Get ready for some fun on Friday, February 7th from 4 - 8 pm. Bring your friends and try your hand at axe throwing at Bucks Mill Brewing, downtown Detroit Lakes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total beginner, Woodsman Axe will make sure you have an unforgettable experience. Cost: $5 per session No reservations needed—just show up and join the fun! Parking: Washington Avenue or Washington Square Mall Pair the excitement with your favorite Bucks Mill brew and enjoy the perfect combo of sipping and slinging. Don't miss out on this epic Polar Fest activity!

Get ready for some fun on Saturday, February 8th from 1 - 7 pm. Bring your friends and try your hand at axe throwing at Bucks Mill Brewing, downtown Detroit Lakes. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total beginner, Woodsman Axe will make sure you have an unforgettable experience. Cost: $5 per session No reservations needed—just show up and join the fun! Parking: Washington Avenue or Washington Square Mall Pair the excitement with your favorite Bucks Mill brew and enjoy the perfect combo of sipping and slinging. Don't miss out on this epic Polar Fest activity!

6:30 p.m. Doors open for the Bourbon & Chocolate party in the Holmes Ballroom (included with ticket). 8:00 p.m. Listening Room Experience begins in the Theatre.

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.

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.

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.

Stop in to this charitable pint night to help fund Polar Fest fireworks. $1.50 from each pint sold between 5:00 and 8:00 will be dedicated to sponsorship of the Polar Fest fireworks. This Thursday event also marks the release of our special annual Polar Fest Beer - POLAR LAGER. A smooth and elegant lager in the German festival beer tradition. Join us Thursday - have a great beer and help fund fireworks! 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!

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

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! Ticket prices go up on January 31st. Get your early bird tickets today at dlccc.org/holmes-theatre or calling 218-844-7469

Everyone is a football fan on Super Bowl weekend! Gather up your favorite star athlete (ages 2-12), dress in theme or as you are and join us for a night of music, dancing, munchies, games and activities any star quarterback would love! Ticket prices go up on January 31st. Get your early bird tickets today!

Live Music by MORYDIAN. 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.

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

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.

Pancakes with sausage and coffee, juice or milk. All proceeds support youth and community activities. Open to the Public. Tickets available from members of the DL Kiwanis, at the Detroit Lakes Chamber or online by clicking on the "Purchase Tickets" button. Tickets are sold at the day of the event with to go orders available. Cost: $12/person, Age 5 and Under

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.

15th 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. You won't want to miss this, get your ticket now!!

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!

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!

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.

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. 10:00 a.m. Kites start flying

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.

Bundle up and join us on the ice to watch kiters fly huge colorful kites! Bring a kite of your own to fly, or make a kite with us! (All ages welcome)

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

Get ready for an unforgettable night of thrills, laughs, and fast-paced fun at Detroit Mountain’s Annual POLARPALOOZA Tubing Races! Whether you're a fearless competitor, a costume mastermind, or just in it for the adventure, this is your chance to race to victory and make memories that will warm even the coldest winter night. Registration is NOW OPEN—don’t miss out! Registration is open to business teams, or groups of 4 ready to slide into glory. All proceeds benefit the Ski Angel Foundation, helping to make winter recreation accessible to everyone!

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.

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!

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!

Just in time for Valentine's Day. Chocolate Fantasy is back! Order a tray on our website and we will fill it for you with delicious desserts and chocolate from area grocery stores and restaurants and support the museum at the same time! Trays will be ready for pick up on February 14th from 12pm-5pm. A perfect gift for your sweetheart, friends, co-workers, or teachers. Make it extra special with a stop in the gift shop to stuff your own plush animal.

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.

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!

Just in time for Valentine's Day. Chocolate Fantasy is back! Order a tray on our website and we will fill it for you with delicious desserts and chocolate from area grocery stores and restaurants and support the museum at the same time! Trays will be ready for pick up on February 14th from 12pm-5pm. A perfect gift for your sweetheart, friends, co-workers, or teachers. Make it extra special with a stop in the gift shop to stuff your own plush animal.

Make Detroit Mountain your date night with more details TBA with Live Music by SIMIAN THE WHALE.

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 SIMIAN THE WHALE. 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. 

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!!!

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.

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.

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

Assemble your relay team, or embrace your inner Yeti and do it solo! Race will include tubing, cross-country skiing and fat biking. Stay tuned for course details and registration!

Join us for our special Polar Fest presentation with Zach Fritz. Hear about how he and his friend Taylor Raw Spent 106 days paddling over 2,200 miles from MN to the Artic Ocean.

Join the Detroit Lakes American Legion for an 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!

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!

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. ‍

Family friendly bingo during Polar Fest! All games are $1 with cash payouts

"Hit The Road” with the Fabulous Armadillos! Hit The Road (Songs About the Highway of Life) is a vast collection of songs written about avenues, boulevards, freeways, highways, roads, and streets. It is one of the MOST popular subjects for any artist to write about as they all spend a great deal of time on the road. If you could create the perfect Hit The Road playlist…what songs would you want to hear? Songs like Route 66, Six Days On The Road, Main Street, Everyday Is A Winding Road, King Of The Road, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, Where The Streets Have No Name, Holiday Road, Hit The Road, Jack, Bless The Broken Road, On The Road Again … just to get you started. They like to cross as many musical genres as possible, so expect the unexpected! You know the Fabulous Armadillos and their special guests will have some big fun with this one! 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."

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.

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.

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 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!‍

Join the Detroit Lakes Nordic Ski Club for a skiing fun that will help you with instruction, technique, and confidence as you learn the experience of cross country skiing.

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!

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.

Author, playwright, and storyteller-extraordinaire Kevin Kling enlists an all-star cast for an evening all about matters of the heart. When there’s danger all about, that’s when the call goes out: “Here we come to save the day!” And you know that MIGHTY LOVE is on the way! In a world teaming with Jokers, Riddlers, Penguins and Crime Bosses we say, “Enough is Enough!” It’s time to take off the gloves and the scarf and hat. Once again, we’ve gathered our terrific team of inter-galactic talent, who by day walk among us as mild-mannered Prudence Johnson, Dan Chouinard, Claudia Schmidt, Dane Stauffer, Bradley Greenwald and Simone Perrin, but by night, unleash their superpowers of Country (POW!), Opera (ZAP!), Folk (SHING!), Poetry (RELATE!) and the Spoken Word (MESMERIZE!)

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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. WIN a $100 Gift Certificate to the fire side playing NAGELBALKEN!

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.

Lincoln Education Center will be transformed into a wintery wonderland full of activities for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, No fee.

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.

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!

Lincoln Education Center will be transformed into a wintery wonderland full of activities for families with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, No fee.

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!