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Free Weekly Computer Classes
Free Weekly Computer Classes
No pressure, no judgement - just the guidance you want to get connected Call the library at 829-5574 to register. Computer Basics Monday, April 20 from 3:00-5:00pm Get started on a computer and learn to use a mouse. No experience needed, computers provided. (Limited to 6 participants) Tablet & eBook Help: Open Session Wednesday, April…
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Unlimited Learning Annual Elderheros Film Series
Unlimited Learning Annual Elderheros Film Series
Unlimited Learning will once again offer Elderquest, a course on the journey of elderheros through film and discussion. As in the past, Robert Yanke, retired film professor University of Minnesota, will be the instructor for the films and discussions. In order to sign up for the event, please send a check with name and contact…
“Servant of Two Masters” – Chalberg Theatre
“Servant of Two Masters” – Chalberg Theatre
"SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS" - Hilarity abounds in this madcap Italian comedy of lovers, lawyers, servants, and twenty-seven plates of meatballs. Betrothed couple Silvio and Clarice are devastated when a previous fiancé reappears, back-from-the-dead. In this wild farce things, and people, are not what they seem – disguises, traps, and tricks produce a whirlwind of…
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Garage Sale at Hart – Heartland Animal Rescue Team
Garage Sale at Hart – Heartland Animal Rescue Team
Animal related items and various other things will be sold for an at-will donation at HART. All proceeds will go to animal care. Come and check it out! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Unlimited Learning Hosts “The Servant of Two Masters” Overview
Unlimited Learning Hosts “The Servant of Two Masters” Overview
Central Lakes Community Performing Arts Center in Brainerd is offering a commedia dell’arte masterpiece, “The Servant of Two Masters”, April 30- May 9, at the Chalberg Theater. Unlimited Learning of Crosby will sponsor a one-hour session May 1 with Patrick Spradlin, Theatre Director, to provide attenders with a one hour overview of this madcap comedy …
“Servant of Two Masters” – Chalberg Theatre
“Servant of Two Masters” – Chalberg Theatre
"SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS" - Hilarity abounds in this madcap Italian comedy of lovers, lawyers, servants, and twenty-seven plates of meatballs. Betrothed couple Silvio and Clarice are devastated when a previous fiancé reappears, back-from-the-dead. In this wild farce things, and people, are not what they seem – disguises, traps, and tricks produce a whirlwind of…
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World Racing League
The World Racing League is back at BIR for a pair of endurance races during the Intercomp Speed Festival. Teams of drivers will compete in 9 hour and 7 hour endurance races Saturday and Sunday, respectively, on BIR’s road course. It’s entertaining racing for spectators and a chance for drivers to try their hand at…
Walk MS : Brainerd Walk for MS
Walk MS : Brainerd Walk for MS
Walk MS: Christopher & Banks Brainerd Walk 2015 presented by Walser Walk MS connects people living with MS and those who care about them. When you participate in this community event, the funds you raise give hope to the more than 2.3 million people living with MS worldwide. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities…
2nd Day in May Craft & Vendor Sale
2nd Day in May Craft & Vendor Sale
Come visit the Craft & Vendor Sale at the Nisswa American Legion on May 2, 2015. Door prizes will be awarded every hour and admission is free! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
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Afternoon Tea for Hope
Afternoon Tea for Hope
Join us for Sips, Sisterhood, & Savories at the Afternoon Tea for Hope on Sunday, May 3rd at 3pm located at Lutheran Church of the Cross. Enjoy afternoon tea, savory treats, & delectable desserts. Music will be performed by local talent, with flowers & decor by Bloom Designs, a silent auction, and a photo booth.…
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BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real race car driver in one day 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…
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Wednesday Night Street 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 many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burnout box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling the action.…
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“Servant of Two Masters” – Chalberg Theatre
“Servant of Two Masters” – Chalberg Theatre
"SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS" - Hilarity abounds in this madcap Italian comedy of lovers, lawyers, servants, and twenty-seven plates of meatballs. Betrothed couple Silvio and Clarice are devastated when a previous fiancé reappears, back-from-the-dead. In this wild farce things, and people, are not what they seem – disguises, traps, and tricks produce a whirlwind of…
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Bracket Drag Racing Series & CRA Superbike Racing
Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip while high-flying Superbike racing takes on the 2.5-mile Competition Road Course. It’s the first of six Bracket Drag Racing weekends, which features 250-plus drivers competing in 10 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters. They battle during eliminations both Saturday…
Unlimited Learning Annual Elderheros Film Series
Unlimited Learning Annual Elderheros Film Series
Unlimited Learning will once again offer Elderquest, a course on the journey of elderheros through film and discussion. As in the past, Robert Yanke, retired film professor University of Minnesota, will be the instructor for the films and discussions. In order to sign up for the event, please send a check with name and contact…
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Spring Arts & Craft Festival
Spring Arts & Craft Festival
150+ artists/crafters with quality handmade items! 9:30 am - 4 pm. Brainerd Sr. High, 702 S. 5th Street, FREE admission. Sponsored by Brainerd Public Schools Community Education, 218-454-6926. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Floral Watercolors – A Flipside Kids Event
Floral Watercolors – A Flipside Kids Event
"Floral Watercolors" with Michelle Pfeifer The Crossing Arts Alliance announces its Flipside events that are hosted from 10 a.m. to noon on the second Saturday of the month in the former cafeteria at the Franklin Arts Center in Brainerd (unless otherwise noted). The event is co-sponsored by the Brainerd School District Community Education. Suggested material…
Enlightened Lines: An Artful Way to Untangle your Brain, Relax your Body, and Feed your Soul.
Enlightened Lines: An Artful Way to Untangle your Brain, Relax your Body, and Feed your Soul.
A 4-hour workshop with Judy Kuusisto Hosted by Dragonfly Healing Arts LLC. "Every child is an artist. The problem is to remain an artist once grown up" --Pablo Picasso The creative hopes and desires we all have are often put aside. For various reasons, we stop being artists and lose our capacity to play. Doodling…
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MOTHER’S DAY
Take mom out for a great Mother's Day meal at one of the Brainerd MN Dining options. Many of the Brainerd Lakes Resorts offer Mother's Day Brunches overlooking the beautiful, Brainerd Golf Courses. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
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Twin Cities Hardingfelelag Fiddle Music
Twin Cities Hardingfelelag Fiddle Music
Join us at the library for lively Scandinavian Fiddle Music and dance. All are welcome and no registration is required. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
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Introduction to Rain Gardens – Gardening Class
Introduction to Rain Gardens – Gardening Class
Join Crow Wing County Extension Educator Jackie Froemming for this free and informative class thanks to the U of MN Extension Office. Rain gardens are beautiful landscaped areas that are great at managing storm water runoff. This presentation will cover the basics of designing and installing a rain garden. Register by calling the library at…
Unlimited Learning: Estate Planning & Avoiding the Scams
Unlimited Learning: Estate Planning & Avoiding the Scams
Unlimited Learning: Estate Planning & Avoiding the Scams with C. Anderson, North Oaks Financial,& B. Carlson Generations Law Offices at the Heartwood Sr. Living Center in Crosby. Cost for non-members $5.00 View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
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Brainerd Adult Book Club
Brainerd Adult Book Club
Join us for a discussion of the incomparable classic "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou. Read more about Maya Angelou's life and the book here. Copies are available at the front desk. No sign up required, just show up for snacks and great conversation. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities…
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Camp Journey at Camp Confidence
Camp Journey - A specialty camp for children who have suffered a major loss in their life such as a death of a family member, friend or loved one. Camp Journey takes place at Camp confidence May 15 thru May 17, 2015 and is run by Jenni Bailey. View other Brainerd Lakes Camps! For additional…
Unlimited Learning Annual Elderheros Film Series
Unlimited Learning Annual Elderheros Film Series
Unlimited Learning will once again offer Elderquest, a course on the journey of elderheros through film and discussion. As in the past, Robert Yanke, retired film professor University of Minnesota, will be the instructor for the films and discussions. In order to sign up for the event, please send a check with name and contact…
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Lakeshore Conservation Club: Teach a Kid to Trap Shoot
Lakeshore Conservation Club will host a TEACH A KID TO TRAP SHOOT day! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
The Walk to Cure Arthritis
The Walk to Cure Arthritis
Arthritis affects 1 in 5 people, including 300,000 children. The Walk to Cure Arthritis is the signature fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. Walkers of all ages will come together this spring at hundreds of sites nationwide to help raise money in the fight against arthritis. Every year we get together to celebrate movement and…
HART Volunteer Orientation
HART Volunteer Orientation
This orientation will cover all volunteer opportunities at HART: dog walking, cat care, special events, education helpers, animal transporters, and foster care. Join us and see if there is something you would like to get involved in! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Brainerd Library 4th Annual Genealogy Conference
Brainerd Library 4th Annual Genealogy Conference
Brainerd Public Library's Fourth Annual Genealogy Conference Saturday, May 16 2015 1:00-4:30pm Arrowwood Lodge in Baxter This year brings three genealogy experts who will speak on finding your female ancestors, accessing military records to reveal what your relatives did in the War and beyond, and a fresh update on the best websites for expanding your…
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BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real race car driver in one day 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…
Is Privacy As We Know It Long Dead?
Is Privacy As We Know It Long Dead?
The idea of “privacy” has undergone significant changes in the digital age, as has the idea of privacy “harm.” Fearful of British spying, influence and intervention, the founding fathers granted citizens significant protections in the Constitution. Now, the tables have turned: Concerns about what some see as a U.S. “dragnet” and unwarranted privacy intrusions have…
Great Decisions: India Changes Course
Great Decisions: India Changes Course
Great Decisions: India Changes Course at the Heartwood Sr. Living Center in Crosby, MN. 11 a.m.-1:30p.m. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Family Book Club
Family Book Club
Join us for our monthly family book club as we discuss "Shadow on the Mountain" by Margi Preus. This book is a wonderful, gentle way to begin talking with the child in your life about the history of World War II. Read more about the book here. Our book club is for kids ages 8-12…
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Wednesday Night Street 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 many times as you want. You get to use the light tree, the burnout box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling the action.…
Competition Racing License School
Complete this three-day school and you'll receive a full SCCA Regional Level Competition Racing License. This license allows you to enter any SCCA regional or Vintage Racing event. The school combines classroom instruction with on-track driving. Sign up today! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
FIRST Business NOW EVENT NEXT WEEK
FIRST Business NOW EVENT NEXT WEEK
Join Commander Restaurant & Bar as they host the first Business NOW event on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 from 12 -1 p.m. at their location in Breezy. Enjoy a lunch of learning more about Commander Restaurant & Bar and all of the exciting services that they offer. Register online or call 218-568-8911 to register today!…
NCS Cub Foods Baxter Town Night
NCS Cub Foods Baxter Town Night
Join us for Cub Foods Baxter Town Night at North Central Speedway. All Baxter and Pillager residents can pick up free tickets at either Cub Foods location. View the full 2015 North Central Speedway Events Schedule View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
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The Exceptional Brain– Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adults
The Exceptional Brain– Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adults
The Exceptional Brain – Autism Spectrum Disorders in Adults presented by Claribel Severson Learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the latest research, diagnosis and various interventions used by doctors and other professionals. Meet others with ASD and their families and discover resources available locally. This presentation is part of the Making Healthy Choices noon…
Kinship Partners 2nd Annual Taste of Cuyuna Lakes
Kinship Partners 2nd Annual Taste of Cuyuna Lakes
Taste of the Cuyuna Lake is an event where a talented group of chefs share their expertise for the benefit of Kinship Partners of Crosby, a youth mentoring organization that has been helping kids in our area for over twenty eight years. Enjoy wine and beer tasting while professional chef/judges sample the evening’s dishes to…
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7th Annual Street Car Showdown
Brainerd International Raceway's 2015 Muscle Car Series kicks off Memorial Day weekend with the 7th Annual Street Car Showdown, a display of raw speed and power on the quarter-mile drag strip. The Showdown is the first race in the three-race series, featuring the seven Heads-Up Classes, with cars that can run 6-7 seconds at over…
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Crosslake Craft and Flea Market
Crosslake Craft and Flea Market
Find unique items while spending the day browsing and shopping at the Crosslake Craft & Flea Market near Brainerd MN. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
20th Annual Companion Walk at Northland Arboretum
20th Annual Companion Walk at Northland Arboretum
Saturday May 23, 2015 Northland Arboretum Registration: 9:30 a.m. Walk: 10:00 a.m. Vendors, Interactive Kids Activities, Something for everyone! Lunch will be sold. For complete details and pledge sheets visit www.hartpets.org View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Nisswa American Legion Auxiliary Spring Bake Sale and Silent Auction
Nisswa American Legion Auxiliary Spring Bake Sale and Silent Auction
The Nisswa American Legion Auxiliary will be sponsoring a Spring Bake Sale and Silent Auction, Saturday, May 23, 2015 from 10:00a to 3:00p at the Nisswa American Legion Post. Vendors will be displaying item for jewelry, quilts, appliqued shirts, wooden lawn ornaments, bird houses, and etc. Proceeds go towards providing support for Veterans and community…
THE OLDE DEPOT JUNKTION IN BRAINERD
THE OLDE DEPOT JUNKTION IN BRAINERD
The Olde Depot JUNKtion is coming to Brainerd for the third year in a row on Memorial Weekend. The Northern Pacific Event Space will be filled wall to wall with treasured antiques, vintage items, re-purposed finds, food vendors and more! Over 28,000 sq.ft. of JUNK'n! $8 per day, cash & check or catch the Early…
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Crosslake Community Memorial Day Observance
Crosslake Community Memorial Day Observance
Crosslake Lutheran Church welcomes you to the Outdoor Worship Service on Sunday, May 24, 2015 for a community observance of Memorial Day. The celebration will feature a guest speaker and an aerial fly-over (weather permitting) and recognition of all veterans and military personnel in attendance. The American Legion Honor Guard will provide appropriate honors to…
THE OLDE DEPOT JUNKTION IN BRAINERD
THE OLDE DEPOT JUNKTION IN BRAINERD
The Olde Depot JUNKtion is coming to Brainerd for the third year in a row on Memorial Weekend. The Northern Pacific Event Space will be filled wall to wall with treasured antiques, vintage items, re-purposed finds, food vendors and more! Over 28,000 sq.ft. of JUNK'n! $8 per day, cash & check or catch the Early…
Hackensack Early Memorial Service
Hackensack Early Memorial Service
The Hackensack American Legion, Auxiliary and Sons of the American Legion (SAL) will conduct Memorial Day services again this year. At 1 p.m., May 24, services conducted by the Auxiliary will start at the Finnelly Cemetery. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Ceremony
State Veterans Cemetery Memorial Ceremony
Annual Memorial Service - Sunday May 24, 2015 Service starts at 1:30 P.M. Keynote Speaker Carla Tappainer – US Army (Ret.) Instrumental music provided by the Richfield Symphonic Band A parade of flags will be displayed at 1: 55 PM and the program will begin at 2 P.M. Bring your favorite lawn chair and enjoy…
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MEMORIAL DAY
Summer is here and there's nowhere better to be than in the Brainerd Lakes Area! Here's some fun ideas to check out for this summer: Kids Kountry Brainerd Lakes Fishing Brainerd Resorts & Campgrounds Brainerd Boating Rentals & Information Brainerd Lakes Area Bike Trail Maps Paul Bunyan Bike Trail View more Brainerd MN Events &…
Brainerd’s Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
Brainerd’s Memorial Day Ceremony & Parade
8:30 AM at the Laurel Street Bridge over the Mississippi River in Brainerd. 8:45 AM at the All Veterans' Memorial at 4th and Laurel Streets in Brainerd. 9 AM at the National Guard Armory, 1115 Wright Street in South Brainerd. 10 AM Parade on 3rd Avenue NE Brainerd going north from Washington Street to Evergreen…
Hackensack Memorial Day Service & Parade
Hackensack Memorial Day Service & Parade
At 9:30 a.m. May 25, the Hackensack American Legion Post 202, Auxiliary and the SAL will present a Memorial Day service at the Memorial to Cass County Veterans Killed in Action in the city park. The service will include a parade to the Boy River where a wreath will be placed to honor Navy veterans.…
Pine River Memorial Day Service
Pine River Memorial Day Service
The Pine River American Legion will host Memorial Day services Monday, May 25, at 9:30 a.m. at the dam in Pine River, 10:30 a.m. at the Pine River Cemetery and 11:30 a.m. at Swanburg Cemetery. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Backus Memorial Day Services
Backus Memorial Day Services
Pastor Blair Ecker of the Pine Mountain Gospel Church in Backus, will give Memorial Day addresses at Backus and Ponto Lake cemeteries conducted by the Backus American Legion and Auxiliary. The Backus Legion tribute to deceased veterans who served their country will include singing of America the Beautiful, remarks by Legion Commander Bill Taylor and…
Pequot Lakes-Jenkins Memorial Day Program
Pequot Lakes-Jenkins Memorial Day Program
The Jenkins VFW Post 3839 and Pequot Lakes American Legion Post 49 will host a Memorial Day program at 10 a.m. Monday in the Pequot Lakes High School auditorium. Dan Strong will be the speaker. After the program, the color guards will march to the Pequot Lakes Cemetery to present honors and then proceed down…
Nisswa Memorial Day Service
Nisswa Memorial Day Service
Nisswa Memorial Day Service View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Memorial Day Pow Wow
Memorial Day Pow Wow
Memorial Day Pow Wow View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
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Nisswa Women’s Club 32nd Annual Luncheon/Fashion Show
Nisswa Women’s Club 32nd Annual Luncheon/Fashion Show
This is the annual fundraiser for local scholarships and other charitable donations by Nisswa Women's Club. Open to the public! Tickets still available! Social Hour & Raffles: 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Luncheon: 12:00 p.m. Fashion Show: 1:00 p.m. Ticket Information: please call 218-831-8622 or 612-242-4446 Grand Prize Raffle Prizes: One week at Causeway on…
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Fifty Lakes Outdoor Market
Fifty Lakes Outdoor Market
This is the 4th year for our Outdoor Market, which is held twice a month in the heart of Fifty Lakes. It is on the corner of hwy 1 and hwy 3. No two Markets are ever the same and the items vary depending on the vendors. There may be baked goods, jams, pickles, plants,…
Fifty Lakes Outdoor Market
Fifty Lakes Outdoor Market
This is the 4th year for our Outdoor Market, which is held twice a month on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays, in the heart of Fifty Lakes. It is on the corner of hwy 1 and hwy 3. No two Markets are ever the same and the items vary depending on the vendors. There may…
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BIR Performance Driving School
Shift from racing fan to a real race car driver in one day 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…
Bracket Drag Racing Series & Slowpokes Car Club
Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip with the Slowpokes Car Club on the 2.5-mile Competition Road Course Sunday. It’s the second of six Bracket Drag Racing weekends, which feature 250-plus drivers competing in 10 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters. They battle during eliminations both…
Pine River Farmer’s & Crafter’s Market
Pine River Farmer’s & Crafter’s Market
Enjoy a unique shopping experience in Downtown Pine River at the Pine River Farmer's & Crafter's Market held every Friday May 29 - September 25, 2015. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
Blue Ribbon Carnival – Brainerd Public Schools
Blue Ribbon Carnival – Brainerd Public Schools
A Blue Ribbon Carnival is scheduled for May 29 from 5-8pm at Forestview Middle School. This event is free, designed for K-4th graders and their families, and will take place rain or shine. Highlights include live music by Solo (student musicians), dozens of bounce houses, DJ music, a magician, face painting, photo booth, minnow races, petting zoo,…
Brainerd Public Schools Blue Ribbon Carnival
Brainerd Public Schools Blue Ribbon Carnival
Free event for K-4th graders and their families! May 29th from 5-8pm at Forestview Middle School. Rain or Shine. More information at www.isd181.org. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel
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NCS Saturday Night Dirt Fight Races
NCS Saturday Night Dirt Fight Races
Race Night at NCS is affectionately referred to as our Saturday Night Dirt Fight, unless we have a Special Event being held. Join us for a fun evening of racing including Modifieds, Supers, Midwest Mods, Streets, Mod 4's, Pures, Hornets and Outlaw Hornets. View the full 2015 North Central Speedway Events Schedule View more Brainerd…