Fargo Park Event & Programs

Explore, unwind and shop at Island Park Show! Shop for a unique treasure to take home from 100+ different booths featuring makers of fine arts and crafts.

In addition to the great shopping, Island Park Show offers fun for all ages. Purchase tickets for your kids to enjoy the barrel train and have their face painted. 

Mothers of little ones, take a break in our nursing tent to put your feet up while caring for your baby's needs. Lounge at a picnic table in the shade and listen to live entertainment featuring some of the area's best performers.  

Between all the shopping and entertainment, be sure to grab yourself a tasty treat from our wide variety of food vendors.  

Reports of strange sightings are coming in all throughout Fargo. “Experts” tell us that Fargo has an invasion of tiny, helpful monsters. These little creatures are hiding throughout Fargo waiting for community members to find them and take them home.

Join us at this art-focused event to put your imagination to the test!  Attendees have a chance to create their very own monsters plus go on a monster hike to see if they can locate any monster evidence along the trails at Forest River. Who knows ... maybe someone will even find a friendly monster to take home!

Forest River Park is a beautiful, heavily wooded area that has natural trails. There is a portable toilet on site but there is no permanent shelter or running water available. Bring along a water bottle, a snack and sunscreen and get ready to have a monstrously good time!

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.

Tickets are available here for purchase!

Step into a world of enchantment at the 2024 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 here. 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. 

• River Keepers - Stream Sense Activity and Nature Scavenger Hunt
• Plains Art Museum - Make Your Own Sun Catcher 
• Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum - Flower Dissection