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Big Fun Tuesdays
Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized, family-friendly games every Tuesdays from 1 - 3 pm, from June 13 - August 15, in Crosslake Town Square. Minnow Races (in Paul's straws) Pancake Toss (no syrup needed) Paul's Life Boat Face Painting & Tattoos Giant S'mores Game Feed Paul beans (bag toss) Gunny Sack races (in Paul's socks) Plus each child gets a Loot Bag with candy and toys inside! Sponsored by the…
Find out more »Pine River Summerfest
Annual family-fun celebration. Parade, sales, great food and music and more.
Find out more »Market in the Park
Each Thursday in the summer, the park adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail transforms into a sea of tents with vendors selling a variety of unique merchandise, as well as tasty treats. This event will run June 15 through August 17, 2017, Thursdays only, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn about other Weekly Summer Events
Find out more »Traveling Art Pub event
Traveling Art Pub (TAP) events are scheduled monthly at local destinations where guests gather together to create original works of art! Enjoy this creative adventure with friends, co-workers, family, spouses or strangers alike! TAP gives you the time, supplies, guided instruction to create your very own one-of-a-kind masterpiece! NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED- even if you can't draw a stick figure! Buy your TAP ticket in advance
Find out more »Pine River Duck Races
Weekly summer tradition in Pine River. People of all ages can sponsor one or more racing "ducks" (really decoys). The ducks are ceremoniously dumped into the Pine River below the dam at the blast from a shotgun. Then they power paddle downstream 100 yards to the finish line. Wild cheering and quacking from the crowd is permitted and encouraged! The first three ducks in each race to cross the finish line earn prizes. A prize is also awarded to the…
Find out more »Crosslake Outdoor Music Series
Free, outdoor music at Crosslake Town Square. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. This week's band is Shane Martin. They are quickly becoming one of the top draws in the Midwest with a unique blend of modern country rock performing over 150 shows a year.
Find out more »Bands in the Park
Enjoy FREE live music starting at 7 pm right in the center of town every Saturday night during the summer! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and relax along the grass while listening to bands play in Pequot Lakes! Complete summer schedule (below)
Find out more »Big Fun Tuesdays
Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized, family-friendly games every Tuesdays from 1 - 3 pm, from June 13 - August 15, in Crosslake Town Square. Minnow Races (in Paul's straws) Pancake Toss (no syrup needed) Paul's Life Boat Face Painting & Tattoos Giant S'mores Game Feed Paul beans (bag toss) Gunny Sack races (in Paul's socks) Plus each child gets a Loot Bag with candy and toys inside! Sponsored by the…
Find out more »Market in the Park
Each Thursday in the summer, the park adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail transforms into a sea of tents with vendors selling a variety of unique merchandise, as well as tasty treats. This event will run June 15 through August 17, 2017, Thursdays only, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn about other Weekly Summer Events
Find out more »Pine River Duck Races
Weekly summer tradition in Pine River. People of all ages can sponsor one or more racing "ducks" (really decoys). The ducks are ceremoniously dumped into the Pine River below the dam at the blast from a shotgun. Then they power paddle downstream 100 yards to the finish line. Wild cheering and quacking from the crowd is permitted and encouraged! The first three ducks in each race to cross the finish line earn prizes. A prize is also awarded to the…
Find out more »Chokecherry Festival
Community celebration of life and all things chokecherry. Includes the Purple Elephant Run/Walk, an annual race to celebrate the life of Pequot Lakes resident Dru Sjodin while creating awareness of violence against women & children and promoting good health.
Find out more »Whitefish Warrior Adventure Run
The 2nd Annual Whitefish Warrior Adventure Run raises money to support the Crosslake parks and library. A 2 mile journey through the Nordic Ridge Recreation area that will present a variety of fun and challenging adventures(emphasis on fun). You will conquer walls, slippery valleys, test your skills in archery, complete a kayak course and crawl through the mud to achieve greatness and the right to be called a Whitefish Warrior. After the adventure we will celebrate your accomplishments with a…
Find out more »Kayaking at the Campground
Wind, Water & Wheels will teach you everything you need to know to have fun in a kayak! Join them at the Beach located in the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground. Everything is provided (kayak, life vest and instruction) No need to register, just show up. All ages welcomed. For more information, call Jim 612-581-2144 at Wind, Water & Wheels
Find out more »Crosslake Outdoor Music Series
Free, outdoor music at Crosslake Town Square. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. This week's band is Doug Otto and the Getaways. They have been compared to the timeless sounds of Robert Johnson, Waylon Jennings, Hank Williams, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy.
Find out more »Bands in the Park
Enjoy FREE live music starting at 7 pm right in the center of town every Saturday night during the summer! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and relax along the grass while listening to bands play in Pequot Lakes! Complete summer schedule (below)
Find out more »Big Fun Tuesdays
Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized, family-friendly games every Tuesdays from 1 - 3 pm, from June 13 - August 15, in Crosslake Town Square. Minnow Races (in Paul's straws) Pancake Toss (no syrup needed) Paul's Life Boat Face Painting & Tattoos Giant S'mores Game Feed Paul beans (bag toss) Gunny Sack races (in Paul's socks) Plus each child gets a Loot Bag with candy and toys inside! Sponsored by the…
Find out more »Market in the Park
Each Thursday in the summer, the park adjacent to the Paul Bunyan Trail transforms into a sea of tents with vendors selling a variety of unique merchandise, as well as tasty treats. This event will run June 15 through August 17, 2017, Thursdays only, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Learn about other Weekly Summer Events
Find out more »Pine River Duck Race
Weekly summer tradition in Pine River. People of all ages can sponsor one or more racing "ducks" (really decoys). The ducks are ceremoniously dumped into the Pine River below the dam at the blast from a shotgun. Then they power paddle downstream 100 yards to the finish line. Wild cheering and quacking from the crowd is permitted and encouraged! The first three ducks in each race to cross the finish line earn prizes. A prize is also awarded to the…
Find out more »Outdoor Movies at the Crosslake Campground
The US Army Corps of Engineers - Crosslake Campground will be the site for outdoor movies in Crosslake this summer! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a different family friendly movie each month. Water Safety program begins at 8:30 p.m. and the movie begins at 9:30 p.m. There is no charge to attend and water & popcorn will be provided too! All donations are appreciated and will be matched dollar for dollar by the Crosslake Ideal Lions. 100% of the proceeds will be…
Find out more »Crosslake Firefighters Pig Roast & Classic and Custom Car Show
Learn more about the Crosslake Fire Department and their equipment while visiting with local firefighters. Enjoy fire truck rides, and "Put Out the Fire House". Roasted pork sandwiches with all the trimmings served from 11 am till gone. Classic and Custom Car show begins at 9 a.m. with awards at 2 p.m. Motorcycles welcome! Clubs can show as a group, call Jeff Cripps 218-330-5160 or Dean Olson 218-251-6294 (evenings) Car Show Registration 7 - 9 a.m. Car Show 9 a.m.…
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