Community Calendar

12-1-25 - Pelican Rapids is lit up in the parks now through January 4th. It’s open and free to the public. Head over to Pelican Rapids and enjoy Peteyville with all the beautiful lights and displays in the parks. Watch Now >

11-24-25 - Tater/Wilder was an abused dog that needs surgery.  He’s being cared for at the Humane Society of the Lakes in Detroit Lakes. You can go to hsofthelakes.org to help fund his surgery. Hear his story. Watch Now >

11-24-25 - The annual Damien Mitten Tree drive is here. Learn where you can donate winter hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for kids and adults in the lakes area to stay warm this winter. Watch Now >

11-24-25 - First Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes is starting their Advent Mini Concerts Wednesdays Dec 3, 10, and 17th. They are free and open to the public. Watch Now >

11-24-25 - Head over to Pelican Rapids and see the lighting of Peteyville and enjoy a horse drawn parade. Events start at 10:00 am and continue through the day. Watch Now >

11-10-25 - Give to the Max is Thurs, Nov 20th! Support the Boys and Girls Club of Detroit Lakes and Perham by going to GiveMN.org or at their website at bgcdl.org. Watch Now >

11-10-25 - Give to the Max is Thurs, Nov 20th and a great day to support nonprofits like the Lakes Crisis and Resource Center. They have a $10,000 match so your donation can be doubled! And, don’t miss the Festival of Trees, Fri. Nov 21st at 5:30 pm at the Holiday Inn. $50/ticket for a wonderful evening of dinner, auctions and activities. Watch Now >

11-10-25 - Support the Becker County Food Pantry with Give to the Max anytime in November of on the Give to the Max Day on Thurs, Nov 20th at GiveMN.org. Over a 10,000 match! Watch Now >

11-10-25 - Join the Snack-Sized Civics Panel on Tues, Nov 18th at 7:00 pm in the prior city council chamber offices. This is put on by the Leagues of Women Voters with guests and experts from the Snack-Sized Civics serving on the panel. And, join the League of Women Voters Holiday Party on Tues, Dec 2nd at 5:30 pm at La Barista. Join them and learn more about the League of Women Voters and have a holiday treat with them. Watch Now >

10-27-25 - The Lakes Area Community Concert Band’s fall concert is coming November 23rd. Listen in with Director, Gene Gaffney on what you can expect at this popular and entertaining annual event. The concert is free to the public with a free will donation. The concert starts at 4:00 pm. Watch Now >

10-27-25 - Join for a community discussion on public safety with the League of Women Voters and the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce, Wed, Oct 29th from 8:00 am to 9:15 am. It’s being held at the Becker County Museum with a tour of the police station following the panel discussion. Watch Now >

10-27-25 - Don’t miss out. The Rose Sale is happening Wed- Fri Nov 5-7th with roses available at Bergens and DL Floral. Roses are only $20 per dozen and come in all varieties of colors. Watch Now >

10-6-25 - Head over to the Kids Expo for kids and parents on Saturday, Oct 11th from 9:00 am -Noon at the Detroit Lakes High School! Free Admission with a $1 donation going towards the Roosevelt School Healthy Snack program.All summer kid registrations are all open, theaters and camps. Coming up is the 25th Street Faire and concerts. Plus summer lifeguard training. Watch Now >

9-22-25 - Check out the Damien Home Tour on October 4th from 12:30 -4:00 pm to benefit non-profits in the Detroit Lakes area. Watch Now >

9-15-25 - Learn about becoming a scout, volunteer or leader at the upcoming Boy Scouts event on September 23rd! Learn how to make a sugar rocket, too! Watch Now >

9-8-25 - The 2nd Annual Plants & Prizes will be held on Friday, Sept 19th from 3:00 – 6:00 pm at the Laker Prep Early Childhood Center at 551 11th Avenue in Detroit Lakes. And, on Saturday, Sept 20th from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Lakeside Tavern at 200 West Lake Drive in Detroit Lakes. Proceeds go to help Laker Prep Early Childhood, a non-profit organization. Watch Now >

9-8-25 - The Becker County DAC is hosting a public surprise celebration on Thursday, Sept 25th from 5:30-7:30 pm at the Detroit Lakes City Park. All are welcome. There will be a food truck beer garden, and music. Free entry! A big announcement will be made that will benefit the Detroit Lakes community. Head over to the DL City Park on Sept 25th and celebrate with them! Watch Now >

9-1-25 - The Detroit Lakes Methodist Church is hosting a Meatball Supper on Wed, Sept 24th. To-Go meals only. All meals $15. 885 Pembina Trail in Detroit Lakes. 4:30-7:00 pm. Watch Now >

9-1-25 - The 20th Taste of Lund is Sept 20th starting at 9:00 am. Bake sale also. Quilted items for sale. Tickets to sample: 4 for $3.00. Lund Lutheran Church- 9 miles north on Richwood Road, Detroit Lakes Watch Now >

9-1-25 - All day biergarten and food. Fun for the whole family. Shop the Oktoberfest Market. Sept 20th Noon- 5:00 pm at Zorbaz Detroit Lakes, spilling into Peoples Park. Watch Now >

8-25-25 - The 2025 Community Blood Screening put on by the DL Noon Rotary is Tue, Wed, and Thurs, Sept 9th -11th from 7:00 to 9:00 am. Located at the EMS Building at 225 Park Street, Detroit Lakes. The cost is $40. Watch Now >

8-25-25 - Lots of things are coming up in Detroit Lakes you won’t want to miss. Jackie Buboltz, the President of the Detroit Lakes Chamber of Commerce gives us a rundown into the fall. Watch Now >

8-18-25 - Join us for our monthly meetings! And watch our new show on TV3, Snack-sized Civics! Watch Now >

8-18-25 - Come and celebrate with a free root beer float at the new pollinator garden ceremony! Watch Now >

8-18-25 - Save the date this September for Oktoberfest!! Watch Now >

8-4-25 - Cruise in your boat (or car) to area bars for the Lakes Area Parrot Heads fundraiser! All proceeds going to Marshmallow Animal Shelter! Get the schedule and lowdown in this video! Watch Now >

7-28-25 - The annual Detroit Lakes Breakfast Rotary peach sale is here! It's early this year so make sure you write down the dates! AND, Kathy gives a good tip on how to store your peaches! Watch Now >

7-28-25 - Help send our local vets to Washington D.C. on the Veterans Honor Flight! There's a golf fundraiser at Balmoral coming up, but you can also donate here: https://veteranshonorflightofndmn.org/ Watch Now >

7-21-25 - Jim Brogren talks about Grace Lutheran Church's free community cafe and food pantry they offer. Watch Now >

7-21-25 - Becker County is looking for the public's input on a proposed bike trail. You can comment on-line or there will be a meeting held in the future. Watch Now >

7-14-25 - Born without some of his limbs, Baby Benson has lots of challenges ahead. You can help support this family many ways. Learn how in this interview! Watch Now >

7-14-25 - The admirals of the Water Carnival go through this week's events! Watch Now >

7-14-25 - There are free classes in the lakes area that help seniors with balance and strength. See where the newest class is starting and if there are any in your community! Watch Now >

7-14-25 - From the international Turtle Races to the EOT Fair to Crazy Days, you will find something to do in Perham! Watch Now >

7-14-25 - PartnerSHIP 4 Health and MNDOT are holding a joint meeting looking for the public's input on some street and highway projects coming up. Watch Now >