Fargo Park District hosts free glow-in-the-dark mini golf at Rheault Farm

The 9-hole 'Powder Putt' course features neon lights and activities for families during the winter season.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 11:07pm

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The Fargo Park District set up a free, 9-hole glow-in-the-dark mini-golf course at Rheault Farm on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The 'Powder Putt' course included glow-in-the-dark golf balls, neon lights, and other games and crafts for children. Organizers said the mild winter weather was ideal for getting people outdoors during the colder months.

Why it matters

The Fargo Park District is making efforts to encourage families to get outside and enjoy recreational activities even during the winter season, when people may be more inclined to stay indoors. Events like the 'Powder Putt' mini-golf course help promote an active lifestyle and community engagement.

The details

The free 'Powder Putt' mini-golf course featured 9 holes with glow-in-the-dark golf balls and neon lighting to create a fun, festive atmosphere. In addition to the mini-golf, there were other games and crafts for children to participate in. Organizers said the mild 40-degree weather on Thursday was a best-case scenario for getting people outdoors during the winter months.

  • The 'Powder Putt' mini-golf course was set up at Rheault Farm on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Fargo Park District

The local parks and recreation department that organized the free 'Powder Putt' mini-golf event at Rheault Farm.

Katelin Madsen

The event supervisor for the Fargo Park District who said the goal is to remind people they can still have fun and get outside during the winter.

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What they’re saying

“I feel like it's our job as the Fargo Park District to remind people we can still have fun in the winter, we can still get outside. Even if it's in smaller doses, we can get outside and enjoy our parks in the wintertime.”

— Katelin Madsen, Event Supervisor, Fargo Park District

What’s next

The Fargo Park District will host more outdoor events in the coming weeks, including the Fargo Pond Hockey Classic at Lindenwood Park on Saturday, February 14 and Sunday, February 15, 2026.

The takeaway

The Fargo Park District's 'Powder Putt' glow-in-the-dark mini-golf event demonstrates the city's commitment to providing year-round recreational opportunities for families, even during the winter months when people may be more inclined to stay indoors.