Come play at our studio in the Franklin Arts Center. We’ll be in Suite 114. WonderTrek Children’s Museum welcomes people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities living in our area. The museum has a consistently rich array of play and learning experiences and environments that strengthen our communities. We encourage an active and lifelong process…

Trivia Mafia – the use your Noodle, not Google trivia. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Please join us via Zoom on Tuesday, February 8, at 12:00 pm, for Raised Bed Gardening Dymystified with Master Gardener Dan Lee. Raised Beds: What are they, what do they do, are they worth the effort? Learn raised bed garden basics including tips on location, design, and building. The only limit is your creativity. Register for this free class…

Pints for A Purpose is a fundraiser for BPSF. Join us! $1 from every pint sold all day will be donated to BPSF. Come between 5pm-8pm to learn more about their organization. Fabulous raffles at the bottom of the hour (must be present to win). Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join hundreds of anglers and snowmobile enthusiasts at the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber's 18th Annual Ice Fishing Contest and Scorpion Homecoming on Saturday, February 5, from 12 to 3 PM. on Serpent Lake near Crosby’s Memorial Park. Scorpion Homecoming returns for 2022, featuring the black-hooded teardrop designs of 1970 and 1971. These two model years showcased…

Please join the Friends of the Brainerd Public Library LIVE via their Facebook page for a talk with author Phil Hunsicker about his new book The Old Crocodile Man Theory. In a story where a giggle is never far from a gasp, Kael Husker travels from Southeast Alaska to the Central African Republic to discover how a friend…

Every First Monday we have a FREE Texas Hold’em tournament at Roundhouse Brewery in Nisswa! 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…

The Northland Arboretum is sponsoring a guided snowshoe hike through the woods. Bring snowshoes and/or winter boots and plan for a 1.5 hour hike. We also rent snowshoes at the Arb. $5 for Arb members  | $10 for non-members.   |  Added fee for snowshoe rental. No need to pre-register. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…

The Brainerd Book Club will meet on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 1 pm on Zoom for our next book discussion: The Farm by Joanne Ramos. Nestled in New York’s Hudson Valley is a luxury retreat boasting every amenity, and all of it for free. In fact, you’re paid big money to stay here—more than you’ve ever dreamed…

The Brainerd Nordic Ski Club is starting up social skis again! Join us at the Northland Arboretum Wednesday nights between 5-7. We encourage people to be a BNSC and Arboretum member. Adults need to have a daily or seasonal Minnesota Ski Pass to ski on Grant in Aid trails (which the trails are at the…

Come to this fun crafty class using shrink plastic to create a heart keychain and heart pin. All supplies included. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition, to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed, graceless oaf who has that which…

Join us every Friday, ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Friday Night Meat Raffle! Numbers drawn at 6:30! Happy Hour 4-6pm. Weekly features and Prime Rib on special! Join us for a fun night and WIN! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us every Friday at the Brainerd American Legion Post 255 for a meat raffle. The ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Friday Night Meat Raffle! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Maddy Braun makes her first Roundhouse Brewery appearance of 2022! Come join her as she brings you her special blend of Americana! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Be our Valentine when you join us for this fun Valentine-themed Workshop. Build your very own Valentine’s bouquet made from an arrangement of pink, red, and white flowers along with accent greens and more! Learn the basics of floral arranging and take home your masterpiece just in time to show off for Valentine’s Day. These…

Wine, Dine and Dance! 7:00-10:00pm Friday Night! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Live music featuring the Soupbones. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

On February 12, the temps may be cool, but the competition will be hot! Bobber Bocce on Ice will have you embracing the winter season like a seasoned Minnesotan. Bobber Bocce is a hybrid of bocce ball and curling played on plowed lanes on the ice. Gather your group of 4 co-eds and head to…

Join us on Saturday, February 12th, 10 to noon, when we will be giving out creativity kits to anyone who wants a little bit of creative fun. Kits will be available on tables inside of Crossing Arts. Kits include two art projects, a coloring sheet, and more! This month’s kit includes Wire Sculpture and Shadow Drawing…

When it's freezing and blustery, it's easy to forget how wonderful winter can be if you just embrace it! Join us on Saturday, February 12th for all kinds of winter activities around town for the whole family. There will be ice skating, winter games, bonfires with s'mores, a chili cookoff, and more! Traveling for this…

Please join us for our Grand Opening event at Wildflower Bridal Boutique on Saturday February 12th, 3-7pm! We will have a few of our favorite wedding day vendors joining us! Enter to win a free wedding gown of your dreams! -Free Sherp rides by @the_getaway_mn! This new AMAZING venue is a five-hundred-acre wilderness haven and…

We are going host a game day to see how much interest there is. We have Cards, Cribbage boards, board games etc. or you are welcome to bring your own. If you like to play games and this sounds fun to you, come on down and have some fun. We are open to suggestions. All…

Reservations recommended. Four course dinner for two – $70 Starter: Garlic Wine Cheese Fondue for two Salad: Pear Walnut Entrée: Choose Braised Short Rib or Butter Seared Salmon with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes Dessert: Chocolate Fondue for two Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Our Valentine’s dinner is $29.95/person. Includes Prime rib & shrimp scampi, dinner salad, potato, veggie, roll and dessert. Dinner will be set up buffet style, but is not AYCE. Make your reservation today! 218-764-2323. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Come to the Northland Arboretum for a night hike under a full moon. The Northland Arboretum is sponsoring a guided snowshoe hike during a full moon. Bring snowshoes and/or winter boots and plan for an hour hike. If it’s cloudy, bring a headlamp. Warm up after the hike with hot chocolate and cookies. $10 Northland…

Heyyy! We will be having a masquerade party from 9-close. Get dressed up, bring your sweetheart and get your picture taken! There will be shots sold and a DJ! Can’t wait to see you there! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Dan & Wally… the infamous My Famous Friends RETURN to The Side Track in Brainerd/Baxter Saturday, February 12th! Cast of characters:  Wally Joseph (Formerly with Crash Anthem, currently w/Skywínd) Guitar/Vocals  Dan Dryden (Formerly with Fozzy, Stuck Mojo, Sick Speed, The Black Mollys, Hairball, Slow Children, The New Black 7) Bass/Vocals My Famous Friends covers –…

SAVE THE DATE Sunday, February 13, 2022 1-4 p.m. Gregory Park, Brainerd The Annual Valentine's Day Skating Party is a FREE community event taking place on the pleasure skating rink and inside the Gregory Park Warming House. Free beverages and goodies/snacks will be available. This is community potluck style event please feel free to bring…

Valentines Day Snowshoe Hike and Dinner Sunday, February 13, 2022 6 pm Held at the Northland Arboretum Advance registration requested by February 9th Limited to the first 12 couples Couples will enjoy a guided snowshoe hike through the woods, lined with ice luminaries. (Please bring your own snowshoes). You will receive a certificate for a…

Paws in the Park - Smooch a Pooch SAVE THE DATE Monday (Valentine's Day) February 14, 2022 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Buster Dog Park, Brainerd MN This is a fun little mini event for you and your lovely puppers! We will have a kissing booth set up for you and your pup or perhaps…

A game for those in L❤️ve! (Or not!) Come on out to Jack Pine Brewery on Valentines Day to win some great prizes! 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 your an up-and-coming player! And if they're…

Join us Wednesday, February 16th from 5pm-8pm. $1 from every beer sold will go directly to our nonprofit partner. Interested in learning more? Representatives from HART will be on hand to talk about their impact on our community. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Big Jay’s is a social destination for all ages! They are proud to serve up scratch made pizza, frosty beer on tap, and old school entertainment. Door prize drawing every hour $10 pitchers of beer 10% discount on all merch Instant prizes for Jackpot winners Mystery prizes for all Facebook followers Traveling for this event?…

Brew-battered Alaskan Cod, Parmesan Truffle Fries & 4-sauce flight! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us every Friday, ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Friday Night Meat Raffle! Numbers drawn at 6:30! Happy Hour 4-6pm. Weekly features and Prime Rib on special! Join us for a fun night and WIN! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us every Friday at the Brainerd American Legion Post 255 for a meat raffle. The ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Friday Night Meat Raffle! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Get your team of 4-6 together. If you don’t have a team let us know and we can try and put you in one. Let’s have some fun and hang out for a while! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for a Gun-A-Palooza Raffle at the American Legion in Nisswa! This is a lively and quick event, where the Mule Deer Foundation will be hosting a large raffle with Browning, Weatherby, Winchester, Ruger and more, as well as a few other single raffles and a silent auction in a period of two hours!…

Chris O’Brien and Andrew Capistrant will be at Coco Moon. All ages! FREE! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Hero and The Villain will be performing a selection of new and old originals as well as some classic cover favorites. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Rock & Roll Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Bring your amphib and get cozy with a cup of coffee at the Wings Café! Come check out the updated café and meet MSPA members! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for the 22nd annual Perch and Pout hunt (minus the pout)! Since Eelpout are not allowed to be kept this year, we will just be targeting Perch. Buttons $15/each and include entry into the tournament and lake access. Buttons are on sale now at Hunters Point! Fishing from 7am-2pm. Cash Prizes awarded to…

Basic Beekeeping Class beginning with hiving bee packages in the spring to harvesting honey in the fall. Presented by Larry Chismar. $20 for members/$25 for non-members. Payment due at registration time. Class fee is non-refundable. Advanced registration requested. Limited to the first 16 paid students. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

In this class you will be instructed on how to make a custom spinner/fidget ring from sterling silver. The ring will consist of a couple bands that spin into motion on the main ring. You will gain the knowledge and skills needed to create 2-3 solders in the making of this ring. Different metals will…

Walk-ins welcome! $25 for up to the first 20 minutes, and $1 a minute after for longer readings. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Playing in the bar area. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Hear one of the nation’s finest college choirs perform Saturday, February 19 at 7:00 p.m. in Brainerd High School’s Gitchi-ziibi Center for the Arts. Conductor Michael Culloton, celebrating his first tour with The Concordia Choir, conducts the 69-voice a cappella choir in a varied concert, including works by Alexandre Gretchaninoff, Carol Barnett, Wendell Whalum, Ellen…

9:30-10:45 Registration 9:00-11:00 Open Practice 11:00 Drivers Meeting 11:15 Races Start Enter the lake using the boat landing right next to JJs Birds Nest. Racers please get there early and get registered. All cars must past safety inspection. All drivers and passengers must sign waiver. Rules: www.hardwatericeracing.com Welcome to Hardwater Ice Racing. Home of the best…

This one day event will include 8 make-n-take cards, a Stampin’ Up! product gift packaged in a decorated project bag. Lunch will be provided and is included in the registration fee. Demonstrator Displays sharing new products and project ideas. There will be Prize Patrol drawings for Mystery Gift Bags! And most importantly! an opportunity to…

It’s Sunday Funday at the Brainerd American Legion. Open at noon and BINGO starts at 1 pm. Snacks and limited lunch menu. Full bar. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Explore the enduring appeal and eternal groove of the Baroque dances and grounds, curated and performed by artistic advisor Chloe Fedor, joined by a continuo team of historical performance specialists. Featured Artist COVID Protocols: We look forward to welcoming you to our concerts! After our experience this past summer, LAMF plans to proceed with a…

Adult Ski Lesson will be offered on Feb 20th from 2:00 to 3:30 at the Northland Arboretum. This coincides with the Youth Ski League lessons for kids 4-14 already meeting at the Arboretum. The adult lessons will plan to meet outside of the Arb building near the Wax Shack. Lessons are $10/person unless you are…

Join 5Rocks Distilling as they host Business After Hours on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, from 4:30 – 6:00 PM at their location in Brainerd. Guests will enjoy networking, tastings to sample, delicious appetizers catered by Pit Happens (3 flavors of smoked lasagna rolls and smoked lobster macaroni and cheese), and cash bar. Learn more about…

In this fun class, I will show you how to make rolled beads from shrink plastic. We will decorate using chalks and stamps and then using stretch magic and pony beads fashion them into fun bracelets. All supplies included. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Brew-battered Alaskan Cod, Parmesan Truffle Fries & 4-sauce flight! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us every Friday, ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Friday Night Meat Raffle! Numbers drawn at 6:30! Happy Hour 4-6pm. Weekly features and Prime Rib on special! Join us for a fun night and WIN! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us every Friday at the Brainerd American Legion Post 255 for a meat raffle. The ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Friday Night Meat Raffle! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Ready to get WILD? Step into the Wild West as you solve the murder of a local hero. Imagine yourself in the middle of a wild west downtown, surrounded by a stable, saloon, and general store with real live animals! Dress the part, and join in the fun! $85 per person Your interactive experience includes:…

Come for dinner in the Bistro, stay for the music. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Come for dinner in the Bistro, stay for the music. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Pub and Grub Comedy Tour is back again for another amazing night of laughs, drinks and fun. Please swing in to get your tickets. $10 in advance and $15 at door the night of. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

With teacher Danielle Arnold, MA, RYT200 Lighting and stoking our fire element is associated with heat, power, strength and passion. Learn to both stimulate and balance the Manipura chakra which lies deep within the abdomen. We’ll turn the heat up, go upside down, and play with arm balances during this vinyasa class. Take your asana…

Indoor classroom presentation on how to identify and tap maple trees, equipment needed, and how to collect and process sap. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited, so register early. Class fee is non-refundable. Deadline to register is February 22. Enjoy free syrup samples. Syrup for sale. $10 adults/$5 kids Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd…

Black Raspberry Vanilla has a sweet raspberry smell, hint of tart and warm vanilla undertones. This fragrance blend is complex, well blended, and leaves you smelling so darn good! We will be working with four different colors; white, black, pink, and purple that will have a bit of swirling action. This happy soap is just…

Suitable for beginning or intermediate needle-felters ages 10 and up. Using a specially barbed needle, fluffy wool, and a variety of ribbons, trims, and natural materials, students will create a one-of-a-kind 3-dimensional nest that will be the envy of any spring Robin. Students will be provided with all the wool and materials needed to complete their painting,…

Please join the Fort Ripley Trailbusters for a vintage snowmobile ride! We will be departing from St. Mathias Bar & Grill at noon. Anyone is welcome to join us. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

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Walk-ins welcome! $25 for up to the first 20 minutes, and $1 a minute after for longer readings. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Pre-drilled holes. Free BBQ. Prizes for CLC Students: $25 for 3rd fish $75 for 19th fish $100 for 34th fish Prizes for non students: $100 for longest $50 for second longest $25 for third longest Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals. Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

9:30-10:45 Registration 9:00-11:00 Open Practice 11:00 Drivers Meeting 11:15 Races Start Enter the lake using the boat landing right next to JJs Birds Nest. Racers please get there early and get registered. All cars must past safety inspection. All drivers and passengers must sign waiver. Rules: www.hardwatericeracing.com Welcome to Hardwater Ice Racing. Home of the best…

It’s Sunday Funday at the Brainerd American Legion. Open at noon and BINGO starts at 1 pm. Snacks and limited lunch menu. Full bar. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Books, Burgers & Brews will meet Monday, February 28,  2022, at 6 pm at Prairie Bay in Baxter to discuss our next book Such a Fun Age by Kiley Reid! Space is limited. RSVP required. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for a board game night in the taproom. The Westgate Mall’s new addition, Kingmaker Games will be here doing a LIVE demo of the game “Happy Little Dinosaurs” starting at 6:30. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

This monthly youth-oriented event is geared for those age 25 and younger who have a family-friendly talent to share on a year-round basis. Talent may include singing, playing an instrument, storytelling, essay reading, poetry, tap dancing, comedy, magic, a band or ensemble to perform to live audiences. The first eight acts to sign up get…

Come support the splash pad and dine at DQ in Pequot Lakes! 20% of the profits will go to the construction of the splash pad! See you there! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Complete works for Cello and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven We present Sphinx competition winning cellist Gabriel Martins in a cycle of the complete works for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. Three unique programs including additional works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, and more. PROGRAM I – Tuesday, March 1 Ludwig van Beethoven: Cello Sonata…

The Brainerd Nordic Ski Club is starting up social skis again! Join us at the Northland Arboretum Wednesday nights between 5-7. We encourage people to be a BNSC and Arboretum member. Adults need to have a daily or seasonal Minnesota Ski Pass to ski on Grant in Aid trails (which the trails are at the…

Tangled Anchor has partnered with Dunmire's Bar & Grill! Come tantalize your taste buds and experience the gift of gratitude. Looking for new meal ideas? Want to save time and money? Then this is the event for you! We are going to sample four, Made Easy meals: - Honey Glazed Salmon over bed of Quinoa…

Complete works for Cello and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven We present Sphinx competition winning cellist Gabriel Martins in a cycle of the complete works for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. Three unique programs including additional works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, and more. PROGRAM II – Friday, March 4 Beethoven: Variations in F Major,…

Join us for our first annual GIRLZ RIDE OUT ride out on Saturday, March 5th at 9:00am. We planned out a 60 to 80 mile ride; leaving from Baxter (Brainerd) MN (Beaver Dam Road) and riding up near Cross Lake and back. Stopping at Zorbaz for a late lunch. There will be a fuel stop…

We are kicking off the Spring season in style! Not only will the store be packed with all things spring decor, we have some extra fun in store for you!  First 50 purchases will receive a gift bag. Drawings for gift cards and a floral arrangement Refreshments Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area…

Complete works for Cello and Piano by Ludwig van Beethoven We present Sphinx competition winning cellist Gabriel Martins in a cycle of the complete works for cello and piano by Ludwig van Beethoven. Three unique programs including additional works by Schubert, Mendelssohn, and more. PROGRAM III – Sunday, March 6 Beethoven: Variations in E-flat Major,…