Grand Lake O' The Cherokees has one of the most active event calendars in Oklahoma. Whether you're planning a weekend trip or you live here year-round, there's always something coming up — boat shows, fishing tournaments, poker runs, live music, and community festivals across Grove, Monkey Island, Langley, and Disney.
Trunk or Treat at Rose Rock
Halloween trunk-or-treat fun at Rose Rock on Monkey Island.
Grove Chamber Halloween Open House
Celebrate Halloween at the Grove Chamber of Commerce open house.
Integris Grove Hospital Trunk or Treat
Trunk or treat in the north parking lot of Integris Grove Hospital.
Tera Miranda Trunk or Treat Halloween Party
Enjoy a trunk-or-treat Halloween party at Tera Miranda Resort.
Evening Walk Through Haunted Village
Take an evening walk through Haunted Village at Har-Ber Village, both Friday and Saturday.
Halloween Costume Pickleball Party
Join the Halloween costume pickleball party at The Anchor Racquet Club.
Frightfully Funny — The Playmakers
One night only! A Halloween-ish Readers Theatre event with hilarious Halloween hijinks, delightfully spooky stories, and plenty of laughs. Reserve seats by calling (918) 786-8950 or emailing groveplaymakers@yahoo.com.
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The Anchor Pickleball Tournament
A pickleball tournament for men, women, and mixed doubles at The Anchor Racquet Club.
Lee’s Grand Lake Resort Fall Fest
Trick or treat and enjoy carnival games at Lee’s Grand Lake Resort.
Harvest Hollow Hunt — The Mystery of the Innocents
More Halloween fun with The Playmakers in Grove: Harvest Hollow Hunt — The Mystery of the Innocents.
Woodshed Trunk or Treat
Halloween trunk or treat at Woodshed in Langley.
Grand Towne Center Trunk or Treat
Bring the family for trunk or treat at Grand Towne Center in Langley.
Trick or Treat at Shangri-La Resort
Halloween trick or treating at Shangri-La Resort. A costume party follows at The Anchor at 9:00 PM.
Rib Crib Trunk or Treat & Car Show
Trunk or treat and a car show at Rib Crib in Grove.
Wolf Creek Harvest Fest
Trunk O’ Treat and games at Wolf Creek Harvest Fest in Grove.
Halloween at the Drunken Rooster
Kids eat for half price Saturday. Enjoy candy giveaways, a kids’ costume contest at 7:00 PM, and an adult costume contest at 9:00 PM.
Halloween Costume Party at The Anchor
Celebrate Halloween with a costume party at The Anchor after trick or treating at Shangri-La Resort.
Popular Annual Events at Grand Lake
These events happen every year at Grand Lake. Dates for the next edition will be added as they're announced.
🛶 Grand River Dam Paddle
A scenic paddle race on the Grand River below Pensacola Dam welcoming canoes, kayaks, pedal drives, stand-up paddleboards, and paddlers of all skill levels. Race options have included a Kids 1K, a 5K, and an 11.5-mile long course through one of northeast Oklahoma's most beautiful stretches of river.
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🎵 American Heritage Music Festival
Three days of American roots music at Snider's Camp and Har-Ber Village in Grove. Kicks off Thursday evening with a jam session party, followed by two days of performances and the Grand National Fiddle Contest featuring top fiddlers from across the country. Presented by the Grove Convention & Tourism Bureau.
🌊 Toes in the Grand – Summer Kickoff Festival
Grand Lake's ultimate summer kickoff presented by the Grove Area Chamber of Commerce — four days of Thunder on Wolf Creek boat races, free live music on the Cherokee Casino Stage, a carnival, car/bike/truck show, YMCA 5K run, indoor market, and food trucks at Wolf Creek Park. groveok.org · (918) 786-9079
Cinco de Poker Derby
The signature golf cart event on Monkey Island — a full day poker run across the peninsula, live auction, Kentucky Derby watch party, and a massive after-party at Big Shots. Raises money for WAAMI and the Toby Keith Foundation's OK Kids Korral. The 4th Annual was May 2, 2026. The 5th Annual returns the first Saturday in May 2027.
Sumners Big Meat Run
One of the largest rock crawling events in the country. A full week of extreme rock crawling competitions, trail runs, swap meets, and community in Disney. Events include the Battle of the Beaters, Knock Out Races, Viagra Trail Run, Nasty Girl (Bounty Hill) Run, and the Big Clean Run.
🎣 Cherokee Casino Grand Lake Big Bass Bash
One of the biggest bass fishing tournaments in the region, held every year the first weekend of June. Home of the $100,000 Bass! Presented by Cherokee Casino and McLarty Daniel Chevrolet, with weigh-in stations at Wolf Creek Park, Southwinds Marina, and Hammerhead Marina. Kids division available.
🎸 Grand Jam on the Water
A full weekend of high-energy live music at Duck Creek — come by land or by boat. The Friday night pre-party kicks off at Blind Swine with an overnight raft-up, followed by the main event on Saturday at Safe Harbor Harbors View Marina. Grand Jam has featured some of the most talented artists in country and Americana, with past performers including Taylor Hunnicutt, KC Johns, Covington Creek Band, Lickitty Split Band, and Ava Grace. A beloved Grand Lake summer tradition.
🎄 Christmas Light Boat Parade
Decorated boats parade across the lake in this beloved holiday tradition.
🎆 Duck Creek Fireworks
Grand Lake's most legendary Independence Day celebration — running every July 4th since 1946. Hundreds of boats gather on Duck Creek as the sky erupts over the water in one of the most spectacular fireworks shows in Oklahoma. Often paired with a stunning air show featuring WWII warbirds and military aircraft. Always free — no tickets.