Join us and learn how to fold origami. Try one or more of the following: Dog Head, Cat Head, Jumping Frog, Crane, Fox, Butterfly, and Heart. All ages welcome! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Our friends over at Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity are lending us their collection of building bricks. Bring your creativity and unwind! Bring a friend and challenge them to a tower-building contest. The opportunities are as endless as your imagination! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Corned Beef & Cabbage – $14 Reuben w/ chips – $10.50 Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us every Friday in Lent for an all you can eat Fish Fry! Starting at 4:30-6:30 in the St. Francis in the Social Hall! All money raised goes towards benefiting the St. Francis of the Lake Catholic School. $15 per person $8 for 11 and under Punch cards available for $80 in the school…

Every Friday night from 6-9pm at Jack Pine Brewery you will find live music from artists from the BLA, Duluth, the Twin Cities, and more! March 15 – Razz Acoustic Born and raised in northern Minnesota, Razz is a singer/songwriter/rock and roll acoustic troubadour. Other than his time in the US Army, overseas fighting the…

March 15 – Wayne Renn – 8 pm March 23 – Haydn – 8 pm March 29 – Andy Austin – 7 pm Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Don your green and join in all the St. Patrick’s Day festivities in Crosslake! Here, everyone is Irish for the weekend and the excitement to cure cabin fever is at an all-time-high. The parade, Clover Dash 5k, Lost Pot O’ Gold medallion hunt, and Lucky Lanyard Deals and Discounts will keep you busy all weekend!…

Kid’s Costume Contest Registration at 11:30 a.m. at the Brainerd VFW Contest at 12:00 p.m. 1st Place: Bicycle for both the first-place girl and boy 2nd Place: Special prize package 3rd Place: Special prize package Goodie bags for the first 30 participants. Downtown Parade Parade starts at 1:00 p.m. Prizes for floats include: Best of…

🍀💚 Get Ready for St. Patrick's Day at Shep's on 6th! 💚🍀 Event Details: Date: March 16th Time: Doors open at 10 AM | Parade steps off at 1 PM 🍺 Drink Specials: - Green Beers all day to keep the spirits high! 🍻 - 'Greenies' cocktails to toast to good health and good friends!…

Bring your young artist to Crossing Arts for Kids’ Studio Saturdays! Each month, we’ll have a kiddo-friendly project in the studio for the creative little ones in your life. Kiddos must be accompanied by an adult. This event is free, though donations of $5-10 per child are appreciated when possible. Donations keep this program running…

Enjoy the festivities of Downtown Brainerd’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration by stopping into Knotty Pine Bakery for a themed Paint-Your-Own Sugar Cookie! Come on in anywhere between 10am-2pm, no registration needed! Cost is $5/person and includes a paintable cookie, edible watercolor paint, and brush! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Region IV and Championship Boxing Tournaments Coming to the Northern Pacific Center. The Northern Pacific Center, known for its commitment to promoting sports and community engagement, is proud to host these two back-to-back events that will bring together boxing enthusiasts, athletes, and supporters from across the region. Time: Doors open at…

Lantern Idol is a singing contest that takes place the first 3 Saturday nights in March. March 23th will be the finale! The grand prize is $1,000 CASH!! Other great prizes will be given for runners up. Practice starts at 8 pm and the contest begins at 9:00. There will not be karaoke following additions…

The Brainerd VFW hosts breakfast on the third Sunday of each month. The public is welcome to participate in this monthly fundraiser. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

We’ll be serving Corned Beef & Cabbage starting at noon on St. Patty’s day until gone! $19.95 Don’t miss out! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

St. Patrick’s Day began as a 24-hour break from Lenten dietary restrictions, but Americans are responsible for turning it into a drinking holiday celebrated with pub crawls and bar hopping. We honor this by hosting downtown Brainerd’s St. Paddy’s Day Pub Crawl ☘️🍻 We will meet on 7th Street at O’Neary’s Irish Pub to check…

Come join us Monday night’s at 6pm here at Jack Pine Brewery. We will be drawing up a quick bracket tournament with a $5 buy in and then sit down to enjoy good times, good beers, and good friends over the cribbage boards. Cash and beer prizes. No league commitment. New bracket every Monday night.…

Join us for our Tuesday night SEAFOOD & MEAT RAFFLE at b*merri gastropub! Ticket sales start at 5:30pm and numbers are drawn at 6:30pm. Tickets are $1 each and support the Brainerd Snodeos Snowmobile Club. Happy hour 4-6pm Come out to support a great organization and WIN! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area…

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us in the Large Meeting Room on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 3:30 – 4:30 PM. Bring a craft to work on and see what others are crafting. All crafters are welcome! (Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.) No registration is required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes…

Join us every Wednesday night for The Races! Starting at 5:30pm, enjoy a fun twist on pull tabs and raffle games! Purchase your ticket, (pull tab) and cheer on your pig, horse, race car, etc., on the flat screens! If you pull #17, and horse #17 wins the race, YOU ARE THE WINNER! Come see…

TAP into your creativity at our exciting Destination, 5Rocks Distilling Co. in Brainerd! Our artist(s) will be here monthly on the 2nd to last Wednesday of the month offering our unique, social and creative guided art events! Each guest will get a 16×20 canvas to paint. TAP brings all the supplies, and an apron to…

Join our knowledgeable guides for a walk around the Arboretum At a comfortable pace guides will lead participants on a beautiful one hour walk on our expansive trail system. Please wear comfortable, supportive shoes as trails are dirt or grass and can have uneven surfaces. Dogs are welcome on leash. RSVP appreciated. Traveling for this…

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for our Thursday night MEAT RAFFLE at b*merri gastropub! Ticket sales start at 5:30pm and numbers are drawn at 6:30pm. Tickets are $1 each and support the Brainerd Snodeos Snowmobile Club. Happy hour 4-6pm Come out to support a great organization and WIN! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us Friday, March 22 (12PM-7PM) and Saturday, March 23 (9AM-5PM) for the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo! Presented by Finken Aqua Systems and Northern Pacific Center, this LARGER THAN LIFE tradeshow will highlight 160+ regional businesses showcasing their products and services. Hudson Magic will perform 5 FREE shows! PLUS, enjoy entertainment for the…

All Vietnam veterans, member or not, are invited as well as their significant others. There will be free food and two free beverages for each attendee. Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be serving apple pie and Ice cream, an all-American dessert. Bring your memorabilia to show and memories to tell. More…

March 22 March 29 Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

March 22, 2024 – John Gorka April 12, 2024 – Eric Peltoniemi & Dean Magraw April 26, 2024 – Charlie Maguire Since his 1987 Red House release introduced John Gorka to the public, the wit and honesty of this renowned Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriter have made him one of the most beloved artists currently…

About Mary Mack… A hybrid of Minnesota and Wisconsin (with a severe cheese dependency), comedian Mary Mack began her comedy career on a dare while working as a band and music teacher. She has performed stand up comedy for 16 years all around the U.S. and Canada. Mack’s television credits include The Tonight Show with…

Work at your own pace, on your own time. Includes direction from our experts. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Come out to Clay Hill Farm & Forest to learn all about maple syruping! During this outdoor experience and tour you will trek the forest and tap a maple tree, learn how sap is boiled down, and taste test with pancakes! Space is limited so sign up today! Pre- Registration Required!   $10 Adult $5…

Join us at Fleet Farm for a FREE Easter Bucket Make-N-Take Event. Children of all ages, who are accompanied by an adult, will be provided with an Easter bucket, along with treats to fill their buckets, such as stickers, coloring page, crayons, candy and more. After each child gets a bucket and fills it with…

Enjoy the fun of sugar cookie decorating without all of the prep work or clean up by attending our walk-in Easter cookie workshop! Stop in anywhere between 10am-2pm and get a set of Easter-themed cookies, then have fun decorating with frosting and sprinkles in our classroom space. Cost is $14/set and includes 4 cookies plus…

Join artist Sarah Duberowski on March 7th for a fun, sweet workshop at Crossing Arts! This class is an introduction to painting with acrylics and requires no prior painting experience. It is appropriate for young artistic folks ages 11+ and is a very fun parent/child class to take together! It also makes a great creative…

Esme’ album release party! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Lantern Idol is a singing contest that takes place the first 3 Saturday nights in March. March 23th will be the finale! The grand prize is $1,000 CASH!! Other great prizes will be given for runners up. Practice starts at 8 pm and the contest begins at 9:00. There will not be karaoke following additions…

March 23 – Haydn – 8 pm March 29 – Andy Austin – 7 pm Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Ahni and Rusty are an alternative folk duo from the Brainerd Lakes Area. Ahni writes and composes all original music, and performs with their guitar, alongside Rusty on bass. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

4th Sunday of the Month Adult-$10 Kid-$5 Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Pack up the toddlers and come to the Play Lab where the kids will learn through play with our hands-on materials and activities! Admission is free, donations accepted. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Mark Petersen band is a classic country quartet of local musicians from the Brainerd area. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Seizure Recognition and First Aid Certification course formally educates the public on the Epilepsy Foundation’s approved procedures for recognizing and responding to someone having a seizure. This course aims to increase the knowledge, skill, and confidence in applying seizure first aid. Local support group, Epilepsy Advocates, will be presenting the information and you are…

Come join us Monday night’s at 6pm here at Jack Pine Brewery. We will be drawing up a quick bracket tournament with a $5 buy in and then sit down to enjoy good times, good beers, and good friends over the cribbage boards. Cash and beer prizes. No league commitment. New bracket every Monday night.…

Live Auction Silent Auction Dessert Auction Dinner served at 5 pm – Chili, salad and cornbread $10 – Adults $5 – Kids $30 Max Family Thank you for supporting the Lake Region Christian School Senior Class of 2024! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) at the Library for stories, songs, and exploring stations together. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us every Wednesday night for The Races! Starting at 5:30pm, enjoy a fun twist on pull tabs and raffle games! Purchase your ticket, (pull tab) and cheer on your pig, horse, race car, etc., on the flat screens! If you pull #17, and horse #17 wins the race, YOU ARE THE WINNER! Come see…

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 3-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for our Thursday night MEAT RAFFLE at b*merri gastropub! Ticket sales start at 5:30pm and numbers are drawn at 6:30pm. Tickets are $1 each and support the Brainerd Snodeos Snowmobile Club. Happy hour 4-6pm Come out to support a great organization and WIN! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join the Haney Brothers and Mike Olsen in a striking class designed to teach self-defense and inspire Muay Thai enthusiasts! Every Friday night from 5:30-6:30, for only $15, enjoy the seminar, point and continuous sparring, and a bottled water! We can't wait to see you there! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

March 29 – Andy Austin – 7 pm Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Hop on over to interact with our live animals, search for Easter eggs and participate in hands-on activities! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Experience ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation at our Salt & Sound event! Purify, Revitalize, Restore your mind and body with this unique session, combining the therapeutic benefits of halotherapy and the soothing sounds of singing bowls performed by our certified sound healer. During this morning of serenity, you will: Purify: Immerse yourself in the healing properties…

Egg Hunt – FREE Kid’s fun zone – $5 Entry to activities including bounce houses, a variety of craft activities, Petting Zoo, Face painting and Bike Giveaways for each age! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Mark your calendars because the Brainerd Easter Egg Hunt is back and better than ever! Join us at Gregory Park on Saturday, March 30th, 2024, at 10 a.m. sharp for a morning full of egg-citement! Hosted by the Brainerd Rotary Club and Brainerd Parks and Recreation, this FREE event promises fun for ages 2-9! Arrive…

The Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today are hosting their annual ECFE Easter Party on Saturday, March 30th from 10- Noon at the Warrior Early Learning Center! Bring the kiddos to make some crafts, frost an Easter cookie, play games, face painting and photos with LIVE BUNNIES!!!! Cost is $4.00 per child, parents are free…

Come on out to Copper Creek in Nisswa, MN on Saturday, March 30th for our Third Annual Easter Hop-Around Event. The Easter Hop Around Event starts at 10AM and goes while supplies last. This event is FREE. We ask that each child only take one item from each station. Ages 15 or younger are allowed…

He’s back for another Easter! A great activity for the family. Step by step, acrylic on a 12×16 canvas. $35 Ages 16+ recommended Ticket Policy: *No refunds *Register in advance! Registration closes at 10 AM the day of the event. Last minute registrants, call to check on availability. *Class minimum: 4 *In the event of…

Get ready for an exhilarating afternoon with your furry best friend! Mark your calendars for March 30, 2023, because you won’t want to miss this FREE event! From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., join us at Buster Park for a pawsome adventure filled with excitement and fun! Calling all dog lovers! Grab your leashes and…

Karaoke fun! We celebrate one of our local singers with a trophy and $50 gift certificate on the final Saturday of every month – it’s a tradition that started back in 2008 and is still going strong in 2024. Shamrock Fun Crew hosts the show and the other weekly karaoke parties here on Wednesdays, Fridays,…

Easter Brunch Buffet at Sunshine’s Summer House 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Regular menu not available. 28.99 adults 12.99 kids 10 & under Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Reservations have started for our Easter Brunch Buffet!! Kids 4 and under eat free, Adults $31.99 and Kiddos 5-10 $13.99. During our Easter Buffet our regular menu is NOT available. Can’t wait to celebrate with you! We will have an Easter egg hunt from 10-1 for the kids to have fun! Traveling for this event?…

Our Easter buffet will be served 10am-2pm. We will not be offering our regular breakfast menu before prior to the buffet. The price is $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids under 10yrs. The menu includes; Roasted Sirloin, Carved ham, French toast bake, Egg scramblers, Caramel roll pull-aparts, Sausage links, Biscuits & gravy, Swedish meatballs,…

French Toast Bake – $15.99 Egg Bake – $13.99 Bisquites & Gravy – $13.99 Fresh Fuit Bowl – $5.99 Bottomless Mimosas – $25 Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for our Easter buffet! We will be serving 10am to 2pm. We will not be serving breakfast before the buffet. $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids under 10yrs. This year we will be serving: Steak, Ham, Green Bean Casserole, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Pasta Salad, Fresh Fruit, Dinner Rolls, Breakfast Egg Bake,…

Call 218-692-3848 for reseervations. Easter Brunch Buffet featuring Prime Rib • Bone-In Ham • Atlantic Salmon • Fried Chicken • Braised Beef Brisket • Eggs Benedict • French Toast • Soup & Salad Station • House-Made Desserts Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Easter Dinner open to the public, free-will offering. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Game starts promptly at 6! You don’t have to shuffle or deal! Our volunteer dealers will do all that for you! They will even help you along the way if you’re an up-and-coming player! If they’re slinging ya some good cards, feel free to buy ‘em a pint! Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!!…

Young artists ages 10-14 are invited to join us for a fun art project one Tuesday each month! Summer studio hours are TBD. This event is free to attend! Donations of $10 per student are appreciated but not required. Thank you! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

You can consider yourself at home with this classic musical based on the Charles Dickens novel, Oliver Twist. The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of petty thieves and…

Why not feed your mind during your lunch break? This is an adult brown bag learning event series held on the first Wednesday of each month. It is open to the public. Space is limited. Bring your own lunch. Pre-registration is required. Suggested free: Members $5/Non-Members $10 April 3, Container Gardening presented by Veronica Geisenhof…

Join us at Jack Pine Brewery as we host Pints for a Purpose on Wed., April 3rd from 5-8pm! During the event Jack Pine and our AMAZING sponsors will collectively donate $6 per pint sold to the skatepark fund! Enjoy live music by Kc, a $5 raffle (drawing May 25th), and Papa Murphy’s pizza by…

Here is what you need to know: Open Mic will be held on the first Wednesday of the month, must sign up in person, 15 minute time slots, show runs from 6:00 to 8:30, sound equipment and house guitar will be supplied, open to all ages, good vibes only. Open mic is open to all…

One Thursday each month, we’ll be hosting a High School Studio night for teens! Come on over to the Crossing Arts after school and do some art! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Threat Level Quiz Night… The Office trivia night is back and it’s going to be a BIG ONE… that’s what she said. Questions will cover all seasons of the show and beyond… so be sure to estimate us! Cancel your crentist appointment and join us at Jack Pine. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes…

The barn is an exciting place to be this time of year as the mamas have had their babies within the past two weeks. That means I am currently milking 17 does and bottle feeding 32 baby goats! :) My daughters light up with excitement and experience pure joy when they are with the goats.…

LIVE music with Oaksey, Qandle, and Gôta at Coco Moon. Doors open at 5pm and music starts at 5:30pm. $5 cover charge. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join the Haney Brothers and Mike Olsen in a striking class designed to teach self-defense and inspire Muay Thai enthusiasts! Every Friday night from 5:30-6:30, for only $15, enjoy the seminar, point and continuous sparring, and a bottled water! We can't wait to see you there! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

How to attract bees and other pollinators, best plants for food and habitat. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Come out to Clayhill Farm & Forest to learn all about maple syruping! During this outdoor experience and tour you will trek the forest and tap a maple tree, learn how sap is boiled down, and taste test with pancakes! Space is limited so sign up today! Pre- Registration Required! $10 Adult $5 Children Available…

Start at one of your favorite bar/restaurants in downtown Brainerd. This year we have 14 participating businesses. Pay your green fee, grab your score card and get putting! Green fee is $10 per person, and 100 percent will be donated to Brainerd Restoration. Your score cards need to be turned in by 5:30 pm with…

Bring some happy, colorful, artful nature vibes into your home with this felted moss garden workshop. Lisa from Lil Fish Studios will teach you how to needle-felt the scene using a few different techniques and make some wet-felted accents to add in. You’ll be called to relax, explore, and tap into your sense of whimsy…

Come join us for Bang Bang Bingo and practice your 2nd amendment rights while supporting Camp Confidence Learning Center. April 6 at 1pm with bingo packet sales starting at 12pm. $100 packet for the 10 rounds of bingo. 10 additional winners on raffles. Total giveaway of 20 2nd amendment items. Come early because it is…

Join us in our bean bag tournament on Saturday April 6th under the pavilion!! This event is open to the public and the cost is $20/team. Boards/bags will be provided. Sign up is at noon and bags fly at 1:00. Sign up by calling /texting Hunter at 320-232-7166. Any questions please also contact Hunter instead…

We are SO excited to share that on Saturday, April 6th, we will be hosting SongBlast Dueling Guitars where Pat and Glen combine the fun, audience-involved aspects of a dueling pianos act with powerful, tight vocal and guitar arrangements. • 5:00pm Door/Bar open • 5:30pm 3 Course Meal • 7:00pm-8:30pm Dueling Guitars Performance VIP tables…

Witchden, Rahvn and introducing BOOR! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

“Together in Christ” we continue to celebrate Easter with a festival of games, crafts, community and fun. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Composers have been writing music for centuries. Join HSO for a program of world premieres and masterworks from the orchestral repertoire. -The winner of the 2024 Composers’ Competition -Miriam Webber, principal bassoon, will give the world premiere of the orchestral version of Lindsey Wiehl’s Letter in an Envelope. Admission is FREE with free-will donations graciously…

The U.S. Air Force Concert Band and Singing Sergeants are two of the six performing ensembles within The United States Air Force Band, the premier musical organization of the U.S. Air Force. Stationed at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, D.C., The U.S. Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants honor those who have served, inspire American…

Georgia loves hearing stories from readers of all ages. Sign up to read to her today! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Game starts promptly at 6! You don’t have to shuffle or deal! Our volunteer dealers will do all that for you! They will even help you along the way if you’re an up-and-coming player! If they’re slinging ya some good cards, feel free to buy ‘em a pint! Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place!…