CatTale's is hosting a much needed fundraiser for the cats at HART! They are very short on funding! We will have a discount book sale on Give To The Max Tuesday, in our Community Room, at the back of the store. Come sift through our overstock and help save the kittens! View more Brainerd MN Events &…

New this year! Pub Crawl – Tap beer specials and live music at each venue New this year! Brewfest 1 Mile Run on the beautiful Garden Golf Course Home Brew Contest Culinary classes and seminars Grand Tasting – Taste Minnesota Craft Beers with expanded food options this year. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd…

Come see some local favorites and enjoy Country and Classic Rock entertainment at The Woods Bar and Restaurant. Support local talent and enjoy drink specials, dinner specials, and a night of fun! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Come see some local favorites and enjoy Country and Classic Rock entertainment at The Woods Bar and Restaurant. Support local talent and enjoy drink specials, dinner specials, and a night of fun! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for a family movie at the Brainerd Public Library every Wednesday at 3:30pm. Today we will be showing: Zootopia. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Local community members and students who have immigrated to central Minnesota are invited to take part in a panel presentation titled “On Being an Immigrant.” View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

In celebration of this holiday season we’re hosting a sampling event called “Taste of Spirits, Holiday Cheer II.” Come in and wet your whistle with over 50 of our fine wine, beer & spirits (partial list below) selection. There will be prizes and special deals just for you… tis the season you know ;). We’re really looking forward to…

Join Schaefer's Foods for their annual Taste of the Holidays! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Please join us for our annual community nativity scene ceremony on December 1 starting at 5 p.m. This will take place on the Wesley lawn. All are encouraged to attend! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Experience what Christmas was like for the Lindberghs during World War I in this living history program. Meet costumed interpreters portraying Lindbergh family members and neighbors as they provide insights into early 20th century holiday traditions and the challenges wartime presented. Learn about the impact of food rationing and create your own Christmas decoration or…

Visit the Little Falls Community Middle School for this holiday arts and crafts fair.  There will be approximately 100 vendors. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Make your holiday wreaths, containers, and more in our warm, dry garden center and leave the mess for us! We'll have fresh evergreen products and accents, along with designated staff on-hand to help guide you, plus free use of our tools. Bring in your own pots, or purchase some new ones from our selection! Registration…

We're gearing up for the holiday season in Crosslake with Christmas activities for the entire family.  On Sat. Dec. 3, 2016 you can check off items on your gift list with unique and special gifts from Crosslake retailers offering refreshments, deals, discounts, gift wrapping and more!  Santa will be at the US Army Corps Campgrounds…

Join the community to help provide a Merry Christmas for our local kids. Christmas for Kids 10th Annual Fundraiser is hosted at Maucieri's Italian Bistro. Bring a donation of a new un-wrapped gift (or cash) and receive one free drink. There will be vendors with unique items to help you complete your shopping lists as…

The Log Church in Crosslake, MN is hosting its Christmas Festival once again. Invite your friends and family!! This FREE community event includes a live nativity, meal, horse-drawn wagon rides, bonfire/hot cocoa & cider, cookie decorating for the kids, crafts for the kids, and the fun of making a Christmas centerpiece or swag out of…

Join us at the Nisswa American Legion for the Annual Children's Christmas Party, Sunday, December 4th, 2016 from 1pm to 3pm! Children 12 and under are invited to attend! Santa Claus and his helpers will be there with games to play, prizes and treats. It is sponsored by the Nisswa American Legion Post and Auxiliary.…

The Friends of the Brainerd Public Library invite you to their annual holiday open house. This year's special events include: Storytime @ 10:15 am with children's author Lori Evert and her family. Listen to the story, then sing Norwegian songs and make a craft. Brown Bag author talk and slideshow @ noon with Lori Evert BHS…

Bring the whole family and join us every Wednesday at 3:30pm for a family movie! Today we will be showing Finding Dory. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Activities for the whole family will be had including a live reindeer, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a live nativity scene and horse drawn sleigh rides. There also will be craft projects for children, live entertainment and free soup and homemade rolls, cookies, and hot cocoa. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd…

Christmas for Kids benefits children and families in the Crosslake and surrounding communities. For 26 years Riverside Inn in Crosslake has been hosting this event!  Help support the effort and enjoy an evening at Riverside Saloon & Eatery on Wednesday. Dec. 7, 2016 beginning at 7 p.m. $10 minimum for buffet appetizers and door prizes.…

Join this month’s crafter, Jenny H., to adorn/embellish a Good Wishes pillow. All materials will be supplied and some of the work will be done already, so just bring your creativity! Please call the library to register at 218-829-5574. Others are welcome to drop in to color or work on your own crafts. A variety of…

2nd Thursday, Happy Hour for a Cause. One of our favorite ways to give back.  Supporting our community, by helping non profits thrive, is in our mission statement. Using our business and motivating our customer base to support local non profits is an important responsibility. Our way to help is by providing a place for…

Our first holiday tasting event. Come try some new products around the holiday season. There will be wine, liquor and beer come find a new favorite. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Crossing Arts Kids classes take place from 10 am-12 pm on the 2nd Saturday of every month. This month the class will enjoy ":Gifts from Nature" with Lisa Jordan. Recommended for ages 5-13. No pre-registration needed. $3 per child/$5 per family for materials donations.  No child will be turned away.due to need. View more Brainerd MN Events…

Deerwood Technologies is holding an electronics recycling drive to benefit Deerwood Technologies Scholarship Fund supporting the education of area youth. Donation price list: $.55 per pound for any and all computer towers, monitors, laptops, speakers, keyboards, mice, routers, network hubs, cable boxes, batteries, printers, copiers, fax machines, VCRs, DVD and CD players, radios PDAs &…

Holiday Gourmet Lunch & Silent Auction: A fundraiser for Ideal Green Market Co-op. Celebrate local and MN foods, and bid on unique items to give at holiday time!  Just get your ticket at the door. Or buy your ticket early at the Co-op. Silent auction bidders welcome to come and bid on items even if…

December is the truly best time of the year to break out that ugly sweater for a night of holiday cheer around the lake! Jump on Santa’s “Sleigh” (some might call it a bus,) at Zorbaz or Ernie’s in your best (or worst) Christmas sweater. We will tour around the lake stopping at various bars…

Fun Holiday Event for the whole family. Starts at 3:30PM at Cole Memorial Building Story Time with Santa and Mrs. Claus, Pictures with Santa and Mrs Claus at Jack Pine Center plus $4 meal deals for kids at Hungry Loon, Bonfire, Wagon Rides at Trailside Park, and 6PM Parade along Government Drive! View more Brainerd MN Events…

Tonic Sôl Fa has established itself not only as the most in-demand vocal group in the Midwest, but also one of the most successful independent acts in America. The new chapter in the evolution of Tonic Sôl Fa continues. This Christmas, the Emmy-award winning a cappella group brings their renowned stage show to Brainerd. Enjoy…

Looking forward to our biggest fundraiser for the year! All proceeds go directly back into the Brainerd Lakes Area, focused on women and children's needs through the Brainerd Service League. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Imagination Mondays - Holiday Wreaths - Monday December 12 @ 3:30pm - Use Styrofoam and yarn to create sophisticated wreaths that will have even Grandma impressed. You may want to make several to give away during the holidays. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join Essentia Health - St. Joseph’s Foundation for the Tree of Life Memorial Service and Lighting Ceremony on Monday, December 12. The service begins at 4 pm in the River Room on the lower level of Essentia Health-St. Joseph’s Medical Center. The community is invited to the service offering family and friends the opportunity to…

Sherwood Forest is excited to host Ladies night - every 3rd Thursday of the month! You will get an opportunity to unWINEd with radio celebrity Tess Taylor and celebrate good times, good company, good food and good fun! Consider this a night out for ladies with a different twist each time! View more Brainerd MN Events &…

The Nisswa American Legion Auxiliary will be sponsoring a Holiday Bake Sale and Silent Auction starting at 10am and Silent Auction until 7pm, View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

The Rock & Roll Christmas! Rock & Roll Christmas is a Las Vegas-caliber, multimedia, full-production show that mixes an 8-piece band with music, comedy, parodies and even a game show! Join an all-star cast of musicians as they rock their way through timeless holiday classics and bring new takes on hit songs you didn't even…

Cre-A-Teen - DIY Clay Gifts - Monday December 19 @ 3:30pm Make cool clay ornaments, hand-shaped bowls, fingerprint necklace--only your ideas will limit what you can make with this air-dry clay. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Come hear Santa read his favorite books! Stay and ask him questions, write a letter and get a photo with him too...bring your camera! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Bring the whole family and join us every Wednesday at 3:30pm for a family movie! Today we will be showing Snowtime!. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Spend New Year's Eve exploring trails by candlelight. The fourth annual Candlelight Snowshoe and Hike will include the trails connecting the Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site and the Charles A. Weyerhaeuser Memorial Museum. The trails will be lit with luminaries and guests can drop in at any time during the event and go whatever distance…

New Year’s Eve 4 Course Dinner First Course Shrimp, Crab & Avocado Cocktail Poached shrimp, crab and avocado salad layered and served with tequila spiked cocktail sauce Almond Crusted Brie & Lobster Spring Roll Basil, mint, cilantro, cucumber, Fresno pepper, mango, langostino lobster, and almond fried brie rolls served with honey lime dipping sauce Cranberry…

Enjoy the New Year's Eve Buffet at the Marina II Restaurant of Breezy Point Resort: ROAST PRIME RIB OF BEEF Au Jus, Horseradish Cream Sauce PAN SEARED SALMON With Black Truffle Hollandaise ROASTED DUCKLING A L'ORANGE AGED CHEDDAR AND BACON POTATO CROQUETTE MINNESOTA WILD RICE CASSEROLE DECADENT LOBSTER BISQUE SALAD SELECTIONS Roasted Beet Salad Seafood…

New Year's Eve Build Your Own Surf & Turf at Ernie's on Gull Lake! Turf: New York Strip, Prime Rib or Beef Tenderloin Surf: Lobster Tail, Shrimp Scampi, Australian Sea Bass or Walleye Full menu also available. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Enjoy a complimentary glass of Champagne with your New Year's Eve dinner at Prairie Bay Grill and Sherwood Forest:   Apps: Ahi Tuna and King Salmon Sashimi Tempura Avocado Lobster Maki Chili Mayo and Cilantro  Coquille St.Jaques Seared Jumbo Sea Scallops, Mushroom Tarragon Cream, Parsnip Mashed Potatoes Chef Features: Lobster and Dungeness Crab stuffed MN…

New Year's Eve specialty menu at Riverside Saloon & Eatery in Crosslake: Bone-in Ribeye Prime Rib Jumbo Prawns King Crab Legs Parmesan Walleye BBQ Ribs Riverside Fried Chicken Champagne Pasta Reservations are recommended. Call 218-692-3848. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Surf and Turf New Year's Eve dinner special at The Wharf: 6oz Sirloin and Lobster Surf and Turf dinner $21.95 View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Ring in 2017 with some classic country music! Neal McCoy & Joe Diffie are bringing their old school sound to Mille Lacs on New Year’s Eve. These two have been fixtures of the country music scene for years, combining for several platinum albums and number-one hits. Neal McCoy broke out in the ‘90s with three…