Northern Pacific Center

Get ready for a day of family fun at our Fall Fest on October 27th! Join us from 11am-2pm for trunk or treat in the Brainerd Exchange building with over 30 trunks, then head over to Two South to explore the Kids Zone! The Kids Zone will feature mini horses, bouncy houses, carnival games, various…

It’s Game On! Our 2024 Chili Cook-Off is Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Northern Pacific Center! First, get your team together and join the fun to see if your chili can win over the judges and the community! Second, plan to join us for the best lunch break of the year! Your $10 entry fee…

Support our community and savor the flavors of summer at the Northern Pacific Center Farmers Market in Brainerd, MN. Every Thursday, connect with local farmers and artisans, discover unique finds, and enjoy live music. Treat yourself to delicious food truck fare and make it a fun outing for the whole family with our dedicated children’s…

Support our community and savor the flavors of summer at the Northern Pacific Center Farmers Market in Brainerd, MN. Every Thursday, connect with local farmers and artisans, discover unique finds, and enjoy live music. Treat yourself to delicious food truck fare and make it a fun outing for the whole family with our dedicated children’s…

Friday, April 26: 6-9pm Saturday, April 27: General Admission $10, 10am-4pm Enjoy a variety of live music and shop vendors. Follow Off the Rails Market for updates on our highly anticipated spring shopping extravaganza! Kids activities will also be present. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Dedicated couples take the stage for a thrilling dance competition in their commitment to raise house building funds for deserving families. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Region IV and Championship Boxing Tournaments Coming to the Northern Pacific Center. The Northern Pacific Center, known for its commitment to promoting sports and community engagement, is proud to host these two back-to-back events that will bring together boxing enthusiasts, athletes, and supporters from across the region. Time: Doors open at…

Egg Hunt – FREE Kid’s fun zone – $5 Entry to activities including bounce houses, a variety of craft activities, Petting Zoo, Face painting and Bike Giveaways for each age! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Upper Midwest Golden Gloves Region IV and Championship Boxing Tournaments Coming to the Northern Pacific Center. The Northern Pacific Center, known for its commitment to promoting sports and community engagement, is proud to host these two back-to-back events that will bring together boxing enthusiasts, athletes, and supporters from across the region. Time: Doors open at…

SHOW TIMES: Friday 11am-7pm Saturday 10am-5pm Sunday 10am-3pm Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

The nation's #1 tribute band is coming to the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd, MN! Bohemian Queen embodies the iconic band everyone knows and loves - Queen! Fans and concert goers will get an authentic experience from the talented members of Bohemian Queen. The Northern Pacific Center has partnered with Smiles for Jake on Paint…

The 2024 Lakes Area Health & Wellness Expo, presented by Takedown Gym is January 20, 2024 at the Northern Pacific Center. Whether you are just starting out on your health and wellness journey or you are a seasoned wellness enthusiast- this event is for you! Attendees will have the opportunity to try out classes and…

Off the Rails Market – Christmas Edition Saturday, Dec. 9 | Early Access | 9am-10am Saturday, Dec. 9 | General Admission | 10am-4pm Join us at the Brainerd Exchange at the Northern Pacific Center for a festive in-person event! Get ready to shop till you drop at the Off the Rails Market – Christmas Edition.…

Off the Rails Market - Christmas Edition Friday, Dec. 8 | VIP Night | 6-9pm Saturday, Dec. 9 | Early Access | 9am-10am Saturday, Dec. 9 | General Admission | 10am-4pm Join us at the Brainerd Exchange at the Northern Pacific Center for a festive in-person event! Get ready to shop till you drop at…

A mini session is perfect for Christmas Card season. Book your session today. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Have you been wanting to visit Northern Pacific Center’s venues? Northern Pacific Center invites you to their OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, November 12 from 11am – 4pm! Experience our multiple venues as well as meet with a variety of local vendors in the wedding industry. Stationed appetizers from Clocktower Hospitality will be provided to registered…

Get ready for the spooktacular event of the year! Join us at the Halloween Bash at the Northern Pacific Center on October 29th from 11 am to 4 pm for a day filled with thrilling adventures and family fun. We've got it all - hay rides through the property, enchanting Halloweentown trick-or-treating, blazing bonfires, bouncy…

Everyone is invited to join us on Wednesday, October 4th, from 11:30-1pm at the Northern Pacific Center for the best lunch break of the year! Just $10 at the door will get you a bowl for all-you-can-taste chili, a chance to vote for your favorite “Community Choice” chili, dessert sponsored by CTC, and a chance…

Boxing is coming to the Northern Pacific Center! Watch the excitement as local boxers go head to head in this action packed evening, fun for the whole family! When: September 30 | Doors open 5pm | First bell at 6pm Where: Brainerd Exchange 1410 Northern Pacific Rd. Cost: Ringside Seating $35 | General Admission $20…

NPC Tours are back by popular demand! Interested in walking through our historical buildings on a guided tour? Tours are held every Wednesday at 11am, June through August. They are approximately an hour long and walking is involved. There must be a minimum of 6 attendees for the tour to be held. Sign up for…

NPC Tours are back by popular demand! Interested in walking through our historical buildings on a guided tour? Tours are held every Wednesday at 11am, June through August. They are approximately an hour long and walking is involved. There must be a minimum of 6 attendees for the tour to be held. Sign up for…

NPC Tours are back by popular demand! Interested in walking through our historical buildings on a guided tour? Tours are held every Wednesday at 11am, June through August. They are approximately an hour long and walking is involved. There must be a minimum of 6 attendees for the tour to be held. Sign up for…

Every other Thursday. July 27 August 10, 24 September 7, 21 Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

NPC Tours are back by popular demand! Interested in walking through our historical buildings on a guided tour? Tours are held every Wednesday at 11am, June through August. They are approximately an hour long and walking is involved. There must be a minimum of 6 attendees for the tour to be held. Sign up for…

NPC Tours are back by popular demand! Interested in walking through our historical buildings on a guided tour? Tours are held every Wednesday at 11am, June through August. They are approximately an hour long and walking is involved. There must be a minimum of 6 attendees for the tour to be held. Sign up for…

NPC Tours are back by popular demand! Interested in walking through our historical buildings on a guided tour? Tours are held every Wednesday at 11am, June through August. They are approximately an hour long and walking is involved. There must be a minimum of 6 attendees for the tour to be held. Sign up for…

June 15, 29 July 13, 27 August 10, 24 September 7, 21 Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

June 1, 15, 29 July 13, 27 August 10, 24 September 7, 21 Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Save the date for our 16th annual Brainerd Gala! Join us on Thursday, May 4 at 5:30pm at the Northern Pacific Center for the 16th annual Brainerd Gala. Hear stories of the miracles that are happening every day within our walls and help us to continue to restore families, strengthen communities, and transform lives. We…

FREE Egg Hunt – 11 am start time. Ages 1-12 welcome. Bike giveaways in each age group! Kids Fun Zone | 9 am-2 pm | $5 admission (2 & under free) Kids Fun Zone activities include: Lakes Party & Bounce House CLC Plant Station Petting Zoo Pictures with the Easter Bunny Face Painting (additional $5-10)…

April 1, 2023 | 8am-5pm Northern Pacific Center Brainerd, MN Admission: $5 The Lakes Area Health & Wellness Expo, presented by Takedown Gym, is the first event of its kind at the Northern Pacific Center as we bring health and wellness education and opportunities to the Brainerd Lakes area. Whether you are just starting out…

If you or someone you know is in need of an encouraging word, a prophetic message or a miracle of any kind please come and invite them all to this FREE event! Conference by day, Revival by night! Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

After such a great show in January, On Tap Wrestling will be in Brainerd, Minnesota on March 10th for the Battle for 10k! March 10. Doors open 6pm. First bell 7pm. Inside Blacksmith Main at the Northern Pacific Center. Kids 12 and under: $10 General Admission: $30 VIP Theater Style Seats: $50 *Please note: this…

The Off The Rails Market is BACK in Brainerd on December 9 & 10, just in time for your holiday shopping! The Off The Rails Market is a pop-up market at the historic Northern Pacific Center. Experience 100+ of Minnesota and the surrounding states' best makers and brands who have a vision for providing uniquely…

Mason Dixon Line presents a Kickin Country Christmas Concert at the Northern Pacific Center! December 9 | 9pm Inside the Brainerd Exchange This festive concert will be an extension of VIP night at the Off the Rails Market on December 9. Any VIP ticket holder to the market will have free admission to the concert…

Join us for a Root-Tootin’, Boot-Scootin’, hell-of-a-time as we party in the Wild West! The evening will include dinner, live music by PCR, a mechanical bull, poker, dancing, a costume contest and full bar. Step into the Wild West in your best cowboy or cowgirl getup and enjoy dinner and drinks in our saloon. Activities…

Trunk or Treat is back at the Northern Pacific Center. We have partnered with @thejourneynorth to bring you a fun filled afternoon inside the Brainerd Exchange! This is a free event, open to the public. Traveling for this event? Find Brainerd Lakes Area Lodging

Has it been a while since you’ve been to the Northern Pacific Center? Have you been to the businesses on the property but have wondered what’s in all the other historical buildings? Well, you’re in luck! Beginning May 30, we are offering FREE tours of the Northern Pacific Center! Get an exclusive look inside the…

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…

-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,…

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:…

The Off The Rails Market is BACK in Brainerd on December 11th, just in time for your holiday shopping! www.northernpacificcenter.com/offtherails The Off The Rails Market is a pop-up market at the historic Northern Pacific Center. Experience 60+ of Minnesota's best makers and brands who have a vision for providing uniquely sourced and handmade goods. TICKETS…

Get all your Holiday shopping done at the Small Business Showcase! Join us in The Shoppes at the Northern Pacific Center to shop small businesses from the Brainerd Lakes Area. Explore multiple businesses through this unique shopping experience. For more information or sign up for a booth space as a small business email: info@northernpacificcenter.com Traveling…

Join us for our third Lakes Area Stride and Seek Scavenger Run on Saturday, September 25th, 2021. This fun run will consist of a 2.5 hour dash through the Brainerd area , solving clues to earn points for the win. You and your team mate will brainstorm which tasks to complete and use our #StrideandSeek2021…

It will feel like you’re stepping back into time where Brainerd first began; dressed in old-timey attire, NPC staff will host a bags tournament, a BBQ contest, kids games, live music from the Lakes Jazz Authority, and fireworks. 4:00pm – 8:00pm: NEW! SIGN THE NPC GUEST BOOK. Did you or someone you know work at…

This will be a fun night of music (by Paper Covers Rock), hanging out together and enjoying the fare that is offered at the NP Center, including Goody’s Candy Store and Notch 8 Chowhouse. VENTURE is an event based opportunity to hang out, invite others, meet new friends and have a great time together. Invite…

Join us for the Brainerd Boat show happening March 19-21, 2021 at the Brainerd Exchange in the historic railroad district of the Northern Pacific Center. Check out our website for more details and vendor information : https://www.northernpacificcenter.com/brainerdboatshow Children 15 and under are free admission. $1.00 of the admissions ticket will go towards the Brainerd-Baxter Baseball…

Join in the fun with a delicious 20's themed menu created by Executive Chef Jenna. A signature drink, themed music, photo opportunities and more - you never really know what could happen at such an event! Each ticket purchased will receive d a $10 gift card to Notch 8 Chowhouse and Drinkery to offset Eventbrite…

Come learn to smoke a glorious Thanksgiving turkey from pro BBQ cook David Ellis of Machete Boys BBQ Class includes a step by step guide recipe card, a seasoning pack to cook your own at home and samples of turkey at the class! What you smokin' students will walk away with: How to light a…

Friday, May 22 - 10a-6p and Saturday, May 23 - 10a-3p Sip and Shop with oodles of Artisans, Crafters, Farmers and Makers! http://www.npc1871.com/off-the-rails LIVE MUSIC on Friday, May 22 from 5 pm to 8 pm performed by local band Paper Covers Rock. 50.000 square feet of indoor shopping at the Brainerd Exchange at Northern Pacific…

Friday, May 22 - 10a-6p and Saturday, May 23 - 10a-3p Sip and Shop with oodles of Artisans, Crafters, Farmers and Makers! http://www.npc1871.com/off-the-rails LIVE MUSIC on Friday, May 22 from 5 pm to 8 pm performed by local band Paper Covers Rock. 50.000 square feet of indoor shopping at the Brainerd Exchange at Northern Pacific…

Join us for a fun evening as we celebrate the GRAND OPENING of The Exchange at the Northern Pacific Center. Dress the era (1930's... think Murder on the Orient Express) , and enjoy the fun theme, food, drinks, costume contest and more! 5:30 - 6:30 pm - Social 6:30 Murder Mystery - all guests play…