Things to do in Fargo with teens

Free teen programs

From Fargo Public Library's teen page.

• Library Lair (ages 10–18)

  FreeAges 10–18Fargo

  Thursdays 5–6 p.m. through Dec. 16

  Snacks, drinks and a different activity every week (video games, crafts, board games) at the Dr. James Carlson Library. No registration.

  Source: Fargo Public Library · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Pokémon Club

  FreeAges Kids & teensFargo

  Select Tuesdays 3–4:30 p.m.: Nov. 10, Nov. 24, Dec. 8, Dec. 22

  Trading card games (cards provided), crafts, an episode and video games at the Dr. James Carlson Library. Geared to kids and teens; no experience needed.

  Source: Fargo Public Library · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Community Game Nights

  FreeAll agesFargo

  1st Mondays at Northport, 3rd Wednesdays at Carlson, 5–7:30 p.m.

  Tabletop games provided, or bring a favorite to share. All experience levels.

  Source: Fargo Public Library · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Teen volunteer sessions

  FreeAges 12–18Fargo

  First Saturday, 1–3 p.m.: Nov. 7 (Carlson), Dec. 5 (Main), Jan. 2 (Carlson)

  Shelve books, decorate the teen area and prep crafts. Register for each session and bring a signed parent permission form the first time.

  Source: Fargo Public Library · checked Nov 2, 2026

• Moorhead youth open gym

  FreeAges 17 and underMoorhead

  Basketball and volleyball, Saturdays 10 a.m.–2 p.m. through March 20, 2027, at Ellen Hopkins Elementary. Skips Nov. 28, Dec. 26 and Jan. 2.

  Source: Moorhead Parks & Recreation · checked Nov 1, 2026

Skating and moving

• Skate City public skating

  $All ages (skate trainers for 10 and under)Fargo

  $8 per 2-hour session plus $5 skate rental (before tax). Themed and glow skates through the year; check the skating-hours calendar.

  Source: Skate City Fargo · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Open skate at Fargo Parks Sports Center

  $All agesFargo

  Public skating on the IcePlex, $5 per visit (10-visit punch card $45). Times change week to week; check the open-play calendar.

  Source: Fargo Parks Sports Center · checked Nov 1, 2026

• SCHEELS Skating Rink at Broadway Square

  Rentals $5All agesFargo

  Late Nov–March · Skate Shack Mon–Fri 4–8 p.m., Sat–Sun noon–8 p.m.

  Downtown's outdoor rink at 201 Broadway N. The Skate Shack rents adult skates (and a limited supply of junior and youth sizes) for $5 with a photo ID or your shoes as a deposit, and sells grab-and-go snacks. Closed Dec. 24–25 and at -10° or -30° wind chill.

  Source: Fargo Parks / Broadway Square · checked Nov 2, 2026

• West Fargo's five free sledding hills

  FreeAll agesWest Fargo

  When there's snow

  Rendezvous Park (1055 32nd Ave W) and Maplewood Park (1504 17th Ave E) have warming houses; Rivers Bend (2548 1st St E), West River (7th Ave & 8th St W) and Goldenwood (1330 5th St NW) don't.

  Source: West Fargo Park District · checked Nov 2, 2026

Outings

• MSUM Planetarium public shows

  $All ages (Sky Safari: 5 and under)Moorhead

  Family-friendly dome shows year-round, including a Sky Safari series for little kids. Shows and prices are on the Moorhead Box Office page.

  Source: Minnesota State University Moorhead · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Fargo Air Museum

  $$All ages (4 and under free)Fargo

  Two hangars of aircraft, most still flyable. Tue–Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Adults $15, kids 5–11 $10. Youth aviation camps on some Saturdays.

  Source: Fargo Air Museum · checked Nov 1, 2026

• Plains Art Museum

  FreeFargo

  Open daily, Thursdays until 9 PM

  Always-free admission. Kid Quest, free hands-on art for families, is the first Saturday of the month, October through April.

  Source: Plains Art Museum · checked Nov 1, 2026

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