This Weekend at Grand Lake - Nov 13, 2025

Gooood Morning!

It froze everything a few days ago, and now the November weather is again seasonally warm and beautiful.

I went for a walk yesterday and it was just about perfect, just warm enough where no coat or anything kind of sweatshirt was needed, but you didn’t get hot at all, and it was calm, and sunny, and peaceful with nothing but the sounds of birds, and planes, and boats.

Well, a few leaf blowers and mowers, but what are you gonna do…

But that was yesterday, and today we look to a new Grand Lake weekend, with more seasonal fun and shopping events (this time at the South end) to be had.

Hey, real quick, I screwed up last week and gave you a link to an old and not updated Facebook page for the sponsor, Secluded Country Cottages. So, let me correct that.

HERE is a link to the current and active Facebook page for this great little cabin getaway. Click that link and go like their page and stay up to date on what they have going on.

Anyway, get out there, enjoy the weather, and buy and support local this holiday season.

And to help you do that, here is 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 742.1’ with no generation happening. Lake temps are still mostly in the low 60s.

Fall Into The Holidaze - Kick off the season tonight (Thursday!!) with the 2nd Annual Fall Into the Holidaze, a festive evening of shopping, treats, giveaways, and one-night-only deals at participating retailers across South Grand Lake from 4:30–7 PM. Grab your friends and enjoy a fun night supporting local shops — with plenty of chances to win prizes! More details, including participating businesses, can be found HERE.

Off-Broadway Cabaret - Friday night at 7, it is time for A Little Glam Before the Gobble at the Playmakers’ Theatre in Grove, an evening of cocktails, laughs, and live entertainment. Enjoy complimentary tastings, a fun bottle auction, and the debut of the new Tableau Troupe—all supporting local community theatre. Seating is limited, so get more info and grab your spot HERE for a festive night out!

Shop Hop - Spend your Saturday exploring seven Grand Lake boutiques during Shop Hop 2025, happening from 10 AM–4 PM! Enjoy special deals, unique finds, and that Grand Lake charm as you collect stamps at each stop for a chance to win gift cards and giveaways — the perfect day to shop local and kick off your holiday season. More info on the participating businesses is HERE.

Harvest & Holly Craft Festival - Church on the Lake, located just east of Ketchum on Hwy 85, is hosting its annual craft fair and festival this Saturday from 9 am to 4 pm. It used to be the Autumn Moon Harvest Festival, and now it is the Harvest & Holly Craft Festival. But the goodness remains, whatever they call it. Crafts, vendors, food, and even live entertainment. Don’t miss it.

Candy Cane Corner Outdoor Market - Stop by Salty Sisters Salon & Boutique in Grove for their Christmas Open House and outdoor vendor market on Saturday starting at 10 am, featuring local vendors, live holiday music, and plenty of festive fun. Don’t forget to bring a Toys for Tots donation to help fill the box and spread some Christmas cheer!

Library - The November calendar at the always-busy Grove Public Library is HERE.

Support The Businesses That Make This Possible!

These emails aren’t possible without the ongoing support of many great Grand Lake area businesses. Please visit the website and support the businesses that you see featured. I appreciate all of you!

• Shops of Treasures is Northeast Oklahoma and Grand Lake’s guide to antique, thrift, and gift shops. Check it out!

• Climate-Controlled Boat & RV Storage in Grove is warm, safe, secure, and filling up for the winter. Get your spot reserved today by calling (918) 288-0079 NOW.

• The Cove Club is not The Cove Club anymore, but it is still the same place. Because of, well, issues, they have changed the name to Robert’s Bar & Restaurant. But it is still the same great Cove Club menu.

And you can always find what you are looking for on the Grand Lake Living website:

• Lakefront Restaurants, and more, around Grand Lake

• Monkey Island truly is Grand Lake’s playground

• Don’t forget about the Gateway to Grand Lake: Grove!

• South Grand Lake seems to have a bunch of new businesses…

• Always on the lookout for reliable Grand Lake contractors

• Need a Vacation Rental at Grand Lake?

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, Nov 14

• Conor Culpepper Trio at Mooney’s - 7 pm

• Nick Parsons at Doc’s - 7 pm

• Beaty Creek Band at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Barrett Lewis at Pickles - 8 pm

• Liz Zotta at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Erin Fitzgibbon at South 125 Bar & Grill (maybe?) - 9 pm

• CM Johnson Band at R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 9 pm

• Encore at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

Saturday, Nov 15

• Sierra Bravo at Mooney’s - 7 pm

• Honky Tonk Highway Band at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• Garrick Fausett at The Monkey Bar - 8 pm

• TJ Scarlett at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

Trivia Tuesdays at The Anchor, Tuesday nights at 7 pm

Wednesdays are Industry Night at Mooney’s with great specials and live music

Mooney’s is now closed on Mondays & Tuesdays for the winter season.

Mocha Madness & Frickster’s BBQ are now open at what was The Grand Getaway Mercantile.

Real Estate

You know… I just want to put this out there… this Real Estate section of these newsletters get more clicks than any other part of the newsletter.

Every. Single. Week.

People want to know about real estate at Grand Lake, and this is your spot to let them know about your listings, and, by association, how hard you work for them.

So, hit me up at [email protected] and let’s get you signed up and share your listings with the Grand Lake world. Let’s give the readers what they want!

(FYI, a full 40+ % of people who open and read these emails every week said they do NOT get on Facebook. So there is that.)

Check out these currently featured listings at Grand Lake that proud supporters of the Grand Lake Living website and brand offer:

• You’ve got to check out this 20-acre, 948’ of shoreline property with a cabin AND a guest cottage. Ileta Bray has the details (918) 801-5912. View Here