Fargo Park Event & Programs

Join us this summer for Park It!, a free art in the park series for kids! 

Meet the art staff at a different park each time, to create arts and crafts to take home. This is the perfect opportunity for you and your little ones to get outside, connect with nature, meet up with some friends and express their creativity! 

All materials will be provided, and our experienced art instructors will be on hand to guide the kids every step of the way. Adult supervision is required.

So mark your calendars and join us for some artsy fun in the sun!

Love art but hate the mess? Join us for an Awesome Art Afternoon, where creativity knows no bounds!

Come show off your skills and make new friends at this fun-filled event. We'll have tons of art supplies for you to use, and even some professional artists to help guide you along the way. Whether you're into painting, drawing, or crafting, there's something for everyone at Awesome Art Afternoon.

Great for all ages, pre-k and older. Adult supervision is required. Staff will be at each table to assist to guide but some projects require hand-eye coordination where adult supervision will be needed for younger kids.

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.

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.  

If you want to apply to be a vendor, click here to register your 2025 booth. 

Reports of mysterious monster sightings are popping up all over Fargo, but don’t worry, these little creatures are friendly, fun, and full of surprises!

Join us for Monstrous Imagination, an art-filled adventure where kids will pick a special monster egg and discover the tiny buddy waiting inside. With their new sidekick in tow, they’ll embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt through the woods of Forest River Park, exploring monster habitats and solving clues along the way. Their final stop is a treasure chest filled with monster gold. Show a coin to our staff and receive a monstrously cool prize.

Before or after your scavenger hunt, stop by our craft station to get creative with a hands-on monster-themed project. While our clay monsters won’t be hiding at this event, we’ve heard they’ve been spotted in other parks, so keep your eyes peeled all summer long.

Forest River Park is a natural, wooded area with unpaved trails, perfect for monster exploring. There’s a portable toilet on site but no permanent shelter or running water.

Stop by Island Park and enjoy a day filled with music, laughter and bright colors as children play and learn at the 26th 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.

Thank you to our presenting sponsor, Midco!

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-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 your family out to see forestry equipment and ask Fargo Park District arborists about trees and gardening. 

Bring the family out for some outdoor fun on the 15th 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 & Tree Scavenger Hunt
• Fargo Public Library - Library Info & Pinwheel Craft
• Fargo-Moorhead Science Museum - Flower & Seed Dissection
• NDSU Natural Resource Program - Greenspace Information & Hands-On Activities
• United Prairie Foundation - Prairie Info & Live Plant Viewing
• City of Fargo Forestry Department - Tree Identification & Boulevard Tree Info