Side Lake Events

10/06/2026

Great pictures of the Side Lake Fall Festival from Mark Sauer Photography! 🍁

10/04/2026

These items were left at the Side Lake Rec yesterday after the Side Lake Fall Festival - please message us to claim them!

10/04/2026

We had a wonderful afternoon at the Side Lake Fall Festival with over 350 community members in attendance! 🎃

We appreciate our fantastic partners for this event: Willow River Ranch pony rides, Cook's Country Connection furry friends, Ted Feyder Music, DeVos Pedal Pulls, and Paul Bunyan Communications!

A special thank you to Mike Jerulle for hauling kids all day with our new barrel train!

We are so grateful for our generous sponsors and awesome volunteers who continue to show up for our community - thank you!

Stay tuned for the Side Lake Events 2027 dates!

10/03/2026

10/03/2026

The sun is shining, the music is jamming, the animals are here and the food is ready - join us TODAY at the Side Lake Fall Festival from 1-4 at the Side Lake Rec Center for an afternoon of fun!

Registration starts at 1:30pm for the DeVos Pedal Pulls tractor pull starting at 2:00pm!

Drawing for the Paul Bunyan Communications door prize is at 3:00pm!

10/03/2026

The Side Lake Fall Festival is tomorrow and we've got more exciting details to share!

Paul Bunyan Communications has generously donated a door prize worth over $200 including a $100 PBC account credit, cooler bag, anker portable charger, power brick, charging cord and swag! The drawing will be held at 3:00 p.m. - must be present to win. Limit one entry per person. Thank you, PBC!

New this year is train barrel ride that will run continuously all day throughout the Fall fun!

We invite everyone to join us from 1-4pm at the Side Lake Rec Center for live music, pony rides, farm animals, hobby horse obstacle course, pedal tractor pull contest, face painting, games, crafts, prizes, hot c***r, snacks, and more!

Free pumpkins for the first 200 children (limit 1 per child, while supplies last)!

10/01/2026

Looking for a relaxing option at the Side Lake Fall Festival this Saturday?

Grab a cup of hot c***r and sit by the crackling fire pits while you enjoy live music from Ted Feyder Music!

We've got pony rides, farm animals, hobby horse obstacle course, barrel train rides, pedal tractor pull contest, face painting, games, crafts, prizes, snacks, and more!

Free pumpkins for the first 200 children (limit 1 per child, while supplies last)!

Join us at the Side Lake Rec Center on October 3rd from 1-4pm for this free, family-friendly event - courtesy of our generous sponsors and dedicated volunteers.

ALL are welcome!

09/28/2026

We are can't wait to welcome DeVos Pedal Pulls to the Side Lake Fall Festival this Saturday, October 3rd!

Pedal Pull Details:
Registration - 1:30 PM
Start time - 2:00 PM

Divisions:
Kids Ages 3+
⭐ 3 years old - just for fun!
⭐ 4-11 years old - state sanctioned
⭐ 12-17 years old
⭐ 18+

Prizes will be awarded in each group!

The pedal pull is just one of the fun activities planned - you can also enjoy live music, animals, pony rides, hobby horse obstacle course, pickleball, games, crafts, prizes, snacks, hot c***r, and more!

Join us from 1-4pm at the Side Lake Rec Center - all are welcome!

09/24/2026

You can't have a fall event without adorable animals!

We are thrilled to have Cook's Country Connection and Willow River Ranch Pony Rides bring lots of furry friends to the Side Lake Fall Festival on October 3rd from 1-4pm at the Side Lake Community Center Pavilion!

Enjoy an afternoon of live music, hobby horse obstacle course, pedal tractor pull contest, pickleball, games, crafts, prizes, snacks, hot c***r, and more!

Free pumpkins for the first 200 children (limit 1 per child, while supplies last)!

Thanks to our generous sponsors, the event is free to attend and all are welcome!

09/20/2026

YOU get a pumpkin and YOU get a pumpkin! 🎃

Free pumpkins for the first 200 children (limit 1 per child, while supplies last) that come to the Side Lake Fall Festival on Saturday, October 3rd from 1-4pm at the Side Lake Community Center Pavilion!

Enjoy an afternoon of live music, animals, pony rides, hobby horse obstacle course, pedal tractor pull contest, pickleball, games, crafts, prizes, snacks, hot c***r, and more!

Event is free to attend and all are welcome!