Events Calendar
There’s More to ExploreSM in the Brainerd Lakes Area, Minnesota’s premier vacation destination. From festivals and celebrations, to arts and entertainment, you will find thousands of amazing activities every year in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Many of the premier annual events, such as the Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza and the Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration put the Brainerd Lakes area on the map and people keep coming back as they learn more about the activities and amenities in the Brainerd region.
Events Calendar
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Wednesday May 22, 2013 -
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
Pequot Lakes
A Get Out and Golf class is designed to be fun and is open to women of all abilities. The goal of this class is to provide women with the necessary skills needed to improve their game and to feel confident taking it to the golf course.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event
Friday May 24, 2013 -
Sunday May 26, 2013
Brainerd
Race fans will get their fill of racing that weekend, May 24-26. Joining NASCAR on the 2.5-mile, 13-turn Competition Road Course will be the Sports Car Club of America's (SCCA) Harvey West Classic, which is a combined national and regional race. On the drag strip, BIR kicks off the three-race Muscle Car Series. A classic car show and live music cap off the long list of events.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday May 24, 2013 -
Sunday May 26, 2013
Brainerd
The Showdown is the first race in the three-race Muscle Car Series, featuring the ''fast five'' classes, with cars that can run 6-7 seconds at over 200 mph.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday May 25, 2013
Brainerd
The NASCAR K&N Pro Series will take on BIR's 2.5-mile Competition Road Course during a 50-lap, 125-mile slug fest, including practice and qualifying sessions. See the future stars of Sprint Cup and Nationwide Series.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday May 25, 2013 -
Sunday May 26, 2013
Brainerd
The SCCA Harvey West Classic is part of an action-packed Memorial Day weekend at Brainerd International Raceway. It's a combined regional-national road race, with racers coming from throughout the country to compete. You'll see fast action and high speeds on the 2.5-mile competition road course.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday May 25, 2013
Crosslake
Great deals and delicious food are yours at the Crosslake Flea Market and Craft Sale Saturday May 25 from 9 till 4. Forty vendor booths feature arts and crafts, outdoor furniture and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday May 25, 2013 -
Sunday May 26, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Historic Railroad Campus will soon be filled with over 100 JUNK and Antique Vendors from across the Nation. They will be making a stop with a huge selection of treasured vintage finds at the natural stone depot built in the early 1900?s. Everything you could dream of finding will be displayed for this incredible weekend event! Whether your style is rustic, shabby, farmhouse, chic, industrial or you are just looking for junk gems?You won?t want to miss this TRAIN!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event
Saturday May 25, 2013 -
Sunday May 26, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend at Manhattan Beach Lodge with GB Leighton!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations
Sunday May 26, 2013 -
Monday May 27, 2013
Brainerd
Military Family Appreciation Event supports Minnesota Military Family Foundation. Camp Ripley supports this event with keynote speakers, Humvee rides, rock climbing wall plus silent auction with 100% proceeds going to our military troops and families.
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Categories: Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Sunday May 26, 2013
Baxter
The Race for Grace honors the memory of Baby Grace Elizabeth Lee, who passed away a week before her first birthday in May 2011.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Sunday May 26, 2013
Crosslake
Crosslake Lutheran Church welcomes you to the Outdoor Worship Service on Sunday, May 26, 2013 for a community observance of Memorial Day.
The celebration will feature guest speaker Chaplain Major General Norris Einertson, an aerial fly-over(weather permitting) and recognition of all veterans and military personnel in attendance.
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Categories: Community Service, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday May 26, 2013
Merrifield
The Mission Fire Department presents its second annual car show and outdoor concert.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Monday May 27, 2013
Brainerd
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical center is offering preparation for birth and parenting classes. Best taken in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Monday May 27, 2013 -
Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Brainerd
The week begins on Memorial Day with a ceremony at the Minnesota Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Various entertainment events are planned at Cragun?s, Crow Wing County Fairgrounds and other sites. The center of attention will be the AVTT Traveling Wall, a replica of the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial. There will be a special recognition ceremony at the fairgrounds on June 1, 2013, which will feature some ?special? guests. On Sunday morning, the week will end with a Prayer Service at the AVTT Traveling Wall broadcast live on Military Radio Hour.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event
Monday May 27, 2013
Crosslake
The annual Memorial Day ceremony, led by the Crosslake-Fifty Lakes American Legion Post No. 500, will be at the Crosslake Pinewood Cemetery to honor and remember those who died in the service of our country and other deceased military veterans.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Monday May 27, 2013
Pequot Lakes
The Jenkins VFW Post 3839 and Pequot Lakes American Legion Post No. 49 will host a Memorial Day program at the Pequot Lakes High School auditorium.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Monday May 27, 2013
Nisswa
Citizens of Nisswa will come together in a commemoration ceremony to honor a special class of heroes. It is a day of mixed emotions. It is a day for reflection in honor of all the soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen who made the ultimate sacrifice throughout our history.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Monday May 27, 2013
Pequot Lakes
A Golf for Seniors class is designed for both men and women golfers over 60 who are looking to improve their games and enjoy the game of golf.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event
Monday May 27, 2013
Crosslake
Crosslake City Council - Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
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Categories: Community Service, Community Event
Monday May 27, 2013
Brainerd
Brainerd Memorial Day ceremonies will begin at the Laurel Street Bridge with the tossing of a wreath into the Mississippi River in remembrance of those veterans lost at sea. A prayer will be offered by Pastor Caroline Avelsgaard followed by a rifle volley and taps.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday May 28, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Tuesday May 28, 2013
Brainerd
The Grief Support Group is for those who have had a relative, friend, or significant person die. Common experiences of those who are living with grief include poor sleep, poor appetite, problems concentrating, and no energy for things that used to be enjoyable. The purpose of this group is to equip each person with the tools and resources to reinvest oneself in life.
... read more
Categories: Education, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Tuesday May 28, 2013
Brainerd
This class helps prepare children for the new baby's arrival and provides helpful tips for making the adjustment easier for siblings and parents. (Designed for children ages 2-8.
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Categories: Education, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Tuesday May 28, 2013
Baxter
Enjoy a bike ride around the Brainerd Lakes Area every Tuesday evening through October 15.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event
Wednesday May 29, 2013 -
Wednesday Jun 26, 2013
Pequot Lakes
A Get Out and Golf class is designed to be fun and is open to women of all abilities. The goal of this class is to provide women with the necessary skills needed to improve their game and to feel confident taking it to the golf course.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event
Wednesday May 29, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 2, 2013
Brainerd
The AVTT wall is an 80% replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington D.C. The traveling wall stands 8 ft. tall at the center and extends almost 360 ft. from end to end.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday May 29, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday May 30, 2013
Nisswa
The Nisswa Farmer's Market sells locally raised products.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday May 30, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Get informed about the Highway 371 reconstruction project in 2018 that will expand and realign the highway in Pequot Lakes.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Community Event
Friday May 31, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Attend the 6th Annual PL/BP Lions Cherry Car show. Browse crafters while looking at cars from all decades. Enjoy food vendors and a day of fun.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 1, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 2, 2013
Brainerd
This is one of BIR's most exciting races of the year and features many racers who compete during the Lucas Oil NHRA Nationals in August. Every ticket includes a pit pass.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Brainerd
Get out and enjoy spring with Brainerd Lakes Area Audubon Society. Enjoy an early morning hike and enjoy learning about birds! All hikes will be led by an experienced birder.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Baxter
Check out the great deals under the tents. Sale items include scratch and dent and one of a kinds!
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Categories: Community Event
Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Brainerd
A dog walk fundraiser will take place following the Buster Park ribbon cutting on June 1.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Brainerd
Bring your own rod and reel to fish in the free Kids Fishing Clinic. This clinic is for kids ages 4-15 years of age.
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Categories: Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Baxter
Each participant will receive a goodie bag, including an event t-shirt, and be registerd into raffle drawings.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Saturday Jun 1, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Matt Wahl on the patio while the sun sets over Big Trout Lake.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Family Activity
Sunday Jun 2, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live music by Matt Wahl on the patio overlooking Big Trout Lake!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Monday Jun 3, 2013
Brainerd
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical center is offering preparation for birth and parenting classes. Best taken in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Monday Jun 3, 2013
Pequot Lakes
A Golf for Seniors class is designed for both men and women golfers over 60 who are looking to improve their games and enjoy the game of golf.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event
Monday Jun 3, 2013
Brainerd
Boot Camp For New Dads is a nationally licensed program designed to give expectant fathers a place to go and learn from experienced fathers. It provides a relaxed environment for expectant dads to get more information about personal care of their babies and find out about great community resources.
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Categories: Education
Monday Jun 3, 2013 -
Friday Jun 7, 2013
Brainerd
The Northland Arboretum?s Outdoor Education Camp will provide learning experiences in pond ecology, kayaking, master gardening, compass orienteering, outdoor survival, creating outdoor wildlife habitats, wildlife studies, team building and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jun 4, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jun 4, 2013
Crosslake
The Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber invites all members of the Crosslake business community to the Chamber?s Explore Crosslake meetings. The meetings are held at 8 a.m. the 1st Tuesday of each month. Please join us!
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Tuesday Jun 4, 2013
Brainerd
The Grief Support Group is for those who have had a relative, friend, or significant person die. Common experiences of those who are living with grief include poor sleep, poor appetite, problems concentrating, and no energy for things that used to be enjoyable. The purpose of this group is to equip each person with the tools and resources to reinvest oneself in life.
... read more
Categories: Education, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Tuesday Jun 4, 2013
Brainerd
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Centers is sponsoring a Breastfeeding class that includes both an introduction to the basics of breastfeeding and resources for ongoing support.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Tuesday Jun 4, 2013
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center is sponsoring a breastfeeding class that includes both an introduction to the basics of breastfeeding and resources for ongoing support.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Tuesday Jun 4, 2013 -
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Brainerd
The Northland Arboretum?s Outdoor Education Camp will provide learning experiences in pond ecology, kayaking, master gardening, compass orienteering, outdoor survival, creating outdoor wildlife habitats, wildlife studies, team building and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jun 5, 2013 -
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Brainerd
Worldwide competition sponsored by Red Bull, Marine Max and Nautique with worldwide contestants.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jun 5, 2013 -
Friday Jun 7, 2013
Brainerd
More than 250 drivers compete in 10 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters. Elimination rounds both Saturday and Sunday, as drivers battle for prize money, series points and a chance at a series championship.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Wednesday Jun 5, 2013 -
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
Pequot Lakes
A Get Out and Golf class is designed to be fun and is open to women of all abilities. The goal of this class is to provide women with the necessary skills needed to improve their game and to feel confident taking it to the golf course.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event
Wednesday Jun 5, 2013
Join the Pequot Lakes-Breezy Point Business Connect Committee where you can network with other people right here in town. The committee hosts business professionals to speak about topics that concern your business. You also learn about happenings in Pequot Lakes
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Wednesday Jun 5, 2013
Nisswa
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Wausau Homes invites you to join them as they host CHOW on Wednesday, June 5, 2013. During CHOW, Wausau Homes will be providing lunch, door prizes and information about their facility.
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Wednesday Jun 5, 2013
Brainerd
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as time allows. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Wednesday Jun 5, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Wednesday Jun 5, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 9, 2013
Brainerd
The Northland Arboretum?s Outdoor Education Camp will provide learning experiences in pond ecology, kayaking, master gardening, compass orienteering, outdoor survival, creating outdoor wildlife habitats, wildlife studies, team building and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 6, 2013
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Learn all about mobile optimization! Facilitator is Phil Seibel of the Brainerd Dispatch. GoSocial Mornings are hosted by the Brainerd Lakes Chamber's Social Media Committee as an opportunity for members to meet monthly to discuss, and learn more about, social media marketing and online networking.
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Education
Thursday Jun 6, 2013
Nisswa
The Nisswa Farmer's Market sells locally raised products.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 6, 2013
Crosslake
Good deals and bargains galore. This 3 day yard-type monster sale and silent auction is filled with treasures for all ages. Bake sale and Lunch served daily.
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Categories: Community Service, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 6, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Lakes Heart & Vascular Center has formed a Mended Hearts support group to help people understand that there can be a rich, rewarding life after heart disease diagnosis. Members listen, share their experiences and volunteer to talk to other heart patients about what they may face including lifestyle changes, depression, recovery, and treatment.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Thursday Jun 6, 2013 -
Monday Jun 10, 2013
Brainerd
The Northland Arboretum?s Outdoor Education Camp will provide learning experiences in pond ecology, kayaking, master gardening, compass orienteering, outdoor survival, creating outdoor wildlife habitats, wildlife studies, team building and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Friday Jun 7, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 9, 2013
Brainerd
The Bracket Drag Racing Series highlights some of the top amateur drag racers in the state who compete in 10 classes for a series championship at the end of the season. More than 300 dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters descend on BIR each weekend, battling each other for series points and prize money as they take on BIR's world-famous quarter-mile drag strip.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Jun 7, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jun 7, 2013
Nisswa
There will be workshops in fiddling, both beginning and advanced; Swedish nyckelharpa; ensemble workshops where all instruments are welcome; Danish songs and the folk singing technique; Danish dancing; Finnish tango; and basic, easy-to-do old-time couple dancing such as waltz, shottish and polka.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event
Friday Jun 7, 2013
Crosslake
Good deals and bargains galore. This 3 day yard-type monster sale and silent auction is filled with treasures for all ages. Bake sale and Lunch served daily.
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Categories: Community Service, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Friday Jun 7, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jun 7, 2013
Brainerd
Join us for an evening full of entertainment! Bid on a fun date with one of our sizzling bachelors or bachelorettes as well as their great prize packages! Bachelors and Bachelorettes of all ages!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Fundraising Event
Friday Jun 7, 2013 -
Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
Brainerd
The Northland Arboretum?s Outdoor Education Camp will provide learning experiences in pond ecology, kayaking, master gardening, compass orienteering, outdoor survival, creating outdoor wildlife habitats, wildlife studies, team building and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 8, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 9, 2013
Nisswa
Join us for 2 days of Traditional Scandinavian music and dance in Nisswa at the Annual Nisswa-Stamman! The festival is held at the Nisswa Pioneer Village. Don't miss out on the Smorgasbord! Plus, there's an Old-Time dance each evening.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Crosslake
25th Annual Crosslake - Ideal Fishing Tournament at Moonlite Bay
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Brainerd
The Sour Grapes half & half run first started in 2001. A group of runners were unable to secure a spot in the Grandma's Marathon for that year. As a result, they decided to organize a run that would be fun, challenging and a means to enjoy the company of other enthusiastic runners; hence, the birth of Sour Grapes half & half.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Crosslake
The Crosslake Area Garden Club rescheduled its plant sale from May 25 to Saturday, June 8, because of the weather.
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Categories: Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Crosslake Area Garden Club is hosting their annaul plant sale Saturday, June 8 at the Crosslake Community Center. Annuals, Perennials, House plants, Vegetables and Herbs.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Service, Community Event, Fundraising Event
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Crosslake
Good deals and bargains galore. This 3 day yard-type monster sale and silent auction is filled with treasures for all ages. Bake sale and Lunch served daily.
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Categories: Community Service, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Nisswa
FAMILY FRIENDLY outdoor youth expo to help promote hunting, fishing, and conservation related activities.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Crosslake
Crosslake Celebrates American in Style!
Fashions will be on display from several area retailers. Lunch, provided by Maucieri's will be served at noon.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Service, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 8, 2013
Walker
Join Northern Lights Casino to see Tommy James and the Shondells in concert.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event
Monday Jun 10, 2013
Brainerd
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical center is offering preparation for birth and parenting classes. Best taken in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Monday Jun 10, 2013
Baxter
CLC LPN Nursing Club is working this event to help pay for pinning ceremony in January and scholarship to help student in need.
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Categories: Fundraising Event, Culinary Event
Monday Jun 10, 2013
Pequot Lakes
A Golf for Seniors class is designed for both men and women golfers over 60 who are looking to improve their games and enjoy the game of golf.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event
Monday Jun 10, 2013
Crosslake
Crosslake City Council meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall
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Categories: Community Service, Education, Community Event
Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
Brainerd
Master Gardener Joann Weaver will present a program on ''City Chickens.'' This Master Gardener Program educational effort is designed to enhance the public's quality of life and to promote good stewardship of the environment.
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Categories: Education, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
Brainerd
The Grief Support Group is for those who have had a relative, friend, or significant person die. Common experiences of those who are living with grief include poor sleep, poor appetite, problems concentrating, and no energy for things that used to be enjoyable. The purpose of this group is to equip each person with the tools and resources to reinvest oneself in life.
... read more
Categories: Education, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Tuesday Jun 11, 2013
Brainerd
Network and unwind with your fellow chamber members, meet their staff and learn about their services, all while enjoying fabulous hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Also register for a chance to win prizes!
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
- Registration Closed
Wednesday Jun 12, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Wednesday Jun 12, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jun 13, 2013
ChamberNet is a lead sharing group that meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The objective is to build strong partnerships with participating member businesses and provide consumer referrals. Guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings before joining.
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Thursday Jun 13, 2013
Nisswa
The Nisswa Farmer's Market sells locally raised products.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 13, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Thursday Jun 13, 2013
Staples
Multiple Sclerosis can be quite challenging at times, but through the support offered by Lakewood Health System?s Multiple Sclerosis Mutual Help Group, no one has to face these challenges on their own.
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Categories: Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jun 13, 2013
Breezy Point
Join us for an evening of good food, good company and a fun silent and live auction. Celebrate and support Habitat for Humanity in building lives and building community in the Lakes Area through its affordable homeownership program.
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Categories: Fundraising Event
Thursday Jun 13, 2013
Breezy Point
LAHFH 17th Annual Dinner and Auction is a one of a kind event. We have the biggest silent auction in the Lakes Area and our emcee keeps us all entertained during our live auction. Join us as we raise funds to build more homes to help eliminate poverty housing one home at a time
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Categories: Community Service, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Culinary Event
Friday Jun 14, 2013
Brainerd
Watch as racers challenge the tight turns on BIR's highly technical road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Jun 14, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jun 14, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Brainerd
Snowmobile racing on open water? That's what IWA Watercross is all about! Snowmobiles drag race across Lake BIR and compete in oval racing. And sometimes they sink to the bottom of the lake, only to be pulled out, dried off and lined up again for more racing. It's great entertainment for the whole family.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Crosslake
The Original Crosslake Flea Market is back for another summer in Crosslake and will be held outdoors on the grounds of the Old Catholic Church on Highway 66, in the center of Crosslake across from the camp grounds. It's a great place to meet your neighbors and find great products from over 50 different vendors; or sell your wares.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Pooches, ponies, pigs, pigeons, parrots - Come one, come all.... .... bring your favorite pet to the 3rd Annual Pequot Lakes Pet Pageant & Parade! Trophies for: Best of Show, Most Unusual Pet, Pet/Owner Look-a-Like, Best Costume, and Best Trick! Fun for you and your pet!
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Categories: Family Activity
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Pequot Lakes
A FREE event for the whole family! Entertainment, games, food, prizes! Public is invited!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Brainerd
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center is offering Preparation for birth and parenting classes. Best taken in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Saturday Jun 15, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Bryan Barber while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday Jun 16, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Join us for Sunday Funday on the Patio with Bryan Barber.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Family Activity
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Little Falls
Take aim at the sixth annual Chamber Sporting Clays Summer Fling! Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 18, and join other Chamber members for this networking opportunity at Rice Creek Hunting and Recreation in Little Falls. Network with other members in a relaxed setting by signing-up as an individual and being placed randomly with three other shooters or reward
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Recreation
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Brainerd
The Grief Support Group is for those who have had a relative, friend, or significant person die. Common experiences of those who are living with grief include poor sleep, poor appetite, problems concentrating, and no energy for things that used to be enjoyable. The purpose of this group is to equip each person with the tools and resources to reinvest oneself in life.
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Categories: Education, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Please join the Brainerd Chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals for their annual summer social and installation of officers. Connect with current chapter members, build or enhance your relationships with career-minded support professionals, find out how you and your company can benefit from IAAP, and celebrate the installation of the 2013-2014 chapter board.
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Categories: Education
Tuesday Jun 18, 2013
Staples
Lakewood Health System invites those who have experienced the loss of their baby during pregnancy, at birth or during infancy to attend this special, non-denominational support group. Whether your loss was recent or was experienced in the past, all?parents, family and friends are invited to attend for comfort and reflection.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
Brainerd
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as time allows. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jun 20, 2013
Nisswa
The Nisswa Farmer's Market sells locally raised products.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 20, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 20, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Thursday Jun 20, 2013
Baxter
Join us and learn basic steps to blocking out your day. Determine the actions that builds your business, referrals and networking groups and how to make them a priority.
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Friday Jun 21, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 23, 2013
Brainerd
Import cars and sport compacts invade Brainerd International Raceway for two weekends this season. Drag racing, drifting, autocross, open lapping, car shows and much more await fans.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Jun 21, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jun 21, 2013 -
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Walker
This outdoor country music festival offers a weekend of great music and tons of fun!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Premier Annual Events
Friday Jun 21, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Brainerd
Racers must be pre-registered prior to Saturday race days. (Registration will not be taken on race days.) Every new racer must complete at least two test runs before racing. New racer test runs take place Saturday morning. (9:30-10:30 a.m.) If you have not completed test runs, you cannot race. Car assignments will be given the day of the race.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Pillager
This year's event features Scandinavian heritage with the Swedish Musicians Skålmusik, vintage tractors with Model T and Hit-and-Miss motor display, demonstrations from the Central Minnesota Wood Carvers, Vintage Quilt Display and history from Mother's Original Quilt Shop, Farmers Market, Scandinavian food and craft demonstration and so much more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Gary Sluhan on the patio while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday Jun 23, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music on the patio by Gary Sluhan for Sunday Funday!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Monday Jun 24, 2013
Crosslake
Crosslake City Council - Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
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Categories: Community Service, Community Event
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jun 25, 2013
Brainerd
This class is designed for women with previous birth experience and their support people who have questions about their current pregnancy. This class includes a tour of the Family Birthplace.
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Categories: Education, Health and Wellness
Wednesday Jun 26, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Wednesday Jun 26, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Brainerd
ChamberNets a lead sharing group that meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The objective is to build strong partnerships with participating member businesses and provide consumer referrals. Guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings before joining.
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Thursday Jun 27, 2013 -
Friday Jun 28, 2013
Brainerd
The golf tournament includes 18 holes of golf with shared GPS cart, raffle prizes, silent auction and hors d'oeuvres following play.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Nisswa
The Nisswa Farmer's Market sells locally raised products.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Nisswa
Quarterdeck Resort invites you to join them as they host CHOW on Thursday, June 27, 2013. During CHOW, Quarterdeck Resort will be providing lunch, door prizes and information about their facility.
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Baxter
Little Miss & Mister 4th of July Pageant. Children's age 4-8, prizes for everyone.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jun 27, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Memories of Elvis Show
Lakeside Dinner Show - Outdoor Performance (weather permitting)
Reservations required
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jun 28, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jun 28, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Jun 29, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 30, 2013
Brainerd
The Bracket Drag Racing Series highlights some of the top amateur drag racers in the state who compete in 10 classes for a series championship at the end of the season. More than 300 dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters descend on BIR each weekend, battling each other for series points and prize money as they take on BIR's world-famous quarter-mile drag strip.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Fifty Lakes
Family fun for all including live music, venders, food, games, bingo, meat raffle and more!
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Categories: Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Baxter
Participants may choose to run in the 5K, walk a 5K or walk a 1 mile course with commemorative T-shirts to all, along with eligibility for door prizes.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness, Premier Annual Events
Saturday Jun 29, 2013 -
Sunday Jun 30, 2013
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Brainerd
The Miss United States competition is an at-large competition and Brainerd will be the first locally based Minnesota pageant to be represented in that organization. The winner will go on to represent Brainerd in the 2014 Miss Minnesota United States Pageant next February.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity
Monday Jul 1, 2013
Boot Camp For New Dads is a nationally licensed program designed to give expectant fathers a place to go and learn from experienced fathers. It provides a relaxed environment for expectant dads to get more information about personal care of their babies and find out about great community resources.
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Categories: Education
Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
Crosslake
The Brainerd Lakes Area Chamber invites all members of the Crosslake business community to the Chamber?s Explore Crosslake meetings. The meetings are held at 8 a.m. the 1st Tuesday of each month. Please join us!
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
Brainerd
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Centers is sponsoring a Breastfeeding class that includes both an introduction to the basics of breastfeeding and resources for ongoing support.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Tuesday Jul 2, 2013
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center is sponsoring a breastfeeding class that includes both an introduction to the basics of breastfeeding and resources for ongoing support.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013 -
Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Pig races, fireworks, parades, entertainment! Come celebrate our Independence Day with Fourth of July activities July 3-4 in Pequot Lakes.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Family Activity, Premier Annual Events
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join the Pequot Lakes-Breezy Point Business Connect Committee where you can network with other people right here in town. The committee hosts business professionals to speak about topics that concern your business. You also learn about happenings in Pequot Lakes
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
Brainerd
Battle of the Bands is THE event for teens of the area. It will feature 12 local bands vying for the 1st place trophy and be the warm-up band for the 4th of July celebration.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Wednesday Jul 3, 2013
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Nisswa
The Nisswa Farmer's Market sells locally raised products.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Brainerd
Ride the 1929 Ford Tri-motor. Step back in time, experience the thrill and romance of the Golden Age of Aviation.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Thursday Jul 4, 2013
Brainerd
The Brainerd Lakes Heart & Vascular Center has formed a Mended Hearts support group to help people understand that there can be a rich, rewarding life after heart disease diagnosis. Members listen, share their experiences and volunteer to talk to other heart patients about what they may face including lifestyle changes, depression, recovery, and treatment.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Friday Jul 5, 2013 -
Sunday Jul 7, 2013
Brainerd
The 27th Annual NAPA Auto Parts Show & Go offers fans a chance to see great head-to-head drag racing action. It's the second race in the Muscle Car Series, with cars that can run 6-7 seconds at over 200 mph. The event includes a classic car show, fireworks and live music Saturday night.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Jul 5, 2013 -
Sunday Jul 7, 2013
Brainerd
Watch as racers challenge the tight turns on BIR's highly technical road course, taking the corners on two wheels and a knee. It?s a Dual Event Weekend with the second leg of the Muscle Car Series on the drag strip.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Jul 5, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jul 5, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Friday Jul 5, 2013
Deerwood
Watch the fireworks at Ruttger's!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Crosslake
Great deals and delicious food are yours at the Crosslake Flea Market and Craft Sale Saturday July 6 from 9 till 4. Forty vendor booths feature arts and crafts, outdoor furniture and more.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Manhattan Beach
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 6, 2013
Crosslake
2013 marks the 43 year the community of Crosslake has been celebrating Americas' freedom with a fantastic fireworks display. Join us on July 6, 2013 on the water or from the shores of Cross Lake to view the display from Sand Island beginning at dusk.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Festivals and Celebrations, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday Jul 7, 2013
Brainerd
Widely known and respected as one of central Minnesota's finest arts presentations. You will find some new art elements, as well as some of your old favorites. Whether it is a favorite artist, entertainer or even your favorite snack offered by our food vendors, Arts in the Park has something for you. We invite you to stroll through the park and enjoy the art booths, entertainment, and food offered for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity, Premier Annual Events
Sunday Jul 7, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music on the patio by Mark Allan for Sunday Funday!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Monday Jul 8, 2013
Crosslake
Crosslake City Council meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month at 7:00 P.M. at City Hall
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Categories: Community Service, Education, Community Event
Tuesday Jul 9, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jul 9, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Tuesday Jul 9, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jul 9, 2013
Nisswa
Network and unwind with your fellow chamber members, meet the Trout Lake Camps staff and learn about their services, all while enjoying fabulous hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Also register for a chance to win prizes!
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Come and enjoy this one-of-a-kind event! Enjoy your free bowl of beans cooked overnight in the ground while strolling through the crafters booths and listening to live entertainment. This is a day the whole family can enjoy!
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Festivals and Celebrations, Community Event, Premier Annual Events
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Crosslake
The Need is Constant ~ The Gratification is Instant ~ Give Blood
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Categories: Community Service, Community Event, Health and Wellness
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Brainerd
The Wednesday Night Drags - Street Legal Style program is a chance for anyone with a street legal car, truck or motorcycle to race on BIR's world-class drag strip as many times as time allows. You get to use the light tree, the burn-out box and the scoreboard.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Wednesday Jul 10, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
... read more
Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
ChamberNet is a lead sharing group that meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The objective is to build strong partnerships with participating member businesses and provide consumer referrals. Guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings before joining.
... read more
Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Nisswa
The Nisswa Farmer's Market sells locally raised products.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Staples
Multiple Sclerosis can be quite challenging at times, but through the support offered by Lakewood Health System?s Multiple Sclerosis Mutual Help Group, no one has to face these challenges on their own.
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Categories: Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jul 11, 2013
Brainerd
Learn how to protect your child inside the house and out. What to do in an emergency, how to stock a first-aid kit, where to call for help, and more. Certified CPR instructors demonstrate the special resuscitation methods needed to aid infants and children under age eight.
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Categories: Education, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Friday Jul 12, 2013 -
Sunday Jul 14, 2013
Brainerd
Powercruise is returning to Brainerd International Raceway. It's the premier modified car event in the U.S. It's known as the place where you can do everything with your car that you?re not allowed to do anywhere else. Powercruise allows YOU to drive YOUR car on BIR's race track along with other like-minded petrol heads in the cruising sessions, where you can cruise next to the toughest modified street machines, hot rods, imports and drag cars, whether they're turbo charged, supercharged, nitrous injected or however it is you like your engines to be?all with your family and friends in the car with you!
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Friday Jul 12, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jul 12, 2013
Brainerd
Salute to the Arts is an energizing annual Crossing Arts Alliance juried exhibition focusing on fresh, new art.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Brainerd
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Categories: Recreation, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Nisswa
The Paul Bunyan Extreme 5k is a friends and family event. The 3.2 mile course will be covered in 16 obstacles ranging from swinging across mud pits to conquering the giant slip and slide! The course is designed so that kids and couch potatoes can complete the course, but it won't be easy!
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Come check out some BIG trucks! Get inside an ambulance, school bus, construction equipment, fire truck and much much more. Kids of all ages will have a blast. All proceeds benefit the Pequot Lakes Early Childhood program.
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Categories: Community Event
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Food, music, giveaways, beer tent. Free complimentary light boat detail. Bar on water. Gas dock open until 9 p.m.. Hay Lake Fireworks to follow!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Matt Wahl on the patio while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 13, 2013
The annual Lower Hay Lake fireworks by Zambelli Fireworks will be held starting at dusk. The annual event is sponsored by the Friends of Lower Lake Association and is open to the public. Admission is free and the fireworks can be seen by land or by lake.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Service, Recreation, Community Event, Fundraising Event, Family Activity
Sunday Jul 14, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live music by Matt Wahl on the patio overlooking Big Trout Lake!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jul 16, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jul 16, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Tuesday Jul 16, 2013
Staples
Lakewood Health System invites those who have experienced the loss of their baby during pregnancy, at birth or during infancy to attend this special, non-denominational support group. Whether your loss was recent or was experienced in the past, all?parents, family and friends are invited to attend for comfort and reflection.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Wednesday Jul 17, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
... read more
Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jul 18, 2013
Nisswa
The Nisswa Farmer's Market sells locally raised products.
... read more
Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 18, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 18, 2013
Crosslake
In it's fifth year, Crosslake in Bloom has become an annual gathering and an event that gardening enthusiasts won't miss! This day long event is designed for participants to gather and share ideas and to enjoy and embrace the beauty of our Minnesota gardening season.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Education, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 18, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Memories of Elvis Show
Lakeside Dinner Show - Outdoor Performance (weather permitting)
Reservations required
... read more
Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Friday Jul 19, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Saturday Jul 20, 2013 -
Sunday Jul 21, 2013
Brainerd
The Bracket Drag Racing Series highlights some of the top amateur drag racers in the state who compete in 10 classes for a series championship at the end of the season. More than 300 dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters descend on BIR each weekend, battling each other for series points and prize money as they take on BIR's world-famous quarter-mile drag strip.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday Jul 20, 2013 -
Sunday Jul 21, 2013
Brainerd
Teams of 4 drivers compete in 7-hour endurance races Saturday and Sunday (July 20-21), mostly for the love of racing and the chance to wrench on their hunks of screaming junk.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Racing
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Crosslake
The Original Crosslake Flea Market is back for another summer in Crosslake and will be held outdoors on the grounds of the Old Catholic Church on Highway 66, in the center of Crosslake across from the camp grounds.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Enjoy this free family music event! Join Pequot Lakes on Saturday evenings as they host bands at Trailside Park. Great for all ages.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Crosslake
Dust off your lawn chairs, load up the family and join us in Crosslake's Town Square for free live music under the gazebo each Saturday evening!
A different band each week; some old, some new, but all very entertaining and many are back by popular request.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Brainerd
Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center is offering Preparation for birth and parenting classes. Best taken in the last 2-3 months of pregnancy.
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Categories: Health and Wellness
Saturday Jul 20, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Enjoy live acoustic music by Bryan Barber while watching the sun set over Big Trout Lake
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Sunday Jul 21, 2013
Manhattan Beach
Join us for Sunday Funday on the Patio with Bryan Barber.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Monday Jul 22, 2013
Crosslake
Crosslake City Council - Meets the second and fourth Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at City Hall.
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Categories: Community Service, Community Event
Tuesday Jul 23, 2013
Baxter
There are vegetables, flowers, herbs, spices, meats and fruits that you can choose from. The selection depends on the season and weather, so if you stop by more than once, you'll find new fruits and vegetables that may not have been there the week before.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity, Culinary Event
Tuesday Jul 23, 2013
Crosslake
Big Fun Tuesday's are back! Load up the kids and bring them to Crosslake's Town Square for Paul Bunyan sized games each Tuesday. Gunny sack races, Big fish toss, Pancake throwing and Minnow races.
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Community Event, Family Activity
Wednesday Jul 24, 2013
Brainerd
The Paul Bunyan Cyclists continue to be strong advocates of cycling and bike safety in the community.
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Categories: Recreation, Community Event, Family Activity, Health and Wellness
Thursday Jul 25, 2013
Brainerd
ChamberNets a lead sharing group that meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The objective is to build strong partnerships with participating member businesses and provide consumer referrals. Guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings before joining.
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Categories: Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event
Thursday Jul 25, 2013
Nisswa
The Nisswa Farmer's Market sells locally raised products.
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Categories: Community Event, Family Activity
Thursday Jul 25, 2013
Pequot Lakes
Join us for a hybrid of flea, craft, and business booths as you stroll along the Paul Bunyan Trail. Kids will enjoy searching for over 50 bobbers in the park and test your bowling skills with our Paul Bunyan sized bowling pins and bobber ball!
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Categories: Arts, Culture and Entertainment, Brainerd Lakes Chamber Event, Community Event, Family Activity