Chill for the Children' of Boys & Girls Club of Detroit Lakes in the 29th Annual Polar Fest Plunge. Get ready to freeze, have some fun, and make a BIG SPLASH in the lives of local youth! As always, there is a new twist on the frozen fun had at this family event -- come check it out on Saturday, February 22nd at 1:00 PM. Efforts from this event directly support the club's mission and the hundreds of youth who have a safe and fun place to grow academically, socially and civically. Register TODAY by clicking on "More Information" as an individual or team!

Polar Pete's Market at Bucks Mill Brewing is a great place to grab a beverage and shop before the Polar Fest Plunge! Browse and shop local artists and makers to find local honey, fresh sourdough, hot sauces, handcrafted caramels and pecans, original artwork, gluten-free cupcakes - and MUCH more! 

The Historic Holmes Theatre will be hosting a Poler Fest art show in the Foltz trucking lounge from February 10th to the 22nd. These are dazzling examples of art done by local members of our Holmes Artist Collective. Works will be for sale, and there will be a closing reception on February 22nd. Gallery hours are as follows: Monday-Friday open 9am-5pm Saturday-Sunday open 1pm-8pm Closing reception on February 22nd is from 1-2:30 in the Foltz trucking lounge. Snacks will be provided, and is open to the public!

Grab your friends & quaff w/us! Competitors and cheerleaders = fun & laughs & camaraderie & beer! It’s guna be a spirited show down!

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.

Individuals and groups are invited to join the Great Polar Hunt! Find the signs around Detroit Lakes, solve the puzzle and register to win prizes! Participation forms are at the Chamber or call 218-847-9202. Registered participants will be emailed the puzzle at noon on February 7th. The email will contain the puzzle you will need to solve by finding hidden signs around Detroit Lakes and surrounding area. All signs will be at area businesses; driving is required. Find the signs and return the completed puzzle to the Detroit Lakes Chamber Office by 12noon, February 24th, 2025. Each completed puzzle will be entered into a drawing for prize packages filled with goodies and local gift cards! One puzzle per paid registration. Winners be drawn on February 24th at 12noon and notified by phone.

This event is free and open 24/7! Come out and enjoy our Fourth 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.

Two shifts—1:00pm or 3:30pm, Free Prizes, Midnight Bowling , 8 Pin No - Tap, & Scotch Doubles games. $120 per 4 Person Team.

Let’s get ready to puzzle. Join us Sunday, February 23rd for our 2nd 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.

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.

Individuals and groups are invited to join the Great Polar Hunt! Find the signs around Detroit Lakes, solve the puzzle and register to win prizes! Participation forms are at the Chamber or call 218-847-9202. Registered participants will be emailed the puzzle at noon on February 7th. The email will contain the puzzle you will need to solve by finding hidden signs around Detroit Lakes and surrounding area. All signs will be at area businesses; driving is required. Find the signs and return the completed puzzle to the Detroit Lakes Chamber Office by 12noon, February 24th, 2025. Each completed puzzle will be entered into a drawing for prize packages filled with goodies and local gift cards! One puzzle per paid registration. Winners be drawn on February 24th at 12noon and notified by phone.

This event is free and open 24/7! Come out and enjoy our Fourth 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.