Downtown Brainerd

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

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! Over 25 businesses participating, look for the orange signs Witch Flash Mob at 1:00pm, presented by the Crossing Arts Alliance Live music 12 – 3pm Kids Activities…

We will be playing at the Tour Of Lakes event in Downtown! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

The St. Patrick’s Day planning committee invites all communitiy members to participate in the medallion hunt, starting on March 13. Watch for clues in the Brainerd Dispatch. Should the luck of the Irish hit you and you find the medallion, please return it to Sheps on 6th by 1 pm on March 16. Saturday, March…

This is our annual Holiday event Downtown Brainerd. We have Santa arriving on firetruck, Horse and Trolley Rides, activities details to come. View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Trick or Treat at Downtown Brainerd Businesses Participating businesses for downtown Halloween spooktacular event! We will have copy of participating businesses at Totally Kidz but I starred a business that is not on the list so be sure to stop in there too! Thank you downtown for helping make this event happen!! FRONT STREET Design…

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  Medallion Hunt starting March 14. Watch for clues in the Brainerd Dispatch. Seek out the medallion and win $250 in cold hard cash! Return the medallion to Sheps on 6th by 1 pm on Saturday, March 17, 2018. 11:30 - Register for the Kids Costume Contest. Being held at the Brainerd VFW.    …

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Trick or Treat in Downtown Brainerd: Games Pumpkin Carving Crafts Photo Booth View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Wear your flannel and enjoy downtown Brainerd! Here is a list of bars and establishments we will be visiting. 3:30 - Sheps on 6th : Pizza : Poker Card : Cash Only 5:00 - O'neary's Pub : Pizza 5:30 - Big Dogz : Pizza : Poker Card 6:15 - Yesterday's Gone : Menu : Poker…

17th Annual Downtown Brainerd St. Patrick's Day Celebration 11:30 a.m. - Register for the Kids' Costume Contest at the corner of 7th and Laurel 12:00 p.m. - Kids' Costume Contest 1:00 p.m. - Parade Medallion Hunt - Look for clues in the Brainerd Dispatch! $250 cash will be awarded to the successful seeker of the…

Hunt for the Gnome! Between November 28 and December 2nd clues will be posted in the newspaper & online (Downtown Brainerd Facebook Page). See if you can find the Holiday Gnome! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Join us for a fun filled day of events in downtown Brainerd on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2016! 1:00pm - Santa Arrives downtown on a fire truck 1:00pm - 3:30pm - Pictures with Santa 1:00pm - 4:00pm - Horse & Trolley rides 5:00pm - Tree lighting ceremony & Christmas carols (corner of 6th & Laurel) Don't…

THE BRAINERD JAYCEES PRESENTS: THE CUB FOODS RIBFEST Saturday July 30, 2016 Front Street & 7th Street - Downtown Brainerd Rib teams start setup at 9:00 am Rib eating & judging starts at 6:00 pm Proceeds from this event benefit Habitat for Humanity. Register your ribs for the competition now! View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities…

Brainerd 4th of July Events Noon    Free Corn on the Cob Feed sponsored by The Shop served in the 5th st. parking lot next to Brainerd High School 4 pm    The American Celebration Parade- Parade Marshall- Joe Haeg 6:30 pm    Entertainment featuring Hairball- Free Admission 10 pm    Presentation of the flag…

The Brainerd Memorial Day ceremonies will begin 8:30 a.m. Monday at the Laurel Street bring, where a wreath honoring those veterans lost at sea will be tossed in the Mississippi River. A prayer will be given by Pastor Mark Ford, followed by the firing of a fire salute and taps. The ceremony will proceed to…

Trick or Treat at Downtown Brainerd Businesses on Saturday, October 31st from noon - 2:00 pm View more Brainerd MN Events & Activities | Find Brainerd Resorts | Book your Brainerd Hotel

Visit historic downtown Brainerd for the annual St. Patrick's Day parade and celebration! Enjoy downtown Brainerd as you participate in the costume contest, view the parade and search for the $250.00 cash prize medallion. Registration for the costume contest begins at 11:30 on the corner of 7th and Laurel Street with the contest to follow…