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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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12/3/2022 - 12/3/2023
FRI
December
2 4
4:00 PM

Christmas Acres is a holiday tradition filled with North Pole magic. From beautiful Christmas light displayed far and wide throughout our charming acreage and real Santa visits, to fun activities inside and out, Christmas just won’t be complete without ...

SAT
December
3

The 8th Annual Holiday at the Dam is on Sat. Dec. 4 from 12-3 p.m. featuring outdoor fun for the whole family. Take your family photo with a Holiday backdrop, sip hot cocoa while you roast a S'more over a warm campfire and grab your 2021 ...

SAT
December
3
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Learn how to make a Christmas door swag.

SAT
December
3
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SAT
December
3
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Christmas Craft Fair including over 25 vendors. Free shopping bag compliments of Tremelo Communications. Wine and Craft Beer Tasting, 10% off all Fifty Lakes Hats and Clothing. Register to win a $50 gift certificate to the Fifty Lakes Bar and ...

SAT
December
3
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Do your Christmas Shopping at Fifty Lakes Christmas Craft Fair! Free shopping bag compliments of Tremolo Communications Wine and Craft Beer tasting 10% off all Fifty Lakes hats and scarves in stock at the Fifty Lakes Bar Register to win a $50 Gift ...

SAT
December
3
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Make CCS your first stop on your way to Crosslake's 9th Annual Holiday at the Dam event! Crosslake Community School needs your help judging the classroom door decorating competition! Your the school and warm up with hot beverages. Make and take an ...

SAT
December
3
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bar Bingo every Sat starting at 1pm

SAT
December
3
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Join the Crosslake Legion for Bingo every Saturday starting at 1:30.

SAT
December
3
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Christmas for Kids Crosslake, is a gift giving program sponsored by local businesses and community members throughout the area, and the Christmas for Kids Committee. For over 20 years, Christmas for Kids has helped area children, ages birth to ...

SAT
December
3
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
SAT
December
3
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

SAT
December
3
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

*Get Your Dance on at Zorbaz *Alwayz Zomething Going On @ The Z!

SUN
December
4
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

BINGO Every Sunday starting at 3:30pm

MON
December
5
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ITs Poker night at Moonlite. The game starts at 6:30. Be here at 6pm to get bonus chips!

MON
December
5
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join uz for Trivia Monday Nightz at Gull Lake Z at 8 pm!

TUE
December
6
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TUE
December
6
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meat Raffle starting at 5:30pm Margaritas for $3

TUE
December
6
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us every Tuesday, ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Tuesday Night Meat Raffle! Numbers drawn at 6:30! Happy Hour 4-6pm. Sushi platters on special for dine-in or take-out only $21.99! Join us for a fun night and WIN!

TUE
December
6
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us every Tuesday from 7pm-9pm for Taproom Trivia! Trivia Mafia is the use your noodle, not google trivia! Come play solo or bring a team. WIN FREE BEER!

WED
December
7
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WED
December
7
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Joins us for happy hour to help. We are excited to partner with our Nisswa neighbors, Woods to Water Real Estate to help a family in the BLA have a great Christmas! One dollar from each pint sold will be donated to help make this the best ...

WED
December
7
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

THU
December
8
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
THU
December
8
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meat Raffle ticket sales start at 4 p.m. and tickets are pulled at 5:30 p.m.  Bingo starts at 6 p.m. - 10 games

THU
December
8
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM

Reduce stress and de-clutter your mind every 2nd Thursday.

THU
December
8
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

FRI
December
9
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FRI
December
9
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Make n Take 24" Balsam wreath with assorted greens, cones, berries and ribbon. 12/9. 4pm-6pm. $65

FRI
December
9
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Featuring Emily Meat Market Meat Packages

FRI
December
9
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

FRI
December
9
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Enjoy Karaoke with Mitch at the Nisswa Legion

FRI
December
9
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

*Get Your Dance on at Zorbaz *Alwayz Zomething Going On @ The Z!

SAT
December
10
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

The Crosslake American Legion Auxiliary Cookie walk takes place on Sat. Dec. 10th, featuring an assortment of cookies (buyers choice) for $9 per pound. The Auxiliary members each make 7 dozen cookies, of which you can purchase an assortment by the ...

SAT
December
10
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for Studio Explorations at WonderTrek! WonderTrek Play Lab is located at 1001 Kingwood Street, Suite 114Brainerd Minnesota. DO YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUSEUM? Your participation is crucial for the development of the ...

SAT
December
10
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SAT
December
10
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Assorted logs with cedar greens, ribbon and berries. Smells great and is approved for nursing homes and assisted livings. 11/19 or 12/10, 10am-Noon or 2pm-4pm. $30

SAT
December
10
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bar Bingo every Sat starting at 1pm

SAT
December
10
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Join the Crosslake Legion for Bingo every Saturday starting at 1:30.

SAT
December
10
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Assorted logs with cedar greens, ribbon and berries. Smells great and is approved for nursing homes and assisted livings. 11/19 or 12/10, 10am-Noon or 2pm-4pm. $30

SAT
December
10
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join us for our holiday wine & liquor tasting! Need a bottle of wine for the Christmas host? How about a bottle of bubbles to pop for New Years? Or what about a bottle of bourbon for a Christmas gift? No worries- we have all the bases covered. We will ...

SAT
December
10
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

SAT
December
10
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

*Get Your Dance on at Zorbaz *Alwayz Zomething Going On @ The Z!

SUN
December
11
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Snacks by Crosslake Area Vacations, Holiday Crafts & Games by Squirrelly Mama, Professional Pictures with Santa by Junebug Photography & extra childrens activities by WonderTrek Museum!

SUN
December
11
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

BINGO Every Sunday starting at 3:30pm

MON
December
12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ITs Poker night at Moonlite. The game starts at 6:30. Be here at 6pm to get bonus chips!

MON
December
12
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join uz for Trivia Monday Nightz at Gull Lake Z at 8 pm!

TUE
December
13
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TUE
December
13
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Let's Jingle & Mingle during our 2022 Business After Hours Holiday Extravaganza at Town Hall of Madden's Resort on Tuesday, December 13, from 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Register
TUE
December
13
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meat Raffle starting at 5:30pm Margaritas for $3

TUE
December
13
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us every Tuesday, ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Tuesday Night Meat Raffle! Numbers drawn at 6:30! Happy Hour 4-6pm. Sushi platters on special for dine-in or take-out only $21.99! Join us for a fun night and WIN!

TUE
December
13
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us every Tuesday from 7pm-9pm for Taproom Trivia! Trivia Mafia is the use your noodle, not google trivia! Come play solo or bring a team. WIN FREE BEER!

TUE
December
13
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life. From ...

WED
December
14
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WED
December
14
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

WED
December
14
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
WED
December
14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life. From ...

THU
December
15
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
THU
December
15
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meat Raffle ticket sales start at 4 p.m. and tickets are pulled at 5:30 p.m.  Bingo starts at 6 p.m. - 10 games

THU
December
15
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

THU
December
15
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life. From ...

FRI
December
16
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FRI
December
16 18
4:00 PM

Christmas Acres is a holiday tradition filled with North Pole magic. From beautiful Christmas light displayed far and wide throughout our charming acreage and real Santa visits, to fun activities inside and out, Christmas just won’t be complete ...

FRI
December
16
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Featuring Emily Meat Market Meat Packages

FRI
December
16
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

FRI
December
16
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Enjoy Karaoke with Mitch at the Nisswa Legion

FRI
December
16
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A Las Vegas-Caliber, multimedia, Rock & Roll extravaganza that mixes hilarious stories with your favorite holiday songs in a way like you’ve never heard before. http://www.rrxsrocks.com/

FRI
December
16
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

*Get Your Dance on at Zorbaz *Alwayz Zomething Going On @ The Z!

SAT
December
17
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Birding Basket: Make n take this Saturday 11/5 or 12/17, 10am-Noon or 2pm-4pm A visit from a feathered friend outside the window is always a treat! Makes a great gift too! Includes assorted greens, cones, seeds, suet, cranberries, oranges and peanut ...

SAT
December
17
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SAT
December
17
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bar Bingo every Sat starting at 1pm

SAT
December
17
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Join the Crosslake Legion for Bingo every Saturday starting at 1:30.

SAT
December
17
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

SAT
December
17
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Patrick Barlow, writer of the Broadway and West End hit The 39 Steps, has retold Charles Dickens’ holiday classic, A Christmas Carol. This thrilling adaptation uses only five actors to bring some of Dickens' most beloved characters to life. From ...

SAT
December
17
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

*Get Your Dance on at Zorbaz *Alwayz Zomething Going On @ The Z!

SUN
December
18
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Breakfast at the VFW Third Sunday of each month 8 am to Noon Breakfast is held at other times occasionally Located just two blocks south of Brainerd's famous concrete water tower. A friendly place, 309 South Sixth Street. ATM and free WiFi Stop by ...

SUN
December
18
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

BINGO Every Sunday starting at 3:30pm

SUN
December
18
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Prime Rib or Walleye Dinner Featuring: Doug Allen Nash Chris Olson Patty Carlyle $ A-List Big Band Orchestra

MON
December
19
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ITs Poker night at Moonlite. The game starts at 6:30. Be here at 6pm to get bonus chips!

MON
December
19
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join uz for Trivia Monday Nightz at Gull Lake Z at 8 pm!

TUE
December
20
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
TUE
December
20
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
TUE
December
20
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Meat Raffle starting at 5:30pm Margaritas for $3

TUE
December
20
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Join us every Tuesday, ticket sales starting at 5:30 for our Tuesday Night Meat Raffle! Numbers drawn at 6:30! Happy Hour 4-6pm. Sushi platters on special for dine-in or take-out only $21.99! Join us for a fun night and WIN!

TUE
December
20
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us every Tuesday from 7pm-9pm for Taproom Trivia! Trivia Mafia is the use your noodle, not google trivia! Come play solo or bring a team. WIN FREE BEER!

WED
December
21
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
WED
December
21
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us to support the Northland Arboretum for December's Pints for a Purpose non-profit partner. $1 from every beer sold will go directly to the Northland Arboretum!

WED
December
21
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

THU
December
22
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
THU
December
22
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meat Raffle ticket sales start at 4 p.m. and tickets are pulled at 5:30 p.m.  Bingo starts at 6 p.m. - 10 games

THU
December
22
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

FRI
December
23
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
FRI
December
23
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Featuring Emily Meat Market Meat Packages

FRI
December
23
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

FRI
December
23
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Enjoy Karaoke with Mitch at the Nisswa Legion

FRI
December
23
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

*Get Your Dance on at Zorbaz *Alwayz Zomething Going On @ The Z!

SAT
December
24
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for Studio Explorations at WonderTrek! WonderTrek Play Lab is located at 1001 Kingwood Street, Suite 114Brainerd Minnesota. DO YOU WANT TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUSEUM? Your participation is crucial for the development of the ...

SAT
December
24
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
SAT
December
24
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Bar Bingo every Sat starting at 1pm

SAT
December
24
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Join the Crosslake Legion for Bingo every Saturday starting at 1:30.

SAT
December
24
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

SAT
December
24
9:00 PM - 2:00 AM

*Get Your Dance on at Zorbaz *Alwayz Zomething Going On @ The Z!

SUN
December
25
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

BINGO Every Sunday starting at 3:30pm

SUN
December
25
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

MON
December
26
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
MON
December
26
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Sertoma Winter Wonderland is back for it's 16th season and ready to bring you a magical Christmas event. Put on by the Brainerd Noon Sertoma Club and our 4 Non-Profit Partners, this event is 100% volunteer driven and all proceeds go back to our ...

MON
December
26
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ITs Poker night at Moonlite. The game starts at 6:30. Be here at 6pm to get bonus chips!

MON
December
26
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Join uz for Trivia Monday Nightz at Gull Lake Z at 8 pm!

TUE
December
27
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
TUE
December
27
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM