Events

Local happenings and events such as celebrations, workshops, classes, events across the Lakes Area.

Spring is on its way in the Brainerd Lakes Area [at least we hope] and there are tons of upcoming events to choose from! 

16th annual brainerd gala 

May 4th from 4:30-9pm at the Northern Pacific Center. Hosted by MN Adult and Teen Challenge! Tickets available for purchase here along with event schedule info! 

safari north opening daY

May 13th beginning at 10am. Rides will run through 5:30pm. See more on their Facebook event page. 

CROSSLAKE STREET FAIR

May 20th from 9-3pm in Crosslake Town Square. Events will include vendors, food items, music, family activities, sidewalk sales & more! More event information listed here. 

Brainerd lakes Bloody mary fest

May 27th at Breezy Point Resort.…

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Brainerd boat show

March 10th-12th at the Northern Pacific Center. See their facebook page for more info. 

ST. PATRICKS DAY Celebration 

Saturday, March 11th in downtown Brainerd, MN. See their facebook page for more event information!  

49th annual CROSSLAKE st. patricks day parade & celebration 

Saturday, March 18th in Crosslake, MN.  All events scheduled to change. View the Crosslake Chamber website for more info and the most up to date schedule!  

Thursday, March 16 

9AM // 1st clue released to guide you to the Lost Pot O' Gold

Friday, March 17

9AM // 2nd clue released to guide you to the Lost Pot O' Gold

Saturday, March 18 

9AM // 3rd and final clue released to guide you to the Lost Pot O'Gold

9AM // 9th Annual…

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It's the most wonderful time of the year (at least we think so!)

Check out upcoming events in the Brainerd Lakes area in the month of December.


Brunch with santa at MN traders | sunday december 18th 9am-1pm

Join us for an all-day Brunch with an appearance from Santa himself! Bring the whole family, kids are welcome to come chat with Santa at the fireplace white everyone enjoys an easy Sunday morning Brunch from our menu!

SERTOMA WINTER WONDERLAND 2022 | BRAINERD NORTHLAND ARBORETUM December 7-10, 14-17, and 21-31

Breathtaking lights, reflecting off of the sparkling white snow and strung into captivating displays will delight visitors as they drive through the Sertoma Winter…

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The Holidays are upon us – nothing better than kicking off the season in 'Minnesota's best small town'!

Save the date for the nisswa city of lights event on Nov. 25th!

For more information as it's released, follow the Nisswa City of Lights event page and Woods to Water social pages.

Schedule of events updated as of November 11th.

Best Christmas Ever

Nominations are now closed and we're nearing family selection time with the amazing non-profit we've partnered with this holiday season, Best Christmas Ever. Be sure to stop by the Woods to Water office in Nisswa during the lighting event for some holiday cheer — grab a gift tag off our giving tree to support Best Christmas Ever! You can also donate directly through our kindful link. 

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Nothing says Minnesota like a good meat raffle.

 Here’s your guide to winning big in the BLA. We’ll MEAT you there!

MONDAY

FIFTY LAKES BAR & BOTTLE SHOP 

Raffles every Monday! Ticket sales start at 4:00pm and raffle at 5:30pm

YE OLD PICKLE FACTORY 

Mondays at 5:00pm 

TUESDAY

PEQUOT LAKES AMERICAN LEGION 49

Raffle begins at 5:30pm

WEDNESDAY

LUCKY'S TAVERN 

Wednesdays + Thursdays at 6:30pm 

THURSDAY

B*mERRI GASTROPUB 

Every Thursday night through the end of the year. Ticket sales start at 5:30pm and are drawn at 6:30pm. Tickets are $1 each and support the Northern Lakes Lightning youth hockey team. 

THE DEERSTAND 

Thursday nights at 6:30pm and Saturday afternoons at 3pm.

SIDETRACK BAR & GRILL 

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Whether you're looking for TRICKS or TREATS, here's your guide to all things Halloween happening this week around town: 

  • Oct 28th + 29th Haunted Hidden Hallows at Paul Bunyan Land from 7-10PM. Haunted house: $14, Corn Maze: $18, both attractions for $28. 

  • HALLOWEEN PARTY at ye old pickle factory IN NISSWA OCT 29TH FROM 8PM-MIDNIGHT featuring live music from the nissfits 

  • GRANDVIEW LODGE SPOOKTACULAR OCT 28TH-30TH. FOR GUESTS OF THE B.L.A STAYING AT GRAND VIEW LODGE. 

  • haunted bobbertown bungalows IN PEQUOT LAKES. October 28, 29, 30, 31 from 7:00PM-9:00PM.

  • NISSWA FIRE HAUNTED BARN & HAYRIDES at the nisswa fire station. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29TH. "Not So Scary HOURS" from 5-7PM (No Live Spooks) and "Scary Hours"…

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Check out these weekend events closing out August in the BLA!

Thursday

  • Thursday 4pm - 8pm Northern Pacific Center | Farmer's Market
  • Thursday 5:30pm - 6:30pm The Woods | Meat Raffle Thursday
  • Thursday at 8:30pm The Woods | Top Gun at the Retro Drive-i

Friday

  • Friday 11:30 - 11:50 Pine Grove Zoo | Red Kangaroo Encounter at Pine Grove Zoo
  • Friday 6:30pm Brainerd Aldi Parking Lot | Awakening Tent Revival Worship Concert
  • Friday  9am - 4pm Pequot Lakes | Northern Lakes Rescue 3rd Annual Garage Sale
  • Friday at 6pm She's on 6th | 2022 Elbow Convention
  • Friday at 6pm The Woods | Summer Chili Dinner Concert with The Jazz Authority
  • Friday 8:30pm Commander | POP Syndrome Band
  • Friday 6pm - 6pm Crosslake | DIY Night @…

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4th of July in the Lakes Area: what's happening

Catch the latest and greatest happenings (and many of the old annual traditions) right here! 

JULY 1st

Breezy Point | Johnny Cash + Neil Diamond Tribute on the deck at Dockside, Breezy Point Resort - 8:30PM


JULY 2ND


Crosslake | 10:00pm Fireworks display can be enjoyed on the water or from the shores of Cross Lake. Display is launched from Sand Island.

Breezy Point | Elvis on the deck at Dockside, Breezy Point Resort - 8:30PM


JULY 3RD

Breezy Point | LIVE MUSIC with Wyld Ryce on the deck at Dockside, Breezy Point Resort - 6:00PM

Crosslake | 10:00am - 4:00pm SUNDAY FUNDAY at Manhattan’s. Live music $3 drink + tap of the day. 


Nisswa |  Nisswa Freedom Days Celebration …

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