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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10th Annual MN Adult and Teen Challenge Golf Challenge
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Combine your passion for golf with a higher purpose. Join us for the 10th annual MnTC Golf Challenge on Friday, July 16 at one of Minnesota’s top courses – the Pines at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN. Compete against teams to raise funds for Mn Adult & T
FRI
July
16
2021 Women at the Helm
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Boating Safety Instruction Classes for Women (aka 'Women at the Helm') - These free boating basics and safety classes, co-sponsored by Bertha Boatworks, are designed for those not generally at the helm or are new to operating their own boat. Participants
FRI
July
16
Friday Night Meat Raffle
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Come on down and have some fun!
Win some meat from Emily Meat Market!
All proceeds go to Mid Minnesota Women Center
FRI
July
16
Kelly Smith live on b*merri Patio
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us on the patio at b*merri for live music by Kelly Smith from 7-10 pm!
FRI
July
16
Outdoor Movies at the Crosslake Campground
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Outdoor Movie at the Crosslake Campground.
The US Army Corps of Engineers - Crosslake Campground will be the site for outdoor movies in Crosslake this summer! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a different family friendly movie each month.
All mo
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July
17
Llama Llama Read O Rama
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the Lakes Area United Way in enjoying a FREE community fundraising event, presented by Essentia Health. This annual Fundraiser focuses on early childhood literacy by providing financial support to our local Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program p
SAT
July
17
16th Annual Monarch Butterfly Release
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
You and your friends are invited to the CITY OF BREEZY POINT’s sixteenth annual BUTTERFLY RELEASE to be held at the lovely Pelican Woods Cemetery and Nature Trail. This outdoor event, similar to those held in past years, is scheduled for a Saturday to acco
SAT
July
17
Bark in the Park
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for an "all about the pets" event. Hosted at Lakewood Community Park (Dinosaur Park) at the corner of 4th St NE and Prairie Ave NE.
There will be representatives from local pet service providers there, adoptable pet information, giveaways, goodie
SAT
July
17
Pine River Dam Tour
2:00 PM
Have you ever wondered how a Dam works or how it was built? Join your favorite Rangers on an exclusive tour of our very own Pine River Dam! A great tour for people of all ages! Meet at the Pavilion by the Office to begin your tour!
SAT
July
17
Hans Blix and the Weapon Inspectors live on the Patio
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Currently awaiting their next call from the United Nations, Hans Blix and the Weapons Inspectors are biding their time as an acoustic string band in the Brainerd Lakes Area. HB&TWI play a diverse array of bluegrass, old-time, and Irish fiddle tunes as well
SAT
July
17
Rockin' The Roundhouse with The Tangled Chords!!!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us at the Roundhouse in Nisswa for an evening of Fun Music and Delicious beer!
The Tangled Chords will bring Classic Rock favorites from the 50's to the 90's, and Roundhouse will provide the Delicious Beer that you know and love.
See you there!
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SAT
July
17
Camp Knutson Night Under the Stars - That's Amore
6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Camp Knutson Volunteers present That's Amore - A Night Under the Stars!
A virtual gathering and online auction to support campers with identified needs.
Tickets are complimentary.
Online Auction opens July 14, 2021
Learn more and register at CAMPKNUTSO
SAT
July
17
Bands in the Park - Muddy Water Band
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Muddy Water Band, a three-person group, has been performing throughout the area for many years. The band plays country, country rock, and 50’s music along with many of member Jack Franzen’s original songs. Other members are Jim Olson and John Franzen
SAT
July
17
THE FOUR at Ruttger's
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Four is a multi-generation band. They play a variety of music, from Country to Christian, the Beatles to Kermit the Frog and so much more!
Band members include: Jill, Sam, and Bennett Sadlowsky and Pete Lowe, all from Aitkin.
SAT
July
17
Hudson Magic at Ruttger's
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Hudson has been performing magic for over 40 years and is one of the fortunate few to turn his hobby into his livelihood. Based in Minnesota, he has performed professionally across the USA and has entertained informally on all seven continents! Hudson is a
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10th Annual MN Adult and Teen Challenge Golf Challenge
7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Combine your passion for golf with a higher purpose. Join us for the 10th annual MnTC Golf Challenge on Friday, July 16 at one of Minnesota’s top courses – the Pines at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa, MN. Compete against teams to raise funds for Mn Adult & T
2021 Women at the Helm
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Boating Safety Instruction Classes for Women (aka 'Women at the Helm') - These free boating basics and safety classes, co-sponsored by Bertha Boatworks, are designed for those not generally at the helm or are new to operating their own boat. Participants
Friday Night Meat Raffle
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Come on down and have some fun! Win some meat from Emily Meat Market! All proceeds go to Mid Minnesota Women Center
Kelly Smith live on b*merri Patio
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us on the patio at b*merri for live music by Kelly Smith from 7-10 pm!
Outdoor Movies at the Crosslake Campground
9:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Outdoor Movie at the Crosslake Campground. The US Army Corps of Engineers - Crosslake Campground will be the site for outdoor movies in Crosslake this summer! Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a different family friendly movie each month. All mo
Llama Llama Read O Rama
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Join the Lakes Area United Way in enjoying a FREE community fundraising event, presented by Essentia Health. This annual Fundraiser focuses on early childhood literacy by providing financial support to our local Dolly Parton's Imagination Library program p
16th Annual Monarch Butterfly Release
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
You and your friends are invited to the CITY OF BREEZY POINT’s sixteenth annual BUTTERFLY RELEASE to be held at the lovely Pelican Woods Cemetery and Nature Trail. This outdoor event, similar to those held in past years, is scheduled for a Saturday to acco
Bark in the Park
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us for an "all about the pets" event. Hosted at Lakewood Community Park (Dinosaur Park) at the corner of 4th St NE and Prairie Ave NE. There will be representatives from local pet service providers there, adoptable pet information, giveaways, goodie
Pine River Dam Tour
2:00 PM
Have you ever wondered how a Dam works or how it was built? Join your favorite Rangers on an exclusive tour of our very own Pine River Dam! A great tour for people of all ages! Meet at the Pavilion by the Office to begin your tour!
Hans Blix and the Weapon Inspectors live on the Patio
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Currently awaiting their next call from the United Nations, Hans Blix and the Weapons Inspectors are biding their time as an acoustic string band in the Brainerd Lakes Area. HB&TWI play a diverse array of bluegrass, old-time, and Irish fiddle tunes as well
Rockin' The Roundhouse with The Tangled Chords!!!
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us at the Roundhouse in Nisswa for an evening of Fun Music and Delicious beer! The Tangled Chords will bring Classic Rock favorites from the 50's to the 90's, and Roundhouse will provide the Delicious Beer that you know and love. See you there! Unt
Camp Knutson Night Under the Stars - That's Amore
6:45 PM - 9:00 PM
Camp Knutson Volunteers present That's Amore - A Night Under the Stars! A virtual gathering and online auction to support campers with identified needs. Tickets are complimentary. Online Auction opens July 14, 2021 Learn more and register at CAMPKNUTSO
Bands in the Park - Muddy Water Band
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The Muddy Water Band, a three-person group, has been performing throughout the area for many years. The band plays country, country rock, and 50’s music along with many of member Jack Franzen’s original songs. Other members are Jim Olson and John Franzen
THE FOUR at Ruttger's
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Four is a multi-generation band. They play a variety of music, from Country to Christian, the Beatles to Kermit the Frog and so much more! Band members include: Jill, Sam, and Bennett Sadlowsky and Pete Lowe, all from Aitkin.
Hudson Magic at Ruttger's
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Hudson has been performing magic for over 40 years and is one of the fortunate few to turn his hobby into his livelihood. Based in Minnesota, he has performed professionally across the USA and has entertained informally on all seven continents! Hudson is a