Community Calendar

6-22-26 - You don’t have to live on the lake to be a member. Membership is only $25 and makes a big difference with support from the community. Visit LakeDetroiters.com Watch Now >

6-22-26 - Check out the 29th Annual Fine Art Show and Sale July 11 and 12th at the Cormorant Community Center brought to you by the Cormorant Area Art Club. 10am – 4:00 pm both days. No admission. Watch Now >

6-22-26 - Doors open 5:30. Discussion begins 6:00. Everyone is welcome. Located at the DL City Chambers. This free, public, bipartisan event brought to you by The League of Women Voters. Watch Now >

6-8-26 - June is trauma month and Vitalant is looking for a lot of blood donors to help people in need this month. Receive a $15 gift card when you donate. Watch Now >

6-8-26 - Put on by the Detroit Lakes Lions. Held at St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Detroit Lakes. Watch Now >

6-8-26 - Food, Music, competitions and more at the Lumberjack Festival June 19-20 at the Becker County Fairgrounds. Watch Now >

6-1-26 - Attend Wednesday, June 17the 12:00 at the Detroit Lakes VFW to learn about the Humane Society of the Lakes Legacy Program and how you can create a lasting impact for animals in need. Must RSVP to 218.847.0511 or hslanimalcoordinator@gmail.com Watch Now >

6-1-26 - She had such a good time on her shelter break weekend but would love a family and home of her very own. She is so sweet and has SOOO much love to give! Head over to the Marshmallow Animal Shelter to meet her! Watch Now >

5-25 -26 - Don’t miss out on this annual event that has six blocks of art, music, entertainment and food at the Street Faire at the Lakes. Watch Now >

5-25-26 - Learn how to play music and get involved with the arts with Merry Melody Music Academy for all ages. Go to merrymelodymusic.com or call 218.238.5001 Watch Now >

n5-18-26 - On Sunday, May 24th at 2:00 there will be a Baptismal Service at the Detroit Lakes City Beach. Watch Now >

5-18-26 - Jackie with the Detroit Lakes Chamber talks about many of the events coming up this summer. Go to visitdetroitlakes.com to learn more. Watch Now >

5-11-26 - You can donate blood in May and win a chance for $10,000. May is focusing on the need for blood for mothers. Contact Vitalant to find your nearest blood donor location. www.vitalant.org Watch Now >

4-27-26 - Become a volunteer and help lakes area seniors, veterans, and youth get out on the lake for fishing or rides. Make friends. Make Memories. Make a Difference. Watch Now >

4-27-26 - Help raise money for Health Resources and have Good Clean Fun with Bingo and a Dirty Soda Bar, raffle drawings, and cool Bingo prizes. Friday May 8th 7:00 pm-9:00 pm at the DL Holiday Inn. Watch Now >

4-27-26 - A blessing on our nation is taking place on May 17th from 2:00-4:00 pm at the Detroit Lakes City Park in the picnic shelter. Watch Now >

4-20-26 - Save lives and donate blood with Vitalent Watch Now >

4-20-26 - Head over to the Kent Freeman Arena in Detroit Lakes and watch Professional and Amateur boxing. Doors open at 4:00 pm and Fights start at 5:00 pm. Watch Now >

4-20-26 - Ride the bus with others to the state capitol for the Minnesota Bible Reading Marathon on May 11th. Cost is $50/person. Watch Now >

4-6-26 - An Amazing Speaker will be at the Lakes Crisis Annual Banquet April 17th Make sure to buy tickets to attend the 34th Annual Banquet and Auction for the Lakes Crisis & Resource Center. It’s April 17th at the Midwest Bank Ballroom at the Historic Holmes Theatre at 5:30. Tickets are $60. Call 218.847.8572 to get yours! Watch Now >

4-6-26 - A Visit From Will Dilg presentation will be in Detroit Lakes on Earth Day, Wed, April 22nd at 7:00 pm at the DL Middle School at 500 11th Ave, Detroit Lakes. Hear from the father of our Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. This show is created by Steven Marking. Adults are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Students are $7.50 in advance and $10 at the door. Watch Now >

3-30-26 - The Lakes Area Community Concert Band is having their spring performance Sunday, April 12th at the Historic Holmes Theatre in Detroit Lakes at 4:00 pm. Admission is a free will donation. You don’t want to miss it. There will be a 20th Anniversary Celebration immediately following the concert. Watch Now >

3-23-26 - The Lakes Crisis & Resource Center’s 34th Annual Banquet and Auction is April 17th at 5:30 pm at the Midwest Bank Ballroom at the Historic Holmes Theatre. Tickets are $60. Or, you can sponsor a table. Call 218.847.8572 Watch Now >

3-16-26 - The 25th Annual Aeromodelers Swap & Show is Sat April 14th at the Washington Square Mall in Detroit Lakes from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Watch Now >

3-16-26- If you need help with your lawn, sign up for Day of Caring by April 18th at uwbcmn.org. Watch Now >

3-9-27- The Autism Acceptance Walk is being held on April 18th starting out at Rossman Elementary. Registration beging at 9:00 am. Walk begins at 10:00 am. Open to everyone! Learn more in this video. Watch Now >

3-9-26 - To make an appointment or find out where you can donate go to www.vitalant.org or call 1-877-25-VITAL Watch Now >

3-9-26 - The Humane Society of the Lakes Annual Irish Fundraiser is March 14th at 5:00 pm at the Detroit Lakes VFW. Live music, silent auction, games, raffles, and an Irish meal. Help the dogs and cats get the care and shelter they need until they find their furever homes. Watch Now >

3-2-26 - Become a Laker Music Booster member and help music flourish in our schools. Pint night is also coming up April 16th at Bucks Mills Brewery to support the Laker Music Boosters. Watch Now >

3-2-26 - The Pollinator Expo is coming to the Becker County Museum on Saturday, March 21st. Vendors, speakers, art activities and the showing of Fern Gully at the Historic Holmes Theatre. Think spring and think pollinators! Watch Now >

2-23-26 - The Annual Economic Development Summit is coming March 27th at the Midwest Bank ballroom at the Historic Holmes Theatre. Watch Now >

2-23-26 - Head over to M-State in Detroit Lakes on Tuesday, March 31st for the Rural MN CEP job fair. Watch Now >

2-16-26 - Head over to Bucks Mill in DL Thurs, Feb 19th from 5-8 for Family Pint Night and help raise money for the United Way of Becker County. Watch Now >

2-16-26 - A Place 2 Belong has a lot of activities, outings and gatherings for people to connect with each other and have fun. Check them out! Watch Now >

2-16-26 - Join a discussion on safety and security in election with Secretary of State Steve Simon Thursday, Feb 19th at 5:30. Doors open at 5:00. It’s being held at M-State Detroit Lakes Campus. Watch Now >

2-9-26 - It’s Giving Hearts Day Feb 12th. Go to givingheartsdaydl.com to donate! Funding is going to medical expenses for all their shelter pets in need. Watch Now >

2-9-26 - You can go to givingheartsdaydl.com to support environmental education at the Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge and medical expenses like for Dobbie at the Marshmallow Animal Shelter. DL has come together to make it easy for you to donate to many organizations doing wonderful work in our community. Mark your calendar, donate, and help make a difference. Watch Now >

2-9-26 - Polar Pete is hidden around participating businesses in Detroit Lakes. Get a stamp sheet and see if you can win some prizes. No purchase necessary. Watch Now >

1-26-26 - Guests from Lend a Hand Up, the Boys and Girls Club, and Laker Prep talk about the joint effort to support multiple organizations in Detroit Lakes for Giving Hearts Day on Feb 12th. Learn about different organizations and multiple ways to give and support Detroit Lakes! Go to GivingHeartsDayDL.com to support your favorite organizations today! Watch Now >