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Friday
Feb. 6th, 2026
Daddy's Little Sweetheart Dance
Event Host:
Historic Holmes Theatre
Date:
Friday, Feb. 6th, 2026
Time:
6 PM - 9 PM
TBD
Location:
Historic Holmes Theatre, 806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Address:
806 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Yeehaw! A dream come true event for sweethearts (ages 2-12) and their dads, grandfathers, or special friends. Line dance your boots to the Historic Holmes Theatre for a night of music, dancing, food, and activities any cowgirl will love! (Pricing Coming Soon)
Friday
Feb. 6th, 2026
Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel
Event Host:
Lakes Curling Club
Date:
Friday, Feb. 6th, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM (Start)
TBD
Location:
Lakes Curling Club
Address:
506 US-59, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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!
Friday
Feb. 6th, 2026
Polartry Poetry Walk
Event Host:
Project 412
Date:
Friday, Feb. 6th, 2026
Time:
All Day
February 6-22nd 24/7
Location:
DL City Park
Address:
1355 Washington Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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.
Saturday
Feb. 7th, 2026
Kiwanis Pancake Feed
Event Host:
Kiwanis
Date:
Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2026
Time:
8 AM – 12 PM
TBD
Location:
American Legion Post 15
Address:
810 W. Lake Dr. #1, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Pancakes with sausage and coffee, juice or milk.
All proceeds support youth and community activities.
Open to the Public.
(Ticket Pricing Coming Soon)
Saturday
Feb. 7th, 2026
Poles n' Holes
Event Host:
POLES 'n HOLES Ice Fishing Derby
Date:
Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2026
Time:
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
TBD
Location:
Little Detroit Lake
Address:
602 W Lake Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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.
Saturday
Feb. 7th, 2026
Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel
Event Host:
Lakes Curling Club
Date:
Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2026
Time:
All Day
TBD
Location:
Lakes Curling Club
Address:
506 US-59, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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!
Saturday
Feb. 7th, 2026
DL Pond Hockey Classic
Event Host:
DL Pond Hockey Classic (new local non-profit)
Date:
Saturday, Feb. 7th, 2026
Time:
TBD
Location:
Little Detroit Lake (in front of Pavillion)
Address:
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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 inaugural DL Pond Hockey Classic.
Sunday
Feb. 8th, 2026
DL Pond Hockey Classic
Event Host:
DL Pond Hockey Classic (new local non-profit)
Date:
Sunday, Feb. 8th, 2026
Time:
TBD
Location:
Little Detroit Lake (in front of Pavillion)
Address:
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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 inaugural DL Pond Hockey Classic. This first year will be limited to experienced hockey players only, with grand plans of expanding to all ages and skill levels in years to come. Come down in front of the Pavilion to watch 30 minute games of 4 vs 4 going on all day Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday
Feb. 8th, 2026
Vern Turner Memorial Bonspiel
Event Host:
Lakes Curling Club
Date:
Sunday, Feb. 8th, 2026
Time:
4:00 PM (Ends)
TBD
Location:
Lakes Curling Club
Address:
506 US-59, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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!
Saturday
Feb. 14th, 2026
Freeze Your Buns Run
Event Host:
The Center of Detroit Lakes
Date:
Saturday, Feb. 14th, 2026
Time:
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
TBD
Location:
DLCCC
Address:
826 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Come join the fun and walk or run the Freeze Your Buns 5k. The race will start at the DLCCC Parking lot, move south on Summit to West Lake drive, head west to Legion Road, down past Snappy park, turn east on Willow Street, turn north on Rossman Ave to Holmes street and then head back to the DLCCC parking on Summit Ave.
Sunday
Feb. 15th, 2026
Cool Kites on the Ice
Event Host:
Project 412
Date:
Sunday, Feb. 15th, 2026
Time:
10:00 AM
TBD
Location:
On Little Detroit Lake
Address:
199 W Lake Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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.
Friday
Feb. 20th, 2026
Ice Tee Golf
Event Host:
The Center of Detroit Lakes
Date:
Friday, Feb. 20th, 2026
Time:
12 PM
TBD
Location:
Holiday Inn
Address:
1155 US Hwy 10, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Join us for our annual Ice Tee Golf event! 9 Holes of frozen fun on Detroit Lake celebrating winter!
Saturday
Feb 21, 2026
30th Annual Polar Fest Plunge!
Event Host:
Boys & Girls Club
Date:
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
Time:
1:00 PM
Location:
Little Detroit Lake (By Lakeside Tavern)
Address:
223 W Lake Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
Saturday
Feb 21, 2026
Polar Fest Frozen Fireworks
Event Host:
Polar Fest DL
Date:
Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026
Time:
7 PM or Dusk (Roads Close at 5 PM)
Location:
On Little Detroit Lake, near West Lake Drive
Address:
199 W Lake Dr, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
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.
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