Brainerd MN Events Calendar
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Trivia at Zorbaz on Gull
Trivia at Zorbaz on Gull
Join uz for Trivia Monday Nightz at Gull Lake Z at 8 pm! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Downtown Brainerd’s Here for Good Market
Downtown Brainerd’s Here for Good Market
The Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition is excited to announce the second season of the Here for Good Market. This weekly event will feature local food and art vendors and family-friendly…
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Street Legal Drags, Drifting
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as…
Nisswa Elementary Open House
Nisswa Elementary Open House
Meet your teacher, bring your school supplies, have a meal provided by our amazing PTO and get to know the school before the start of the school year! Traveling for…
Brainerd High School Open House
Brainerd High School Open House
SAVE THE DATE! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Breezy Belle Public Tour
Breezy Belle Public Tour
The Breezy Belle offers 2-hour scheduled cruises for smaller groups, couples, and individuals. For cruise information please call 218-562-7672. The relaxing cruises provide a close-up look at the beauty of Pelican…
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Date night on the Flower Farm
Date night on the Flower Farm
Come for the evening with a loved one for a tour of the flower farm! You will learn how to properly choose and cut flowers from the field, and arrange…
$2 Bowling at Jack’s House
$2 Bowling at Jack’s House
Thursday’s from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, all games only $2.00 each. Reservations not taken. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Grand Opening at Woodlore Cider
YOU’RE INVITED to our GRAND OPENING celebration Labor Day weekend, September 2, 3, and 4. We have lots of fun things planned! live music a chance to win some Woodlore…
GSTA Muscle Car Shootout
The 32nd Annual GSTA Muscle Car Shootout on Labor Day weekend is a perennial favorite at BIR and is a great way to cap off your summer. Sponsored by the…
Labor Day Weekend @ Jack Pine Brewery!
Music, Food Trucks, and Beer Slushies.. oh my! Friday- 12pm: Bonfire S'mores Stout tapped 12pm: Slushie Machine opens 2pm-7pm: Barajas Taco Truck 6pm-9pm: My Famous Friends Saturday- 12pm: Slushie Machine…
Mudfest Hillman
Mudfest Hillman
SLIP N SLIDE PARTY TIME AND DAY TBD ATV BARREL RACING FOR FUN DRAG RACING IN FIELD LATE NIGHT FIRES Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Friday Meat Raffle at The Brainerd American Legion
Friday Meat Raffle at The Brainerd American Legion
Join us every Friday at the Brainerd American Legion Post 255 for a meat raffle. The ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Friday Night Meat Raffle! Traveling for this…
Sunset Dinner Cruise on Gull Lake
Sunset Dinner Cruise on Gull Lake
Welcome aboard our Sunset dinner cruise. Let our crew and Captain take you along a leisurely cruise with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. We feature a state of…
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21st Annual Mighty Axe Nationals at NCS
Join us for a LOT of fun!! Racers come from all over to see who can take home the Mighty Axe!! Draw/Registration cut off is at 6:05pm Sharp! Pit Meeting…
Mike Mraz Music by the Mural
Mike Mraz Music by the Mural
Join us on the patio for a great performance by a local music favorite, Mike Mraz. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Fabulous Armadillos at Cragun’s
Fabulous Armadillos at Cragun’s
The Fabulous Armadillos are coming to Cragun’s on September 3, 2022 at 7pm. Make sure you end your summer getaway with an outdoor concert at Cragun’s Legacy Courses. VIP Tables,…
“Memories of Elvis Show”
“Memories of Elvis Show”
Chris Olson wows the crowds with his “Memories of Elvis Show” outside on the Dockside Stage, for 27 consecutive summers now. His performance starts between 8:00 and 9:00pm, (when the…
Crofts 6th annual Labor Day parking lot party
Crofts 6th annual Labor Day parking lot party
Come join us for the 6th annual Labor Day parking lot party with Kitty And the entourage. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Brunch Cruise on Gull Lake
Brunch Cruise on Gull Lake
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs with roasted vegetables, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, cheesy hashbrowns,…
Outdoors at Dockside Lounge – Wyld Ryce
Outdoors at Dockside Lounge – Wyld Ryce
Dockside Lounge is transformed into Breezy Point’s adult playground with the best in entertainment. There is never a cover charge! Sept. 4 Wyld Ryce 6pm-9pm Traveling for this event? Find…
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Slowpokes Car Club
Performance driving for experienced drivers. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Street Legal Drags & AutoX
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as…
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Guided Family Night Hike at Mount Ski Gull
Guided Family Night Hike at Mount Ski Gull
Join us again for Night Hikes in Spring of 2022 Family friendly adventure activity (all kids must come with an adult). $10/ADULT $1/YOUTH. 2022 DATES Thursday September 8th 6:30PM-8PM…
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MAP Proving Grounds
Proving Grounds is our turbo rodeo for imports and sport compact cars at BIR. It features drifting, autocross and open lapping on the road course. The Proving Grounds features turbo-charged cars…
Tour the Historic Sheriff’s Residence
Tour the Historic Sheriff’s Residence
Step back in time in our Historic Sheriff’s Residence. Home to six Crow Wing County Sheriff’s and their families from 1917 until 1962. See where meals were cooked, enjoy beautiful…
Teacher Appreciation Day @ Jack Pine Brewery
Teacher Appreciation Day @ Jack Pine Brewery
WE LOVE OUR TEACHERS! Teachers enjoy their first beer FREE on us Friday, September 9th. Dos Guys will be performing from 6pm-8pm as well. Join us for a day celebrating…
Nisswa Firemen’s Fundraiser
Nisswa Firemen’s Fundraiser
Lots of great silent auction prizes, some fun raffles, food provided by Zorbaz and a good time with friends and neighbors! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Mounted Eagles 1st Annual Fundraiser Fun Show
Mounted Eagles Therapeutic Riding is a non profit organization that relays on donations and fundraising to continue to provide for over 50 participants and the horses that give so much…
25TH Annual Bataan Memorial March
The 25th Annual Bataan Memorial March will be held at the Brainerd Armory, Minnesota at 9 am on Saturday, September 10th 2022. The 1st Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment is the…
‘Grass is a Gas’ Aviators Poker Run
‘Grass is a Gas’ Aviators Poker Run
Registration opens at 07:30, preflight briefing at 08:15 sharp. Wheels up at any time thereafter, must return to KBRD and check in by 13:30 to be in the running. Registration…
Tour the Historic Sheriff’s Residence
Tour the Historic Sheriff’s Residence
Step back in time in our Historic Sheriff’s Residence. Home to six Crow Wing County Sheriff’s and their families from 1917 until 1962. See where meals were cooked, enjoy beautiful…
Grown Up Book Fair
Grown Up Book Fair
Remember the scholastic book fair days in school? We're bringing it back - come to relive the glory days! Join us on September 10th from 12pm-4pm for an EPIC book…
Saturday Night Lights – Wristband Night!
Saturday Night Lights – Wristband Night!
$30 wristband gets you unlimited go-karts and attractions! PLUS a hot dog, chips and beverage. WEATHER PERMITTING. Attractions included with unlimited rides: Jr. Karts, Can Am Karts, Bullet Karts, Water…
Lakes Rodeo Bulls N Barrels
Lakes Rodeo Bulls N Barrels
10 Brainerd, MN Lakes Rodeo 7pm Bulls $2500 ADM $80 EF Entry: Aug 29 6pm Perf 7pm Barrels $500 ADM EF $60 Members, $70 Non-Members Entry Aug 30 6pm Barrels…
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Brainerd Lakes Curling Club Golf Spiel
Brainerd Lakes Curling Club Golf Spiel
Come experience the fun, newest golf course in the area, see your winter friends, and help support the club. Open to everyone, whether you’re a curler or not. This fun…
Floral Crown Workshop at Country Sunshine
Floral Crown Workshop at Country Sunshine
Have some fun creating your own floral crown made from dried botanicals from Country Sunshine! Awesome for some family pictures, self portraits, date nights, or wrapped around a hat for…
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Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at Jack Pine Brewery
Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament at Jack Pine Brewery
Come on out and join us for an evening of Texas Hold’em poker at Jack Pine! Prizes given for 1st, 2nd 3rd, bounties and the first hand that wins with…
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Business After Hours – North Star Family Medicine
Business After Hours – North Star Family Medicine
Join North Star Family Medicine as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, September 13th! Business After Hours is our most highly attended networking event. Mix with other Chamber members…
Trivia Mafia at Jack Pine Brewery
Trivia Mafia at Jack Pine Brewery
Trivia Mafia – the use your Noodle, not Google trivia. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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NAPA Street Legal Drags
NAPA Street Legal Drags
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as…
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Annual Camp Sale at Confidence Learning Center
Our Annual Camp Sale is BACK! This sale has items for everyone! From fishing boats, furniture, fishing equipment– you will find something you love. 100% of the profits go to…
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Porsche Club of America
Events include a high-performance driving school, autocross and club racing. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
(ATVMN) Ride & Rally
The ATV Minnesota 2022 Ride & Rally State Convention, is being held September 16-18, 2022, in beautiful Fifty Lakes, Minnesota. The Over the Hills Gang ATV Club, based in Emily,…
Roundhouse Oktoberfest
Roundhouse Oktoberfest is a local celebration of this German tradition. German music, dancing, costumes, food and of course, Der Zug, our Oktoberfest Lager, brewed in the traditional style the original…
Crow Wing Energized 9th Annual Summit
Crow Wing Energized 9th Annual Summit
Rooted in Happiness Join us for our 9th Annual Crow Wing Energized Summit on Friday, September 16 from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. We will gather in person at Lakewood Evangelical…
Fall Festival Days
Fall Festival Days
Our Fall Festival Days are here. Starting Friday, September 16 we will be having our second annual Fall Festival Days with bigger, better activities! This year we introduce our new…
Tribute to Elvis Blue Hawaii Dinner Cruise on Gull Lake
Tribute to Elvis Blue Hawaii Dinner Cruise on Gull Lake
Welcome aboard our three hour live performance cruise with Chris Olsen!! Chris is one of the most beloved Elvis impersonators in the country. We will rock Gull Lake with songs…
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Fall Festival Days Kick-Off Weekend
Fall Festival Days Kick-Off Weekend
Fall Festival Days Kick-Off Weekend will be a weekend of enhanced events to jump into all the Fall fun! On Friday, September 16 we have all of our main activities…
Warrior Homecoming Run
Warrior Homecoming Run
Show your school spirit and participate in the 2022 Warrior Homecoming Run! Online registration is now available for the 2022 Warrior Homecoming Run on Saturday, Sept. 17 starting at Kiwanis…
Cherry Almond Shea DIY Soap Class at Purple Fern Bath Co.
Cherry Almond Shea DIY Soap Class at Purple Fern Bath Co.
This classic cherry-almond fragrance is bold and full of sweet, dark ripe cherry notes, balanced by a rich almond crème. This is bound to be a favorite! Beautiful layers of…
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2nd Annual Heartland Symphony Orchestra Golf Scramble
2nd Annual Heartland Symphony Orchestra Golf Scramble
The Heartland Symphony Orchestra and Cragun’s Legacy Golf Courses are once again joining together to host their 2nd Annual “Irma Cragun” HSO Symphony Scramble on Sunday, September 18, 2022. This…
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Cultivating Communities: A North Central MN Welcoming Summit
Alongside fellow community members, attendees will learn and share ideas and create next steps for a more inclusive, equitable, just region for all who live here and for all who…
JINGO at Jack Pine Brewery
JINGO at Jack Pine Brewery
Join Mrs. Pine at Jack Pine Brewery for your favorite number-dobbing game! FREE to play, win beer and other fun prizes!! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Trivia Mafia at Jack Pine Brewery
Trivia Mafia at Jack Pine Brewery
Trivia Mafia – the use your Noodle, not Google trivia. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
2 events,
Drifting Only
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as…
Bike Night at The Woods
Bike Night at The Woods
Ride or pedal your way to b*merri at The Woods for BIKE NIGHT! Calling all motorcycles, minibikes, pedal bikes, and scooters! Hit the road or the trail and meet us…
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Crosslake Days
Visit in September and attend the annual Crosslake Days celebration. The crisp fall air is the perfect backdrop to cool the heat of the chili cook-off contest. Taste free samples…
Stress Reduction Workshop & Ecotherapeutic Nature Walk
Stress Reduction Workshop & Ecotherapeutic Nature Walk
An organized mind is a healthy mind! Cost: $60 person Is your mind cluttered from stress? Reducing stress reduction can: Improve mood & memory Slow heartbeat Lower blood pressure Improve…
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CRA Motorcycle Racing
The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to BIR’s Competition Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the tight road course, taking the corners on two wheels and…
Bracket Drag Racing Series
BIR’s Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 10 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars,…
A2Z Yarn, LLC Trunk Show
A2Z Yarn, LLC is proud to announce ModeKnit Yarn, LLC and Mudd products coming to our yarn shop. The yarn shop will be closed Friday, September 23rd and Saturday, September…
Pet Parade & Family Fun Zone in Crosslake Town Square
Pet Parade & Family Fun Zone in Crosslake Town Square
Join us for FAMILY FUN, brought to you by Crosslake Town Square, The Crosslake Log Church, The Babinski Foundation, Kona Ice, Squirrelly Mama, Crosslake Vacations & Rentals & MORE! Friday…
PCR at Jack Pine’s Pre-Jacktoberfest Party!
PCR at Jack Pine’s Pre-Jacktoberfest Party!
Let’s get the party started a day early for Jack Pine’s Jacktoberfest! Come on out for an awesome evening of brews, friends and music for Jack Pine’s “Pre-Jacktoberfest” party! PCR…
BHS Homecoming
BHS Homecoming
The Brainerd Warriors Football team takes on Bemidji Friday night at 7pm, which will also be their “Tackle Cancer” game. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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IWA Watercross Racing
The International Watercross Association (IWA) is bringing snowmobile watercross racing to BIR again this summer for two Wet & Wild Weekends Watercross is crazy fun racing that you can’t miss.…
Cornhole Tournament
Cornhole Tournament
Knights of Columbus of Crosslake and Emily Charitable Tournament. Champion Level - $100 per team; top prize is $1,000. Friends & Family - $40 per team; top three win bucket…
Crosslake Days Art & Crafts Fair
Crosslake Days Art & Crafts Fair
Crosslake Days is an annual fall event with a fun mix of activities for the whole family! The weekend brings a Hunt for the Lost Chili Pepper, a Chili Cook-off,…
Touch-A-Truck Community Event
Touch-A-Truck Community Event
This exciting and FREE community event is for the entire family where children can see and climb on “real life” vehicles. Kids, accompanied by their parents or guardian, can explore…
Fall Festival at Lakeview Gardens & Gifts
Fall Festival at Lakeview Gardens & Gifts
Pick your own Pumpkin Patch Farm animals Pumpkin painting Hot Cider Chicken feeding, ducks, goats, turkeys and Bunnies! Games Mini corn maze Fall Photo Opts Fall decor and more! Saturday…
Fall ATV Ride (Green Lantern-JR’s Junction)
Fall ATV Ride (Green Lantern-JR’s Junction)
Join us on our annual ATV ride! We start @ Green Lantern and ride to JR's then back to Green Lantern for dinner and DJ. Bloody Mary's served 10:00-11:30. Leaving…
Paul Bunyan Flapjack Festival
Paul Bunyan Flapjack Festival
Gather the family up and get dressed in your favorite flannels for the second annual Paul Bunyan Flapjack Festival Presented by the Brainerd Historic Water Tower Committee in partnership with…
Pet Parade & Family Fun Zone in Crosslake Town Square
Pet Parade & Family Fun Zone in Crosslake Town Square
Join us for FAMILY FUN, brought to you by Crosslake Town Square, The Crosslake Log Church, The Babinski Foundation, Kona Ice, Squirrelly Mama, Crosslake Vacations & Rentals & MORE! Friday…
Crosslake Days Chili Cookoff
Crosslake Days Chili Cookoff
Sample and vote for your favorite chili in the 35th Annual Crosslake Days Chili Cook-off. Crosslake businesses are vying for the coveted trophies that come with bragging rights for the…
Jacktoberfest 2022
Jacktoberfest 2022
Save the date for our annual Jacktoberfest! September 24th, 2022. -Smokey Jakes BBQ -Jolly Ramblers Polka Band -King’s Ransom -Jacktober Infusions – Games & Raffles Traveling for this event? Find…
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s® is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls…
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Fall Festival at Lakeview Gardens & Gifts
Fall Festival at Lakeview Gardens & Gifts
Pick your own Pumpkin Patch Farm animals Pumpkin painting Hot Cider Chicken feeding, ducks, goats, turkeys and Bunnies! Games Mini corn maze Fall Photo Opts Fall decor and more! Traveling…
Fall Colors Brunch Cruise on Gull Lake
Fall Colors Brunch Cruise on Gull Lake
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs with roasted vegetables, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, cheesy hashbrowns,…
Everlasting Floral Wreath Class at Country Sunshine
Everlasting Floral Wreath Class at Country Sunshine
Get creative! Design and create an everlasting flower wreath with all dried florals grown at the Country Sunshine Farm! Wreaths will last for more than a year if kept inside…
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Youth on Stage Open Mic Set
Youth on Stage Open Mic Set
This monthly youth-oriented event is geared for those age 25 and younger who have a family-friendly talent to share on a year-round basis. Talent may include singing, playing an instrument,…
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Seafood & Meat Raffle at The Woods
Seafood & Meat Raffle at The Woods
Join us every Tuesday, ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Tuesday Night Meat/Seafood Raffle! Numbers drawn at 6:30! Sushi platters on special for dine-in or take-out only $21.99! Join…
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NAPA Street Legal Drags
NAPA Street Legal Drags
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as…
1 event,
Mount Ski Gull’s Annual Fall Fundraiser – Paul’s Picnic
JOIN US, for Paul Bunyan’s Oktoberfest Picnic as the 2022 Mount Ski Gull Fall Fundraiser! Paul’s Picnic will be held on Thursday, September 29th, outside at Mount Ski Gull. This year’s…
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Lakes Area Farmer’s Market – Baxter
Lakes Area Farmer’s Market – Baxter
The Lakes Area Growers Market – Baxter is held at the Westport Shopping Center, between Pizza Hut and Keller Williams Reality, just off Highway 210. Visit us Fridays starting mid-May through October…