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…

We're raising awareness about sex trafficking and Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives (MMIWR). Come use red sand (provided) to fill in the cracks of the sidewalk in front of campus, as a representation for victims of sex trafficking and MMIWR who have fell through the cracks in our society. Brainerd Campus: 9:30am-1:30pm Staples…

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 2-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for a night of hope and restoration, featuring our client choir and powerful testimonies! Come early if you would like to enjoy a casual cup of coffee with friends, participate in a historical tour of the Northern Pacific Center and Railroad Yard, and hear some live music. These pre-gala activities are free and…

The long wait is over! Join us for the first farmer's market of the 2022 season! Fresh foods and handmade goods, our vendors are so excited to see you! We will be at the Westport Shopping Center parking lot, next to Pizza Hut. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Our first 5K for Mental Health Awareness is back on! This event is hosted by Central Lakes College and Crow Wing Energized. It will take place on May 7, 2022 at 9:00 am at CLC campus. This event will consist of a 5K (3.1 mile) chipped race or walk and a 1 mile dedication walk…

Join us for our Spring Open House on Saturday May 7th for a day of making, sampling and shopping! We are making a gardener's loofah soap that smells herbalicious! This walk-in project is perfect for those dirty hands that summer will bring. There will be storewide discounts all day, mini lavender shortbread cookies to nibble…

Join us on our annual ATV ride! We start @ JR's Junction and ride to Green Lantern then back to JR's for dinner and DJ. Bloody Mary's served 10:00-11:30. Leaving @ 11:30 to Green Lantern lunch will be served @ 1:00. Riding all afternoon then back to JR's for dinner @ 6pm. You get a…

Stop by from 11 A.M.- 4 P.M for a kids walk-in craft project for only $7. This project consists of watercoloring a wooden flower and simple assembly. You can even slide a small picture behind the flower to make it extra special. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

If MN doesn’t want to give us the heat we want, we’ll have to make it ourselves! Join us on May 7th starting at noon for our second annual Pepperfest! This festival is inspired by our award-winning Vengeance! Jalapeño Cream Ale. Pepper-inspired beers tapped at noon, Smokey Jakes BBQ will be there with some spicy…

Nathan Griner is bringing his “One Man Show” to Roundhouse Brewery. Nathan plays acoustic guitar, blues harmonica, and sings along with a suitcase stomper under one foot, and a cymbal stomper under the other foot. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Our buffet will not disappoint! We will be featuring a variety of breakfast and lunch items. Cost is $19.95 for adults and $9.95 for kids under 10 yrs. old. Sorry, no reservations.Our regular menu will not be offered durring the buffet. Menu: Scrambled eggs, egg bake, French toast bake, pull apart caramel rolls, sausage links,…

Celebrate Mom with a brunch buffet crafted by Madden’s chefs. Enjoy a delectable spread including seafood crepes, prime rib station, cinnamon fritter French toast, poached eggs Florentine, and more. Reservations are required. Date: Sunday, May 8, 2022 Time: 9:30am-1:30pm Location: Fairways Price: Adults $38, Kids 12 & under $14 Reserve: 218-829-2811 Traveling for this event?…

Celebrate Mom on May 8th! All-You-Can-Eat Mother’s Day Brunch at Gather On 3 Event Center 9:30am-1:30pm Slow Braised Roast Beef, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, Omelet Action Station, Roasted Loin of Pork Cacciatore, Crab Stuffed Icelandic Cod, 6 Cheese Potato Au Gratin, Smoked Salmon & Asparagus, Alfredo Sausage Links, Strawberry French Toast, Belgian Waffle Station, Roasted…

May 8th, 2022 Seating 9:30AM-1:30PM Regular Menu Starts at 4pm Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Lakes Area Growers Market – Brainerd is conveniently located just off of Hwy 210/Washington Street in downtown Brainerd, in the parking lot of the Franklin Arts Center. Visit us Tuesdays starting mid-May through October for fresh produce and other locally sourced food and goods. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us for stories, songs, and crafts–all based around a theme! Recommended for children ages 2-8, but all are welcome. Please register so we can plan for everyone to be able to do a craft! We meet in the large meeting room. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Lowell Families are invited to join us as we celebrate a fantastic year! This fun, family-friendly, event is open to all of our K-4th grade families! Free for Lowell Students to participate and just $2 for additional Unlimited Wristbands. ALL CHILDREN MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT! There will be: Two Obstacle Course Bounce Houses…

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. We are excited to once again present our Spring Arts & Crafts Festival! 100+ vendors and attendance is free. Refreshments are available for purchase with proceeds benefiting student scholarship funds. All items are handcrafted. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Stroll through our beautiful lake town and welcome a new season in Nisswa! Participants collect their handmade chocolate items from Nisswa Chocolate Walk host shops. Proceeds from this event benefit Nisswa Elementary PTO and the Cuyuna Chapter of Little Bellas. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Please join us for a fabulous day of wine and handmade crafts. We have space for 20 vendors! Contact us today if interested! 218-454-DDWC Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Oh sip, it’s time for a girls trip! Let’s talk details!! Purchase your ticket online or at The Nesting Co(406 W. Washington St., Suite 1) You can pick up your ticket anytime prior to the event at The Nesting Co. Or start your day there! Day of shuttle service will begin at both The Nesting…

Bands will be October Son, King’s Ransom and Muddy Waters. Tickets go sale March 8. First 300 tickets sold get a free meal on Saturday from 4:30 – 6 pm. There is also camping available with a free music on Friday night with Lolah. It will be a great time! Traveling for this event? Find…

Speakeasy Jazz Night and VIP Dinner Saturday, May 14th at Gather On 3 Event Center First in the chef spotlight series: Two great options to choose your experience! An Evening of Elegance… Fine food, swanky drinks, music, & dancing Cash bar, passed sushi & sweets $35 in advance, $40 at the door Doors open at…

Want to get out in the spring, learn more about birds and have a morning hike on the trails at the Arboretum? The Brainerd Lakes Area Audubon Society and the Northland Arboretum will be sponsoring short, morning birding hikes this spring. Join an experienced birding guide on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings in May, and learn…

Join us Wednesday, May 18th from 5pm-8pm. $1 from every beer sold will go directly to our nonprofit partner. Interested in learning more? Representatives from Bridges of Hope will be on hand to talk about their impact on our community. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Dust off the dancing shoes and swing out to Roundhouse Brewery for a refreshing evening of music spanning generations and genres you know and love with a soft spot for the 90’s! Enjoy a pint or two on the patio with your buddies and bring the family! We’d love to see you there! Traveling for…

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On May 21st, the Lakes Area Skatepark and the City of Brainerd are putting on a citywide cleanup! Drop off your trash and the crew will help you unload. Donations to the skatepark encouraged. Please show proof of Brainerd residency. Where: Crow Wing County Judicial Center, 213 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401 No Fees: Household…

A $2 admission fee for an all-day pass will be taken at the door. ECFE will be selling children’s items including baby/child equipment of all kinds, toys, bikes, books, maternity and nursing items, games and more. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join the Crosslake & Ideal lions for a fun-filled day at the Flea Market in Crosslake Town Square! After you are done checking out the Vendors, make sure to check out the other businesses in the square or relax a bit in the park! If you are looking to be a vendor at the event,…

Kids Fishing Clinic Saturday, May 21, 2022 Lum Park, Brainerd MN Ages 4-12 The clinic will consist of informational sessions, lunch, fishing from the shore and off the pier (contest), and taking some fishing tackle home. This event is free! A parent or guardian must be present at all times. ** Children must be signed-in…

Join us at the Spring Fair, an event showcasing over 35 vendors, mini-workshops, and kids & family activities that highlight sustainable living! 35+ Vendors Mini-Workshops: 11 AM - Ross Brink, Rain Garden Design Using Native Plants 12 PM - Jim Chamberlin, Building Soil Health in Your Field or Garden 1 PM - Natural Resource Conservation…

This is a fun, family-friendly event. Learn what the VFW stands for, how it helps our veterans, and how you and your family can support our military, our veterans, and their families. Join in the fun with food, games, and DJ entertainment. There will be face painting and free kid games, along with drawings every…

Frank Weber will speak from 4-5 pm about forensic psychology and writing True Crime mysteries. Black and Blue is a thrilling mystery based on the murder of a police officer’s 19-year-old fiancé in Minneapolis. Frank will be signing and selling books both before and after speaking. Black and Blue includes a scene at Roundhouse Brewery.…

Please join us for our 2nd Annual Purse and Tool Belt Bingo, supporting a Lions Pillar - DIABETES... We hosted this event in 2020 with a SELL OUT. Unfortunately for 2021 we couldn't host the event due to COVID... But we are back! BIGGER and BETTER than before.. Stay tuned for more details - tickets…

Live Music by Hailey James from 9 -12 pm Win Lakes Jam Passes, gear and other prizes! Discount Military Passes Available on site! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Want to get out in the spring, learn more about birds and have a morning hike on the trails at the Arboretum? The Brainerd Lakes Area Audubon Society and the Northland Arboretum will be sponsoring short, morning birding hikes this spring. Join an experienced birding guide on Wednesdays and Saturday mornings in May, and learn…

Stop by and discover what new artisans and makers we have joining our pop-up as we celebrate Memorial Day weekend and start looking towards summer! In honor of those who have served, a portion of proceeds will be donated to the Wounded Warrior Project. **If you are wanting to participate in this event as a…

Paul and his legendary friends have been greeting youngsters by name since 1954 and have been a must-see attraction for anyone visiting the Brainerd Lakes Area. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Presented by Paul Jacobsen, MN Master Naturalist In this class you will learn how to use wood from our local forests as a low-cost and sustainable way to make useful household items, including bowls, furniture and utensils. You will be taught what local trees are best, how and when to harvest the trees, how to…

Forensic Psychologist and True Crime Mystery Author, Frank F. Weber will be at CatTales Books & Gifts in Brainerd signing his newest book Black and Blue. Black and Blue is a thrilling mystery based on the murder of a police officer’s 19-year-old fiancé in Minneapolis. “I feel Black and Blue is my best book to…

Memorial Day weekend will always be a weekend to remember Grace. It was the weekend she was born, the weekend we said goodbye to her and the weekend we celebrate her life. Thank you in advance for helping celebrate the life of Gracie by supporting this charitable event. Mark your calendars for one of the…

Welcome Aboard! Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs with roasted vegetables, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, Cheesy hashbrowns, fresh fruit, Alfredo pasta with garden vegetables, Muffins and or assorted pastries, Yogurt with granola.  Complimentary coffee and orange juice. Bar is open…

Brainerd Memorial Day ceremonies are planned for Monday, May 30, 2022. 9:00 am: A wreath will be thrown in the Mississippi River from the Laurel Street Bridge. 9:45 am: Short ceremony at the All-Veterans Memorial at 4th and Laurel Streets. 10:30 am Parade north of Washington Street on 3rd Avenue NE to Evergreen Cemetery. 11:00 am: Main half-hour ceremony,…

Brainerd Northside Neighborhood Association will host “Spring Into Action”, a northside beautification project for north Brainerd parks and streets, Monday, May 30 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Participants are asked to meet at the center of Gregory Park to participate in fun, small cleanup and landscape projects, appropriate for all ages. If desired, participants…

Located in downtown Pequot Lakes at the beautiful Trailside Park. The very successful and fun Cherry Car Show is happening again this year and you will 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…

This is a family fun event with all proceeds going to the fight against Cancer. ALL PROCEEDS go to the American Cancer Society via Crow Wing County Relay for Life Team “Branden’s Cancer Crusaders”. These are exercise balls with a Horse covering, and participants ride them on a timed obstacle course, barrel races, Pole Bending,…

Come on out to Memorial Park in Brainerd MN to show off your ride or just come hang out with us for the afternoon. We will have judges and trophies to follow. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging