This Weekend at Grand Lake - Nov 6, 2025

Gooood Morning!

Well, we’ve had our first steamy mornings - you know, those mornings where the air is so much colder than the lake water that the steam just hangs over the lake. (It is cold on those mornings, but it is really pretty cool.)

And… the calendar now says November.

That means it is holiday season fun for the next several weeks all over the lake.

I’ve spent this morning getting a bunch of upcoming events added to the Events page of the website, so feel free to click over there and see all that is coming up.

I’m sure there are a few I haven’t seen or heard about yet (the annual Christmas Breakfast and Dessert Auction in Grove is always a hit… when is that?), but this gives you a pretty good calendar of the upcoming events, including the biggest parades.

But to get things rolling, A LOT is happening this weekend, especially in and around Grove.

Oh… and all those boats out this morning and for the next couple of mornings, it is the Toyota Series Championship guys.

Anyway, let’s get to it — 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 742.2’ with no generation happening. Lake temps are still mostly in the low 60s.

Launch Party & Open House - Join the celebration at the Eagle’s Nest (Patricia Island Country Club’s new open-to-the-public venue) from 4–6 PM as the Grove Chamber kicks off the Shop Grand Lake Holiday Experience and celebrates the opening of this new spot for all of Grove to enjoy. Free refreshments, a cash bar, and door prizes throughout the evening — a fun way to start the holiday season in Grove!

Speaking of Shop Grand Lake - Shop local and win big during the Grove Chamber’s Shop Grand Lake Holiday Experience, running November 7–December 3. Earn one entry for every $25 spent at participating merchants for a chance to win part of $14,000 in cash prizes, including a $10,000 grand prize drawn during Lights On Grove on December 5. Shop local, spread the cheer, and make your holiday season bright in Grand Lake!

And, a Christmas Open House - And, now it is time to actually GO SHOPPING! This weekend - Friday and Saturday - is the annual Grove Merchants’ Christmas Open House Weekend, hosted by the Grove Area Chamber. Get the details, including details on participating businesses and their smokin’ hot deals, HERE.

First Friday - After a full day of shopping on Friday, you’ll want to make your way to the First Friday Wine Share. This month, it is at Grand Panache out on Monkey Island. As always, just bring a bottle of your favorite, a glass, maybe an appetizer to share, and enjoy a good time with good folks from 6 to 7:30 pm. Everyone is welcome!

Birders Unite! - Join the Friends of Grand Lake Audubon Society this Saturday at 10:30 AM at the Grove Community Center for a fascinating, family-friendly program on the Mammals of Oklahoma with naturalist Alan Bland, former Park Ranger/Natural Resource Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Enjoy announcements, sign-ups for upcoming bird and volunteer events, a prize drawing, and time with fellow nature lovers at the final monthly meeting of 2025. Everyone is welcome!

Bluegrass - Redbud Hill is the artist this month for the monthly River Ridge Bluegrass Association jam at Grove Middle School on Saturday. Doors open at 5 pm ($5 admission), music starts at 6, concessions are available (I think… pie!), and there will even be door prizes.

Carry a Warrior Ruck March - Honoring military heroes, happens Sunday morning from the lighthouse at Shangri-La Marina to South 125 Bar & Grill (10:30 a.m.)

Veterans Day - Next Tuesday is Veterans Day - Thank YOU to each and every one of you who has served our great country. There will be a ceremony at the Veterans Honor Plaza in Langley at 10 am. And many other ceremonies throughout the community.

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!

• Vail’s Marine (on Facebook) - Expert boat maintenance, repairs, and winterization at Scissortail Marina to keep your boat lake-ready all year.

• Hull’s Boat Lift & Dock Repair can help you out with both of those things… boat lifts AND docks!

• Brent’s Mobile Welding is the call to make for your welding needs around Grand Lake and throughout Northeast Oklahoma.

• 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.

• Looking to build a beautiful custom lakefront home? Kennedy Homes is the call to make!

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:

Thursday, Nov 6

• Karaoke at South 125 Bar & Grill - 8:30 pm

Friday, Nov 7

• Ryan Graham at Doc’s - 7 pm

• Pullen Strings & Company at Scissortail Marina - 7 pm

• The Bison Duo at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• Travis Kidd at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Erin Fitzgibbon at South 125 Bar & Grill - 9 pm

• Karaoke at The Monkey Bar - 9 pm

• Beaux Jenkins R Bar Dance Hall and Saloon - 9 pm

Saturday, Nov 8

• Band Ava at Mooney’s - 8 pm

• Brandon Butler at Cherokee Casino Grove - 8 pm

• Lil Red & Sidepiece at Juan Montez - 8 pm

• Pullen Strings & Company at Pickles - 8 pm

• Eddie Valen at Grand Lake Casino - 9 pm

Sunday, Nov 9

• Jimmy Lee Jordan & COBE at Pickles - 4 pm

Trivia Tuesdays return to The Anchor next Tuesday, November 4th, at 7 pm!

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

The Blind Swine Duck Creek has called it a season. They’ll be back next year!

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

Real Estate

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