Christmas Events for Kids in Fargo (2026)

Christmas Events for Kids
Written by Kelsey Cecil

15 min read

The Fargo area has 15 Christmas events for kids we could confirm for the 2026 season, from Photos with Santa at West Acres in Fargo on November 14 to Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds in West Fargo, which runs through December 31. 8 of them are free, and every listing links straight to the host. It is one stop on our guide to Christmas events for kids in North Dakota, part of our guide for every state.

The short version

  • 15 kids’ Christmas events confirmed in Fargo for 2026, in Fargo and West Fargo
  • First: Photos with Santa at West Acres, Fargo, November 14. Runs latest: Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds, West Fargo, through December 31
  • Free: 2026 Window Wonderland, Free Holiday Photos at West Acres, Cookies with the Claus Family, Libraries Dance - Nutcracker Preview, Jólabókaflód (Christmas Book Flood) Party, Skate with Santa, Reindeer Storytime Fun and Crafts and Elephant and Piggie's Noon Year's Party
  • Checked on each host’s own page; each listing links straight to it

Below is every event we could confirm, grouped by city, with the date, time, cost and the small things parents ask about (sign-ups, ages, what is included). Looking for a Santa train instead? Those are on our North Dakota Christmas train rides page.

Fargo Christmas events for kids at a glance

Kids’ Christmas events
15 confirmed for 2026
Cities
Fargo and West Fargo
Season
November 14 to December 31, 2026
Free events
8
Kinds of events
Santa visit, holiday story time, holiday lights and holiday event
Last checked

Plan your December

When each Fargo Christmas event for kids happens

The first is Photos with Santa at West Acres in Fargo on November 14; the last runs to December 31. Each bar spans an event’s dates, not every hour in them, so check the host’s page for times.

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Christmas events for kids in Fargo

12 confirmed events for kids in Fargo, soonest first.

Fargo: Photos with Santa at West Acres

Santa visitWest Acres · Fargo

Host
West Acres (opens in a new tab)
Where
West Acres Regional Shopping Center, Santa's Whimsical Wonderland, 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
When
Sat November 14 (10 am to 6 pm), Sun November 15 (noon to 5 pm), Sat November 21 (10 am to 6 pm), Sun November 22 (noon to 5 pm), Wed November 25 (10 am to 7 pm), Fri November 27 (10 am to 8 pm), Sat November 28 (10 am to 8 pm), Sun November 29 (10 am to 6 pm), Mon November 30 (10 am to 8 pm), Tue December 1 (10 am to 8 pm), Wed December 2 (10 am to 8 pm), Thu December 3 (10 am to 8 pm), Fri December 4 (10 am to 8 pm), Sat December 5 (9 am to 8 pm), Sun December 6 (10 am to 6 pm), Mon December 7 (10 am to 8 pm), Tue December 8 (10 am to 8 pm), Wed December 9 (10 am to 8 pm), Thu December 10 (10 am to 8 pm), Fri December 11 (10 am to 8 pm), Sat December 12 (8 am to 8 pm), Sun December 13 (10 am to 7 pm), Mon December 14 (10 am to 8 pm), Tue December 15 (10 am to 8 pm), Wed December 16 (10 am to 8 pm), Thu December 17 (10 am to 8 pm), Fri December 18 (10 am to 8 pm), Sat December 19 (8 am to 8 pm), Sun December 20 (10 am to 6 pm), Mon December 21 (9 am to 8 pm), Tue December 22 (9 am to 8 pm), Wed December 23 (9 am to 8 pm) and Thu December 24 (8 am to 4 pm), 2026
Cost
A photo purchase is required to visit Santa
Ages
All ages
Sign-up
Recommended
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

West Acres mall in Fargo hosts Photos with Santa from November 14 through December 24. The setup is called Santa's Whimsical Wonderland and is located next to Best Buy. This year there are two settings: sit with Santa on his big green chair in front of Santa's house, or choose Santa's sleigh, photographed from an elevated position.

A reservation is highly recommended and is booked online through the mall's partner site, but it only holds your place in line and not an exact time. The page notes that an appointment is not required, and that a photo purchase is required to visit Santa. Hours change by day, with longer days on weekends and the final days before Christmas. Check the hours list on the event page for the date you want to visit.

Parent tip: Book a spot in line online if you can. Hours vary by day, and Christmas Eve hours are shorter.

See dates and details from West Acres (opens in a new tab)

Fargo: 2026 Window Wonderland

Holiday lightsFreeDowntown Community Partnership · Fargo

Host
Downtown Community Partnership (opens in a new tab)
Where
Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND 58102
When
Friday, November 20, 2026 to Saturday, December 5, 2026 (storefront displays)
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Window Wonderland returns to Downtown Fargo from Friday, November 20 through Saturday, December 5. Local businesses turn their storefronts into festive holiday displays, and visitors are invited to bundle up, grab something warm to sip and stroll downtown to take it all in.

The event page lists a voting component that runs for the same dates, so families can pick a favorite window as they walk. It is free to stroll, and the dates run right up to the Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade on Saturday, December 5, which is a natural way to combine two downtown outings. Details about the display locations were still being added when the page was checked, so look at the Downtown Community Partnership site for the latest map.

Parent tip: Dress warmly for the walk. More details were still coming when the page was checked.

See dates and details from Downtown Community Partnership (opens in a new tab)

Fargo: Free Holiday Photos at West Acres

Holiday eventFreeWest Acres · Fargo

Host
West Acres (opens in a new tab)
Where
West Acres Regional Shopping Center, Fountain Court, 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
When
Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Families
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

West Acres mall invites families to bring out the whole group for free holiday photos on Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Fountain Court. The photos are taken by Jessie Faith Photography in front of the mall's festive setup.

Photos are first come, first served and include a few shots of your group. The line opens no earlier than 9:50 a.m., and if a line remains toward the end of the event, staff will stop it at a set point. Photos are available two weeks later, with downloading and printing rights, which makes them handy for holiday cards. The same day, the mall hosts an indoor Thanksgiving market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. throughout the whole mall, so families can shop while they wait.

Parent tip: The line opens no earlier than 9:50 a.m. Photos arrive about two weeks later.

See dates and details from West Acres (opens in a new tab)

Fargo: Cookies with the Claus Family

Santa visitFreeFraser, Ltd. · Fargo

Host
Fraser, Ltd. (opens in a new tab)
Where
FARGODOME, 1800 N University Dr, Fargo, ND 58102
When
Friday, November 27, 2026, 1 to 4 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Fraser, Ltd. puts on a no-cost community event, Cookies with the Claus Family, Friday, November 27, from 1 until 4 p.m. in the FARGODOME. Things begin at 1 p.m. with the arrival of Santa and the Claus Family on a sleigh pulled by horses.

Kids, and grown-ups who are kids at heart, can drop letters to the North Pole in Santa's Mailbox, decorate cookies, ride a sleigh, get their faces painted, bounce in a bouncy house, make a holiday art project and pose for pictures alongside Santa and Mrs. Claus. The event page encourages families to share seasonal treats and build happy memories alongside neighbors. Everyone can attend for free, and you do not need to register. It takes place the day after Thanksgiving, an easy way to begin the season.

Parent tip: Be there by 1 p.m. to catch the sleigh arrival. Registration is not needed.

See dates and details from Fraser, Ltd. (opens in a new tab)

Fargo: Stories with Santa at West Acres

Story time with SantaWest Acres · Fargo

Host
West Acres (opens in a new tab)
Where
West Acres Regional Shopping Center, Aquarium Court, 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
When
Sat November 28 and Fri December 18, 2026, 9:30 am
Cost
Not stated on the page
Ages
Young children
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Santa stops by West Acres mall in Fargo to read some of his favorite stories on two mornings, Saturday, November 28 and Friday, December 18. The fun kicks off at 9:30 a.m. in the mall's Aquarium Court.

After the stories, children can join a craft activity. The event page lists it as Stories with Santa and describes it as a story time with Santa followed by a craft, with no ticket price shown. West Acres is an indoor shopping center, so the program works well on cold North Dakota mornings. Families can combine it with the mall's separate Photos with Santa experience, which has its own reservation system and a photo purchase requirement. The mall is on 13th Avenue South in south Fargo, with plenty of indoor space to warm up before or after the program.

Parent tip: No price was listed on the event page. Photos with Santa are a separate experience.

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Fargo: Holiday Performances at West Acres

Holiday showWest Acres · Fargo

Host
West Acres (opens in a new tab)
Where
West Acres Regional Shopping Center, Fountain Court, 3902 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58103
When
Monday, November 30, 2026 to Friday, December 11, 2026 (daily lineup of school choirs, orchestras and dance groups; see event page for times)
Cost
Not stated on the page
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

West Acres mall in Fargo hosts a lineup of holiday performances by local groups and musicians in its Fountain Court from November 30 through December 11. The event page posts the full schedule by day and time so families can plan a visit around a favorite group.

The lineup includes children's and school groups such as elementary and middle school choirs, a children's choir from Enderlin, orchestras, hand chimes ensembles, dance studios, and the Fraser Child Care Center. Most performances are short, so families can drop in for a set, shop, and come back for another. Some acts fall in the daytime on school days and others in the early evening. Because the mall is indoors, it is a comfortable option on cold days. The page does not list a ticket price.

Parent tip: Check the day-by-day lineup on the event page. Children's choirs and school groups perform on several days.

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Fargo: Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade

Holiday paradeDowntown Community Partnership · Fargo

Host
Downtown Community Partnership (opens in a new tab)
Where
Downtown Fargo, Fargo, ND 58102
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6:30 to 8 pm
Cost
Not stated on the host page
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Downtown Community Partnership presents the Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade on Saturday, December 5. The parade begins at 6:30 p.m. in Downtown Fargo, with entry line-up starting at 5 p.m.

The parade is a downtown tradition that draws thousands of spectators from across the Fargo-Moorhead community. Expect dozens of entries decked out with lights and music, including floats, marching units and equestrian entries, as the community celebrates the start of the holiday season together. The parade falls on the last day of Window Wonderland, so families can stroll the decorated storefronts earlier in the evening and then find a spot along the route. The host page does not list a price, and parades are typically watched from the sidewalk.

Parent tip: Bundle up and arrive early for a good viewing spot. Line-up for entries starts at 5 p.m.

See dates and details from Downtown Community Partnership (opens in a new tab)

Fargo: Libraries Dance - Nutcracker Preview

Holiday story timeFreeFargo Public Library · Fargo

Host
Fargo Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Fargo Public Library, Main Library, 101 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102
When
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6:30 to 7:30 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
Ages 3 and up
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Fargo Public Library teams up with F-M Ballet and Gasper's School of Dance for a Nutcracker preview on Wednesday, December 9, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Main Library.

The event is part of the library's Libraries Dance series of themed storytimes followed by short dance lessons. Children hear stories tied to the theme and then get up and move with local dance teachers. The series is geared toward children ages 3 and up, and the library lists it as a free family storytime with no registration required. It is a gentle way to introduce kids to the Nutcracker story and ballet movement before any holiday performances, and families can drop in without signing up. The event is held at the Main Library, 101 4th Street North in downtown Fargo, in the evening after most school and work days.

Parent tip: No registration is needed. Wear comfortable clothes your child can move in.

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Fargo: Jólabókaflód (Christmas Book Flood) Party

Holiday story timeFreeFargo Public Library · Fargo

Host
Fargo Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Fargo Public Library, Main Library, 101 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 to 3 pm
Cost
Free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

The Fargo Main Library marks the Icelandic custom of Jólabókaflód, known as the Christmas Book Flood, Saturday, December 12, from 2 until 3 p.m. In Iceland, people give each other books on Christmas Eve and then read through the night, and this party shares a bit of that custom with Fargo.

Bring a book to trade at the swap, make crafts with an Icelandic flavor, have snacks, and hear Scandinavian tunes played by Project Constellation. The library describes a warm, festive afternoon for every age, and you do not need to register. With books at the center of the swap, it is a nice way for children to choose something fresh for winter break reading. The party is in the downtown Main Library, within walking distance of numerous Fargo shops and restaurants if you would like to stretch the afternoon.

Parent tip: Bring a book to trade if you can. Registration is not needed.

See dates and details from Fargo Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Fargo: Santa Fly-In 2026

Santa visitFargo Air Museum · Fargo

Host
Fargo Air Museum (opens in a new tab)
Where
Fargo Air Museum, 1609 19th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102
When
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9:30 am to noon
Cost
Regular museum admission: adult $15, student, military, veteran or senior $12, child 5 to 11 $10, ages 4 and under free; free for members
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

While the reindeer get some rest before the big night at the North Pole, Santa travels to Fargo in a helicopter landing at the Fargo Air Museum, Saturday, December 12. Doors swing wide at 9:30 a.m., with Santa expected around 10 a.m., though the museum can't rule out flight delays.

Children can pose for a picture with Santa and tell the elves in his workshop what they hope to find under the tree. You do not need to register in advance. Regular museum admission applies, and members get in free. Adults pay $15; students, military, veterans and seniors pay $12; children 5 to 11 pay $10; children 4 and younger enter free. Take time to look at the museum's aircraft displays while you are there.

Parent tip: Santa's landing time hinges on flying weather, so be there when the doors open. Pre-registration is not needed.

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Fargo: Reindeer Storytime Fun and Crafts

Holiday story timeFreeFargo Public Library · Fargo

Host
Fargo Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Fargo Public Library, Main Library, 101 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102
When
Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 10 to 11 am
Cost
Free
Ages
Ages 2 to 6
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

If your child loves the idea of hearing reindeer land on the roof this season, come to the Fargo Public Library's Reindeer Storytime on Wednesday, December 16, 10 to 11 a.m. in the Main Library.

After the stories comes a game about reindeer, more activities and a craft. It is meant for 2 to 6 year olds, and the library tags it with the categories early literacy, storytime and craft, and registration is not required. Preschoolers who enjoy moving around and bringing home something they made will like it. Additional storytimes run through the week, so you can pair this one with borrowing books. The Main Library is at 101 4th Street North in downtown Fargo.

Parent tip: Best for ages 2 to 6. You do not need to register.

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Fargo: Elephant and Piggie's Noon Year's Party

Holiday story timeFreeFargo Public Library · Fargo

Host
Fargo Public Library (opens in a new tab)
Where
Fargo Public Library, Main Library, 101 4th St N, Fargo, ND 58102
When
Thursday, December 31, 2026, 11 am to noon
Cost
Free
Ages
Families
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Kids do not have to stay up until midnight to celebrate the new year at the Fargo Main Library. On Thursday, December 31, from 11 a.m. to noon, families are invited to ring in the Noon Year with Elephant and Piggie, the favorite pair from Mo Willems' picture books.

The library describes the event as a morning of silly fun, friendship and festivities for the whole family. It is listed as a family event with no registration required. Because it falls on the last day of the year, it is a handy after-Christmas activity for children who are home on winter break and ready for one more party. Families who know the Elephant and Piggie books may enjoy dressing up as their favorite character.

Parent tip: No registration is needed. Arrive a few minutes early to find a spot.

See dates and details from Fargo Public Library (opens in a new tab)

Christmas events for kids in West Fargo

3 confirmed events for kids in West Fargo, soonest first.

West Fargo: Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds

Holiday lightsRed River Valley Fair · West Fargo

Host
Red River Valley Fair (opens in a new tab)
Where
Red River Valley Fairgrounds, 1805 Main Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078 (near Fargo)
When
Saturday, November 28, 2026 to Thursday, December 31, 2026 (nightly, closed Dec 25), 5 to 10 pm
Cost
$25 per car, $60 per limo or bus
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds is a drive-through lights experience in West Fargo that the Red River Valley Fair Association now operates, after the display moved from Lindenwood Park. It runs nightly from November 28 through December 31, from 5 to 10 p.m., and it is closed on Christmas Day.

This year's show is billed as bigger and better, with RGB effect lighting, animated displays, multiple drive-through tunnels and about 1.5 miles of lighted route. Admission is $25 per car and $60 per limo or bus. The association says non-profit and youth organizations that help work the event receive a portion of each night's proceeds. Kids can watch from the car, which makes it easy for families with little ones on cold nights.

Parent tip: Admission is per vehicle. The event is closed on December 25.

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West Fargo: Christmas on the Prairie

Holiday craftsBonanzaville · West Fargo

Host
Bonanzaville (opens in a new tab)
Where
Bonanzaville Pioneer Village, 1351 Main Ave W, West Fargo, ND 58078 (near Fargo)
When
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm
Cost
Adults $6, children 6 to 18 $3, families $15, kids under 5 free
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Bonanzaville's pioneer village in West Fargo is transformed into a simpler time for one Saturday in December. Carolers sing the sounds of the season, Christmas cards are printed in the village Print Shop, and horse-drawn wagons carry passengers through the village streets. Children can make homemade presents while cookies bake in a wood-burning oven.

A soup and sandwich meal is served from 11 am to 2 pm. Event admission is $6 for adults, $3 for children ages 6 to 18, $15 for families, and free for kids under 5. The event runs from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, December 5, so families can come for the morning, stay for lunch, or drop in for the afternoon. Questions can go to Bonanzaville at 701-282-2822.

Parent tip: The family price of $15 is usually the best deal for a household. Dress warmly, since parts of the day are spent outside in the village.

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West Fargo: Skate with Santa

Santa visitFreeWest Fargo Parks · West Fargo

Host
West Fargo Parks (opens in a new tab)
Where
Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights, 3150 Sheyenne St, West Fargo, ND 58078 (near Fargo)
When
Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 4 to 6 pm
Cost
Free; skates available to rent
Ages
All ages
Confirmed
On the host’s page, checked

Santa makes a stop at the Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights in West Fargo for an evening of skating. Families are invited to bring their skates, say hello to Santa and skate to favorite Christmas songs. Free cookies and hot chocolate are served while supplies last.

The event is free and runs from 4 to 6 pm on Tuesday, December 15. Families without their own skates can rent a pair at the plaza. The early evening timing works well for school-age kids, and the whole family is welcome, whether everyone skates or some just come to visit Santa and enjoy a cup of cocoa. Questions can go to West Fargo Parks at 701-433-5360, and the plaza is at 3150 Sheyenne Street.

Parent tip: Bring your own skates if you have them, or plan for rentals. Cookies and cocoa are first come, first served.

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Looking further afield? Our North Dakota Christmas events for kids guide lists every confirmed event in the state. The national search sorts every event by distance from your town.

A story for the drive home

A morning with Santa or an evening of holiday stories tends to end the same way: tired kids, a long drive and one more book before bed. Our picture book follows Rally the corgi on his first train ride to see his grand-paw-rents, and every page is painted by hand. If your family is spending December missing someone, it was written for that too. For the car, print our free corgi and train coloring pages.

Rally Takes the Train book cover: a watercolor corgi peeking from a red train

A bedtime story after seeing SantaRally Takes the Train is a five-minute rhyming picture book about a corgi’s first train ride, hand-painted in real watercolor by Leslie Dunn. $16.99 on Amazon, ages 0 to 8.

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Fargo Christmas events for kids: questions parents ask

What Christmas events for kids are in Fargo in 2026?

We confirmed 15 Christmas events for kids in Fargo for 2026 on each host’s own page: Photos with Santa at West Acres in Fargo (November 14), 2026 Window Wonderland in Fargo (November 20), Free Holiday Photos at West Acres in Fargo (November 21), Cookies with the Claus Family in Fargo (November 27), Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds in West Fargo (November 28), Stories with Santa at West Acres in Fargo (November 28), Holiday Performances at West Acres in Fargo (November 30), Christmas on the Prairie in West Fargo (December 5), Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade in Fargo (December 5), Libraries Dance - Nutcracker Preview in Fargo (December 9), Jólabókaflód (Christmas Book Flood) Party in Fargo (December 12), Santa Fly-In 2026 in Fargo (December 12), Skate with Santa in West Fargo (December 15), Reindeer Storytime Fun and Crafts in Fargo (December 16) and Elephant and Piggie's Noon Year's Party in Fargo (December 31). Every one is listed below with times, cost and a link to the host.

What Christmas events for kids are in Fargo, North Dakota?

For families in and around Fargo, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Photos with Santa at West Acres (Daily, Nov 14 to Dec 24 (hours vary by day), a photo purchase is required to visit santa); 2026 Window Wonderland (Nov 20 to Dec 5, stroll anytime, free); Free Holiday Photos at West Acres (Sat, Nov 21, 10 am to 2 pm, free); Cookies with the Claus Family (Fri, Nov 27, 1 to 4 pm, free); Stories with Santa at West Acres (Sat, Nov 28 and Fri, Dec 18, 9:30 am, not stated on the page); Holiday Performances at West Acres (Nov 30 to Dec 11, daily lineup (times vary), not stated on the page); Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade (Sat, Dec 5, 6:30 pm, not stated on the host page); Libraries Dance - Nutcracker Preview (Wed, Dec 9, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, free); Jólabókaflód (Christmas Book Flood) Party (Sat, Dec 12, 2 to 3 pm, free); Santa Fly-In 2026 (Sat, Dec 12, doors 9:30 am, Santa lands about 10, regular museum admission: adult $15, student, military, veteran or senior $12, child 5 to 11 $10, ages 4 and under free; free for members); Reindeer Storytime Fun and Crafts (Wed, Dec 16, 10 to 11 am, free); Elephant and Piggie's Noon Year's Party (Thu, Dec 31, 11 am to noon, free). Details and the host’s link for each are in the Fargo section of this page.

What Christmas events for kids are in West Fargo, North Dakota?

For families in and around West Fargo, the confirmed Christmas events for kids this season are: Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds (Nightly, Nov 28 to Dec 31, 5 to 10 pm (closed Dec 25), $25 per car, $60 per limo or bus); Christmas on the Prairie (Sat, Dec 5, 10 am to 5 pm, adults $6, children 6 to 18 $3, families $15, kids under 5 free); Skate with Santa (Tue, Dec 15, 4 to 6 pm, free; skates available to rent). Details and the host’s link for each are in the West Fargo section of this page.

Are there free Christmas events for kids in Fargo?

Yes. 8 of the 15 events here are free: 2026 Window Wonderland in Fargo, Free Holiday Photos at West Acres in Fargo, Cookies with the Claus Family in Fargo, Libraries Dance - Nutcracker Preview in Fargo, Jólabókaflód (Christmas Book Flood) Party in Fargo, Skate with Santa in West Fargo, Reindeer Storytime Fun and Crafts in Fargo and Elephant and Piggie's Noon Year's Party in Fargo. Some free events still ask you to register, so check each listing.

Where can kids see Santa in Fargo this December?

Santa appears at Photos with Santa at West Acres in Fargo (November 14), Cookies with the Claus Family in Fargo (November 27), Stories with Santa at West Acres in Fargo (November 28), Santa Fly-In 2026 in Fargo (December 12) and Skate with Santa in West Fargo (December 15). Times and booking rules are in each event’s listing above.

Where are there Christmas story times for kids in Fargo?

Holiday story times on this page: Stories with Santa at West Acres in Fargo, Libraries Dance - Nutcracker Preview in Fargo, Jólabókaflód (Christmas Book Flood) Party in Fargo, Reindeer Storytime Fun and Crafts in Fargo and Elephant and Piggie's Noon Year's Party in Fargo. Library story times are usually free; story times with a meal or show are ticketed.

Which Fargo Christmas events are best for toddlers?

These are aimed at babies, toddlers and preschoolers: Reindeer Storytime Fun and Crafts in Fargo (Ages 2 to 6).

Are there kids' Christmas events in Fargo on Christmas Eve or after Christmas?

Yes: Photos with Santa at West Acres in Fargo (through December 24), Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds in West Fargo (through December 31) and Elephant and Piggie's Noon Year's Party in Fargo (through December 31).

How much is Photos with Santa at West Acres in Fargo?

A photo purchase is required to visit Santa. Photos with Santa at West Acres is on Sat November 14 (10 am to 6 pm), Sun November 15 (noon to 5 pm), Sat November 21 (10 am to 6 pm), Sun November 22 (noon to 5 pm), Wed November 25 (10 am to 7 pm), Fri November 27 (10 am to 8 pm), Sat November 28 (10 am to 8 pm), Sun November 29 (10 am to 6 pm), Mon November 30 (10 am to 8 pm), Tue December 1 (10 am to 8 pm), Wed December 2 (10 am to 8 pm), Thu December 3 (10 am to 8 pm), Fri December 4 (10 am to 8 pm), Sat December 5 (9 am to 8 pm), Sun December 6 (10 am to 6 pm), Mon December 7 (10 am to 8 pm), Tue December 8 (10 am to 8 pm), Wed December 9 (10 am to 8 pm), Thu December 10 (10 am to 8 pm), Fri December 11 (10 am to 8 pm), Sat December 12 (8 am to 8 pm), Sun December 13 (10 am to 7 pm), Mon December 14 (10 am to 8 pm), Tue December 15 (10 am to 8 pm), Wed December 16 (10 am to 8 pm), Thu December 17 (10 am to 8 pm), Fri December 18 (10 am to 8 pm), Sat December 19 (8 am to 8 pm), Sun December 20 (10 am to 6 pm), Mon December 21 (9 am to 8 pm), Tue December 22 (9 am to 8 pm), Wed December 23 (9 am to 8 pm) and Thu December 24 (8 am to 4 pm), 2026 at West Acres Regional Shopping Center, Santa's Whimsical Wonderland. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is 2026 Window Wonderland in Fargo?

Free. 2026 Window Wonderland is on Friday, November 20, 2026 to Saturday, December 5, 2026 (storefront displays) at Downtown Fargo. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Free Holiday Photos at West Acres in Fargo?

Free. Free Holiday Photos at West Acres is on Saturday, November 21, 2026, 10 am to 2 pm at West Acres Regional Shopping Center, Fountain Court. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Cookies with the Claus Family in Fargo?

Free. Cookies with the Claus Family is on Friday, November 27, 2026, 1 to 4 pm at FARGODOME. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds in West Fargo?

$25 per car, $60 per limo or bus. Holiday Lights at the Fairgrounds is on Saturday, November 28, 2026 to Thursday, December 31, 2026 (nightly, closed Dec 25), 5 to 10 pm at Red River Valley Fairgrounds. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Stories with Santa at West Acres in Fargo?

Not stated on the page. Stories with Santa at West Acres is on Sat November 28 and Fri December 18, 2026, 9:30 am at West Acres Regional Shopping Center, Aquarium Court. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Holiday Performances at West Acres in Fargo?

Not stated on the page. Holiday Performances at West Acres is on Monday, November 30, 2026 to Friday, December 11, 2026 (daily lineup of school choirs, orchestras and dance groups; see event page for times) at West Acres Regional Shopping Center, Fountain Court. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Christmas on the Prairie in West Fargo?

Adults $6, children 6 to 18 $3, families $15, kids under 5 free. Christmas on the Prairie is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10 am to 5 pm at Bonanzaville Pioneer Village. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade in Fargo?

Not stated on the host page. Xcel Energy Holiday Lights Parade is on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 6:30 to 8 pm at Downtown Fargo. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Libraries Dance - Nutcracker Preview in Fargo?

Free. Libraries Dance - Nutcracker Preview is on Wednesday, December 9, 2026, 6:30 to 7:30 pm at Fargo Public Library, Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Jólabókaflód (Christmas Book Flood) Party in Fargo?

Free. Jólabókaflód (Christmas Book Flood) Party is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 to 3 pm at Fargo Public Library, Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Santa Fly-In 2026 in Fargo?

Regular museum admission: adult $15, student, military, veteran or senior $12, child 5 to 11 $10, ages 4 and under free; free for members. Santa Fly-In 2026 is on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 9:30 am to noon at Fargo Air Museum. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Skate with Santa in West Fargo?

Free; skates available to rent. Skate with Santa is on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, 4 to 6 pm at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Reindeer Storytime Fun and Crafts in Fargo?

Free. Reindeer Storytime Fun and Crafts is on Wednesday, December 16, 2026, 10 to 11 am at Fargo Public Library, Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

How much is Elephant and Piggie's Noon Year's Party in Fargo?

Free. Elephant and Piggie's Noon Year's Party is on Thursday, December 31, 2026, 11 am to noon at Fargo Public Library, Main Library. Confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Are there Christmas train rides for kids in Fargo?

Yes, but they have their own guide. Santa trains and holiday train rides are listed in our Fargo Christmas train rides guide, so this page sticks to story times, Santa visits and other events off the rails.

How do you confirm these events?

We list an event only after we find this season’s date on the host’s own website or an official city or tourism calendar. We last checked every listing on November 2, 2026. Hosts change details, so always confirm on the host’s page before you go.

Event names belong to their hosts. Rally Takes the Train is a family picture book and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by any host listed here. Confirm dates, times and prices on each host’s own site before you go.

Kelsey Cecil
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