Events

At the Heart of Every Family Tradition Lies a Great Experience Worth Repeating

No matter when you decide to visit, you’ll find events happening. We host signature events like the Pequot Lakes Stars & Stripes Days in July. Have you been to the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Minnesota?! You’ll find the parade in Crosslake. How about kickin’ your boots up at Lakes Jam—the Lakes Area’s biggest country and rock fest. Other local businesses and communities host festivals, live music, and even fireworks. Make these popular events a family tradition.

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FRI
January
4 6

Come and join us at Breezy Point Resort for their 24th Annual Ice Fest! Enjoy a weekend full of games, music, kids activities, dog sled races, horse drawn hay rides, and so much more!  Under The Tent: -Jameson & Absolut Bar -Jim Beam Bar -Bacardi Bar

SAT
January
5
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Christmas Bird Count Experienced and beginner birders spend part or all of the day on the Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway taking a census of birds in the area following a briefing at a breakfast meeting. 

SAT
January
5
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join Eileen Kulseth to draw on 9”x12” papers for $39. All supplies are included for this pencil on paper class. Bring your friends and your own refreshments and spend a couple of hours investing in yourself! Please RSVP by phone (218-692-5425) or website (

SAT
January
5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

The 3rd Annual Sample’s Agate Gem and Mineral Shop’s Agate Show will take place on Saturday January 5th at the Northland Arboretum. This event will run 10am-5pm. Buy, Sell, and Trade gems and minerals.  -Door Prizes -20+ Vendors -Food  Free agate s

SUN
January
6
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

2018/19 WINTER SERIES Summer is over, but the music continues all year long with the Lakes Area Music Festival! Our four-concert Winter Series of intimate chamber music will feature some of the LAMF musicians you've come to love over the past years. In

TUE
January
8
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Ask not what you can do for your home, but what your home can do for you. That’s the famous quote right? No, but this month we will be taking a look at how you can do exactly that. We will go over all the popular smart home options and the capabilities of

TUE
January
8
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Dennis Drummond Wine Company as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at their location in Brainerd. Attendees will enjoy Italian meatballs with marinara sauce, variety of cheeses and crackers, veggies and dess

SAT
January
12
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join the Brainerd Lakes Area Women of Today at our Annual Happy Hour With a Purposeon January 12th from 3-6PM at Roundhouse Brewery! We will be raising money for New Pathways! $25.00 admission includes: two drink tickets for Roundhouse beer or wine, food f

SAT
January
12
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Fri. Oct. 12                7:30PM                Rochester Grizzlies Fri. Nov. 2                 7:30PM                Rochester Grizzlies Sat. Nov. 3                7:30PM                Rochester Grizzlies Fri. Nov. 16               7:30PM           

MON
January
14 18
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

  Monday Jan 14th 8 a.m. - Card Recycling 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann 9 a.m. - Zumba 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Gift Shop 11-11:30 a.m. - Bone Bu

TUE
January
15
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Learn about the PIPELINE Program and how it can help your company meet its workforce needs. You are invited to share your unique workforce challenges and successes, network with other business leaders, and learn about the PIPELINE (Private Investment, P

THU
January
17
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Guest Speaker is Jenni Jacquot-DeVries. " Poverty and Community Action"

FRI
January
18 19
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Friday, January 18  Starting at Trailside Park the ride will be starting at noon and following the trail to Timberjack campfire to follow upon arrival.  Saturday, January 19  9:00 am - Noon Registration for show at the American Legion  10:00 am - 4

SAT
January
19
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

A CrossFit style competition in the dead of winter for your team's chance to be added to the Axe!  A full day of three to four events hosted by CrossFit Grow in the Brainerd Lakes Area.  Expect classic CrossFit-style WODs as well as at least one workout ou

SAT
January
19
9:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Journey back in time and learn about the cultural heritage of Minnesota.  In this one day event activities will be based on traditions from Lumberjacks, Voyageurs and Native Americans.  Try your hand at events such as the tomahawk toss, snowsnakes, spear t

SAT
January
19
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join Eileen Kulseth to paint a 11”x14” Ducktail for $39. All supplies are included for this water mixable oil on canvas. Bring your friends and your own refreshments and spend a couple of hours investing in yourself! Please RSVP by phone (218-692-5425) or

SUN
January
20
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Come to the Northland Arboretum for a night hike under a full moon. Bring snowshoes and/or winter boots and plan for an hour hike. If it's cloudy bring a headlamp.

MON
January
21 25
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

    Monday -21st 8 a.m. - Card Recycling 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann 9 a.m. - Zumba 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Gift Shop 11-11:30 a.m. - Bone

TUE
January
22
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join The 612 Station as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at their location in downtown Brainerd. Attendees will enjoy The 612 Station's signature wings with a variety of sauces, mac and cheese bites, meatballs

THU
January
24

REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2019 LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN FILLED. CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR SUPERVISOR ADVANTAGE & REGISTER TO ATTEND. PROGRAM OVERVIEW: The Blue Ox Business Academy's Leadership Experience is an immersive experience in perso

THU
January
24
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

You are invited! Senior LinkAge is sharing information on health insurance (including Medicare options) & financial services specific to seniors. This is a free event hosted by Northern Lakes Senior Living. Handouts & refreshments are provided.

FRI
January
25
7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Fri. Oct. 12                7:30PM                Rochester Grizzlies Fri. Nov. 2                 7:30PM                Rochester Grizzlies Sat. Nov. 3                7:30PM                Rochester Grizzlies Fri. Nov. 16               7:30PM           

FRI
January
25
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Take a joy-filled ride through the musical life of Minnesota's own Bobby Vee, performed by his sons, nephew, and grandson. www.mattvee.com  Purchase 10+ adult tickets & receive a 15% discount. Tickets: $25 Adult / $18 Under 18 • Service fees apply to o

SAT
January
26
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Ice fishing’s largest prize package will be up for grabs as thousands of anglers take to the ice for a day of fun with family and friends. With over $150,000 in cash and prizes, this event is a can’t miss affair! All proceeds are donated to Confidence Lear

SAT
January
26
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come join us and learn this unique medium with Patricia Lintner. This class will consist of two projects working on learning basic techniques with alcohol ink and an ethereal technique with your blowdryer. Class includes all supplies needed. Please bring a

MON
Jan Feb
28 1
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

      Monday -28th 8 a.m. - Card Recycling 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann 9 a.m. - Zumba 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Gift Shop 11-11:30 a.m. - Bon

THU
Jan Feb
31 2

THE WINTERFEST Medallion has been found!  Concratulations to Robb Reed, Cruz Megazzini and Karen Megazzini who scored a prize package valued at more than $2,000!  They found the medallion behind the Chamber Welcome Center at 9:10 this morning.  Somewher

THU
Jan Feb
31 2
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

2019 WinterFest SoupFest Winners: Judges Choice: 1st Place - Advantage Seamless Gutters 2nd Place - Zorbaz - Crozzlake 3rd Place - UR Country Doc Peoples Choice Amateur: 1st Place - US Army Corps of Engineers 2nd Place - Advantage Seamless Gut

FRI
February
1
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

The lead guitarist for Paul McCartney's Wings, Juber is a world-renowned guitar virtuoso, composer, and arranger. Martin Taylor has established a unique career as an internationally acclaimed guitarist, and his inimitable style has seen him recognized as t

SAT
February
2

A winter cycling event to raise funds for the Cuyuna Lakes Mountain Bike Trails. The Whiteout consists of a fat tire bike race, an ice bike race, a night time fat bike group ride, and tons of winter biking shenanigans. The 45NRTH Whiteout is raced on th

SAT
February
2
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Region's Premier Sustainable Living Event 45 Workshops and 45+ Vendors  Join us for workshop sessions, keynote speakers, vendors, wookshops, luncheon, and more!  School-aged (K-6) children’s programming runs concurrently…bring the family and enjoy the

SAT
February
2
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us at Canvas Expressions for a watercolor painting class!! This class will take place on Saturday February 2nd at Canvas Expressions in the Westgate Mall. Space is limited so reserve your spot today.  Cost: $18 for a 5x7 painting  $25 for 8x10

SAT
February
2
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Eileen Kulseth. All supplies are included for this 11” x 14”, water mixable oil on canvas, of a Rooster. Bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours investing in yourself. Please RSVP by p

SAT
February
2
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Come join the fun at the Cuyuna Lakes Chamber of Commerce annual Ice Fishing Contest at Crosby Memorial Park on Serpent Lake with over $1,000 in cash prizes.  Join with hundreds of dedicated Scorpion collectors for an afternoon of memories as the Cuyuna

SAT
February
2
5:00 PM - 11:30 PM

We are very excited to announce The Big Event, a celebration of the Brainerd Public Schools Foundation that will be held on Saturday, February 2nd, 2019 at the Legacy Pavilion. This is a volunteer organized event to celebrate our public schools and raise f

SUN
February
3
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Come watch the Superbowl with us at The Woods! We will have a $15 buffet from 5:00 until Halftime, games and prizes!!! Come cheer on your favorite team!! (Or the team you dislike the least)

MON
February
4 8
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday -4th 8 a.m. - Card Recycling 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann 9 a.m. - Zumba 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Gift Shop 11-11:30 a.m. - Bone Builders

WED
February
6
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Lemons are as much a staple in the kitchen as onions and garlic--and even more versatile. Join us at Loide' Oils & Vinegars as we explore various uses! The class will be a demonstration and informational class that will include beverages, an appetizer,

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