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.
TUE
Oct
Jan
1
2020 Brainerd Lakes Visitors GUIDE
Make sure your business is represented in the 2020 Brainerd Lakes Visitor guide and reserve your ad space today! For as little as $165, you can reach more than 200,000 tourists* and potential customers from across the state of Minnesota! By advertising in
THU
November
14
Blue Ox Success Series: 8 Tips for Leaders Managing Millennials
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Success Series: 8 Tips for Leaders Managing Millennials
This session will demonstrate specific tips and techniques for better supervision of Millennials.
Specific attention will be placed on understanding what tools can be used
to increase engag
THU
November
14
"Christmas Boutique Kick Off" Event at Common Goods Crosslake
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tis’ the season for giving and receiving. And you can do both at The Crosslake Common Goods Christmas Boutique from 10 am – 6 pm Thursday, November 14. Enjoy hot cider, cookies and Christmas music while you shop in a winter wonderland! Dave and Aaron fro
THU
November
14
Holiday Sign Making Event
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Ring in the holiday season with a sure to be talked about holiday craft. You and a friend are invited to join me for a fun night of socializing and making a personalized holiday sign for your home.
This event will be hosted by Lillie Pearo. Lillie is
THU
November
14
Parent Cafe' ~ Come and Relax
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Parent Cafe' is where parents can talk openly with one another about the joys and challenges of raising a family. Share ideas, learn from others, meet new people and have FUN!
FREE Dinner ~ Childcare provided.
THU
November
14
Baxter Sparkling Evening of Spirits & Wine
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us at Baxter Super One Liquor for a Holiday Spirits and Wine event Thursday, November 14th from 5-7 p.m. – Enjoy samples of wines, spirits, pre-made cocktails, delicious appetizers and mini desserts and sign up for our great giveaways! Crown Royal Cor
THU
November
14
November Challenge Happy Hour
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join Concordia alumni and friends of the college in Brainerd! Spend time socializing and celebrating the success of the November Board Fundraising Challenge, and invite your friends to join you. See you then!
Hosted by members of the National Alumni Bo
THU
November
14
Roll Sushi With Chef Matt
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All You Can Roll! All You Can Eat Sushi! Roll Sushi with Chef Matt!
THU
November
14
TAP Christmas Gnome
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
—>X<—
TAP into your creativity at our new Destination location in Emily, The Log Cabin Bar! Our artist will guide you each step of the way to create your original "God Jul Gnome" acrylic inspiration on canvas!
— No experience needed!
Thursday, Novem
THU
November
14
TAP Fall Gnome
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Paint this Fall Gnome inspiration with TAP at Main Street Ale House! Add your creative touches with guided art instruction by our talented and fun TAP artist!
// This is a smaller venue, space is limited! Purchase your ticket today!
Thursday, Nov 14
THU
November
14
Friendsgiving with Chef Jenna
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
When it comes to celebration, what better cause is there than great food and company?
We're celebrating the holiday season early with a Friendsgiving cooking class led by Chef Jenna Bower Von Siebolds, Executive Chef of 3 Cheers Hospitality, Prairie Bay
THU
November
14
2020 Rhinestones Runway Show
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us, on Thurs., Nov. 14th, for an evening of fashion and glitz, as the 2020 Brainerd/Baxter and Central Lakes United States contestants compete, in their outfit of choice, vying to win the 2020 Rhinestones Runway Show Award. The runway show has become
FRI
November
15
Wiidookodaadiwag Pow-wow
5:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Central Lakes College along with Brainerd Public Schools invites you to our Wiidookodaadiwag Pow-wow (We Are Helping One Another)! Please join us in bringing people together to celebrate American Indian culture through music, games and dance!
5:15 pm w
FRI
November
15
November Newcomers at Roundhouse
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you are new to the Brainerd Lakes Area (within the last 4-5 years), join us!
Food: Chameleon Café will be a food vendor for the night (for purchase) and I’ll bring some snacks for the tables too.
Seating: We’ll have reserved seating so be sure to
FRI
November
15
JOY Wreath Make-n-Take At Landsburg Nursery
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come to Landsburg Nursery to make this cute and large wood JOY sign and fresh wreath! Customize your colors and wreath!
Size of sign is approximately 4.6 ft tall and 12 inches wide with the wreath being 20 inches.
FRI
November
15
Taste of Nations
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The 7th Annual “Taste of Nations” Fundraiser for the Heartland Symphony Orchestra will feature 4-courses of German Cuisine paired with musical selections. The evening begins with Social Hour, appetizers, & a silent auction.
6:00 p.m. Silent Auction &
FRI
November
15
Andy Fischer Music at Sherwood
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Come out for a fun evening of great food and drink specials and the sweet tunes of Andy Fischer at Sherwood Forest. No cover - just a whole lot of fun.
FRI
November
15
Breezy Point North Stars Home Game vs. North Iowa Bulls
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Come cheer on the Breezy Point North Star Junior Hockey team as they take on the North Iowa Bulls
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Powered By GrowthZone
2020 Brainerd Lakes Visitors GUIDE
Make sure your business is represented in the 2020 Brainerd Lakes Visitor guide and reserve your ad space today! For as little as $165, you can reach more than 200,000 tourists* and potential customers from across the state of Minnesota! By advertising in
Blue Ox Success Series: 8 Tips for Leaders Managing Millennials
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Success Series: 8 Tips for Leaders Managing Millennials This session will demonstrate specific tips and techniques for better supervision of Millennials. Specific attention will be placed on understanding what tools can be used to increase engag
"Christmas Boutique Kick Off" Event at Common Goods Crosslake
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tis’ the season for giving and receiving. And you can do both at The Crosslake Common Goods Christmas Boutique from 10 am – 6 pm Thursday, November 14. Enjoy hot cider, cookies and Christmas music while you shop in a winter wonderland! Dave and Aaron fro
Holiday Sign Making Event
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Ring in the holiday season with a sure to be talked about holiday craft. You and a friend are invited to join me for a fun night of socializing and making a personalized holiday sign for your home. This event will be hosted by Lillie Pearo. Lillie is
Parent Cafe' ~ Come and Relax
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Parent Cafe' is where parents can talk openly with one another about the joys and challenges of raising a family. Share ideas, learn from others, meet new people and have FUN! FREE Dinner ~ Childcare provided.
Baxter Sparkling Evening of Spirits & Wine
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join us at Baxter Super One Liquor for a Holiday Spirits and Wine event Thursday, November 14th from 5-7 p.m. – Enjoy samples of wines, spirits, pre-made cocktails, delicious appetizers and mini desserts and sign up for our great giveaways! Crown Royal Cor
November Challenge Happy Hour
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Join Concordia alumni and friends of the college in Brainerd! Spend time socializing and celebrating the success of the November Board Fundraising Challenge, and invite your friends to join you. See you then! Hosted by members of the National Alumni Bo
Roll Sushi With Chef Matt
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
All You Can Roll! All You Can Eat Sushi! Roll Sushi with Chef Matt!
TAP Christmas Gnome
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
—>X<— TAP into your creativity at our new Destination location in Emily, The Log Cabin Bar! Our artist will guide you each step of the way to create your original "God Jul Gnome" acrylic inspiration on canvas! — No experience needed! Thursday, Novem
TAP Fall Gnome
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Paint this Fall Gnome inspiration with TAP at Main Street Ale House! Add your creative touches with guided art instruction by our talented and fun TAP artist! // This is a smaller venue, space is limited! Purchase your ticket today! Thursday, Nov 14
Friendsgiving with Chef Jenna
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
When it comes to celebration, what better cause is there than great food and company? We're celebrating the holiday season early with a Friendsgiving cooking class led by Chef Jenna Bower Von Siebolds, Executive Chef of 3 Cheers Hospitality, Prairie Bay
2020 Rhinestones Runway Show
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us, on Thurs., Nov. 14th, for an evening of fashion and glitz, as the 2020 Brainerd/Baxter and Central Lakes United States contestants compete, in their outfit of choice, vying to win the 2020 Rhinestones Runway Show Award. The runway show has become
Wiidookodaadiwag Pow-wow
5:15 PM - 9:30 PM
Central Lakes College along with Brainerd Public Schools invites you to our Wiidookodaadiwag Pow-wow (We Are Helping One Another)! Please join us in bringing people together to celebrate American Indian culture through music, games and dance! 5:15 pm w
November Newcomers at Roundhouse
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you are new to the Brainerd Lakes Area (within the last 4-5 years), join us! Food: Chameleon Café will be a food vendor for the night (for purchase) and I’ll bring some snacks for the tables too. Seating: We’ll have reserved seating so be sure to
JOY Wreath Make-n-Take At Landsburg Nursery
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Come to Landsburg Nursery to make this cute and large wood JOY sign and fresh wreath! Customize your colors and wreath! Size of sign is approximately 4.6 ft tall and 12 inches wide with the wreath being 20 inches.
Taste of Nations
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The 7th Annual “Taste of Nations” Fundraiser for the Heartland Symphony Orchestra will feature 4-courses of German Cuisine paired with musical selections. The evening begins with Social Hour, appetizers, & a silent auction. 6:00 p.m. Silent Auction &
Andy Fischer Music at Sherwood
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Come out for a fun evening of great food and drink specials and the sweet tunes of Andy Fischer at Sherwood Forest. No cover - just a whole lot of fun.
Breezy Point North Stars Home Game vs. North Iowa Bulls
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Come cheer on the Breezy Point North Star Junior Hockey team as they take on the North Iowa Bulls