Warroad 4th of July Festival

Looking for the best 4th of July activities in the north? Warroad celebrates the 4th like never before. An amazing fireworks display on Lake of the Woods, street dance, inflatables, live music, a pancake breakfast, movie night, & so much more! Visit our website for more details.
July 3rd starts with food trucks open, Roosevelt's Flea Market, a sidewalk sale in downtown Warroad, ARC's open house, an all-school reunion, community Bingo, and a Boat parade. There's a DJ At Breaker's Bar.

Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration in Crosslake

For 52 years, Crosslake has been celebrating the coming of Spring with a St Patrick’s Day Parade. What started out in the 70’s as a remedy for Cabin Fever, has grown into a destination event for thousands of green-clad, Irish-for-a-day, weekend enthusiasts. Some build a float and travel the 1.5 mile long route handing out hundreds of pounds of candy and trinkets, and others set up lawn chairs, days in advance to get ”their perfect spot” for family and friends.

For this year's theme, we're going to Paint The Town Green!

Northwest Sportshow

This annual 4-day event turns the Minneapolis Convention Center into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun - the best place to see and buy everything you need for your outdoor adventures! See and board hundreds of boats and explore several of the latest model RVs. Find gear and accessories for every outdoor activity imaginable, from boating, fishing and hunting to RVing, camping and more. Visit outfitters and resorts to plan your next trip or book a vacation, too. There's really no better place to shop, compare and save!

Made in Minnesota Expo 2024

It’s free admission, courtesy of the St. Cloud Red Wing Shoe Store. Come support all of the great featured businesses who either make their products in MN or are a MN-based company, like Smude Oil. Shop, sample, explore….have fun!
If you are a business who would like to participate in the event contact Vicky at 320-257-7224 or [email protected].

2026 WinterFest in Crosslake

Join Us for Winterfest 2026!

For 24 years we've been celebrating WinterFest in Crosslake with good old-fashioned winter fun for the entire family! Three days of indoor and outdoor activities throughout Crosslake for all ages to enjoy!

Whether you’re chasing clues in the Lost Medallion Treasure Hunt, testing your trivia knowledge, sledding down a snowy hill, enjoying horse-drawn wagon rides, or warming up with SoupFest samples, there’s something for everyone.

Highlights Include:

Annual Polar Bear Plunge

2026 Willmar/Spicer Polar Plunge into Green Lake
Saturday, January 31st
Plunge begins at 12pm

The Polar Plunge is back in Spicer for the 21st year in a row! The Willmar/Spicer Plunge has raised over $1,107,987 in its 19-year history. In 2024, 286 Plungers raised $76,247!!

Are you ready to do something wild for something good? Every dollar you raise supports Special Olympics Minnesota. You got this!

PRE-REGISTRATION/CHECK IN
Fri, Jan 30, 2026 | 5-7 PM
at Zorbaz

DAY-OF REGISTRATION/CHECK IN
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 | 10 AM
at Zorbaz

11@7 Concert Series

Come enjoy the wide variety of musical groups that perform every Thursday from May 29 to August 7, in Central Park. (In case of rain, concerts will take place at Trinity Lutheran Church.)

Minnesota's Best Pie Shops

From the North Shore to Bemidji to Bluff Country, Minnesota boasts old-school pie shops that would please even the most discerning pastry chef, as well as new-fangled makers that are reinventing the art form. Here are some of the state's best pie shops.