Magical Makers Market
2023-11-11 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery, 113 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery is getting ready for their 2nd annual Magical Makers Market series!
Kicking off on November 11th, 11AM—5PM

Each market has new vendors to give you lovely shoppers a fresh experience every market — we want to help you this holiday season to find one-of-a-kind gifts by local creators,makers and artists!

Thanksgiving Day Dinner at Kelly's Lakehouse
2023-11-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
This Thanksgiving, leave the cooking and clean up to us. Enjoy great lakeview dinning in our porch, or watch the game in the bar. Relax with Family & friends while we serve a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. A great selection of fall cocktails, wine & tap beers will help put you in the holiday spirit for a fun gathering at Kelly’s Lakehouse!
Reservations Highly Recommended: (651) 448-8840
11am – 3pm on Thursday, 11/25/2022

Breakfast with Santa
2023-12-09 09:00 - 13:00 | Chickadee Cottage, 317 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Join Santa Claus & Friends for a festive holiday breakfast at the Chickadee Cottage Cafe. Visit their unique gift shop to finish off your holiday shopping list!
Reservations highly recommended! Call (651) 345-5155
Chickadee Cottage Cafe is a seasonal cafe open mid-April through the end of October and for special events. This charming yellow cottage right on Highway 61 in Lake City is surrounded by perennial gardens. Host your next event with us, may it be a bridal shower, grooms dinner, business meeting, family reunion, and more.

Ugly Sweater Party at Port 104
2023-12-23 22:00 | Port 104, 104 N. Washington St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Bust out the ugliest sweater you own and scoot on down to Port 104 on December 23rd for a holiday party to remember!
Beer Specials
10pm to close
104 N Washington St.
Downtown Lake City

First Day Hike at Frontenac State Park
2024-01-01 | Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN, United States
Start the year outdoors with a New Year’s Day self-guided hike, ski, or snowshoe!
First Day Hikes are a great way to get outside, exercise, enjoy nature, and welcome in the new year with friends and family. For the young at heart, come enjoy the natural playground or sledding hill.
The Park’s miles of trails range from easy to difficult. All ages are welcome. Bring your own skis, snowshoes, or sleds.
Campfire, s’mores, hot chocolate, kids crafts and activities from 11am-2pm at the picnic shelter!
Sponsored by the Frontenac State Park Association

MLK Day: Free Entry to Frontenac State Park
2024-01-15 | Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN, United States
A reminder that Monday, Jan. 15 (Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday) is a free-entry day at the park. For the planners among you, future free park days are April 27, June 8 and Nov. 29.

Painting+Meditation at Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery
2024-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery, 113 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Join Kayla of Kay Mae Healing at the gallery for a guided meditation + painting session where you use color, texture and lines to experiment, play and transfer your meditation onto the canvas! All supplies included! $50.00 per person
* please bring a yoga mat to class for the meditation.
Register: email – artgallerywg@gmail.com

Lake City Area Arts Member Exhibition Opening Reception
2024-01-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Lake City Area Arts is a beautiful community space serving creators of all types in the region.
Stop by on Saturday, January 27th, 2024 from 3pm-5pm for an opening reception featuring fantastic work from their talented pool of membership in an annual group show.
Enjoy beverages and light hors d’ouevres while chatting with local artists.

Shop + Tarot at Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery
2024-02-03 11:00 - 13:30 | Willow Gentile Studio and Gallery, 113 S Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Shop+Tarot 2/3 !!!
Chicken Legs Tarot is joining us in sharing the wonderful world of tarot!!!
I have personally found tarot to be uplifting and a wonderful way to reflect!
Click the Ticket link to book your time-slot!
Questions? Please email : chickenlegstarot@gmail.com!

Frontenac Ice Fishing Contest
2024-02-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Frontenac Pond, Frontenac, MN, 55026, United States
The Frontenac Sportsman’s Club presents its 40th annual Ice Fishing Contest!
Where: Frontenac Pond
When: Saturday February 10 from 1-4pm
Kids contest at 11:30am
Adults contest at 1pm
Door prizes, raffles, food, and more!

Authors Talk: The Eagles of Red Wing
2024-02-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake City Public Library, 201 S High St, Lake City, 55041, United States
Cara Clark and Earl Bye, authors of Eagles of Red Wing, have been visiting Frontenac State Park (FSP) over the past six years to capture pictures of as many kinds of birds as they could find. So far, they have logged 140 bird species in iNaturalist for FSP. Many include extremely close shots showing feather details and beautiful backgrounds. Earl and Cara will share some of their favorite nature stories and pictures of birds seen at Frontenac State Park.

Cabin Fever! presented by The Shops of Lake City
2024-02-17 10:00 - 17:00 | The Shops of Lake City, Various Locations, Lake City, 55041, United States
The cabin fever is real!! Saturday, Feb. 17th, come out, explore downtown Lake City,MN and…Unlock HOT offers to those who wear their favorite flannel around downtown Lake City, MN! Make sure to hit “going” to see what 15+ local shops / restaurants are serving up in the discussion section!
Share the flames with your friends- comment & tag your flannel friends!

Interprative Naturalist Talk: Bruce Ause
2024-02-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Lake City Public Library, 201 S High St, Lake City, 55041, United States
Phenology of the Frontenac and Lake City Area led by interprative naturalist Bruce Ause at the Lake City Public Library on February 22nd at 6pm.
Learn about the cyclic and seasonal phenomena of the area, especially in relation to climate, plant, and animal life.

John Paulson Jazz Trio
2024-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Heat up your winter with some great Jazz from John Paulson and friends at Lake City Area Arts!
Standards, swing, latin, ballads, and originals!
105 W Center St.
Lake City, MN

St Patrick's Day at the Lakehouse
2024-03-16 - 2024-03-17 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Saturday & Sunday, March 16 & 17
St Patrick’s Day Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Special with our house brined Corned Beef, cabbage, potato & carrots and a Hanisch Bakery and Coffee Shop dinner roll. Green Beer on tap too ( Michelob Light), along with a Craic Irish Red from our Friends at South by SouthEast Brewing and Guiness Draught.
Raise a Pint and Celebrate!
The luck of the Irish is right here at Kelly’s!

Root River Jam
2024-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Root River Jam has a show at Lake City Area Arts! We’ll be playing some of our new music and sharing a great catalog of songs. Two sets of music with an intermission.
Root River Jam elevates musical improv through the fusion of blues, country, rock, and americana music.
Their music draws from the spark of creativity and individuality in each musician, producing songs and sounds that draw you in to their eclectic style!

Connie and Dan
2024-03-23 19:00 - 22:00 | Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S Oak St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Great tunes, great venue, great people. Come see local favorites, Connie and Dan at the Lake City Sportsman’s Club!

Sportsman's Club Fish Fry
2024-03-29 17:00 - 19:30 | Lake City Sportsman’s Club, 2200 S Oak St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Are you ready for a classic Fish Fry? Park in the lot and come on in to join the fun. Once you get your food downstairs, you can enjoy seating upstairs or downstairs. Both bars will be open.

Take-away orders are still available but you must order them by calling us that night (651-345-2901). You’ll be given a wait time and can pick up your order by driving behind the building and meeting us by the kitchen door. Look for the signs.

We’re excited to see you for some delicious Friday Fish Frys!

Easter Buffet at Kelly's Lake House
2024-03-31 10:00 - 14:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Easter is just around the corner and Kelly’s will be serving their Easter Buffer from 10am to 2pm Easter Sunday. If you joined them last year you know it is a popular buffet. They’ll try to find room for everyone, but reservations are encouraged!

Second Thursdays Evening Shopping
2024-04-11 | Lake City, MN, 100 E LYON AVE, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041, United States
Select shops from The Shops of Lake City are open for fun evening shopping! That’s right all!
•Treats and Treasures
•South Shore Gallery and Gifts, LLC
•Cute Chic Boutique (4-7pm)
•Willow Gentile Studio & Gallery
(10:30am-7pm)
•Mercy & Grace Boutique
AND Lake Pepin Pearl Button Co.
We are open till 7pm on the 2nd Thursday of every month!
Bring your Shops of Lake City tote bag on this day to receive SPECIALS!!!
Don’t have one? You can purchase one for $6.00 at these participating businesses!
mark your calendars! 2nd Thursday of every month = evening shopping!!!
Learn more here!

Bill Cagely Live!
2024-04-14 13:00 - 15:30 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Award-winning guitarist Bill Cagley is a talented and versatile musician. With guitar, mandolin, banjo, harmonica and a clear stout-hearted voice Bill delights audiences with folk, country and old-time music.

Afternoon Tea at the Chickadee Cottage Cafe
2024-04-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Chickadee Cottage, 317 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
The Chickadee Cottage Cafe invites you to experience afternoon tea at their beautiful restaurant and garden.
These are multi-course, leisure events, great for group celebrations, showers, mother/daughter outings, meeting new people, or for taking the time to enjoy a cherished friendship.
Reservations are required.
(651) 345-5155
2024 Tea Dates Include
April 27th
May 11th
June 15th
July 6th
August 17th
September 9th and 16th
October 21st and 26th
December 7th and 14th

Derby Day at the Lake House
2024-05-04 14:00 - 17:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
This Saturday at Kelly’s is a day at the races. Kentucky Derby coverage starts at 2:30 and we’ll be pouring Mint Juleps all day!

Governor's Fishing Opener Community Celebration
2024-05-10 16:00 - 20:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Celebrate with Lake City as we host the 2024 Governor’s Fishing Opener!

Ohuta Beach Park

Friday May 10th, 2024

4pm – 8pm
Click here for more info

Free Live Music with Los Rebeldes!
The Cardona Family has been bringing the best Tex-Mex, and Country Rock to Midwest audiences for more than 40 years!
Food Trucks!
– Rebel Fire BBQ
– Fiesta Jalisco
– Huettl’s Meats
– Kevin and June’s Cheese Curds and More
– Acai Bowls
– Beverage Garden

Free Water Ski Show (4:30pm) with Ski Dox Show Team!
Remarks, Presentations, and Exhibition Booths!

Live at Kelly's: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬
2024-05-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Don’t miss 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐬 live performance! Their mellow and heartfelt sounds are reminiscent of Mumford & Sons, as well as Fleetwood Mac.
🗸 No cover charge
🗸 No drink minimum
🗸 100% FREE!

Falcons Live! At Frontenac State Park
2024-05-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Blvd, Frontenac, MN, United States
Presented by Jackie Fallon and the Midwest Peregrine Society.
Jackie and her live birds will help us understand the past, present, and future of Peregrine Falcons in Frontenac State Park, Minnesota, and the Upper Midwest.
Free, but park permit still required.

TDP Afterparty in Ohuta Park
2024-06-01 10:30 - 18:00 | Ohuta Beach, 100 Park Street, Lake City, MN, 55041, United States
Saturday, June 1st, come down to our extended Tour de Pepin afterparty at Ohuta Beach Park.
The event isn’t just for the tour riders, it is free and open to the public!

Food Trucks: 10:30am-6pm
Rebel Fire, Charlie’s Lemonade, Los Padrinos

Fresh Brews
Humble Forager and Forager Brewery (CASH ONLY)

Live Music: 10:30am – 6pm
Ryan Sullivan Music (10:30am – 12:30pm)
Tom Pavlovich (1pm-3pm)
Joel Ward (3:30pm-6pm)

Alison Price Exhibition at LCAA
2024-06-06 - 2024-07-23 | Lake City Area Arts, 105 W Center St., Lake City, MN, 55041
Witnessing Waves (Alison Price) pays homage to the historic trees along the Mississippi River and the generations they’ve quietly watched live under their branches as the DNA of generations pass on by.

Witnessing Waves

The Mississippi River Gorge and her wealth of heritage trees has always intrigued me. This series pays respect to these gentle witnesses of migration and settlement along our mighty river, these magnificent, steadfast trees. The trees welcome all.
The series is full of symbolism too. Our DNA strands are wrapped in the tangled roots and riverbanks, reminding us of our connections to each other and the planet. The tiny squares, the leaves, were inspired by the mosaics of Ravenna, Italy. The sixth century artists used tiny glass tiles to create extraordinary works of art. I like to think of the squares as opportunities to be shared.
I am inspired by the landscape, geography, history, and culture of places. This series wraps arms around many of my passions.
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This series, Witnessing Waves, was featured on the award winning
PBS series MNOriginals.

Free Entrance to Frontenac State Park
2024-06-08
Frontenac State Park is one of the crown jewels of the Minnesota State Park System.
Take a virtual tour here!
On four days each year, all Minnesota state parks and state recreation areas offer free admission to everyone – no vehicle permits needed!
Here are the fee-free dates in 2024:

Monday, January 15, 2024
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Friday, November 29, 2024

Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there’s a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans. With a free day in each season, it’s a great opportunity to get out there and explore someplace new – or visit an old favorite at a new time of year! Whether you stay for the whole weekend or just spend a few hours outside, you’ll make memories that will last a lifetime.
The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities like camping, rentals, or special tours.
The goal is to encourage families to spend time together with a walk outdoors. Research shows that walking offers multiple benefits, from increased creativity and better brain function to more flexibility and stamina. So you won’t just burn calories, you’ll also improve your well-being.

Ryan Sullivan
2024-06-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Kelly’s Lake House, 1702 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake City, MN, 55041
Steering one of his longest standing passions into something to share with friends new and old, Local Hooligans guitarist Ryan Sullivan steps out for a solo performance.
Beginning with guitar lessons at around 9 years old, Ryan has been a pretty passionate guitar player for as long as he can remember. Ryan would share his music hobby with people, singing around campfires, playing gatherings for family and friends. He was a Police Officer for nearly a decade, and has been dedicated to being present and focused on his family since ending his career in Law Enforcement.
Check out Ryan live in Lake City!
