Things to Do in Detroit Lakes

Detroit Lakes boasts a bustling main street, hundreds of lakes, thrilling mountain biking, award-winning golf and events that happen all year long. Find out where to go while you’re exploring this popular northwest Minnesota town.

Milaca Arts Center

The mission of the Milaca Fine Arts Council is to bring art and community together through quality arts programming.

Corky's Early Bird Softball Classic

Corky's Early Bird Men's Softball Classic is a USA Softball slow-pitch softball tournament in Owatonna, MN and is always held the first full weekend in May.Teams come from all over the United States and Canada to try their luck against some of the best teams in the nation. National Tournament berths and prizes are awarded for winners of each division (Open, C, D/E). Tournament also includes a Women's Division and a Thursday night COED an Over 40 division.

CynCity Tours

The Walking Gangster Tour of Downtown Saint Paul is an entertaining and informative romp through the heart of the Capital City. Learn about what attracted nationally-known criminals like John Dillinger, Alvin Karpis and the Barker Brothers to Minnesota. Group size is limited. Private tours are also available. Make reservations at: cyncitytours.com.

Downtown Thursday

Free Summer concert series attracting thousands of attendees per event featuring local, regional and national bands with its music, makers, and night market. Vendors show-case local food, beverages, and artisans. Welcome families, employee's, and residents into the heart of Owatonna for an after-work, family friendly gathering.

The Fair on 4

Enjoy fair food, unique shenanigans and have the time of your life anytime at 'The Fair on 4' at MOA®!

Hand dipped corn dogs with locally made artisan sausage, house battered cheese curds with Minneapolis made curds, house cut fries, cocktail floats, draft beer and introducing Blue Horse Pizza.  Drive like a pro on the 1/4 mile go-kart track, learn to throw axes in our unique axe throwing arena, play games, enjoy fair food, craft beers and fabulous cocktails while having fun with your friends, neighbors and family.

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Swinging in the Street

Swinging in the Street 2026 – FREE Outdoor Street Dance

Get your dancing shoes ready…Winona’s Downtown will be swinging and swaying to the sounds of LIVE music and dancing at the 7TH ANNUAL “Swinging In The Street” outdoor street dance!

Deep Freeze

A family-owned premium soft-serve ice cream business. Voted "Best Ice Cream" in Central Minnesota for the past 4 years.
Smooth and creamy soft-serve ice cream in all the forms you love including sundaes, shakes, and cones. Craving some candy with your ice cream? Check out our crunchi creme cones or a snowstorm!