Fall weekends

Fall color, fire pit nights, and fewer crowds.

Summer may be over, but fall might be the best time on the lake. Bring friends or the whole family for a long weekend in Crosslake.

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The lake gets quiet. The trees don’t.

The trees turn, the lake stays calm, and the fire pit gets a lot more use. It’s an easy way to get everyone together one more time before winter.

15×15 fire pit facing the water
Covered patio and sunset views
Two-story gas stone fireplace for cooler nights
Golf at Crosswoods with fewer crowds
Downtown Crosslake about four miles away

Fall colors on the lawn looking toward the lake

Fall weekends worth planning around

Crosslake Days, late September

Chili cook-off, outdoor arts and crafts fair, Cider & Candlelight Tour, and a street dance. Usually the last full weekend of September.

Crosslake Oktoberfest, mid-October

First held in October 2026, with live music, dachshund races, and stops around town. Check crosslakeoktoberfest.com for next year’s dates.

MEA weekend, mid-October

Many Minnesota kids are out of school, which makes it a natural family weekend at the lake.

Room for the whole group

Two kings with their own baths, two upstairs rooms with 2 queens each, and a bunk room with 6 twins and 2 doubles. A maximum of 16 guests. See the room-by-room layout, or browse the other group trip ideas.

Pick your fall weekend.

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