Winter Festival in January!

Our Annual Winter Festival is scheduled for January 25th from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Side Lake Rec Center! Join us for indoor and outdoor activities including sledding, skating, snowshoeing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, dog sled rides, arts and crafts, hot chocolate bar, and snacks! We have added craft demonstrations including stained glass, wreath […]

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Election Day is Next Tuesday, November 5th! 

French Township residents can vote at the Side Lake Community Center between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. Same day registration is available at the polling location. For questions on voting in St. Louis County, visit: https://www.stlouiscountymn.gov/departments-a-z/auditor/elections-voting. To view your sample ballot, visit: https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/whats-on-my-ballot.

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Fall Festival Right Around the Corner!

The Side Lake Fall Festival is coming up on Saturday, October 5th from 1-4PM. Check out the fun events planned for this year: – Archery – Pony rides – Petting zoo from Cook’s Country Connection – Pumpkin decorating (free pumpkin for first 150 children, limit one per child) – Games, crafts & prizes – Snacks […]

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Celebrate Side Lake! Here’s the Scoop…

It’s just around the corner – come out and Celebrate Side Lake! Live music, magic show, food trucks, games, demonstrations, and so many activities for the kids! Say hello to local business owners, our Fire and EMS volunteers, the DNR, and Smokey the Bear! When: Thursday, August 15th from 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm Where: […]

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Urgent Need for Blood Donors!

We are hosting a Blood Drive at the Side Lake Rec Center this Saturday! There are still several openings for donation, and every donor will receive a box of Girl Scout Cookies! All types are needed, we have a special need for types O , O-, & B-. Side Lake Community Blood DriveSaturday, July 13, […]

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Important Info: Parade and 5K

4th of July Parade The Side Lake Parade Committee is recruiting all creative and enthusiastic 4th of July lovers to join our parade with a float. The top four winners receive prizes between $200 – $400 worth of gift cards to local food and drink establishments. We welcome all ages. Walking floats are encouraged and welcome. We […]

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Parade Details

The Side Lake 4th of July Parade planning is underway! The parade will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 4th. Float line-up begins at 9 a.m. Here’s what you need to know: The Side Lake Parade Committee is recruiting all creative and enthusiastic 4th of July lovers to join our parade with a float. The […]

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Side Lake Community Blood Drive

Blood Drives save lives! We will be hosting a Blood Drive again this year at the Side Lake Rec Center! Memorial Blood Centers will be available for blood donations on Saturday, July 13th, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. To see the eligibility guidelines or to schedule an appointment, visit https://www.mbcherohub.club/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/73111

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Registration is OPEN for the Firecracker 5K!

The 5th annual Side Lake Firecracker 5K is taking place on Saturday, July 6th starting at 9am. Enjoy a walk or run with gorgeous views of the lakes and pines! The route will start at Bimbo’s, head south on highway five, east on East Road, north on Pine Tree and loop back around to Bimbo’s. Same day […]

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