Upcoming Events

Stop by Jack Pine Brewery for Pints for a Purpose. $1 of every pint sold on Wednesday, February 19 will benefit the CLC Food Pantry. Papa Murphy's pizza will be available for a free-will offering. Proceeds raised will be used to purchase meals for food insecure college students. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Bring your Dad for a bright start to your day with a doughnut and juice or coffee. If your Dad is busy no problem bring your grandpa, mom, or any special adult in your life! A suggested donation of $1 per person gets you a donut and juice or coffee. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Join us for part of the Frozen Fore weekend FUN on Gull Lake. Come out anytime from 9 am - 11 am for pancakes, sausage, coffee, orange juice, milk and fruit. Get your day started with PANCAKES! Free will donation with all proceeds going to The Outreach Program of Brainerd Lakes. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

500' Snow Drags 2020 Class list - Run Order 1. 400 Stock (Any CC less than 90 hp) 2. 500 Stock 3. 600 Stock 4. 700 Stock 5. 800 Stock 6. 900 Stock 7. 1000 Stock 8. Open Mod/Turbo 9. Kids 120/kitty kat 10. 600 Modified 11. 700 modified 12. 800+ Modified 13. Vintage/Fan cooled ****2002 & Older Stock Snowmobiles can run one class size down. –Tech discretion View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for our Annual Rabbit Lake Fishing Contest! Sign up before noon at the Woodtick Inn and fish from noon to three! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

TheShop’s 3rd annual Rock of Ages Fundraiser at the Franklin Arts Center gym! Bring the family and celebrate 10 years of TheShop providing a caring and creative space for youth in our community. Elvis will be making an appearance and there will be live music from the Recliner Kings! Line dances, kid songs, photo booth, games, prizes, and a young child play area will all be part of the fun. There will be several themed baskets that will be given…

2nd annual Adult Prom!! This is one of the most fun nights of the year in Champlin. Our 2019 Prom was amazingly fun and we can't wait for you to see what we have planned for 2020. Gather your friends, neighbors or significant other and join us to dance through the decades. Prizes awarded to the best dressed in each decade. Silent Auction, Party games, Street Magician, Food, Drinks, Dancing. All the makings of a spectacular night. Tickets available through…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN and details for the entire Event Weekend are available at: www.millelacskitecrossing.com! Our new website has much more detailed information about the weekend as well as includes some changes to the event and some exciting new things! Even if you are returning as a veteran racer, please read through all the information. BASIC EVENT SCHEDULE (see website for complete event details) -Friday 28th ALL DAY: Free ride day & socialize (weather/wind permitting) -Friday 28th 7:00-10:00pm: Check in…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Our eight and final race of the season will be held along side the Garrison Winter Festival. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Sign up at 11:30 start at Noon $10 a person Double Elimination View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Another First of its Kind at the Nisswa Legion! BlueEyes is coming back to wow you on Saturday, February 29th at 6:30pm! Back by Popular Demand and it's going to be even more elegant with a lovely prime rib dinner! We are excited to bring in the Leap Year with this special show. Reserve your spots by clicking on the button below - or - give us a call and we will write it down for you. If you reserve…

Teaming up with Beaver Island for a Mardi Gras Beer Dinner! Saturday, February 29, 6:00pm. After dinner live music by Fourteen Stories starting at 9:00pm. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Come hang with us for the leap day show. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Ztop in after the Grand View Mardi Graz Beer Dinner for a Zorba-fied After Party! Bead contezt & Hurricane drink zpecial! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Join best selling author Rachel Cruze, along with phenomenal Brainerd Lakes Leaders for an afternoon of impact learning! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

We will be holding our next Family Fun Night on Monday, March 2nd. We will be doing a book swap that night along with many other fun activities! Please watch for flyers to be sent home with students and continue watching our Rippleside Facebook page for updates. We're looking forward to another great event! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

March's Selection: Once in a Blue Moon Lodge by Lorna Landvik. Meet in the Small Meeting Room at the Brainerd Library on Monday, March 2nd from 5:30-7pm to discuss! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

A Class on Real Wine: responsible farming and a hands-off approach in the winerery. Join us for an exploration of wine from small family wineries around the world who use environmentally-conscious farming methods and limit their manipulation of the wine in the cellar. In short, they make wine that is as close to pure, natural fermented grape juice as possible. To do this takes care, passion, time, and devotion. These wines don’t always spring out as recognizable on the shelf,…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Central Lakes College Art Gallery presents ‘Becoming Obsolete’, Artwork by Martin Nelson. This exhibition showcases collage and mixed media work of Martin Nelson, as he observes the changing world around us. Viewed from many different angles, ‘Becoming Obsolete’, speaks of the growing tension between us as humans and the world that we live in, a world that is falling apart before our eyes, due to our own actions. Natural disasters are becoming more extreme and global warming is at an…

Come join us at the annual Grand View Lodge Wedding Fair beginning at 5:30pm. Dos Guys can share information regarding singing for your ceremony, performing during your reception and DJing your dance. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

$600 Prize Package for EACH Winner Every Contestant gets a $20 Gift Certificate All Contestants must: ~ Be 21 or older ~ Be willing and able to participate in the 46th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, 2020 ~ Be energetic and enthusiastic For registration form call (218) 692-3381 or stop by Manhattan Beach Lodge or Whitefish Lodge & Suites Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

We know how to have fun in the Winter! The idea of dipping into Pelican Lake sounds inviting most days, but when the top layer of ice has to be removed first – not so much. There are 430 Special Olympic athletes who participate in Area 5, which covers Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing, Morrison, Todd and Wadena counties. Special Olympics athletes compete in five different sports, including basketball, aquatics, track and field, bowling and unified bowling. Funds raised at the…

Join us for a private movie showing for children receiving special education services and their families! Sensory-friendly setting includes: lower volume, raised theater lighting, private showing, no crowds! Audience members are welcome to get up, dance, walk, shout or sing without concern of disturbing others. All children must attend with a parent or guardian. Concession stand will be open with food available for purchase. Doors open at 9:30am. Pre-registration is highly encouraged through Brainerd Community Ed to reserve your spot. Register online at isd181.eleyo.com. Under…

Shop your favorite stores and vendors all in the same place! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Save the Date! Get your team ready! More details to come soon!!☘️ Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Central MN Gobblers Annual NWTF Banquet at the Nisswa American Legion. Purchase tickets at: https://events.nwtf.org/230050-2020/tickets Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Can’t escape this winter? You’re in luck... We are celebrating spring break at the Croft with a Beach party March 7th! We will have a Live Band, tropical cocktails, and More!! Wear a tropical shirt and receive a lei! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Cheer on our Lakes Area Star couples as they cut a rug on the dance floor to help eliminate poverty housing. Your stars for the evening are: Matt and Jeanne Killian Brent and Jenny Gunsbury Nate and Deanna Olson Chad and Amy Price Jim and Linda Tousignant Drs. Seth and Danielle Sazama Also enjoy performances from Spirit Movement Dance Studio and Oscar and Michelle Gonzalez! Social hour, cash bar, heavy appetizers, brief presentation about the Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity,…

Join us for our 3rd Annual GLOW Run! It’s always a fun day for our students and a great way to celebrate an awesome school wide fundraiser! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Saturday March 14, 2020 9 am - 2 pm $30 per space (table not included) $50 per space (8 ft table provided) Register Today! Contact: becky@crosslakereservations.com (218) 692-2246 x406 View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us in the 7th Annual Clover Dash 5K. This 3.1 mile north woods loop begins and ends in the beautiful Crosslake Town Square on March 14, 2020. Don your Green apparel and get ready to have some fun on this St. Patrick’s Day fun run/walk. Register at https://cloverdash.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=402 Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

It's time to break out the green garb, put on your best hat, and join us in historic downtown Brainerd on March 14 For the 20th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade! Watch for clues in the Brainerd Dispatch to find the hidden medallion. Local artist Greg Gray will be drawing caricatures along with a kid's costume contest at the VFW. Make sure to stop by! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

After the best St. Patrick's Day parade in Minnesota, the tunes will be flowing, as will the great beer of 14 Lakes Brewery of Crosslake! Join the Tangled Chords for a brew-tastic night of fun Classic Rock from the '50s to the '90's, including Elvis, CCR, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bryan Adams, and R.E.M, just to name a few. They take each song and make it their own, resulting in a uniqueness that you'll be sure to enjoy! We'll start rockin' around…

Come and win over $3,000 in purses and cash playing Bingo and Raffles!! Coach, Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Conceal and Carry purse loaded with a .38 and other great prizes. Make sure to bring conceal and carry permit if you win the handgun. $15 entrance fee for food tasting. Limited number of tickets sold for this event. Tickets go on sale 2/22 high noon at VFW. No reserving of tickets will be accepted. Doors open 3PM- Food 5PM- Bingo starts…

Join us, as ladies from all over our great, compete for 8 titles, for a chance to represent Minnesota at the national 2020 United States Pageant, in Las Vegas this summer. Contestants will compete, on stage, in their Social Impact Statement with On Stage Question, Swimsuit and Evening Gown. Tickets are $35 for General Seating and $45 for VIP Seating and can be purchased on Eventbrite or at the door. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Bologna dinner for the St. Mathias Park Membership Drive 2020 @ the park building. Come and eat, socialize, and renew your 2020 membership dues. Bologna, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Fresh Bread, Bars & Beverage. **Then, if you still have room, join us for Bingo sponsored by the park, at the St. Mathias bar ... starting at 2pm! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Please join us from 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. to celebrate Raider Athletics at Roundhouse Brewery. Enjoy live music, interact with our student athletes, and catch up with old friends. For each pint purchased, $9 will be donated to Raider Athletics thanks to Brainerd Sports Boosters, Darrell & D.Ann Fanestil, GLS Promotions, HyTec, Pecarich Marketing Team, Roundhouse, Russ & Hara Charlier, The Tee Hive, and WSN. If your business would like to donate per pint, contact Jana at (218) 855-8129. View…

The Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Hubbard Radio are partnering once again to bring you one of the region's largest trade shows with everything you want, all in one place. On Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, the doors to Brainerd's Essentia Health Sports Center will open to over 150 local business exhibitors. This exciting 2-day event, formerly known as the Brainerd Lakes Marketplace and Hubbard Radio's Outdoor Show, welcomes over 4,000 visitors each year. View more Brainerd MN Events…

All 6-12th grade competition teams Dream team Hip Hop Varsity Kick View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

17th Annual Flea Market/ Garage Sale/ Bake Sale & Silent Auction Join us on Saturday, March 21st at the Warehouse in Pine River! There will be food, fun and a lot of great vendors to visit. Participate by: donating a silent auction, become a vendor, or volunteer! All funds raised go to support the Warehouse After-School Program and facility. For more information, to register as a vendor, or donate an auction item contact: Susan Gardiner 218.587.5404 | thewarehousepr@gmail.com Traveling for…

The Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Hubbard Radio are partnering once again to bring you one of the region's largest trade shows with everything you want, all in one place. On Friday, March 20 and Saturday, March 21, the doors to Brainerd's Essentia Health Sports Center will open to over 150 local business exhibitors. This exciting 2-day event, formerly known as the Brainerd Lakes Marketplace and Hubbard Radio's Outdoor Show, welcomes over 4,000 visitors each year. View more Brainerd MN Events…

Our annual scholarship event will be held again At the Brainerd American Legion on Saturday March 21st starting at 5:30pm. $50 includes gaming chips, appetizers and a drink token. JR’s Entertainment will again be donating his DJ serve for the evening! You can order tickets by emailing lakesareapizza@brainerd.net Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

We're having a party & you're invited! OK, it's an (Open) House Party. But it's still going to be amazing! Each of our Brainerd and Staples campuses are going to be open, so come check us out. We will have fun activities for the kids, some hands-on activities with our programs and more. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Miss Pequot Lakes Royalty will host the fundraiser tea. Save the date! More details to follow. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Maple Vacation Starting at $119 per adult, per night ($45 per child 17 and under) Includes lodging, plus all maple activities and meals. Each resort guest receives a bottle of Sweet Ann’s Small-Batch Maple Syrup Maple Syrup Making Experience $60 per adult; $25 per child (17 and under) Includes Maple 101 class, maple tapping and sap collection, and a tour of Clayhill Farms to turn the sap into syrup. Includes a tasting. Each resort guest receives a bottle of Sweet…

This is a FREE event. Sponsored and volunteer supported - THANK YOU Brainerd Rotary Club! Thank you Sullivan Candy & Supply for your large candy donation! The Brainerd Easter Egg Hunt will take place on April 11, 2020 10:00 a.m. sharp. Be at the center circle in Gregory Park by 9:45 a.m. no later! The event usually takes less than 15 minutes. If you arrive later we cannot promise there will be any eggs to pick up. Plan accordingly there…

Hop on over to Easter in the garden! Bigger and better than ever with live animals, Easter egg hunts going all day, kid's activities, live music and more! And, it's always warm and dry in our greenhouse! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The 2020 Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Program will be held Friday April 17th at 7 PM in the Pequot Lakes High School Auditorium. Ticket will be available for purchase at the door. The Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Pageant is hosted and sponsored by Community Action of Pequot Lakes. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for the 2019 Run for the Lakes April 24-25, 2020. The Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes has grown tremendously since the first event in 2008. The run now draws more than 1,500 runners who wind their way through remarkable north wood scenery. The Run for the Lakes is organized from start to finish by volunteers of the Brainerd Jaycees and carried out with the support of over one hundred community members and several local businesses. All proceeds…

Bruce Archer plays a rollicking combination of blues, bluegrass, country, and folk that doesn’t fit tidily into a single genre. His finger-picking and slide guitar display a level of talent and mastery that can only come from 40-plus years of sifting through musical styles and keeping the bits that resonate with him. He coaxes from his guitar an instrumental voice that is authentically his own. Masterful finger-picking and slide guitar punctuate the highly autobiographic lyrics of his latest release, THE…

The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street-legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on Brainerd International Raceway's world-class drag strip or try their hand at either drifting or autocross. Experienced drivers will be on hand to answer questions for those who are trying it for the first time. Drag racers use the light tree, the burnout box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling the action. Gates open…

Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series kicks off the season on the drag strip for the first of six weekends. The series features 250-plus drivers competing in 11 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters. Friday is a Test & Tune day and then the battles begin Saturday with time trials and eliminations both Saturday and Sunday. Winners are crowned both days! At BIR, the pits are always open. On-site camping is available, including full-service RV…

Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the school’s Spec Racers to put your new knowledge to the test. Different packages are available. www.BIRPerformance.com Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Central Roadracing Association brings its crazy brand of Superbike racing to Brainerd International Raceway’s historic 3.1-mile Donnybrooke Road Course. Superbike racers challenge the track’s 10 turns, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It’s a thrill a minute and great racing action. On-site camping is available, including 164 full-service RV sites. Daily admission is $25. Kids 12 and under are FREE! Tickets are available online at www.BrainerdRaceway.com, by phone at 866-444-4455, or at the gate. Traveling for…