Located in Pequot Lakes in beautiful Trailside Park. The very successful and fun Cherry Car Show is entering its 8th year and you want to be part of it! Early registration is recommended to get the best spot — first come, first serve. The City of Pequot Lakes is the located in the center of…

1st place prize $500 cash prize, 2nd and 3rd place trophies with peoples choice awards. All Gull Dam vehicles are welcome: Cars, Trucks, and Motorcycles! There will be live music, prizes and the best of all...Gull Dam beer! Taste our hand crafted Gull Dam Beers. What makes our Gull Dam brew better?  First, unlike other…

3rd Annual Fundraiser - Support the Arts in Our Community! Dave & Ted defy all expectations of a dueling piano show and lead the way to an unforgettable experience. Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos presented by Central Lakes Community Performing Arts. Social 6:30 p.m. Show 7:30 p.m. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd…

Join us for an evening full of entertainment! Bid on a fun date with one of our sizzling bachelors or bachelorettes as well as their great prize packages! Bachelors and Bachelorettes of all ages! You don't have to be single, come for the entertainment and purchase "Chance to Win" tickets for many other great prizes…

Dragonfly Workshop Back BY Popular Demand Presented by John Arthur June 5th - 1:00 to 5:00pm $25.00 per Arboretum Member/MN Master Naturalist $40.00 per non-Member Dragonflies and damselflies (known collectively as the Odonata) are fascinating and beautiful insects and can be found throughout Minnesota, from the prairies to the north woods. There are 105 known…

Connect Suicide Postvention A suicide can have a devastating impact on a community or organization. The shock and grief can ripple throughout the community affecting friends, coworkers, schools, and faith communities. Connect Suicide Postvention training helps community leaders respond in a coordinated and comprehensive way in the aftermath of a suicide or any sudden death.…

Bean-Planting Storytime  Get your hands dirty and learn about how things grow in your garden. Plant a bean and take it home to watch it sprout! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Wednesday, June 8, 9:30-11:30am Intro to Powerpoint - Learn to create simple yet dynamic presentations and slideshows using Microsoft Powerpoint 2013. Ability to use mouse and keyboard required. Please call the library at 829-5574 and ask for the reference desk to sign up. Class sizes are limited to 9 participants and fill quickly. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities…

Join us for a family movie at your local library! Today we will be showing Air Bud! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

A night to come talk with gear heads and show off your cars, trucks and motorcycles! 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…

Join Happy Dancing Turtle for a geocaching lesson! Geocaching is a fun-filled family activity that encourages you to explore the great outdoors! We'll provide GPS Units, teach you how to use them & how to find geocaching locations, & then practice around the town of Pequot Lakes! Meet at the Pequot Lakes Welcome Center. Registration Deadline:…

Live music at Gull Dam Brewing. Featuring Lee Bone. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

This is a poker run for aviator on the grass landing strips around the Brainerd Lakes Area! Depart KBRD / Brainerd and fly to 4 grass strips in any order; Hill City, Backus, Motley and East Gull Lake. Return to Brainerd. A total of approximately 130NM. Pickup a sealed envelope with one playing card in…

Stone Faces will be created today. Apply paint to stone and make your own unique puzzle pieces. Recommended for children ages 5-13. $3.00 per Child $5.00 Per Family View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

All ages will enjoy this great event to encourage youth to enjoy the outdoors. This event is free with many organizations and businesses at a station throughout the day. Please park at Mount Ski Gull. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Destiny Cruises will host their first annual Bridal Open House on Sunday, June 12, from 12-3pm aboard the “North Star” on Gull Lake in Brainerd, Minnesota – FREE to the public. This open house will be a fun afternoon dockside on the beautiful waters of Gull Lake and a chance to meet the area’s finest…

Crow Wing County Master Gardener Class  Tomatoes: Seed to Saucepan Join Master Gardener JoAnn Weaver to learn about planting, growing, maintenance, harvest and kitchen preparation of tomatoes. Registration requested by calling the library: 218-829-5574. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Wild Rice: Culture and Conversations Lakes Area Unlimited Learning has invited Dr. Annette Drewes to speak about her passion for wild rice, Tuesday, June 14, Heartwood Senior Living 1:30-3:30 P.M. Drewes cautions to “Think carefully about losing wild rice. No other state has as many acres of naturally occurring wild rice as Minnesota.” Only Wisconsin…

The World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series makes their second visit to Granite City Speedway in Minnesota on Tuesday, June 14. The event will be one of just two in the state of Minnesota this season for the series. Doors Open at 4:00 PM, Races Start at 7:00 PM View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities…

Join Brainerd Zip Line Tour as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at their location. Mix a little business with pleasure! Chamber members are invited to register and attend this free event, so bring your business cards and get ready to network with other business representatives…

Join us for a family movie at your local library!  Today we will be showing Zootopia! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Confidence Learning Center presents the Golf Classic at Madden's. This is a new event for 2016, the long drive contest begins with a 5:30 pm registration at the driving range. Guaranteed cash prizes, bracket play there is limited availability so SIGN UP EARLY! This is a fundraiser for the Confidence Learning Center. Thursday, June 11,…

This fun and educational class designed for adults will teach the art of paper making!  Eileen will introduce you to two types of paper; Blended Paper and Natural Fiber Paper in a choice of colors, along with making paper castings (molds). Participants will take home 5 sheets each plus 5 paper castings. Class size limited…

Open House at the Brainerd National Guard Armory featuring 194 Regiment History Display for years 1920-2016 from Camp Ripley Military Museum Display. Come and meet the veterans who lived the history and hear their stories. This event is sponsored by 194 Regiment, Camp Ripley Museum the Daughters of the American Revolution. View more Brainerd MN Events &…

Live music at Gull Dam Brewing featuring The Wrench. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for a fun night at the Morrison County Fairgrounds. Bucking bulls and bull riding is sure to be entertaining!   View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

We're hosting good ol' fashioned Friday night outdoor movies at the US Army Corps of Engineers - Crosslake Campground this summer!  You bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs and we'll provide the popcorn and water.  Each movie title is family friendly and begins at dusk. Come early to enjoy a fun, educational and informational presentation…

Event Activities Include: -Silent Auction -Live Door Prizes -Lunch Available -Activities Open to Visitors & Fishing Contestants *Bring a Chair To Enjoy Lunch and the Beautiful View of Pelican Lake Fishing Contest Details: Contest Prizes: (Awards Given for Top 3 Fish in Each Category) -Northern, Walleye, Large Mouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill -1st Place | Trophy…

Event Activities Include: -Silent Auction -Live Door Prizes -Lunch Available -Activities Open to Visitors & Fishing Contestants *Bring a Chair To Enjoy Lunch and the Beautiful View of Pelican Lake Fishing Contest Details: Contest Prizes: (Awards Given for Top 3 Fish in Each Category) -Northern, Walleye, Large Mouth Bass, Crappie, Bluegill -1st Place | Trophy…

Take advantage of excellent shopping opportunities at the Crosslake ideal Lions Craft and Flea Market. A great variety of new, vintage and re-purposed items!  Vendors welcome. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Gather your friends for a fun and educational class where you'll learn the process of Bisque-ware pottery.  You will choose from a selection of handmade bisque-ware pieces to glaze. Pieces will be fired and ready to pick up in a week (or they can be mailed with an additional fee for shipping).   Class size…

Join us for the Gull Lake Yacht Club Learn to Paddle & Paddle Challenge. We'll offer FREE stand up paddle board and kayak demos from 1-4 pm, as well as a fun team relay race with SUPs and kayaks. Assemble your team of four from work, school or church and join us for F-U-N! Cost:…

Rat Pack Crooners Cruise with Mr. Mellow D singing songs of the past of Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Lois Armstrong and more. Mr. Mellow D is one of the best around to perform this style music. Grilled dogs and sides, buffet style. Drink specials. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts |…

SavorFest (sa-vor  verb, to give oneself to the enjoyment of; to savor the best in life) SIP: Taste of over 75 wines & beer SAVOR: Sample foods from the Ruttger's Restaurants: Ruby's, Zig's and Bear Pine Bar Keep calm and savor on! Must be 21+ years of age to attend To purchase tickets: Call 218-678-2885…

Rank Bulls, Fast Horses and wild sheep!! Bull riding at its finest with pretty girls and fast horses barrel racing and of course mutton busting and calf scramble for the kids! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Ice Cream Story Time Come for great stories and stay for ice cream.  Thanks to our friends at the Crow Wing County Dairy Association for helping scoop and serve to help us appreciate Dairy Month! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Paul Bunyan Loggin' Legends and Lore Fast, fun, and fact-filled, exciting and outrageous tales from the Paul Bunyan legend. Kids will love seeing giant recreations of some authentic Paul artifacts such as Paul’s baby bottle, toothpick and a giant mosquito.  A great event for all ages. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book…

Lake Superior ZooMobile Have some wild fun with animals from the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for a family movie at your local library!  Today we will be showing Sandlot! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

View the complete listing of Brainerd Lakes Area 4th of July Events The 17th Annual Little Miss & Mister 4th of July Pageant will be held in the Center Court of the Westgate Mall in Brainerd on June 23, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. Ages : 4 – 8 REGISTRATION: Thursday June 23, 2016 beginning at…

Mini Golf in the Library! -  Try the course and create new ones, too. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Anniversary Open House Friday, June 24 Join us from 2 to 4 pm to celebrate 30 years in our current library building! The Brainerd Public Library moved to South 5th Street (from the Carnegie building on North 7th Street) in June 1986, but did you know it was originally opened as a free public library…

Enjoy the longest sunset of the year field-side at the Farm with the Lakes Area Music Festival. Summer Solstice is a celebration of great food and music featuring a quartet of opera singers performing familiar hits by Mozart, Rossini, Verdi, Bizet and more. An experiential silent auction will take place during the cocktail hour and…

Since July of 2000, the annual Susan G. Komen Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure® has been one of our biggest fundraisers. It is held in conjunction with the Community Action 4th of July celebrations, on the last Saturday in June. Participants may choose to run in the 5K, walk a 5K or walk a…

Since July of 2000, the annual Susan G. Komen Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure® has been one of our biggest fundraisers. It is held in conjunction with the Community Action 4th of July celebrations, on the last Saturday in June. Participants may choose to run in the 5K, walk a 5K or walk a…

This is a fun and interactive class where children will each complete three projects to take home.  Projects include: pinch pot finger puppet, foil bird, and Tempra painting. For children 6 - 9 years old Class size limited to 10 attendees Each child should bring your own lunch and beverage Registration form can be downloaded…

Saturday, June 25, 10am to 12 noon Intro to Windows 10 - See the changes from earlier versions to the new Windows 10, including how to prepare to upgrade, new menus, settings, Microsoft Edge, and more. Ability to use mouse and keyboard, and familiarity with Windows required. Please call the library at 829-5574 and ask for…

A full day of fun with food, games, music and events. Special events include a State Patrol aircraft demo, Family bingo, a Mega meat raffle featuring two $100 meat packages, and a fabulous prize raffle drawing to be held at 8 PM. All proceeds benefit the Fifty Lakes volunteer fire department. View more Brainerd MN Events &…

Homemade Bouncy Balls  Unleash the fun--see how bouncy you can make your own homemade bouncing ball. Get ready to mix, roll & bounce your original creation. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Wednesday, June 29  9:30-11:30am Intro to Excel - Learn to create a simple, useful spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel 2013. Ability to use a mouse and keyboard required. Please call the library at 829-5574 and ask for the reference desk to sign up. Class sizes are limited to 9 participants and fill quickly.   View more Brainerd MN Events &…

Join us for a family movie at your local library!  Today we will be showing Surf's Up! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Bring the kids and create FREE art projects, eat dinner at one of the fabulous food trucks and stay for a great concert featuring live music from the Brother's Tone & the Big Groove. Bring your dancing shoes! Kids Art - 4-6 Rock the Park 6-10 Cost: Free View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd…

Looking for a bigger challenge? Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye now features a certified 10K course! Participants will have the option of selecting either a short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt! This option is available to those who pre-register only. Pre-registration ends on June 30th Join the 19th annual community-wide effort to restore the Whitefish Area's Walleye…

Looking for a bigger challenge? Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye now features a certified 10K course! Participants will have the option of selecting either a short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt! This option is available to those who pre-register only. Pre-registration ends on June 30th Join the 19th annual community-wide effort to restore the Whitefish Area's Walleye…

Learn what life was like for Charles Lindbergh growing up on a farm during World War I. Costumed characters portraying Lindbergh family members and neighbors will provide insights into young Charles' interests in aviation, technology and nature. Hear inside stories about the Lindbergh family and have the chance to try some of the chores Charles…

Join us at Grandview Lodge for Family Fun and Games, Live Music, Food, and after dusk there will be a fireworks show! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Don't miss the fireworks display at Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge. The fireworks start at dusk, but before things get too sparkly we'll have live music, beverages, and ice cream  from Auntie M's! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

2016 marks the 46th year the community of Crosslake has been celebrating Americas' freedom with a fantastic fireworks display. Join us on Saturday, July 2, 2016 on the water or from the shores of Cross Lake to view the display from Sand Island beginning at dusk. Views are best from a boat, but if you're…

Nisswa's Run Up North "FIRECRACKER RUN" will be on July 3rd this year. Mark your calendars for the bangin' 10k or 5k run! Awesome awards and prizes! Get out! Run Nisswa! The course, starting on closed Main street takes you directly through town, into the woods, and then a scenic tour next to Lower Cullen…

The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to join us July 3rd for our annual Nisswa Freedom Days Celebration! Family fun all day long!  Eats and treats throughout town!  Turtle Races - crafters - music - kids fun! AMAZING parade at 7 p.m. in downtown Nisswa! Crafters - sign up now for Crafter's Market! View…

Stroll through a historic Brainerd park for one of the Midwest’s largest outdoor arts display! Live music, food vendors, and arts of all kinds will be available throughout the park for your enjoyment. Bring the whole family! Arts in the Park is free to attend. Book your holiday lodging today! View more Brainerd MN Events…

It’s been 30 years since we started this tradition. We are making it bigger and better for our Big 3-0! Bingo - 1 pm The Wayne Renn Band - 4:30 pm Mega Meat Raffle - 7 pm Kings Ransom - 9 pm - 1 am View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd…