Otter Tail Lakes Country Association

Otter Cove Open Play
2025-07-19 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Otter Cove Children’s Museum, 105 W Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
Join us for the Otter Cove Open Play from 9am-5pm every Saturday!
Reservations are not required.
Daily Admissions are $9/ Person (12 Months or older).

Creators market in Historic Downtown
2025-07-19 09:00 - 15:00 | The Williams Company Store & Deli, 101 Main St, Ottertail, Minnesota, 56571
Local Creators Market – Shop Handmade Treasures! Join us for two exciting days celebrating local talent and creativity this summer!
Dates: July 19 & August 16, Time: 9 AM – 3 PM, Location: Backyard of The Williams Company Store and Deli, Red Brick Boutique and Nash & Ella in Historic Downtown Ottertail, Minnesota on Highway 108.
Discover unique, handmade items crafted by talented local creators. From art and crafts to homemade goods, you’ll find the perfect treasures to take home while supporting our community!
Bring your friends and family for a day of creativity, shopping, and fun. Don’t miss out on this chance to connect with local artists and fill your home with one-of-a-kind creations! See you there! Dan, Marnie, Miranda, Ryan & Laurel

Hustle For Habitat (Rooster Run 5K)
2025-07-19 08:00 - 13:00 | Dunvilla Shooting Club
Join us for the 2nd Annual Hustle for Habitat event that includes the Rooster Run 5K and 1 Mile Strut. The Pelican River chapter of Pheasants Forever had a blast hosting this event in 2024 and we are excited to host it again in 2025. The date is Saturday, July 19, 2025. Location is the Dunvilla Trap Range. New this year, you can run both events virtually, at your own time and location, and still be part of the event and support the PF mission to promote our local habitat!
To register, you can use this link to RunSignUp: https://runsignup.com/Race/MN/PelicanRapids/RoosterRun5K

Early Explorers
2025-07-19 08:00 - 09:00 | Otter Cove Children’s Museum, 105 W Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
Join the Weekly Early Explorers for infant/ toddler hour
A time for our youngest learners to play and explore throughout the museum every Saturday from 8-9am.

North Stars Water Ski Show
2025-07-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Vergas City Beach, Vergas, MN
Bring your lawn chairs to enjoy the North Stars Water Ski Show on Vergas City Beach in Vergas, MN!

Ottertail Open Air Market
2025-07-18 16:00 - 19:00 | 341 N St Hwy 78
Ottertail Open Air Market Summer 2025
Every Weekend Memorial Day thru Labor Day Fridays 4PM-7PM

2025 Studio Tour
2025-07-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Art of the Lakes, PO Box 244 108 Lake Ave S, Battle Lake, Battle Lake, MN
Art of the Lakes is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual Studio Tour, and we invite you to be part of the fun!
The Studio Tour is a scenic, drive-yourself art crawl through beautiful countryside with hills, lakes, prairie and small towns.
Many of the studios are tucked away on rural roads scattered throughout Otter Tail and Douglas counties in West-Central Minnesota.
Bright yellow signs and a map help guide you to each studio. For your added enjoyment, many artists provide demonstrations and other events during the tour.
Please note that not all studios are open on Sunday.
Artists in this region abound, and are among the most creative anywhere. Art of the Lakes is delighted to feature their talents in this up-close, immersive travel and collecting experience!

Perham Farmers Market
2025-07-18 09:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-16 09:00 - 13:00 | Old Perham High School, 200 5th St Se, Perham, Minnesota
Join us at the Perham Farmers Market
We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!
Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm

Summer Volleyball League
2025-07-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | The Depot on 59, 521 Fergus Ave, Erhard, Minnesota
Join us with the Depot on 59’s Summer Volleyball league in Erhard, MN! 8 Weeks- Ages 21+- Coed Teams
Volleyball & Chill Wednesday:

May 38-July 23
July 30-September 10th

Power Players Thursday:

May 29-July 14th
July 31-September 11th

Sign your team up today by calling 218-842-5185 or stop by The Depot on Hwy 59 in Erhard
$20 Per team sign up
$2 per person per night
100% payback

Trivia Night at ABC Brewing
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | ABC Brewing Fergus Falls, 1683 Ottertail Dr, Fergus Falls
TRIVIA NIGHT THURSDAYS | 6–8PM | ABC Brewing Fergus Falls Brains, Brews & Bragging Rights! Join us every Thursday for a fast-paced, fun-filled Trivia Night hosted by the always entertaining Acoustic Echoes Duo — live music, laughs, and plenty of chances to show off your smarts. Hosted by Acoustic Echoes ,Prizes for top teams , Cold beer, hot pizza, good times . Free to play – bring your crew! It’s the perfect combo of trivia, tunes, and a little friendly competition. See you Thursday night at ABC Brewing!

Cars & Karaoke
2025-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | ABC Brewing, 114 Memory Lane, Battle Lake, MN, 56515, United States
Cars & Karaoke Night – Every Thursday at ABC Brewing!
Cruise into ABC Brewing in Battle Lake every Thursday from 5–8 PM for a night of chrome, craft beer, and karaoke!
Bring your classic, custom, or cool ride and hang out with fellow car lovers. Then, at 6:30 PM, grab the mic—karaoke kicks off, hosted by our friends Curt and Michelle.
Whether you’re belting out ballads or just enjoying the show, it’s going to be a night to remember. Great cars. Great tunes. Great beer. Come for the horsepower, stay for the harmony.

Horsepower and Hops
2025-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | ABC Brewing, 114 Memory Lane, Battle Lake, MN, 56515, United States
Horsepower & Hops – Every Thursday at ABC Brewing!
Start your engines and cruise on over to ABC Brewing in Battle Lake every Thursday from 5–8 PM for Horsepower & Hops Bring your classic or vintage ride, show off that shiny beauty, and we’ll rev up your night with a FREE brew on us.
Whether you’re into hot rods or just good ol’ fashioned car talk, you’ll find your crew here. Great cars, great conversations, and great craft beer –good times and good vibes always on tap

Sit 'n' Stitch
2025-07-17 17:00 - 19:00 | New York Mills Cultural Center, 24 N Main Ave, New York Mills, Minnesota, 56567
Join us for Sit ‘n’ Stitch- Weekly Fiber Artists’ Gathering Every Thursday 5:00 – 7:00 pm Free & Open to All!
All are welcome at this weekly fiber arts gathering offering time and space for some fiber fun on Thursdays from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. 2025
Beginning in February 2025, Sit ‘n’ Stitch will return to the Cultural Center! Bring your own projects, get advice, or use our supplies to start a new project. Crochet, knit, weave, sew, stitch, needlepoint, felt–do whatever you like!
Beginners and experienced fiber artists are all welcome. Regular attendees will teach beginners or help you figure out a stitching pattern.
Yarn, needles, hooks, and project bags are provided at no cost to those who need them! Sit ‘n’ Stitch is open to all and free to attend.

TLBC Trivia Night
2025-07-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Thousand Lakes Brewing Co, 110 W Lake St, Parkers Prairie, MN, 56361, United States
Winter Trivia Night + Happy Hour is back! The first night on January 5th is a warm-up round so you can come check it out and starting January 12th we will start tracking league points.
Top 2 teams will win a prize each night and the league winners will get growlers for a year!
Trivia kicks off at 6PM (usually wrapping up by 7:30) and Happy Hour ($1 off pints) goes from 5-7PM. Trivia night is a blast whether you are trying to win or just looking for a fun night with some friends. Come join us for a fun week night out!

Henning Farmer's Market
2025-07-17 15:00 - 18:00 | The Farmstand, 602 2nd St, Henning, Minnesota
Join us for the Henning Farmer’s Market every Thursday from 3-6 until Fall!

Music Makers @ Otter Cove
2025-07-17 10:00 - 22:30 | Otter Cove Children’s Museum, 105 W Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
Join us each week as we sing, play instruments, and dance together!
– Included in membership or daily admission
– Children must be accompanied by an adult
– Focused on children ages birth-5, but all ages are welcome
– Registration is not required
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants form the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Country Bear
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Drastic Measures Brewing, 101 Jefferson St S., Wadena, Minnesota, 56482
Come have some fun paint with us July 16th at Drastic Measures in Wadena 6-8. Can’t wait to see you!We will be painting a country Bear on canvas with step by step instruction.

Fill a table, Fill a Pitcher
2025-07-16 16:00 - 18:00 | ABC Brewing Fergus Falls, 1683 Ottertail Dr, Fergus Falls
WEDNESDAY HAPPY HOUR ALERT! Grab your coworkers, your trivia team, your weird cousin — whoever you need to FILL A TABLE (4 or more people) — and head to ABC Brewing Fergus Falls from 4–6PM! Here’s the deal:
Fill a table (4+ humans required) at your table! Buy a pitcher, Draw for awesome prizes — including FREE PITCHERS, discounts, and surprise goodies It’s the happiest of happy hours and the perfect excuse to get out of the office and onto the patio. Bring your people. Drink the beer. Win the stuff.

West Otter Tail County Fair
2025-07-16 - 2025-07-19 | West Otter Tail County Fair Grounds, 1812 Pebble Lake Road, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537, United States
WEST OTTER TAIL COUNTY FAIR 2025 Fair Dates: Wednesday, July 16th – Saturday, July 19th
Plan to attend the West Otter Tail County Fair Each year, we promise fun for the entire family. From grandstand events like concerts, Demo Derby, and a host of carnival rides provided by the Mighty Thomas Carnival, there is something for everyone!
The West Otter Tail County Fair also offers plenty of free entertainment each day and lots of things to see from our 4-H’ers. Browse the Children’s Barn, see our 4-H exhibits, and get the kids entered in our annual Pedal Pull. All that and more…plus the best fair food around! We look forward to seeing you at the this years West Otter Tail County Fair

Sensory Friendly Playtime @ Otter Cove Children's Museum
2025-07-15 17:00 - 19:00 | Otter Cove Children’s Museum, 105 W Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
This Sensory Friendly low-sensory playtime offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration throughout the Museum for children with autism or other sensory needs and their families. Space is limited to 40 people and registration is required.

This event is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education – Grants to States.

The Mixer
2025-07-15 15:30 - 18:00 | Drastic Measures Brewing, 101 Jefferson St S., Wadena, Minnesota, 56482
Looking for a fun night out? Join us for our Monthly Mixer—a perfect opportunity to connect with new and old friends while supporting a beloved local restaurant. Enjoy great company, lively conversations, and good food! Whether you’re a regular or first-timer, this social evening promises a relaxed and welcoming vibe. In July, we’re heading to Drastic Measures in Wadena! We are starting with a tour at 3:30, followed by dinner from 4:30-6. If you can only make it for the dinner portion, that’s ok too! RSVP Required: https://elevateotc.events/drastic-measures-mixer

Cards & Games
2025-07-15 14:00 - 16:00 | Vogrin Hall, 212 W Soo St, Parkers Prairie, Minnesota
Calling all awesome people 55 years young and up, You are invited to a weekly Cards & Games afternoon! We meet Tuesdays at 2 pm in Vogrin Hall. See you there!

Mick Sterling- Born to Run
2025-07-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Kirkbride Park, 1400 N. Union Ave., Fergus Falls, 56537, United States
Mick Sterling Presents BORN TO RUN – The Music of Bruce Springsteen Sunday, July 13 6pm
The first of six in our 2025 Summer Outdoor Concerts at the Kirkbride.
Pre-show begins at 5pm Bring Your Own Chair – Food & Beverage Trucks on site, or bring your own!

Barrel Fired Pottery Workshop
2025-07-13 17:00 - 2025-07-17 20:00 | Henning Landmark Center, 415 Douglas Ave, Henning, MN, 56551
Join us for the Barrel Fired Pottery Workshop at the Landmark Center
Learn hand building and wheel throwing techniques!
Experience barrel firing in the outdoor and all the excitement and curiosity it brings.

Family Day at ABC Brewing
2025-07-13 12:00 - 19:00 | ABC Brewing Fergus Falls, 1683 Ottertail Dr, Fergus Falls
Family Day at ABC Brewing! Looking for some laid-back, family-friendly fun? Swing by ABC Brewing each Sunday for Family Day — happening at both our Fergus Falls and Battle Lake locations! Bring the whole crew for: * Yard games & board games galore * Pirate ship play system** (Battle Lake location) * $3 OFF any pizza for the family** — because fun works up an appetite! Whether you’re tossing bags or just chilling with a slice, we’ve got something for everyone. See you soon!

Henning Car Show
2025-07-13 11:00 - 14:00 | Amundson Park, 202 Douglas Ave, Henning
Join us for the 19th Annual Henning Car Show at Amundson Park.
You will get a chance to vote on your favorites, crowd’s choice for winner in each class.
All cars and trucks welcome, it does not need to be a classic. Drivers will vote for best in show prizes for top 3.

LACC Turtle Races
2025-07-13 11:00 - 13:00 | Phelps Mill, Underwood, Minnesota
The LACC is on the move. Turtle Races to be held at The Phelps Mill Festival!! This is our 3rd year back. Come join us and have some fun!

Yoga on the Beach
2025-07-13 09:30 - 10:30 | Bladow Beach Resort, Ottertail, Minnesota
Join us at Bladow beach Resort for Yoga on the Beach!
Cost is $20 including coffee or ice cream

Bring your own yoga mat
