This Weekend at Grand Lake - Jan 8, 2026

Good Morning!

Pretty quiet around the lake this time of year.

That’s alright, though… it is nice when it is quiet around here.

This morning, as I write this, we are in a tornado watch, have storms rolling in, and the forecast for the weekend is ‘blustery’.

So there’s that.

Not much to wax on about, so let’s just get to it… here’s what you need to know for this weekend at Grand Lake!

This Weekend at Grand Lake

Lake Level - The lake level as of 8 am is 742.22’ with minimal, periodic generation happening. Lake temps are in the 40s.

Groundbreaking - Did you know there is a new ‘bike park’ coming to Grove? The Groundbreaking is this Friday at 9 am. The event takes place at the end of S. Center Street, where it runs into the woods that are on the north side of Har-Ber Road. I’m not sure of all the details on the bike park, but it sounds like mountain bike trails and other improvements are in the works.

Mooney’s Paint Party - Unwind and get creative this Sunday at 2:30 PM with a fun Paint Party at Mooney’s Sunset Bar & Grill in Disney. For $35, you’ll get all supplies and step-by-step instruction—just bring yourself (and maybe a friend!). Of course, Mooney’s great food and drinks will be available, making it the perfect laid-back afternoon of art, laughs, and lakeside vibes.

Closed for a few months - A couple of local spots are closed for the next couple of months. Doc’s Bar & Grill at Shangri-La is closed until March 10th, and BOOM on Grand in Grove shared a post and said they are closed and would back in the spring. But Juan Montez at Red Arrow is OPEN as they get their new building built - and by all accounts it is coming along quickly!

Boat Show Season - ‘Tis now the season for boat shows, and I’ve no doubt there are several ‘Boat Guys’ that would love to sell you a boat. The shows happening this weekend are the Oklahoma Boat Expo at the Tulsa Convention Center, the NWA Boat & Outdoor Expo at the Rogers Convention Center, and the KC Boat Show at Bartle Hall in Downtown KCMO.

Library - A new year and a new month at the always-busy Grove Public Library. The calendar is HERE.

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This Weekend’s Entertainment

FYI, if I don’t know about it, I can’t include it here, lol. So, if you know about it… LET ME KNOW! Just send an email with entertainment updates to [email protected]. Anyhoo… here is what I do know for this weekend’s entertainment at the lake:

Friday, Jan 9

• Bobby DeGonia at Mooney’s - 7 pm

• Pullen Strings & Co at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Robbi Bell at Pickles - 8 pm

• Craig Cook & The Marauders at R Bar Dance Hall & Saloon - 8 pm

• Jimmy Lee Jordan Band at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• RocKFiscH at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

Saturday, Jan 10

• Sierra Bravo at Mooney’s - 7 pm

• Johnny Dale Roberts & Friends at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Jake Marlin Band at Pickles - 8 pm

• Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Dustin Treiber at The Monkey Bar - 9 pm

• Big Smitty at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

Trivia Tuesdays at The Anchor will return on January 6th