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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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
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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!
Unt
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
SUN
July
18
Brunch Cruise
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Welcome Aboard
Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Cit
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July
18
SIGNATURE SIGNS DIY WOOD SIGN PARTY @ Roundhouse
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You will choose your design from over 200 designs on our website. We will need your design choice at least 10 days prior to the event. You can find design choices here: https://signaturesignsdiy.weebly.com/all-design-options.html
At the party you will cho
SUN
July
18
The Gull Chain of Lakes 9th Annual Gala
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Gull Chain of Lakes Association (GCOLA) is hosting its 9th annual Gala and LOVE OUR LAKES! fundraiser on Sunday, July 18 at Grand View Lodge. Its time we all gather and celebrate our lakes! Current Covid protocols will be followed.
Beginning at 5 pm
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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
Brunch Cruise
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Welcome Aboard Welcome to our Brunch on the water. We offer a selection of breakfast items such as fluffy scrambled eggs, chefs choice egg bake, smoked bacon or ham and sausage, homemade french toast and maple syrup, fried potatoes, fresh fruit, fresh Cit
SIGNATURE SIGNS DIY WOOD SIGN PARTY @ Roundhouse
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
You will choose your design from over 200 designs on our website. We will need your design choice at least 10 days prior to the event. You can find design choices here: https://signaturesignsdiy.weebly.com/all-design-options.html At the party you will cho
The Gull Chain of Lakes 9th Annual Gala
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Gull Chain of Lakes Association (GCOLA) is hosting its 9th annual Gala and LOVE OUR LAKES! fundraiser on Sunday, July 18 at Grand View Lodge. Its time we all gather and celebrate our lakes! Current Covid protocols will be followed. Beginning at 5 pm