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Taco John’s Fundraiser
Taco John’s Fundraiser
Tacos for a Cause is back! Join us on Wednesday, March 30 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at Taco John's in Brainerd! 20% of all sales with go to support Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Anything Goes – A Stage North Production
Anything Goes is a 1934 musical comedy with music and lyrics by Cole Porter. The story revolves around the madcap antics concerning a public enemy aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London. The musical introduced such memorable songs as “Anything Goes”, “It’s Delovely”, “Your the Top”, and “Blow Gabriel Blow”. Traveling for this…
Rolled to Order Sushi at Notch 8
Rolled to Order Sushi at Notch 8
Featuring your favorites. Served from 5 pm until sold out. California Roll Dynamite Shrimp Roll Lobster “Ravioli” Chicken Egg Rolls Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Off The Rails Market
-Admission into the market is $5.00 at the door. Please note. GENERAL ADMISSION TIMES: Friday, April 1st - 6pm-9pm Saturday, April 2nd - 10am-6pm -VIP tickets are $50. The VIP experience will include an evening of early access into the market from 6-9pm on Friday, April 1. The evening will include free spirits and cupcakes,…
Johnny Holm Band
Johnny Holm Band
Come out to support Suicide Prevention at Gather On 3 Event Center! Johnny Holm Band Live! Doors open at 6pm. Music 7-10pm CST $49.99 per person a portion of the proceeds goes directly to Smiles For Jake! Get your tickets online at eventbrite and join us! https://www.eventbrite.com/.../johnny-holm-band-live-at... Limited tickets available Sponsored by US Foods and…
Heartland Symphony Orchestra – A GLAPA Performance
Heartland Symphony Orchestra – A GLAPA Performance
Heartland Symphony Orchestra is a 50-piece volunteer, nonprofit, community orchestra located in and serving the central Minnesota area of Brainerd, Little Falls, and the surrounding rural communities. Musicians, from amateurs to professionals, come together once a week from all over the region to rehearse and perform three full-length orchestral music concerts each season in both…
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Garden Education Expo
Garden Education Expo
Includes four different gardening classes, greenhouse tours, Q and A, breakfast, lunch, door prizes and more! Space is limited. Pre-register today. Cost $75.00. Check-in and continental breakfast 8am-8:30am, event wraps up about 1:30pm. Breakout sessions: Get the Dirt on pH Plant your own salsa garden Perennial gardening with natives Everything you need to know about…
Beehive Pincushion Workshop
Beehive Pincushion Workshop
There are two time slots available for this class, with 6 students in each class. Please select the one you are interested in below to register. Saturday, April 2 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM – REGISTER HERE https://the-crossing-arts-alliance.networkforgood.com/… Saturday, April 2 | 2:00 – 5:00 PM – REGISTER HERE https://the-crossing-arts-alliance.networkforgood.com/… This is a great…
Down Town Golf Spring Open
Down Town Golf Spring Open
Come to the Brainerd Legion starting at 11am to golf the Down Town Golf Spring Open. Golf 12 different locations down town. $5 green fee with all proceeds going to Brainerd Restoration. Final party at 6pm at the Brainerd Legion with DJ and prizes bring awarded. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Down Town Golf Spring Open
Down Town Golf Spring Open
Come to the Brainerd Legion starting at 11am to golf the Down Town Golf Spring Open. Golf 12 different locations down town. $5 green fee with all proceeds going to Brainerd Restoration. Final party at 6pm at the Brainerd Legion with DJ and prizes bring awarded. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Lightning Purse Bingo
Lightning Purse Bingo
Get your tickets early to this years Purse Bingo for your chance to win one of ten designer Purses. In addition there will be on-site raffles for a chance to win Coolers filled with booze, beer, and wine. When: Saturday, April 2nd at 4:00 p.m. Location: Whitefish Lodge & Suites in Crosslake Pricing: Pre-Pay Online…
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Easter Event by Aitkin Women of Today
Easter Event by Aitkin Women of Today
The Aitkin Women of Today, along with Brandl GM, will be holding their annual Easter Event on Sunday, April 3rd, from 11am-1pm at Brandl GM. Activities include a bake sale, egg hunt pool, games, basket raffle, egg hunt to-go boxes, & pictures with the Easter Bunny-bring your own camera. A professional photographer will not be…
Spring Concert- “Youthful Classics”
Spring Concert- “Youthful Classics”
Heartland Symphony Orchestra will perform City Beautiful by Ingrid Stölzel, which was originally planned for our Spring 2020 program. The Youth Concerto Competition will be held in Spring 2022 and this program will feature the winners. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution
Ruby’s Pantry Food Distribution
This will be a drive-thru distribution. You must stay in your vehicle. Ruby's Pantry is a non-profit food ministry serving our community on the first Tuesday of the month. Local volunteers from Central Lakes College, Staples United Methodist Church, and community members from various organizations come together to distribute the food on behalf of our…
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Pints for a Purpose – Brainerd Elks
Pints for a Purpose – Brainerd Elks
Pints for A Purpose is a fundraiser for The Brainerd Elks. Join us! $1 from every pint sold all day will be donated to The Elks. 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…
Big Wine Wednesday with Murphy Goode!
Big Wine Wednesday with Murphy Goode!
BIG WINE WEDNESDAY b*merri gastropub April 6th 5-7pm featuring David Ready Jr., Murphy Goode wine maker visiting from California • Free Murphy Goode Samples • Murphy Goode wine by the glass for purchase • Visit with the wine maker! • Wine flights from our new wine list • Cheese boards available • Wednesday night pasta…
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Nisswa at Night at Roundhouse Brewery!
Nisswa at Night at Roundhouse Brewery!
Join us for the return of Nisswa at Night at Roundhouse Brewery! More details to come - save the date. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Sip n’ Shop Pequot Lakes
Join us for another seasonal Sip n’ Shop in downtown Pequot Lakes - shop retail sales, enjoy drink offerings and enter for prizes as you make your way through town. See the list of participating vendors and their specials below, we hope to see you there! Maverick: $5 off $50, $15 off $100, or $30…
Chocolate Bunny Class at the Northland Arboretum
Chocolate Bunny Class at the Northland Arboretum
Create your very own chocolate bunny and decorate it with colored white chocolate. For ages 5-14. Presented by Chocolatier, Nancy Williams, owner of Fancy Pants Chocolates. The cost is $12.00 and includes materials. Advance registration is requested, limited to the first 20 paid registrations. Call the Arb at 218-829-8770 to reserve your spot. Traveling for…
$5 Kids Easter Craft
$5 Kids Easter Craft
Stop by to assemble and color your own mini Easter bunny basket! Holds several small pieces of candy. Basket is 4" x 4" x 3. Estimated time to complete is 15-30 minutes. Markers available to color the project. Each kit includes glitter grass and a few pieces of candy to fill the bucket. $5 for…
Easter Hop-Around
Easter Hop-Around
Come on out to Copper Creek in Nisswa, MN on Saturday, April 9 for our first annual Easter Hop-Around Event. The Easter Hop-Around will consist of several stations around Copper Creek that are in the Greenhouse, The Garden Center and The Market. Each station will provide a goodie to be collected for each child’s basket.…
North Star Professional Wrestling at the NP Center
North Star Professional Wrestling at the NP Center
North Star Pro Wrestling is making it’s way to the Brainerd Exchange in Brainerd, MN! This pro wrestling will be a hard-hitting and action packed three hour event. North Star Pro Wrestling is great to bring the whole family to experience. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Daddy Daughter Dinner & Dance!
Daddy Daughter Dinner & Dance!
Hey Dad! Invite your daughter out for a night of fun and great memories at Gather On 3 Event Center at The Woods! Get dressed up and dance the night away! DJ music Princesses Photo Booth Kiddie Cocktails Buffet Dinner Dessert Bar $49 for daddy and daughter All ages welcome! Please call to reserve 218-822-4330…
Annual Easter Ham/Turkey Bingo
Annual Easter Ham/Turkey Bingo
Join us on Saturday April 9th to play Bingo for hams and turkeys! 13 chances to win big! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Succ It Up Buttercup Plant Bar Event
Succ It Up Buttercup Plant Bar Event
Join Succ It Up Buttercup at Jack Pine Brewery in Baxter on Sunday, April 10th for a self paced, open house style plant bar event. This is a come as you please, open house style event. No registration or ticket purchase needed (please mark yourself as going on this event page so we can be…
The Warm Up – A LAMF Performance
The Warm Up – A LAMF Performance
Astor Piazzolla:“Nightclub 1960” from Histoire du Tango William Grant Still:Three Visions (arr. solo harp) Ferdinand Rebay:Sonata for Viola and Guitar in D minor Stephen Paulus:Petite Suite for Flute, Viola, and Harp The Warm Up: Music to Welcome Spring. Curated by artistic advisor Garrett McQueen, this program welcomes the change of seasons with a Piazzolla tango, William Grant Still’s 3…
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Business After Hours – Grand View Lodge Glacial Waters Spa
Business After Hours – Grand View Lodge Glacial Waters Spa
Join Glacial Waters Spa at Grand View Lodge as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, April 12, from 4:30–6:00 PM. Tour their expanded and remodeled location while networking and enjoying a delicious appetizers and beverages! Learn more about Glacial Water Spa from Frank Soukup, Marketing Director, during his interview with Matt Kilian, Brainerd Lakes…
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Pictures with the Easter bunny
Pictures with the Easter bunny
Pictures with the Easter Bunny, egg decorating, door prizes, and the chance to win season Waterpark passes! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Nisswa Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
Nisswa Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt
Bring your kids out to visit with the Easter Bunny and hunt for Easter eggs! This annual event has brought smiles to our faces as we see the joy in the children's faces! Open to all kids aged 11 and under! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Pine River Community Easter Egg Hunt
Pine River Community Easter Egg Hunt
Boys and girls Ages 0 to 12 10:00 am SHARP! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Brainerd Easter Egg Hunt
Brainerd Easter Egg Hunt
The Brainerd Easter Egg Hunt will take place at Gregory Park on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 10 a.m. (SHARP) for children ages 2 - 9. -------------------------------- This is a FREE event provided to you by the Brainerd Rotary Club, Brainerd Parks and Recreation, and Sullivan Candy and Supply. *Please note the hunt is typically…
ECFE & Brainerd Lakes Women of Today Easter Party
ECFE & Brainerd Lakes Women of Today Easter Party
Crafts, games, frosting Easter cookies and take your picture with a real live bunny! Cost is $3 per child. Adults are free with a non-perishable food item to donate to the food shelf. Money raised will be donated to the ECFE Scholarship Fund. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Easter in the Garden!
Easter in the Garden!
Easter in the garden is back!! Hop on over to see live animals, Easter egg hunts going all day, kid's activities, live music and more! And, it's always warm and dry in our greenhouse! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Turquoise Nugget Ring Workshop
Turquoise Nugget Ring Workshop
Turquoise Nugget Ring Workshop With Instructor, Jim Reed Saturday, April 16 // 12pm-3:30pm You will learn to cut turquoise stones to create a custom ring from the ground up. Under the instructional guidance of skilled professional, you'll be learning how to make a stone setting and band in which the turquoise will be set into.…
Easter Ball Hunt at Buster Park
Easter Ball Hunt at Buster Park
All dogs must be on a leash during the “tennis ball hunt” . The hunt will start at 2 p.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. or when ever you want! Walk as far or for as long as you would like! We will all meet at Buster Park, then search on the trail around Boom…
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Easter Brunch Buffet at Green Lantern Bar & Grill
Easter Brunch Buffet at Green Lantern Bar & Grill
Our Easter buffet will not disappoint! We will be featuring a variety of breakfast and lunch items. Cost is $18.95 for adults and $7.95 for kids under 10 yrs. old. Sorry, no reservations. Our regular menu will not be offered during the buffet. Menu: Scrambled eggs, egg bake, French toast bake, pull apart caramel rolls,…
Easter Brunch Buffet at Black Bear Lodge & Saloon
Easter Brunch Buffet at Black Bear Lodge & Saloon
Celebrate at Black Bear Lodge & Saloon. Seating from 9:30 am-1:30 pm. Reservations available for groups of 5 or more. $23.99 – adults, $12.99 – children aged 4-12. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Easter Brunch at Gather On 3 Event Center
Easter Brunch at Gather On 3 Event Center
Easter Brunch Sunday, April 17th 9:30am - 2pm RSVP 218-822-4330 Adults $24.99 Children Under 12 $12.99 Children Under 3 eat free! Easter Bunny will visit the kids with treats! • Chef Carved Slow Braised Beef & Brine’s Fine Honey Baked Ham • Lamb Stew • Made to Order Omelet Station • Smoked Gouda Scalloped Potatoes…
Easter Brunch at The Local 218
Easter Brunch at The Local 218
As always, reservations are highly recommended and are available at www.local-218.com. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Beautiful Salvage Boutique Sale
Come Celebrate Earth Day With Us! Shop for upcycled furnishings décor, inspiration and more! There are so many fun unique and one-of-a-kind items waiting for a new home. The Beautiful Salvage Boutique is located in the Grizzly Center, kitty corner from Grizzly’s Restaurant and is the last store down from Caribou Coffee. Event Open April…
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Porsche Club of America
Events include a high-performance driving school, autocross and club racing. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Earth Day Clean Up
Earth Day Clean Up
The Northland Arboretum is partnering with Brainerd Parks & Rec to do some Spring cleaning! We need hands to help us clean the Arboretum grounds and area parks. Follow our Sign Up Genius link to reserve a location and time of your choice. Spend Earth Day giving back to Mother Nature! Traveling for this event?…
Brighter Days Foundation Spring Gala
Brighter Days Foundation Spring Gala
Join us for our 10th Annual Gala and Silent Auction at Madden’s on Gull Lake (Wilson Bay Room). The Gala will take place from 6pm-10pm and this year’s theme is “Spring in Paris”. Tickets are $100 per attendee and are limited, so purchase them soon. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
PCR at YaSure Kombucha!
PCR at YaSure Kombucha!
Come and hang out with the sounds of PCR at Brainerd’s only non-alcoholic brewery, YaSure Kombucha! Help warm up the hottest new music venue in town in the James Cullen Room within the doors of YaSure Kombucha. Tantalize your taste buds with flavors like Aronia Berry and Citrus Attack on tap. PCR has got a…
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Little Makers Pop-Up Sale
Little Makers Pop-Up Sale
Join us for an afternoon supporting talented kids who make arts and crafts by giving them their very own pop-up sale. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Brighter Days Foundation, whose mission is to help seriously and chronically-ill children. **If you are wanting to participate in this event as a vendor, please…
Spring Market at the Northland Arboretum
Spring Market at the Northland Arboretum
Home décor, sourdough bread, painting, local honey, Minnesota themed woodworks, jewelry, walnut cutting boards, woodland gnomes, games, resin art, fire starters and more! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Earth Day Community Fair
Earth Day Community Fair
Come enjoy Earth Day with your family and connect with local conservation organizations! Youth grab bags – while supplies last Pollinator seed bomb craft – while supplies last Bee house craft – while supplies last Nature scavenger hunt with prize pack raffle Nature based games Birding walk with MN Backyard Birds Traveling for this event?…
Tapped and Corked 7th Annual Tasting Event Fundraiser
Tapped and Corked 7th Annual Tasting Event Fundraiser
7th Annual Tapped and Corked Tasting Event Fundraiser, presented by the Brainerd Sports Boosters Sample over 200 craft beers, wines, seltzer drinks and food on Saturday April 23, 2022 at the Essentia Health Sports Center in Brainerd from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Only 1100 tickets are available. This event has sold out in the…
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Street Legal Drags & Drifting
Street Legal Drags & Drifting
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 burn-out box and the scoreboard. We even have an announcer calling all…
Youth on Stage Open Mic Set
Youth on Stage Open Mic Set
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…
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Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes
Our 15th annual Brainerd Jaycees Run for the Lakes will be held IN PERSON Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
Bracket Drag Racing Series
BIR’s Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 10 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all of which are competing for prize money, hardware and all-important series points that go toward series championships at…
Opening Day at Rosenthal’s Greenhouse
Opening Day at Rosenthal’s Greenhouse
Opening Day at Rosenthal’s Greenhouse 28th Season of growing healthy garden plants, providing fresh vegetable seeds, seed potatoes, onion sets and fruit trees. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging
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Arbor Day Celebration
Arbor Day Celebration
Arbor Day Celebration FREE Outdoor Event at the Northland Arboretum Free bag & sunglasses to the first 500 visitors. 5K & 1 mile hike—Register early! Saturday, April 30, 11 am - 2 pm Hikes begin at 10 am Register upon entry to win a kayak! FEATURING Petting zoo - Falcon presentation - Free seedlings Silent…
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Make & Take for Moms
Make & Take for Moms
Eight different creators have come together in one space to provide a unique crafting experience! Choose multiple crafts, or choose one- it's up to you! May 1, 2022 10am-2pm Hosted by The Shoppes at the Northern Pacific Center. 1521 Northern Pacific Rd. Brainerd, MN 56401 Frugal Farmhouse Native Vintage Fern Gin Pottery Pickin Sistas Meraki…