Make sure to leave yourself time to find parking. The Island Park parking lots or the ramp are great options to look for parking and there is also plenty of street parking in the area around the park.
MAT Bus also offers free rides to kids coming to the Teddy Bear Parade and Midwest Kid Fest! Adults ride for only $1.50. Pick a bus route or park your car in one of the Park & Ride Lots.
Need some fuel to keep up for this fun-filled day? Stop by one of the many food vendors for a quick snack or a full meal!
Food vendors at the 2022 Midwest Kid Fest include:
Visit the Star Valley, Diamond Bluff, and Prairie Heart areas at Midwest Kid Fest to connect with area business and organizations supporting kids and families. Each booth will offer a fun activity to guests.
The 2022 Teddy Bear Parade will begin at 10:30 am starting at the Island Park Pool Plaza.
Stop by Island Park and enjoy a day filled with music, laughter and bright colors as children play and learn at the 25th Annual Midwest Kid Fest. All activities are free! The fest hosts interactive educational booths, life-sized games, an entertainment stage, petting zoo, strolling entertainment and more.
Step into a world of enchantment at the 2025 Butterfly Ball 
, where we invite you to share an unforgettable evening with that extraordinary kid in your life!
This special evening is about embracing every connection, mother-son, father-daughter, aunt-niece/nephew, grandpa-grandchild, and the infinite other relationships that are all about making a child feel loved and special for a beautiful night of excitement and fun!
We'll supply hors d'oeuvres that are totally kid-friendly (chicken strips, mac-n-cheese, dessert and punch). We will also have a fun kid-craft that they can take home as a token to remember this incredible event!
Suggested ages of attendees is 4-12 to attend with their special role model. All youth must be accompanied by an adult.
Professional portraits by Scherling Photography will be available for purchase. Pre-register for photo packages will be here once tickets go on sale. Pre-registration for photo packages is strongly encouraged. By pre-registering, guests will be able to spend more time dancing and less time standing in line. Any questions about photo packages contact Kori Hilsendeger at kori@scherlingphotography.com.
Butterfly Ball is held at the Avalon Event Center, located at 2525 9th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103.
The season is changing and it is time to say, Hello Spring! On National Kids to Parks Day shake off the winter blues at this free, fun family event.
Kids and parents enjoy a fun afternoon learning about plants, conservation, and more at Rheault Farm. Snap some fun spring photos or fly a kite and enjoy saying hello to spring!
Bring the family out for some outdoor fun on the 14th Annual National Kids to Parks Day! Kids to Parks Day is part of a national day of outdoor play organized by National Park Trust designed to connect kids and families with their local parks.
