When it’s time for some family adventure, there are plenty of locations around Fargo offering fun and unique family activities. Who wants just another night of bowling, or to go see another movie, when there are so many different things to try? Use this list as inspiration to help your family decide what your next original excursion will be. These fresh ideas are suitable for families with children of all ages.
Canoe and Kayak Rentals
The City of Moorhead, Minnesota, in partnership with River Keepers, offers individual rentals of kayaks and canoes at the Hjemkomst Landing. For families who enjoy sunshine, water, and nature, exploring the Red River by canoe is a wonderful way to spend a few hours together. You can even pack a sack lunch in your backpack and eat together during your water adventure.
The boats are available for rent on a first come, first serve basis, and individual rentals cost $10 an hour per watercraft. Rental hours are Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. There are also monthly river paddling group trips. These guided excursions on the Red River feature educational themes on topics like the native birds, the trees, and the history of the Red River. Hjemkomst Landing is located at 202 First Avenue North in Moorhead.
Nature of the North
One hardship of living in the northern states can be the very short summer season. There are only a brief few months of the year when you can enjoy outside activities like kayaking and water sports. A great year-round family adventure that also builds strength and agility is indoor rock climbing at Nature of the North. The facility features a 13-foot-high rock climbing wall with 1,200 square feet of space to climb and explore. The rock wall caters to every level of climbing, from beginner to advanced, and the friendly staff is always ready to lend encouragement or guidance to climbers.
Nature of the North also offers many different types of educational programs like youth climbing classes or workshops on nature-related topics including camping basics, backpacking, and outdoor photography.
There are day passes available which allow for 90 minutes of time on the rock climbing wall. A day pass is $12 for adults ages 18 and older and $7 for children under the age of 18, and you can rent climbing shoes and chalk as well. You can find Nature of the North at 814 Center Avenue, Suite #3, in Moorhead, MN.
Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts
Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts provides a new way to learn about your town with the Fargo Flourish Scavenger Hunt. You’ll explore locations like the Fargo Theatre, the Northern Pacific Railway Depot, and the Cass County Courthouse while you look for clues to solve the challenges. An online app guides the scavenger hunt and leads your team to various local landmarks while you learn about art, culture, and history by finding solutions to the app’s questions.
Your family works as a team and you can try to beat the existing Fargo high score as you complete the challenges. The Fargo Scavenger Hunt begins at 701 Main Avenue and requires about a mile and a half of walking to complete. Most groups complete the challenge in less than two hours. This is not only great family fun, but you’ll probably learn things about Fargo that you never knew, even if you’ve lived here for years.
The scavenger hunt costs $14.99 per player. If your family wants to do more scavenger hunts, there’s a monthly subscription available that includes other Fargo hunts, as well as scavenger hunts at over 400 other cities around the world.
Clay Your Way
Clay Yo0ur Way is a pottery and art studio where your whole family can connect with their inner artist and paint their own pottery. There’s no experience necessary, and the helpful staff will guide your family through your creative experience. It’s fun for all ages, and there are also many ideas and demonstrations to help you through the process. You simply choose your pottery piece and paint it. The shop will glaze it and fire it for you, and you can pick up your finished creations within a week.
There are many different types of pieces to choose from including platters, plaques, bowls, and coffee mugs, as well as whimsical animals and other shapes. This is the perfect way for parents to preserve those little handprints you’re constantly wiping off every surface at home! Many families enjoy this experience so much the first time, they come back frequently to do it again. Items range in price from $3 to $50, and there’s an additional 50% studio fee for glazing and firing the item.
Studio hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The last seating and pickup times are one hour before closing time. You can find Clay Your Way at 4600 17th Avenue South in Fargo.
Tactical Action Gaming (TAG)
Tactical Action Gaming (TAG) includes both an indoor Nerf sports arena and a tactical laser tag arena. Tactical Laser Tag is different than regular laser tag because you complete missions in fully immersive game scenarios. While these mission-based laser games are fun and challenging, the Nerf battle is a hilarious way for families to reconnect. Release family frustrations and share lots of laughs as you pummel each other with foam darts in the 5000-square-foot arena.
Prices for laser tag or battle tag are $25 per player for a 60-minute game. The price includes all necessary equipment, including safety goggles for foam dart battle tag. Play times are by reservation only, and TAG is located at 1702 Fourth Ave Northwest, Suite G, in West Fargo.
The staff at Rydell Auto Group hopes that this list gives you some new ideas for family fun time. It’s important to make time to have fun as a family, and these destinations will all help you do that. Let us know if you try any of these recommendations and give us your feedback.
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