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This Weekend at Grand Lake - Oct 22, 2026

Sunshine, chili, and fall weather: the lake’s not done with us yet!

By Geoff Monical

Goooood Morning!

After last weekend’s chilly preview of what’s coming, Mother Nature is giving us one more gift. Sunny skies today and Friday with highs near 79, mostly sunny Saturday around 80, and partly sunny Sunday near 78. Nights drop into the low 50s, so grab a hoodie for the patio (and for the s’mores).

It’s a fall festival kind of weekend. Oktoberfest and a chili cook-off in Langley, a harvest festival at McCorkle Family Farms, a kid-friendly spooky walk through Lendonwood Gardens, and Good Boy Night at Doc’s for the four-legged crowd. Plus a full slate of live music from Monkey Island to Disney.

And a big hat tip to the Heart of Monkey Island folks. Their fundraiser at South 125 last Saturday raised $39,076 for Christmas presents for Grand Lake kids. That’s this community at its very best.

Let’s get to it! Here is what you need to know for THIS Weekend at Grand Lake:

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🚤 This Weekend at Grand Lake

Lake Level: The lake level as of 10 am is 741.97' with minimal release at the dam. Lake temps are mostly in the mid 60s after these cooler nights.

🐶 Good Boy Night at Doc’s – Friday
Bring your best buddy to dinner on Doc’s Patio at Shangri-La Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Every entrée comes with a free Pup Cup for your pup. (Fair warning: your dog will expect this every Friday from now on.)

🍺 Oktoberfest & Chili Cook-Off – Saturday
Grand Towne Center north of Langley (35028 S Hwy 82) hosts Oktoberfest Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. You’ll find a car show, vendors, food trucks, games, and a chili cook-off, so bring your best pot. Jimmy Lee & COBE play starting at 11:00 a.m.

🎃 Fall Harvest Festival at McCorkle Family Farms – Saturday
McCorkle Family Farms celebrates the season with its Fall Harvest Festival Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. A great excuse to load up the kids and soak in the fall weather.

👻 Twilight BOOtanical Trail – Saturday & Sunday
Lendonwood Gardens in Grove hosts a Twilight BOOtanical Trail walk for kids 12 and under, Saturday and Sunday from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Not too spooky, just right for the little ones.

⛳ Grove Baseball Golf Scramble – Sunday
Support Grove Baseball at a fundraising 4-man scramble at Patricia Island Country Club Sunday, with a 1:30 p.m. shotgun start. Good cause, good course, good weather.

🎃 Looking Ahead: Halloween Weekend
Next weekend is packed with Trunk or Treats all around the lake, the Haunted Village at Har-Ber Village, costume parties, and more. I’ll have the full rundown next Thursday.

Library - HERE is the calendar for the always-busy Grove Public Library.

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🎸 Live Music & Entertainment This Weekend

Thursday

  • Steve Jones at Mooney’s – 6:30–9:30 PM

Friday, October 23

  • Gabby Woolman at Scissortail Marina – 7–10 PM

  • Colin Babb at Doc’s Patio (Shangri-La) – 7–10 PM

  • Emily Hollingshed Duo at Mooney’s – 8–11 PM

  • Dillon Leggett at Cherokee Casino Grove – 8 PM

  • Lickitty Split at Grand Lake Casino – 8 PM

  • Rocking Randy at Juan Montez – 8 PM

  • Erin Fitzgibbon at South 125 – 8 PM

  • Beaty Creek Band at Alpha Bar – 8 PM

  • Blues Doctors at Pickles – 8 PM

  • Karaoke w/ Sundown Entertainment at The Monkey Bar – 9 PM–1 AM

Saturday, October 24

  • Jimmy Lee & COBE at Oktoberfest, Grand Towne Center – 11 AM

  • Lil Red & Sidepiece at Mooney’s – 7–10 PM

  • Dusty Halos at Scissortail Marina – 7–10 PM

  • Magen Faulconer at Juan Montez – 8 PM

  • Magic J Entertainment at Cherokee Casino Grove – 8 PM

  • Blue Underground at Grand Lake Casino – 8 PM

  • Karaoke w/ Laidback Larry at Alpha Bar – 8 PM

  • Jake Marlin at Pickles – 9 PM

  • TJ Wicks & The Tophand at Big Shots – 9 PM

Sunday

  • Don White at Mooney’s – 4–7 PM

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Featured Homes For Sale

Looking for that perfect Grand Lake area home? Check out these Featured Listings, and be sure to check out the Homes For Sale page on the Grand Lake Living website for more.

Luxury Living on Honey Creek

Luxury lakefront living on Honey Creek with gorgeous updates inside and out. Three levels of living space with two levels of outdoor decks overlooking the lake in a protected cove with magnificent views. 6,670 sq ft gives you plenty of room for family and guests — six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, two fireplaces, and a huge basement shop for all your tools and toys. 20KW Kohler generator, water irrigation system, newer roof (3 yrs). Buffalo Shores Club House with pool just across the street. Move-in ready for summer entertaining on the lake!


📍 3000 Shore Drive, Grove
📞 Victoria Perry | REMAX/Grand Lake - (918) 520-1982
🔗 View Full Listing

Stunning Custom Grove Home

Custom home on 1.09 acres in Har-Ber Oaks, listed at appraised value with NO HOA. This 3 bed, 2.5 bath home features vaulted ceilings, granite kitchen countertops, a dedicated office, and formal dining — plus several new Anderson windows and a walk-in bath. Out back you'll find a large east-facing deck (morning coffee, evening shade — smart), a peaceful fenced yard with mature shade trees, and a six-year-old 25x40 shop with additional storage. Minutes from Grand Lake, shopping, schools, and two nearby golf courses.

📍 1201 Harobr Oaks Loop, Grove
📞 Ileta Bray | Legacy Real Estate – (918) 801-5912
🔗 View Full Listing | MLS #26-1251

Red Arrow Area

This is an affordable way into lake life in the Crace Shores neighborhood. It’s a well-kept 2 bed, 1.5 bath home with 924 sq ft on a fenced quarter-acre lot with lake access. The real bonus is outside: an oversized detached 2-stall garage with plenty of room for lake toys or a hobby shop, a storage building, a patio, and an underground storm shelter. It works as a full-time home, a weekend getaway, or a rental, and it’s close to marinas and restaurants. No HOA.

📍 453739 E 305 Rd, Afton
📞 Ileta Bray | Legacy Real Estate – (918) 801-5912
🔗 View Full Listing | MLS #26-2101

Luxury Honey Creek Estate

This exceptional luxury estate sits on deep water Honey Creek with 2.3 acres and 227 feet of shoreline — offering the kind of privacy and setting that's hard to find on Grand Lake. The stunning 7,500 sq ft walkout home features a natural stone exterior, 5 bedrooms, 6 baths, multiple living areas, a media room, and a wine room for the collectors out there. A newly added Great Room opens to a spacious wood deck with sweeping lake views, and the gourmet kitchen is built for serious entertaining. Outside, you'll find an inground pool and private day dock. There's also a 680 sq ft guest house with 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, and a 2-car carport — perfect for hosting family or long-term guests.


📍 1446 Rockie Dr, Grove
📞 Victoria Perry | REMAX/Grand Lake - (918) 520-1982
🔗 HoneyCreekHome.com

Patricia Island Beauty

A beautifully maintained brick home tucked into the Patricia Island Country Club community — minutes from the marinas, shopping, and downtown Grove. There's room to spread out with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 2,522 sq ft, plus a large manicured lot with a fire pit, covered front porch, and stamped concrete driveway. This covenant-controlled golf course community means low-traffic streets, friendly neighbors, and easy access to everything Grand Lake has to offer.

📍 4975 Lake Breeze Rd, Grove
📞 Ileta Bray | Legacy Real Estate – (918) 801-5912
🔗 View Full Listing | MLS #26-1530

Eucha Waterfront

Wake up to panoramic Grand Lake views in this stunning custom-built 2021 lake home that’s truly turnkey. Featuring an open-concept main level with 3 bedrooms / 2 baths, plus a walk-out guest suite with its own bedroom, bath, and living area—there’s room for everyone to relax and enjoy lake life.

Owner/Broker | MLS# 2551293
Zillow | Video Tour

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