Join us at the Brainerd Library for a FREE movie and enjoy some time with your family. Today we will be showing Muppets Most Wanted at 3:30pm. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

This teen driver seminar is for teens and their parents. It is presented by: Baxter Insurance Group & West Bend Mutual Insurance. It will include a short video and demonstration and door prizes including a flat screen TV! 5 pm - Pizza donated by Brick House Pizza, Bread and Bagel will be served at 5pm…

The Traveling Art Pub, Inc. is a creative events company that brings together individuals or groups for a creative adventure where you can eat, drink, create and socialize. The Traveling Art Pub (TAP) is a one-of-a-kind creative events company, that brings together local artists and local venues to host creative DIY art events. The Traveling…

The Home Depot offers free workshops for do-it-yourselfers of all ages and experience levels. Build A Butterfly House Join our hands-on workshop with your child and build a butterfly house to welcome some fluttering insect friends after a long winter. After the butterfly house is built, your child can decorate their project with paint. All…

In this one-man show, Mark Twain- portrayed by former WCCO news anchor and author Don Shelby- will amaze you with his wit and sensibility. As one audience member put it, "Don Shelby not only looks like Mark Twain, he tells a story like Mark Twain with all the home spun humor and detail we all…

Come watch a family-friendly move at the Brainerd Public Library! Today we are showing Stuart Little View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

This is a reading intensive, group event. Liz will deliver messages from the other side. No one is guranteed a reading. ** A portion of all ticket sales will benefit the Wadena County Humane Society. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give Blood. The Crosslake-Ideal Lions is sponsoring this American Red Crosslake Blood Drive.  Hourly prize drawings and a free meal after your donation. Please bring photo ID or Donor Card. Call Sue @ 218-692-4646 for an appointment and walk-ins are welcome after 1 p.m. View more Brainerd MN Events…

The Write Basics writing workshops - Writers of all levels are invited to participate in these free workshops given by successful authors. Build your skills and expand your resources as you journey toward excellence. Peeling Away the Layers to Discover the Truth of your Character with Candace Simar on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 5:30-7:30…

A rare opportunity to meet over 20 Pro Anglers, Guides and Sports Media Personalities. Silent and Live Auction, Door Prizes and an opportunity to test your fishing skills on our Fishing Simulator. Tickets can be purchased at the Minnesota Fishing Museum - Little Falls and Pine Country Bank - Little Falls and Royalton locations.  Doors…

For those of you who would normally look forward to the Crow Wing County Garden Expo, get ready for a fun day of learning, socializing with fellow gardeners, prizes and more at Landsburg's! Space is limited so call or stop in to sign up today! $35 registration fee includes lunch, snacks, 4 classes and more!…

The Franklin Arts Center is offering area artists the opportunity to participate in its Second Saturday Art Market, to be held in conjunction with other Second Saturday activities. The Second Saturday Art Market will take place from 10 am-2 pm on the second Saturday of each month. Visual and literary artists are welcome to display…

Burst out of the winter doldrums and join us for a movie and some fun gym games. You will first see the featured movie, enjoy some popcorn and a beverage, and then move to the gym for some fun organized gym games. All equipment provided. Please be sure to bring clean tennis shoes. Parents, check…

The Write Basics writing workshops - Writers of all levels are invited to participate in these free workshops given by successful authors. Build your skills and expand your resources as you journey toward excellence. Skype Presentation on Query Letters with Laura Zats on Monday, April 11 from 6-7 p.m. Join Laura Zats of Red Sofa Literary…

Tuesday, April 12 @ 12 noon - Getting to Know Woodland Plants** Join Master Gardener Coralee Fox to learn about shade-loving plants, from native early spring ephemerals to the late blooming blue Bottle Gentian and many more. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Frederick Weyerhaeuser and the American West Judith Koll Healey will speak about this book Tuesday, April12, 1:30 at Lakes Area Unlimited Learning. The Weyerhaeuser name looms large locally in Minnesota, and Wisconsin, attached to paper mills, cabinet factories, and vast tracts of land, both forested and cut over. A complex and private man, Weyerhaeuser emigrated…

Come watch a family-friendly move at the Brainerd Public Library! Today we are showing Annie View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel  

Join the businesses in the Tryol Hills Shopping Center (Ace Hardware, Lakes Area Restorative Justice, Lakeland Public Television, Service Drug, Brainerd Medical Supply, Brainerd Lakes Area Economic Development, Bridges Career Academies & Workplace Connection and Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce) as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 from 4:30 – 6:00…

Community Forum April 12, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Washington Educational Services Building - Room #200 A group of community members, business leaders, elected officials, district staff, and parents have been working to create a long-term plan for the facilities of Brainerd Public Schools to meet the current and future needs of all learners. You are invited to…

Thursday April 14, 3-5pm Intro to Email - Learn how to set up a web-based email account, compose and send emails, and add attachments. Ability to use mouse to click and scroll required. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

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…

Do you enjoy learning about the natural world? If so, consider becoming a Minnesota Master Naturalist volunteer! This program will offer classes focused on one of our three major Minnesota Ecosystems "North Woods/Great Lakes" Training to be held at Northland Arboretum in Brainerd Starting April 14, 2016 through May 19, 2016 Tuesday and Thursday evenings  6 p.m.…

Got Plans? Aging Conference will be held Saturday, April, 16 from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm, at the First Lutheran Church in the reception hall, located at 424 S 8th Street. This free educational health and wellness event is sponsored by Essentia Health St. Joseph’s Foundation in partnership with Crow Wing Energized.  The conference is…

Visit the Fishing Museum to see a terrific collection of old and restored motors as the club meets at the museum from 9 am - 3 pm. Collectors love to talk about old motors. If you have a question about an old motor this is the place to find the answer. Admission is free. Donations…

Kinship Partners 9th Annual Purses Plus will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Grand Ballroom in the Gull Lake Center at Grandview Lodge. This spring luncheon for women and girls includes a silent and live auction consisting of purses, fashion accessories, spa packages, gift certificates and jewelry.   In addition, some of…

Ready for some golf, but can't find an open course? Join us at the Crosslake Bar Stool Open. participating Crosslake establishments will have a mini golf hole set up inside their bar for you to play. Cash prizes awarded. Register at any of the following participating establishments in Crosslake: Andy's Bar Grill & Restaurant The…

*Music of the Night* includes songs about night time, evening, dreams, stars, the moon, moonlight and lullabies presented by the lakes area’s premier vocal ensemble – the Legacy Chorale. Selections also include instrumentalists on piano, cello, bass, violins, oboe, drums and guitar. Adults $14/ Seniors (60+) $12/ Yourth (18U) $10 View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities…

Great Decisions: The Future of Kurdistan  Kurdistan, a mountainous area made up of parts of Turkey, Iraq, Iran, and Syria, is home to one of the largest ethnic groups in region: the Kurds. Now, most in the West know them for their small, oil-rich autonomous region in northern Iraq called Iraqi Kurdistan, one of the…

Monday, April 18 @3:30pm - Silly Poems - How many silly words can you put together to create poetry? Form your own words or use some of ours. Design funny or serious poems depending on your mood. Maybe you’ll be inspired to create a poem for Mother’s Day. For kids ages 8-12. View more Brainerd MN Events…

“Paws” to read with Jasmine - Monday April 18th from 5:00-6:30pm - Jasmine is an 8 year-old yellow lab. She loves to listen to stories and as well as give a few wet kisses too. Whether you’re a strong or getting-stronger reader Jasmine loves to hear kids read stories.Want to read to her? Call the…

Monday, April 18 @6pm - Cooking with Kids Storytime - Put on an apron and cook a healthy snack with your kids. Come for story time and kids will make a fun healthy snack too! Adults will also get a parent education time. Presented by the Brainerd Lakes Early Childhood Coalition. View more Brainerd MN Events &…

Come watch a family-friendly move at the Brainerd Public Library! Today we are showing: Open Season 2 View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Thursday, April 21 @3:30pm - Somewhere Between Poem and Prose and Something Else Entirely for Middle and High School Writers with Sonya Chamberlain Explore the short-SHORT-story, the prose poem, and everything that doesn't fit in a tidy little genre box. Come ready to read and puzzle over many examples and write just as many of…

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 & Activities…

Friday April 22, 2:30-4:30pm Facebook for Grown-ups - *NEW* - Learn what Facebook is good for, then create an account of your own. Learn how to post, comment, and protect your privacy. Students must come to class with a valid personal email address. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

The Write Basics writing workshops - Writers of all levels are invited to participate in these free workshops given by successful authors. Build your skills and expand your resources as you journey toward excellence. How to Attract Readers (or Publishers) with an Engaging First Page with Angela Foster on Saturday, April 23, 2016 from 9-11…

Health and wellness - Fashio - Shopping - Food - Entertainment Join us along with many local vendors at our Lakes Area Women's Expo! Saturday April 23, 2016 from 10:00-3:00pm at the Cragun's Resort Sport Centre. Free admission with a food shelf donation View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Monday, April 25 @3:30pm - Teen Seed Bombs -Spring has sprung and a great way to help beautify the area we live in is to make some cool seed bombs. Get outside and plant some good!  We’ll supply everything you need. For ages 12-18. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

How is U.S. Foreign Policy Impacting the 2016 Presidential Election? Tom Hanson returns to Lakes Area Unlimited Learning from a recent trip to Saudi Arabia to discuss U.S. foreign policy and its impact on the upcoming presidential race. He currently serves as Diplomat in Residence at the University of Minnesota – Duluth and is also…

Wednesday, April 27, 9:30-11:30am Intro to Windows 10 - See the changes from earlier versions to the new Windows 10, including how to prepare to upgrade, new menus, settings, and more. Ability to use mouse to click and scroll, and familiarity with Windows required. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Come watch a family-friendly move at the Brainerd Public Library! Today we are showing: Norm of the North View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Enjoy a night of food, fun and great prizes! Prizes include: 2 day/3 Night trip for 4 to Voyagaire Lodge on Crane Lake Aluminum Utility Trailer from Brainerd Recreation Supply $500 Gift Certificate to Cub Foods Gopher Football Weekend, inlcuding lodging Spirit Spas "Fountain of Youth" certificate (2) Guided Fishing Trip with Glen Belgum PLUS…

Fun interactive learning event with stations, free tree seedlings, and games. Children will learn: how to plant a tree, the anatomy of a tree, and tree identification. Mostly elementry schools are contacted in the area, however the event is open to the public and homeschooled children. Sprout will be there to faciliate the event be…

Enjoy fine wine and craft beer sampling paired with different foods at tour Northland Arboretum Arbor Day Fundraiser. Attendees will also enjoy: Commemorative wine or beer glass to take home Seedling tree to take home Guessing jars Silent Auction Door Prizes and more... $35 in advance or $40 at door. Purchase tickets at the Northland Arboretum…

The Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes has grown tremendously since the first event in 2008.  Despite the unforgettable first year blizzard, the event now draws more than 1,000 runners who wind their way through remarkable northwoods scenery.  The all-volunteer race is organized from start to finish by Jaycees and carried out with the support…

The Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes has grown tremendously since the first event in 2008.  Despite the unforgettable first year blizzard, the event now draws more than 1,000 runners who wind their way through remarkable northwoods scenery.  The all-volunteer race is organized from start to finish by Jaycees and carried out with the support…

It’s $15/person to ride the bus from 4pm-10pm All pre-sale tickets to be purchased online only—‘day of’ at sponsoring locations First 100 people to purchase will get a snazzy pair of Spring around Gull Lake sunglasses! Wear your Goofiest hat for the chance to win a $20 gift card to each of the participating locations;…