Things to Do in Fargo with Kids | December 2023

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November 29, 2023

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No matter what the season is, there are always fun activities happening in Fargo. We have an up-to-date and thorough event listing to make sure you can find fun things to do in Fargo every day of the week!

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PLEASE NOTE: We do check current links on a regular basis for most current information, but all events are subject to change at the discretion of the event organizer. Please check each organizer’s link before making final plans. If any event details are missing or incorrect, please let us know so that we can make every attempt to correct them.

November 30 - December 3

November 30 – December 3, 2023

December 4 – 10, 2023

December 4, 2023

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Build and Bounce

3:00 pm Crafternoons at Carlson Library

4:00 pm Bella’s Dulce Sweet & Treats Holiday Event

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:00 pm Mr. Claus Class

6:30 pm LEGO Club

December 5, 2023

9:00 am Toddler Tuesday

9:30 am Free Kids Yoga at Mojo Fit

9:30 am Tuesdays for Toddlers: Musical Instruments

9:30 am Parents Day Out

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

11:00 am Open Skate- Armstrong

3:00 pm Crafternoons at Northport

4:00 pm Mode Travel + Chelsea Pacifica Boutique Pop-Up [Vacation + Shopping VIP Night]

5:30 pm Pride Teens

5:30 pm Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED/First Aid Blended Learning

5:30 pm Minimalist Wreath at Baker Garden & Gift

6:00 pm What’s Up? Your Guide to the Night Sky – December

6:00 pm Beach Escape Storytime

6:00 pm Open Skate – Studio Rink

6:30 pm Storytime + Craft

December 6, 2023

9:30 am Stories with Santa

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Build and Bounce

10:30 am Ready to Read Storytime

10:30 am Storytime at Moorhead Public Library

3:30 pm KidCo Sensory Sensitive Session

6:00 pm Fargo All Stars Open Gym

6:00 pm Broadway Square Rink Opening Party

6:30 pm Nature Night with Detroit Mountain Recreation Area

7:00 pm Holiday Movie Trivia (All Ages!)

December 7, 2023

9:00 am Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars

10:00 am Teeter Tots Storytime

10:00 am Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:30 am Baby Bounce

10:30 am Fargo Basketball Academy Preschool Open House

11:00 am TNT Preschool Open Gym

11:00 am Open Skate- Armstrong

4:00 pm Adolescent Do Your Best Today Group

4:00 pm Christmas Market at Sonder Bakehouse

4:00 pm Very Merry Mixer Party at Evsie

4:00 pm Santa Claus at The Black Frame

5:00 pm Waffle Night at the Sons of Norway

5:00 pm Unglued Doggy Date Night

5:30 pm Letter to Santa at First Avenue Market

5:30 pm Front Door Swags at Baker Garden & Gift

6:00 pm Beach Escape Storytime

6:00 pm Open Skate – Studio Rink

7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life the Musical

December 8, 2023

8:30 am TNT Preschool Open Gym

9:00 am KidCo Toddler Only Session

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

10:00 am TNT Preschool Open Gym

10:00 am American Gold Gymnastics Preschool Open Gym

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:30 am Baby Boost Storytime

10:30 am Fargo Basketball Academy Preschool Open House

3:00 pm Santa is coming to Scoop N Dough

4:30 pm Parents Night Out at Family Wellness (4:45-7:45pm)

5:00 pm Parents Night Out at ND Elite

5:00 pm Parents Night Out at Fargo All Stars

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

5:30 pm Holiday Nights at Red River Zoo

7:00 pm ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at NDSU

7:30 pm Theatre B presents DECKED!

7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life the Musical

8:00 pm Glow Jump at SkyZone

December 9, 2023

7:00 am Pancake Breakfast

9:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

9:00 am KidCo Toddler Only Session

10:00 am Paws for Reading

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Holiday Earrings with Sparkl + DOT

10:00 am Arts for the Holidays

10:30 am Saturday Storytime: Spanish Edition at Moorhead Library

11:00 am Christmas Constellations

11:00 am Holly Days in Horace

12:00 pm Santa Shuffle

12:00 pm The Lights Holiday Market

1:00 pm Santa Village

1:00 pm Grinchmas Wreath

1:00 pm Photos at The Shoppes at Blue Water Creek

1:00 pm Photos with Jack Skellington

1:00 pm Kringen Youth Club Christmas Party

1:00 pm Open Swim at Fargo South

1:00 pm Kids Merry Afternoon – Cookie Decorating Class

2:00 pm Holiday Pops Concert at First Lutheran

2:00 pm ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at NDSU

2:00 pm Kid’s Ugly Christmas Sweater Party

3:00 pm Christmas with Lorie Line 2023

4:30 pm Parents’ Night Out

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:00 pm Camp Gasper Kid’s Night Out Holiday Party

7:00 pm ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas at NDSU

7:30 pm Theatre B presents DECKED!

7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life the Musical

8:00 pm Glow Jump at SkyZone

December 10, 2023

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

11:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

11:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

12:00 pm Very Merry Holiday Craft Market at Brewhalla

12:00 pm Community Open Skate at The Lights

1:00 pm Santa Village

1:00 pm Open Swim at Fargo South

2:00 pm Sunday Fun Day at the YMCA

2:00 pm Theatre B presents DECKED!

2:00 pm Swedish Sankta Lucia Celebration

2:00 pm Roasty Reads & Kid’s Crafts

3:00 pm Christmas Constellations

5:00 pm It’s a Wonderful Life the Musical

5:00 pm Tinkergarten Style Lantern Walk

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:00 pm The Reason: A Family Christmas Experience

7:30 pm Theatre B presents DECKED!

December 11 – 17, 2023

December 11, 2023

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Build and Bounce

12:00 pm Noon Holiday Concerts

3:00 pm Crafternoons at Carlson Library

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:00 pm Mrs. Claus Class

6:30 pm LEGO Club

December 12, 2023

9:00 am Toddler Tuesday

9:30 am Free Kids Yoga at Mojo Fit

9:30 am Tuesdays for Toddlers: Musical Instruments

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

11:00 am Open Skate- Armstrong

12:00 pm Noon Holiday Concerts

3:00 pm Crafternoons at Northport

4:00 pm Going Places Book Club

4:30 pm Flip Books

5:30 pm Pride Teens

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:00 pm Open Skate – Studio Rink

6:30 pm Storytime + Craft

7:30 pm The Blenders at Fargo Theatre

December 13, 2023

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Build and Bounce

10:30 am Ready to Read Storytime

10:30 am Storytime at Moorhead Public Library

12:00 pm Noon Holiday Concerts

3:30 pm KidCo Sensory Sensitive Session

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:00 pm Fargo All Stars Open Gym

7:30 pm Mannheim Steamroller

7:30 pm The Blenders at Fargo Theatre

December 14, 2023

9:00 am Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars

10:00 am Teeter Tots Storytime

10:00 am Namaste Toddler/Preschool Yoga

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:30 am Baby Bounce

10:30 am Fargo Basketball Academy Preschool Open House

11:00 am TNT Preschool Open Gym

11:00 am Open Skate- Armstrong

12:00 pm Noon Holiday Concerts

4:00 pm Adolescent Do Your Best Today Group

4:00 pm Gingerbread House Decorating

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

5:30 pm Cozy Gnome Ornaments

6:00 pm Sensory Friendly Santa Night

6:00 pm Broadway Carriage Rides

6:00 pm Holiday Cookie Prep Class

6:00 pm Open Skate – Studio Rink

7:30 pm The Blenders at Fargo Theatre

7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life the Musical

December 15, 2023

8:30 am TNT Preschool Open Gym

9:00 am KidCo Toddler Only Session

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

10:00 am TNT Preschool Open Gym

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:30 am Baby Boost Storytime

10:30 am Fargo Basketball Academy Preschool Open House

12:00 pm Noon Holiday Concerts

4:00 pm Santa Village

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

5:30 pm Holiday Nights at Red River Zoo

6:00 pm Handmade by Hope Blooms: Home for the Holidays Arrangement

7:00 pm The Classic Nutcracker

7:00 pm Fargo Force Game

7:00 pm Nutcracker Ballet

7:30 pm Theatre B presents DECKED!

7:30 pm The Blenders at Fargo Theatre

7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life the Musical

8:00 pm Glow Jump at SkyZone

December 16, 2023

7:00 am Pancake Breakfast

9:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

9:00 am KidCo Toddler Only Session

10:00 am Gingerbread House Decorating

10:00 am Early Artist Draw & Paint: Color Wheel Pizza

10:00 am Season of Light at the MSUM Planetarium

10:00 am Santa Fly-In

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Kids’ DIY-U Workshop: Holiday Delivery Truck

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Family Skate Christmas Party

10:00 am Holiday Pop-up Market at Milk Made

10:00 am Handmade by Hope Blooms: Home for the Holidays Arrangement

10:00 am Family Christmas Party

10:30 am F.a.S.T. Saturdays

11:00 am Christmas Constellations

11:00 am Fargo Masonic Vendor & Craft Show

1:00 pm Santa Village

1:00 pm Carriage Rides at The Shops at Blue Water Creek

1:00 pm Holiday Concert: Hartford Street Brass

1:00 pm Open Swim at Fargo South

2:00 pm The Classic Nutcracker

2:00 pm Nutcracker Ballet

2:00 pm The Blenders at Fargo Theatre

3:30 pm Santa at Kingpinz

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:00 pm Faith4Hope & Heart & Soul Presents “Winter Wonderland”

6:00 pm Handmade by Hope Blooms: Home for the Holidays Arrangement

7:00 pm The Classic Nutcracker

7:00 pm Nutcracker Ballet

7:30 pm Theatre B presents DECKED!

7:30 pm The Blenders at Fargo Theatre

7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life the Musical

8:00 pm Glow Jump at SkyZone

December 17, 2023

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Holiday Pop-Up Market

10:00 am Holiday Pop-up Market at Milk Made

11:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

1:00 pm Skate with Santa

1:00 pm Fargo Maker’s Market

1:00 pm Open Swim at Fargo South

2:00 pm Sunday Fun Day at the YMCA

2:00 pm The Classic Nutcracker

2:00 pm Nutcracker Ballet

2:00 pm Season of Light at the MSUM Planetarium

2:00 pm Theatre B presents DECKED!

2:00 pm The Blenders at Fargo Theatre

2:00 pm It’s a Wonderful Life the Musical

3:00 pm Christmas Constellations

3:00 pm Acapella Express Christmas Concert

3:00 pm Santa at Kingpinz

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

7:30 pm The Blenders at Fargo Theatre

7:30 pm A Magical Medora Christmas at Avalon Events Center

December 18 – 24, 2023

December 18, 2023

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Build and Bounce

3:00 pm Crafternoons at Carlson Library

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:30 pm LEGO Club

7:30 pm It’s a Wonderful Life the Musical

December 19, 2023

9:00 am Toddler Tuesday

9:30 am Mommy & Me Yoga at Mojo Fit Studios

9:30 am Free Kids Yoga at Mojo Fit

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

3:00 pm Crafternoons at Northport

5:00 pm Tea Time with Mrs. Claus

5:30 pm Pride Teens

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:30 pm Storytime + Craft

December 20, 2023

9:30 am Stories with Santa

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Build and Bounce

10:30 am Storytime at Moorhead Public Library

3:30 pm KidCo Sensory Sensitive Session

5:00 pm Sugarplum Training Camp

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:00 pm Fargo All Stars Open Gym

December 21, 2023

9:00 am Day Time Play Time @ Fargo All Stars

10:00 am Baby Rhyme Time

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:30 am Baby Bounce

11:00 am TNT Preschool Open Gym

4:00 pm Adolescent Do Your Best Today Group

4:00 pm Santa Village

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

5:30 pm Camp Gasper Movie Night

5:30 pm Winter Solstice Walk

5:30 pm Winter String Art

5:30 pm Winter Solstice Walk

6:00 pm Broadway Carriage Rides

7:00 pm Young Eagles Build Night: Pietenpol Workshop

December 22, 2023

6:30 am School’s Out Day at the YMCA

8:00 am Camp Gasper

8:30 am TNT Preschool Open Gym

9:00 am KidCo Toddler Only Session

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

10:00 am TNT Preschool Open Gym

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

12:30 pm Early Out Day Camp

1:00 pm Santa Village

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

8:00 pm Glow Jump at SkyZone

8:00 pm Home Free for the Holidays Tour

December 23, 2023

7:00 am Pancake Breakfast

9:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

9:00 am KidCo Toddler Only Session

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

11:00 am Holiday Pop-up Market at Milk Made

12:00 pm Santa at Kingpinz

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

8:00 pm Glow Jump at SkyZone

December 24, 2023

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Holiday Pop-up Market at Milk Made

11:00 am Santa at Kingpinz

2:00 pm Sunday Fun Day at the YMCA

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

December 24 – 31, 2023

December 24, 2023

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

10:00 am Photos with Santa at West Acres

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Holiday Pop-up Market at Milk Made

11:00 am Santa at Kingpinz

2:00 pm Sunday Fun Day at the YMCA

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

December 26, 2023

6:30 am School’s Out Day at the YMCA

8:00 am Schools Out! Day Camps

9:00 am Toddler Tuesday

9:00 am Movie Madness at the Moorhead Public Library

9:00 am Movie Madness at Moorhead Library

9:30 am Mommy & Me Yoga at Mojo Fit Studios

9:30 am Free Kids Yoga at Mojo Fit

10:00 am Summer Fun Storytime & Craft

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

1:00 pm Sleigh Rides at M.B. Johnson Park

5:30 pm Pride Teens

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:30 pm Storytime + Craft

December 27, 2023

6:30 am School’s Out Day at the YMCA

8:00 am Schools Out! Day Camps

9:00 am Movie Madness at the Moorhead Public Library

9:00 am Movie Madness at Moorhead Library

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

10:00 am Essentia Health West Fargo Winter Classic

10:00 am Parade of Gingerbread Homes at West Acres

10:00 am Build and Bounce

10:30 am Storytime at Moorhead Public Library

11:00 am Lego Mania Design Contest

3:30 pm KidCo Sensory Sensitive Session

4:00 pm Sleigh Rides at M.B. Johnson Park

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:00 pm Fargo All Stars Open Gym

December 28, 2023

6:30 am School’s Out Day at the YMCA

8:00 am Schools Out! Day Camps

9:00 am Movie Madness at the Moorhead Public Library

9:00 am Movie Madness at Moorhead Library

10:00 am Summer Fun & Sun Storytime & Craft

10:00 am Little Joymakers Winter Class

10:30 am Baby Bounce

1:00 pm Little Joymakers Winter Class

4:00 pm Malibu Dance Camp

4:00 pm Sleigh Rides at M.B. Johnson Park

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

6:00 pm Family Trivia Night

7:00 pm Fargo Force Game

December 29, 2023

6:30 am School’s Out Day at the YMCA

8:00 am Schools Out! Day Camps

9:00 am KidCo Toddler Only Session

9:00 am Movie Madness at the Moorhead Public Library

9:00 am Movie Madness at Moorhead Library

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

7:00 pm Fargo Force Game

8:00 pm Glow Jump at SkyZone

December 30, 2023

7:00 am Pancake Breakfast

9:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

9:00 am KidCo Toddler Only Session

9:00 am Movie Madness at the Moorhead Public Library

10:00 am Movie Madness at Moorhead Library

4:00 pm Camp Gasper Movie Night

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

8:00 pm Glow Jump at SkyZone

December 31, 2023

10:00 am SkyZone Little Leapers

2:00 pm Sunday Fun Day at the YMCA

5:00 pm Fargo Force Game

5:30 pm Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

9:30 pm New Year’s Eve Glow Skate

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No matter what the season is, there are always fun activities happening in Fargo. We have an up-to-date and thorough event listing to make sure you can find fun things to do in Fargo every day of the week!

Want to get a weekend event list right to your inbox every Thursday? Subscribe to our free E-Newsletter HERE!

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