninja Gym to find an open gyms time!
6. Tactical Action Gaming
This is the spot for a fun Nerf battle against friends. There is both a indoor Nerf sports arena and a tactical laser tag arena. Book your reservation on their website.
7. Bowling
With five bowling alley options in the Fargo-Moorhead area, there are plenty of locations for teens and tweens to take on their friends, and try to get that elusive strike!
8. Thunder Road
Indoor activities include laser tag and a video arcade with prizes. And for warmer days, outdoor seasonal options are batting cages, bumper cars, 18-hole mini golf, and go-karts!
9. Clay Your Way
An opportunity to get artistic! Clay Your Way is a paint your own pottery studio offering pottery projects, glass fusing, canvas painting, and splatter painting. Staff provide ideas and demonstrations to get the creative juices flowing.
*10. Plains Art Museum
The Plains Art Museum offers youth classes taught by professional teaching artists. Materials are provided. Please see their website for more information.
*11. Library Programs for Teens
There are activities for teens and tweens at the Fargo Libraries and West Fargo Library including arts and crafts, STEM events, and more! Please note that pre-registration is required for many library events.
*12. Skate Parks in Fargo
Dike West Park & Skate Park includes challenges for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skateboarders. It is made of formed concrete and is ideal for adventurous skateboarders, bikers and rollerbladers. Jefferson West Park, Madison Park & Bicycle Playground, and Village West Park are smaller facilities. These parks have some smaller ramps and boxes for athletes of all abilities. Check out Fargo Parks for a detailed list as well as one skate ramp at Rendevous Park in West Fargo!
13. Fargo Climbing
Check out the newest climbing spot in town! They have 4,000+ square feet of climbing surface, 200+ linear feet of wall, 120+ routes, and 18” of heavy duty foam landing surface.
14. Kingpinz
Are your teens or tweens looking for adventure? This entertainment center offers laser tag, an arcade with Virtual Reality games, escape rooms, and HyperBowling, a new interactive way to bowl.
15. Fargo Parks Sports Center
This new facility of the Fargo Park District boasts and indoor playground, indoor gyms for basketball and volleyball, soccer turf, and a walking track. Check out their calendar here for all the open gym and turf times. It’s just $5 to use the entire facility!
16. Rustad Recreation Center
Similar to the Fargo Sports Center, this multi-sport facility in West Fargo is owned and operated by the WF Park District. Sports include volleyball, basketball, pickleball and more! They also have a large indoor turf and elevated walking track available all year round!
17. Xcalibur Entertainment
Bowling, arcade, virtual reality, plus food? This place in North Fargo is a teenagers dream! Check out more on their website to plan your fun.
18. Levity
With an arcade boasting tons of games and pizza and ice cream for purchase, this new spot in West Fargo is sure to be a hit with teens. Follow them on Instagram to find out more!
19. Slick City
Your teen will LOVE this new slide park in South Fargo! It’s got all the thrills for an afternoon or evening of fun. Over 10 slides to enjoy, plus special event nights. Check out their website and calendar for more information.
20. Swimming Pools
Are you on summer break? Check out all the details for local swimming pools to help your teen kick back and cool off!
21. Skating Rinks
Have a bored teen during the winter? Check out all the local skating rinks in Fargo-Moorhead (some even have rentals available!).
Check out our Monthly Events Guide or Indoor Play Guide for more things to do with teens in Fargo & Moorhead!
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