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No matter when you decide to visit, you’ll find events happening. We host signature events like the Pequot Lakes Stars & Stripes Days in July. Have you been to the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Minnesota?! You’ll find the parade in Crosslake. How about kickin’ your boots up at Lakes Jam—the Lakes Area’s biggest country and rock fest. Other local businesses and communities host festivals, live music, and even fireworks. Make these popular events a family tradition.

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9/13/2025 - 9/14/2025
SAT
September
13
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Come aboard the National Loon Center's Loon Pontoon, “The StewardShip,” for a fun and informative tour of Cross Lake that includes respectful (and exhilarating) observation of loons! Throughout the tour, you'll also learn about the actions we can take ...

SAT
September
13
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Wake up and start your weekend right with breakfast at Sunshine’s!  Every SATURDAY and SUNDAY , from 9 to 11:30 AM, we’re serving up delicious, feel-good dishes that’ll make your mornings brighter.  Whether you’re craving something ...

SAT
September
13
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Fun for all ages!

SAT
September
13
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM

THIS WORKSHOP IS SOLD OUT    Have you wanted to try hand knitting? If so, this workshop is for you! Spend a cozy morning and afternoon learning how to hand knit and completing your chunky blanket. You should be able to complete this ...

SAT
September
13
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come one, come all! Let's celebrate fall at the Crosslake Community Center's First Annual Family Festival!!! What to expect ~ - Babinski Adoption Event - Face Painting - Giant Inflatable Slide - Food - Kids Games/Prizes - Wondertrek Museum - AND MORE!!! WE

SAT
September
13
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

We’re bringing Owl’s Perch for an encore this fall. We start with a black canvas, giving us opportunity to create interesting feather texture with white paint. This owl is inspired by the Burrowing Owl, known for its long legs. Your owl can ...

SAT
September
13
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!

SAT
September
13
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Come out for a great evening of live music for your fall Saturday afternoon!

SUN
September
14
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Wake up and start your weekend right with breakfast at Sunshine’s!  Every SATURDAY and SUNDAY , from 9 to 11:30 AM, we’re serving up delicious, feel-good dishes that’ll make your mornings brighter.  Whether you’re craving something ...

SUN
September
14
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

Start your day the right way with the Brunch Cruise on Gull Lake. This relaxing 2-hour cruise offers a delicious selection of your favorite brunch menu items, including build your own granola & yogurt bowl, apple fritter french toast, biscuits & gravy, fre

SUN
September
14
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

FREE PUP CUPS! Bring your best dog friend along while you come drink a patio beer and take in the great fall weather!

SUN
September
14
Emily Meats
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Raffle sales start at 2pm with meat raffle starting at 2:30. Two rounds with meat provided by Emily Meats. Raffle benefits Merrifield Marathoners.

SUN
September
14
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Live country music by Kevin Wright

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