Downtown Brainerd

Brainerd Hometown Holidays is a series of events held on Saturday, November 30, in Downtown Brainerd as a way to kick-off the holiday season and bring the community together. More information and events to come but some of the highlights include: Shop Small Businesses 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. In-store Promotions! Discounts & Deals! Downtown Window Walk…

Calling all boils and ghouls to come to Downtown Brainerd on Saturday, October 26, for our annual Halloween Spooktacular! Trick-or-Treat at participating businesses from 11am-1pm, and enjoy spooky fun throughout the day! Details on activities and participating businesses will be posted here as they become available. This FREE community event is made possible with support…

Brainerd ECFE & The City of Brainerd Touch A Truck community event. This FREE hands-on event is for families to explore their favorite vehicles and talk to community workers and leaders! The event is held in Downtown Brainerd (Laurel Street). Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The Brainerd Jaycees Street Fest is an annual event held in downtown Brainerd at the corner of South 6th and Front Streets. The two-day event includes family activities, a bean-bag toss tournament, live music, and a rib fest. Rib fest tickets are $20 and can be purchased through the event’s Facebook page or at the…

Kid’s Costume Contest Registration at 11:30 a.m. at the Brainerd VFW Contest at 12:00 p.m. 1st Place: Bicycle for both the first-place girl and boy 2nd Place: Special prize package 3rd Place: Special prize package Goodie bags for the first 30 participants. Downtown Parade Parade starts at 1:00 p.m. Prizes for floats include: Best of…

Get ready to strike gold this St. Patrick’s Day by shopping local! Each purchase of $10 or more at participating businesses from March 9th – 17th gets you a stamp. Submit your completed stamp card by Monday, March 18th for a chance to win a $250 Shopping Spree! Drop Off in person at Knotty Pine…

Come and experience the festive storefront decorations at the Downtown Brainerd Window Walk! Stroll downtown and then vote for your favorite decorated business. Many stores will be open late, so do some shopping, grab a drink or bite to eat. 5 pm – Brainerd Christmas Tree Lighting. Located in the City Hall parking lot, on…

Trick or Treating fun in downtown Brainerd from 11am-1pm. This year's activities will include a kid's costume parade, spooky scavenger hunt, fun photo opportunities, hot apple cider, and more! More details coming soon! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Professional and amateur cooking competition, live music, family fun and festivities located in Downtown Brainerd. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

It's that time of year again! Join us as we celebrate all things Irish in Downtown Brainerd with food and drink specials, family activities, Medallion hunt, and parade (1pm). Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

You could win BIG just for patronizing Downtown Brainerd businesses this holiday season! 1. Fill a shopping passport by making ten $10 purchases at participating businesses between Nov. 26 and Dec. 17. 2. Turn-in the passport and be registered to win. Ten prizes will be awarded; prizes are $100 in gift cards to Downtown Brainerd…

Bring the kiddos to Downtown Brainerd for holiday fun, arts and crafts, games and more. This is a free family event sponsored by the DDBC. Located at Revel Row meeting space 614 Front Street, Brainerd. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Stroll Downtown Brainerd and enjoy beautifully decorated holiday windows, all lit up for the holiday season with the theme of Candy Cane Lane. The fun starts with the lighting of the tree at City Hall at 5:00 p.m. sharp. Stores will be open late, specials will be great, and the outdoor music and carolers will…

Celebrate Spooky Season in Downtown Brainerd! Enjoy a day filled with family fun and activities on South Seventh Street. Enjoy live music from Bruce Archer from 11-2pm. Pop into downtown businesses for trick or treating from 11am-1pm. Continue the fun into the night at Ya Sure Kombucha with live music and a costume contest for…

This exciting and FREE community event is for the entire family where children can see and climb on “real life” vehicles. Kids, accompanied by their parents or guardian, can explore emergency and military vehicles, semi-trucks, construction vehicles and a variety of other commercial vehicles. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The last one was so much fun that we are back with another Girls Day Out in Uptown Brainerd! Come shop participating businesses and shop tons of in store specials and giveaways. Visit every participating business and you’ll be entered to win our grand prize basket! We can’t wait to share more details with you…

Join us Downtown Brainerd on July 22nd and 23rd for music, food, and fun! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us Downtown Brainerd on July 22nd and 23rd for music, food, and fun! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Professional and amateur cooking competition, live music, family fun and festivities located in Downtown Brainerd. 2022 headliner for Friday is Junk FM and on Saturday it is Rhino. Learn more online or on Facebook. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Due to storm damage last night and high winds today, the Here for Good Market has been CANCELLED. Today's Market Only. The Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition is excited to announce the second season of the Here for Good Market. This weekly event will feature local food and art vendors and family-friendly activities to promote and…

The Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition is excited to announce the second season of the Here for Good Market. This weekly event will feature local food and art vendors and family-friendly activities to promote and enhance a sense of community in our downtown business district. Here for Good Market will be located in the heart of…

Tour of Lakes is back, June 4, 2022.  Join us for a great, Covid safe time in the great outdoors.  Check out great routes, great scenery, great food, and great company.  If you are like me and have not gotten all of your Christmas shopping done yet, what better gift for family or friends then…

It's that time of year again! Join us as we celebrate all things Irish in Downtown Brainerd with food and drink specials, family activities, Medallion hunt, and parade (1pm). Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Explore downtown Brainerd to find the hidden clovers. Make a “Lucky” row, left to right or diagonal, end enter to win! Each clover will have a unique number that matches to each Lucky Clover Card. Look in windows, down low, and up high. Trees, bricks, and storefronts all hold hiding spots for these green clovers!…

This event invites people to stroll downtown and look at beautifully decorated holiday windows, all lit up for the holiday season. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Welcoming all ghouls and goblins to Downtown Brainerd for the annual Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Event! Kids come in costume to enjoy treats, activities, live music and more! 11:30 Costume Parade and Contest 12:00-2:00pm Trick or Treating at Participating Businesses 12:00-3:00pm Live Music, Food & Kids Activities on South Seventh Street Presented by Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition…

This exciting and free community event is for the entire family where children can see and climb on “real life” vehicles. Kids, accompanied by their parents or guardian, can explore emergency and military vehicles, semi-trucks, construction vehicles and a variety of other commercial vehicles. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Join us Downtown Brainerd on September 25th for music, food, and fun! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Scratch to reveal your discount level while shopping, dining and visiting your favorite downtown locations! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Take in the sights of picturesque downtown Brainerd, MN. A local historian and tour guide will lead you around the charming brick buildings that align the downtown streets where you will look up, down and all around at things that will surprise and enlighten you. Your guide will stop and talk about the significance of…

The 4th of July Parade, which will be themed for Brainerd’s 150-year anniversary, is near downtown Brainerd on July 4 at 6:00 p.m. It starts near Kiwanis Park, travels north on East River Road, to Laurel Street, South 5th Street, and then heads south to College Drive. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area…

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Get ready to try your luck during Downtown Brainerd's "Pot of Gold" discount days! Shop at participating businesses March 13th-17th to receive a "Pot of Gold" scratch-off ticket, and remove the gold coin to reveal your deal! Discounts of up to 50% off your same day purchase will be in the pot - the more…

Multiple businesses are offering specials during the Spooktacular event this year. This years Spooktacular event runs from Oct. 26-31. Thank you for patronizing these businesses. Brainerd American Legion – 708 Front Street. Check out our Daily lunch specials! Guests in costume will be put into a drawing. CatTale’s Books & Gifts – 609 Laurel Street…

Experience the beautiful Brainerd Lakes area as you ride past lakes and forests on low traffic rolling to flat terrain. An occasional hill can be found as well. Our tour promises an abundance of beautiful scenery, fresh air, terrific rest stops and a different route each year. The "Tour of Lakes Bicycle Ride" is a…

This event has been cancelled. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging