Live Music by Justice for Stringbean. In Ace's Wild Saloon from 6:30pm-9:00pm enjoy FREE live music in the lodge! Grab a drink, relax and unwind to great tunes and cozy mountain vibes. 

Let us prep a meal for you! Pre-order our ravioli bake w/ Bosco cheese sticks and pop in the oven when you're ready! (Preorders through Jan 25)

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

No fee, indoor wintery wonderland full of activities for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

No fee, indoor wintery wonderland full of activities for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Step into a magical night of science and imagination at our Good vs. Wicked Mom & Son Bash! This playful evening invites families to explore hands-on science, colorful experiments, and creative challenges that celebrate curiosity and kindness. Dress in your best good or wicked style, dance, explore the museum, and make unforgettable memories together. Whether glowing good or wicked smart, this is a night where science steals the spotlight!

This event is going to be “Popular!” A dream come true event for sweethearts (ages 2-12) and their dads, grandfathers, or special friends. Join us at the Historic Holmes Theatre for an “Unlimited” night of music, dancing, food, and activities that will always be “For good.”

The Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel is a large Annual 3 Day 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!

Experience the thrill of tubing at night with spectacular lasers and awesome music! Book online ahead of time—tickets sell out fast! (Pre-registration is required)

Put on your Grass Skirts, coconut bras & flip flops - dance to the tropical sounds of Dave Herzog of Island Time Band. Tickets Available at the VFW or Bluebird Books

Live Music by Pocket Change. In Ace's Wild Saloon from 6:30pm-9:00pm enjoy FREE live music in the lodge! Grab a drink, relax and unwind to great tunes and cozy mountain vibes.

The Polar Bar located on the Detroit Lakes City Beach During Polar Fest hosted by Propel DL. The Polar Bar is a Fundraiser and the money will be donated back to the community. (Beverage Menu TBA)

Pancakes with sausage and coffee, juice or milk. All proceeds support youth and community activities. Open to the Public. Tickets available at the door the day of event w/ To go orders available! $10 per person children 5 & Under FREE

16th Annual Poles N Holes ice fishing derby sponsored by Detroit Lakes Breakfast Rotary Club, this derby raises funds to support area literacy, youth sports, senior citizen programs and community projects.

Nothing quite represents the State of Hockey better than a pick up game on a frozen pond! Assemble your team of 8 skaters and register for the 2nd Annual DL Pond Hockey Classic.

Lakes Area Farmers Market indoor market is the first Saturday from January to April at Bucks Mill Brewing! Come visit market vendors for a variety of local food and craft craft items. Cheers!

The Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel is a large Annual 3 Day 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!

Come together with friends, neighbors, and new faces for a warm and welcoming evening filled with, Great beer (available for purchase), Delicious s'mores (fixins provided), An engaging icebreaker question to spark conversation!

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The Polar Bar located on the Detroit Lakes City Beach During Polar Fest hosted by Propel DL. The Polar Bar is a Fundraiser and the money will be donated back to the community.

Nothing quite represents the State of Hockey better than a pick up game on a frozen pond! Assemble your team of 8 skaters and register for the 2nd annual DL Pond Hockey Classic

Embrace winter with a walk through the woods. Free snowshoe rental will be available at the Tamarac Refuge Visitor Center every Sunday January & February 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Volunteers will recommend the perfect snowy trail. You can explore the visitor center, nature store, or enjoy a 2:00 PM nature movie.

The Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel is a large Annual 3 Day 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!

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

The Polar Bar located on the Detroit Lakes City Beach During Polar Fest hosted by Propel DL. The Polar Bar is a Fundraiser and the money will be donated back to the community. (Beverage Menu TBA)

Adult Race League is BACK! Presented by Montucky Cold Snacks

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

The Washington Square Mall invites you to do your best putt in the comfort of the mall! The annual Polar Putt will give participants a free opportunity to win mall gift certificates and prizes. The coloring event will feature the creativity of area kids and will be will displayed in the mall during the festival!

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

Students will get sponsors to donate money towards board breaking which we then split to donate to the local food shelf and our Jose Muzquiz Scholarship Fund. We have had a blast the last few years and donated over a thousand dollars each year to the Becker County Food Pantry. This event is everyone’s FAVORITE EVENT! Please come support us!

For the last 30 years, THE PEKING ACROBATS have redefined audience perceptions of Chinese acrobatics. They defy gravity with amazing displays of contortion, flexibility, and control. They push the envelope of human possibility with astonishing juggling dexterity and incredible balancing feats. They are masters of agility and grace. Often accompanied by live musicians skillfully playing traditional Chinese instruments and high-tech special effects to create an exuberant entertainment event featuring all the excitement and festive pageantry of a Chinese Carnival!

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

Experience the thrill of tubing at night with spectacular lasers and awesome music! Book online ahead of time—tickets sell out fast! (Pre-registration is required)

We turn down the lights low, so you can GLOWWWWW!!! Spend the evening at the VFW for a night of ‘not your average’ VFW Cosmic Bingo!! We play 11 Games of Bingo with two Jackpots on the $500 Turtle & $1000 on Blackout. We’ll also play meat raffles, run races, serve delicious food and great drinks! Save the date for Cosmic Bingo, it’s on the Second Friday of Every Month!!!

The Polar Bar located on the Detroit Lakes City Beach During Polar Fest hosted by Propel DL. The Polar Bar is a Fundraiser and the money will be donated back to the community. (Beverage Menu TBA)

Join us for a cozy and cheerful Valentine Tea featuring classic tea service, sweet bites, lessons in tea etiquette and charming décor. This event is designed for guests of all ages to enjoy quality time, gentle traditions, and a touch of Valentine magic.

Join the Detroit Lakes American Legion for the 2nd Annual Adult Pinewood Derby in support of our local Boy Scout Troop. Build your car and come out to have some fun while supporting a great group of young men! Trophies will be awarded to the top three places in the individual and Team categories, as well as one trophy for the Outlaw class and one for the People's Choice!

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a little edge at Bucks Mill Brewing. For Axes for Ex’s, bring digital photos of anyone you have an axe to grind with — we’ll project them onto the target for axe throwing fun with a twist. No reservations needed — just show up, grab a drink, and throw some axes.

The Fabulous Armadillos came out of their shell in 2006 and have since established a large and loyal following in Minnesota and beyond with their spot on recreations of songs from many genres of music from Country to Motown to Heavy Metal to 70’s Soft Rock and play them just like you remember. Themes to be announced! Adults $37 • Students $18

Come join the fun and walk or run the Freeze Your Buns 5k on Saturday, February 14th. On-line registration closes on February 12th at 11:59p and walk-up registration begin at 7:30am on the day of the race. First 80 people get a limited edition DLCCC Freeze Your Buns gear. The race will begin in the DLCCC parking lot at 8:30am. This is not a closed race, so please be aware of your surroundings. Dress for the weather!

The Polar Bar located on the Detroit Lakes City Beach During Polar Fest hosted by Propel DL. The Polar Bar is a Fundraiser and the money will be donated back to the community. (Beverage Menu TBA)

Professional flyers will bring their spectacular, giant kites to color the skies! Kites range in size from 10’ to 100’! Bring your own kite to fly along with the pros! On Little Detroit Lake near West Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

Embrace winter with a walk through the woods. Free snowshoe rental will be available at the Tamarac Refuge Visitor Center every Sunday January & February 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Volunteers will recommend the perfect snowy trail. You can explore the visitor center, nature store, or enjoy a 2:00 PM nature movie.

Join us at Bucks Mill of our 3rd Annual Polar Fest Bean Bag Tournament. Bring your A-game and join us for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Prizes will be awarded to **1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.**Gather your team, let's toss some bags, and enjoy a few beers! Tag your bean bag friends and start practicing now! It should be a great time. Please register your team by Saturday, February 15th to ensure participation. ‍

Details to be announced

Join us at Bucks Mill Sunday, February 16th for our 3rd Annual Polar Fest cribbage tournament. Bring your competitive spirit and crafty cribbage playing friends for an afternoon of competitive fun, strategy, and prizes. See you there! Please register to ensure we have enough cribbage boards and cards Tournament Format: 3-game guarantee bracket Entry Fee: $10 Prizes: Cash and beer prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners!‍

Submit Entries: 3 PM - 3:30 PM, Judging: 3:35 PM - 4 PM, Dinner: 4 PM - 5:30 PM

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

The Polar Bar located on the Detroit Lakes City Beach During Polar Fest hosted by Propel DL. The Polar Bar is a Fundraiser and the money will be donated back to the community. (Beverage Menu TBA)

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

A Holmes Theatre tradition! Experience the thrill of Mardi Gras! Allow yourself to be carried away to Bourbon Street with the enthralling performances of the Mardi Gras Kings. Brace yourself for a soulful blend of traditional New Orleans melodies! • Adults $23 • Students $13

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

Come Join us for a drink! $1.50 from every pint tap beverage sale collected between 5 and 8 pm will be donated to the United Way of Becker County.

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.

Join us for our annual Ice Tee Golf event! 9 Holes of frozen fun on Detroit Lake celebrating winter! Check in with us and have lunch at the Holiday Inn at Noon, then we move outside to the lake and tee off is 1 PM! Not registered yet? Reach out to Kim@dlccc.org to get your team signed up!

Experience the thrill of tubing at night with spectacular lasers and awesome music! Book online ahead of time—tickets sell out fast!

Live Music by Seelye Dan. In Ace's Wild Saloon from 6:30pm-9:00pm enjoy FREE live music in the lodge! Grab a drink, relax and unwind to great tunes and cozy mountain vibes. 

The Polar Bar located on the Detroit Lakes City Beach During Polar Fest hosted by Propel DL. The Polar Bar is a Fundraiser and the money will be donated back to the community. (Beverage Menu TBA)

The 22nd annual ULTRA Vintage Snowmobile Rally & Swap Meet takes place on Saturday, February 15th on Little Detroit Lake (near the Zorbaz). Registration is from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with the Ride from Noon - 5:00 p.m. For more information contact

Get out and enjoy the last weekend of Polar Fest by grabbing a tasty brew at Bucks Mill Brewing and shopping several amazing local vendors at the 4th Annual Polar Pete's Market! This year's vendors include Doughing Crazy, Hand Crafted at the Lakes, Estey Paintings, The Ben's Hot Sauce, Mountain Girl, Two Ten Cakes, Coconut Cove, The Artistic Lumberjack, Stella Farms, Hill Country Leather and more!

Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes is hosting the 30th Annual Polar Fest Plunge! Join friends, neighbors, and local supporters as we take the plunge for a great cause — helping create brighter futures for youth in our community. Expect plenty of local teams, creative costumes, and a few special guests – including Taylor Calmus AKA ‘Dude Dad’ – joining in on this Detroit Lakes tradition. Don’t miss this unforgettable celebration of community, courage, and cold water — all for a great cause! You don’t want to miss the COOLEST Polar Fest Plunge yet!

This year, the Detroit Lakes Polar Fest Frozen Fireworks show is back and better than ever! Be on time for parking and a great viewing spot. Fireworks start at Dusk.

The Polar Bar located on the Detroit Lakes City Beach During Polar Fest hosted by Propel DL. The Polar Bar is a Fundraiser and the money will be donated back to the community. (Beverage Menu TBA)

This event is free and open 24/7! Come out and enjoy our Fifth Annual Polartry Poetry Walk! It’s a fun, free public art project with original poetry on display under the beautiful lights in the City Park. Our goal is to celebrate a love of language that inspires and promotes poets of all ages, while also providing outdoor public art that encourages people to get outside and make the most of winter in Minnesota.

Embrace winter with a walk through the woods. Free snowshoe rental will be available at the Tamarac Refuge Visitor Center every Sunday January & February 12:00 - 4:00 PM. Volunteers will recommend the perfect snowy trail. You can explore the visitor center, nature store, or enjoy a 2:00 PM nature movie.

Let’s get ready to puzzle. Join us Sunday, February 22nd for our 3rd annual polar fest puzzle contest. Registration starts at 1:30. Please RSVP to ensure that we have enough puzzles. It’s the perfect indoor polar fest family activity. Get your team together and plan for another great afternoon at Bucks Mill.

Take advantage of this unique destination for your next date! Double dates are welcome, too. Stay for a few hours, or stay overnight it's up to you! You don't even need fishing equipment. All couples will also get access to discounted rental equipment. Book a reservation.