Things to Do with Kids in Downtown Fargo

Exploring downtown Fargo & Moorhead is a fun experience for kids of all ages! Check out some of these family-friendly activities and things to do with kids in Downtown Fargo.

Things to Do with Kids in Downtown Fargo

Play

Broadway Square is a great place for kids to run around and play on the green space. And May through October, splash around at The Square Spouts interactive water feature. They also host lots of family-friendly events throughout the year, including the Red River Market (open seasonally July-October).

downtown fargoCheck out books and the The Wiggle Room kids play area at the Fargo Public Main Library. 

Wiggle Room, Downtown Fargo Library

 

Island Park is right near all the action of downtown Fargo. Enjoy lots of shady picnic spots, a playground, and a paved path around the park — perfect for biking or pushing a stroller. Kids can also run and engage in imaginative play in the gazebo. Plus, they have an awesome pool in the summer time, great for all ages!

Island Park, Photo Credit: Fargo Mom

 

Check out the new Natural Play Hill in Moorhead! Just on the other side of the Red River in Downtown Moorhead, this unique play spot is a must-do.

natural playground moorhead
Natural Play Hill, Moorhead

Learn

Hjemkomst Center and Viking Ship Park provide a bit of Scandinavian heritage in Moorhead. Head inside the Hjemkomst building where the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County offers tours of the Hjemkomst Viking Ship and also the Moorhead Stave Church. Walk along the park paths and view the beauty of the Red River.

Head to a downtown bookstore! More Than Words Bookstore is a new shop on the Minnesota side, near the Moorhead Center Mall. They have books for all ages and interests (both new and used), cozy spots to read, and a unique selection of cards and gifts.

Hjemkomst Center, Moorhead

Art

Take advantage of free admission at the Plains Art Museum in Fargo or the Rourke Art Gallery + Museum in Moorhead! And the Plains Art Museum has a playroom just for kids where they can get creative.

Plains Art Museum

 

See street art in person at the Downtown Fargo Murals. The art is whimsical and makes for great photo opportunities. Check out this map to know where to go!

murals downtown fargo

Movies

Catch a movie at the historic Fargo Theatre (they offer kid-friendly movies at select times throughout the year), or just pose for a picture with the iconic sign!

downtown street fair fargo

Shopping

Shop local at one of the region’s many boutique shops. Handpicked Goods, Vella Kids Boutique, and Botanical Brothers are some favorites.

Treats

Enjoy a frozen dessert in the heart of downtown! For ice cream on the Minnesota side, head to the historic Moorhead DQ (open March – October). In Fargo try The Silver Lining Creamery for handcrafted ice cream in a variety of flavors.

Get a pastry or cookie at Nichole’s, Sandy’s Donuts, or Insomnia Cookies.

Moms get the coffee and kids can get smoothies or other sweets at Babb’s Coffeehouse, Atomic Coffee, Twenty Below, or Youngblood Coffee Roasters. 

Black Coffee and Waffle Bar is a tasty option for brunch, or any time!

What are your favorite things to do downtown with kids? Let us know in the comments!

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Leah Tennefos
Leah is a true Midwesterner: born in Minnesota, educated at the University of North Dakota, and living in Fargo-Moorhead since 2009. She has a degree in English, spent years in the legal field, and is now working in the insurance industry. Leah is a mom to two boys, Andrew and Sammy. She spends her free time reading, traveling, and getting a good workout in. She loves learning, music, art, coffee, the oxford comma, and is continually pursuing the elusive goal of having an organized home.

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