Events
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Oktoberfest Festival Downtown Detroit Lakes
Zorbaz Restaurant & Adjacent Streets 402 W Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes, United StatesJoin the fun at the annual Detroit Lakes Oktoberfest Festival as the Detroit Lakes Noon Rotary transforms downtown Detroit Lakes, Minnesota into Little Germany. Enjoy live music, yodeling, a Biergarten by Bucks Mill and The Eagles, German cuisine, kids’ activities, and all the ridiculous games you can handle.
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Lakes Area Community Concert Band Fall Concert at the Historic Holmes Theatre
Historic Holmes Theatre 806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, United StatesDon't miss The Lakes Area Community Concert Band Fall Concert at the Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes on November 18, 2023. These talented area musicians will perform classic wind band compositions, spirited marches, music from Broadway and more. This performance is free and open to the public. Free will donations are accepted.
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December Detroit Lakes Gun & Sports Show
Detroit Lakes National Guard Armory 1220 Rossman Ave, Detroit Lakes, United StatesJoin gun enthusiasts at the Detroit Lakes, MN gun show in December at the Detroit Lakes National Guard Armory. The event, held multiple times in Detroit Lakes, MN each year, is hosted by Detroit Lakes Gun & Sports Show & F ‘n’ A Gun & Sports Show. This show can include classic rifles to modern handguns, visitors can find everything they need to add to their collection.
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Way North of Nashville 5.0 at The Historic Holmes Theatre
Historic Holmes Theatre 806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, United StatesWay North of Nashville 5.0 at The Historic Holmes Theatre January 31, 2026 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm Special Event Discounted Hotel Rate Purchase Holmes Theatre Tickets Online Separately Pre-Polar Fest event, Way North of Nashville 5.0 at the Historic Holmes Theater on Saturday, January 31, 2026, is a Nashville “Listening Room” experience [read more]
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Snowshoe Sundays at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge
Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge 35704 County Highway 26, Rochert, MN, United States2026 Snowshoe Sundays at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge SUNDAYS: February 1 - 22, 2026 2026 Snowshoe Sundays at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge SUNDAYS: February 1 - 22, 2026 Join the fun for Snowshoe Sundays at Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge in Rochert, Minnesota every Sunday in February from 12p - 4 p. [read more]
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Detroit Lakes Polar Fest
Detroit Lakes Minnesota Detroit LakesDetroit Lakes Polar Fest is is a 17-day winter festival that features a multitude of outdoor winter activities. It is held in mid-February with the plunge and fireworks on the Saturday night of President’s Day weekend.
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Lakes Curling Club Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel
Lakes Curling Club 506 US Highway 59, Detroit Lakes, MN, United StatesThe Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel is a large curling tournament that attracts top teams from across the region. The tournament features a very festive atmosphere in the clubhouse that contributes the overall experience of the event. If you’ve never seen curling or are interested in the sport, come out and watch for a while, even if you’re not playing!
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Polar Fest Daddy’s Little Sweetheart Dance
Historic Holmes Theatre 806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN, United States2026 Polar Fest Daddy's Little Sweetheart Dance 2026 Polar Fest Daddy's Little Sweetheart Dance Kick off Polar Fest 2025 in style at Daddy's Little Sweetheart Dance on February 6, 2026 from 6-9 pm. Yeehaw! A dream come true event for sweethearts (ages 2-12) and their dads, grandfathers, or special friends. Line [read more]
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Polar Fest DL Pond Hockey Classic
Little Detroit Lake (in front of Hub 41/Pavillion) 104 West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes, United StatesThe Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel is a large curling tournament that attracts top teams from across the region. The tournament features a very festive atmosphere in the clubhouse that contributes the overall experience of the event. If you’ve never seen curling or are interested in the sport, come out and watch for a while, even if you’re not playing!
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Detroit Lakes Polar Fest Poles n Holes Fishing Derby
Little Detroit Lake Northwest Corner Detroit Lakes, MN, United StatesDon’t miss Poles n Holes Fishing Derby @ 12p-3p Feb 8, 2025, kick off to the annual Detroit Lakes Polar Fest. See Detroit Lakes Winter Guide by The Lodge.