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.
FRI
March
5
Crow Wing Energized's 8th Annual Health and Wellness Summit Watering the Seeds of Wellbeing
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual via Zoom
Friday, March 5, 2021
Cost There is no cost for the summit, but registration is required at
http://crowwingenergized.org/event/
COVID-19 Coffee Chat – 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.
Annual Summit – 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
FRI
March
12
13
2021 Lucky Leprechaun Amazing Race
Click Here to see the list of Amazing Race Prize Winners
Crosslake is famous for it's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, and this year the St. Patrick's Day Committee was challenged to find a way to have some fun while complying with MN Executive orders. The
FRI
March
12
14
2021 Crosslake St. Patrick's Shenanigans
St Patrick's Shenanigans in Crosslake - March 12 - 13, 2021
Crosslake is famous for its St. Patrick's Day Celebrations and while this year it may look a little different, as there will be no parade, it may just be the most fun you've ever had! Gather you
FRI
March
12
13
2021 Crosslake Saint Patricks Yardi Pardi Decorating Contest
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Congratulations Lake Country Crafts and Cones and Les & Kat Mahowald for earning Most Enthusiastic Business and Residential properties in the Yardi Pardi Decorating Contest!!
For almost 50 years Crosslake has been celebrating the St. Patrick's Day holiday
SAT
March
13
17
Downtown Brainerd 'Pot of Gold' Discount Days
Get ready to try your luck during Downtown Brainerd's "Pot of Gold" discount days! Shop at participating businesses March 13th-17th to receive a "Pot of Gold" scratch-off ticket, and remove the gold coin to reveal your deal! Discounts of up to 50% off your
SAT
March
13
Brunch & Browse at Encompassing Beauty
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for Brunch & Browse at Encompassing Beauty in Crosslake Town Square, from 8 - 11 a.m. enjoy coffee, juice and fresh baked goods while you browse our inventory! Bring your lads as well to check our our huge selection of menswear.
Our unique bouti
SAT
March
13
Bingo, Bloody's & Brunch at Whitefish Lodge
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday March 13, 2021
Doors Open: 10:30 am
Bingo: 11:00 am
Table Reservations Required
$15 per person - 4 person minimum per table
Includes a $10 Loaded Bloody or Food Ticket
Full Bar Available
Bingo Games not included with entry fee
SAT
March
13
Holy Smokes Pork Chops on a Stick
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the Knights of Columbus from Crosslake and Emily will be selling Holy Smokes Pork Chops on a Stick and Brats! Look for the big blue tent in the parking lot on Route 66 in Crosslake near Edina Realty and Holiday Station
SAT
March
13
Manhattan's St. Patrick's Shenanigans
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, March 12th:
Happiest Hours at the Lake: 4 - 6 pm
(half price rail cocktails, tap beers & glasses of house wine)
Kids Eat FREE (12 & Under - with paid adult)
Saturday, March 13th:
Manhattan's: Open at 12 pm
Food & Drink Specials
Live Mus
SAT
March
13
Rusty Crayfish Brass Band at JAG Interior Solutions
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for some St. Patrick's Day fun with the Rusty Crayfish Brass Band at JAG Interior Solutions!
TUE
March
23
Business After Hours - American Institute of Nondestructive Testing
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join American Institute of Nondestructive Testing as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at their location in the Baxter Industrial Park. Attendees will enjoy learning more about the curriculum at the American Ins
THU
Mar
Apr
25
3
Easter Pre-Order at Knotty PineBakery
Pre-order your Easter desserts now!
Go to Knotty Pine Bakery and search the select items to pre-order for your Easter gathering or choose from the case and do a same day pick up of other items.
Click here for a list of items and order information
THU
Apr
May
1
14
Babe the Blue Ox is Moving to Pequot Lakes!
We need your help to bring Babe home to Pequot Lakes!
Nor-Son Construction has graciously donated one of their ox statues purchased in 2008 for the Brainerd Lakes Area Ox Trot to be placed in the Trailside Park next to the Pequot Lakes Chamber Welcome C
THU
April
1
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for select providers
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Food Retail Workers, Food Service Workers and Unlicensed Child Care providers on Thursday 4/1
Crow Wing County Public Health is offering a first dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday April 1 for the following priority gro
SAT
April
3
Shop Pequot Lakes and Easter Bunny Hunt
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This Saturday in Pequot Lakes! Please check in the businesses for their specials! Find the special bobber bunny (see picture below) in the egg and bring it to Tara at Leslie's and she will reward you with a new kids bike! Here is the list of participating
SAT
April
3
EGGStravaganza in Crosslake
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Crosslake Ideal Lions are hosting the Easter EGGStravaganza with two different ways to participate.
Egg Hunt & Games Maze
Held in the Play Area - Picnic Shelter, social distancing will be practiced.
Please register for one time slot so we can best prep
SAT
April
3
Community Egg Hunt- Trailside Center in Pequot Lakes
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hunt will begin at 10:00AM. Everything will be outside this year. At about 9:45 you will go through a line, in your age group area, on your way to the hunt area to receive your gift. Map will be posted in discussion. The Easter bunny will be there to take
SAT
April
3
LIVE MUSIC at The Commander Restaurant and Bar
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Live music is back at JJ's Pub (lower level of The Commander Restaurant and Bar) on Saturday, April 3, from 5:00-9:00PM.
Glen Everhart - Acoustic loop artist will be playing all of your favorite acoustic and rock party songs!
SUN
April
4
Easter Brunch at Sunshine's Summerhouse
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fresh Smoked Ham & Turkey Tenderloins, Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Fresh Fruit and More!
Brunch is $24.99 per person and $12.99 for Kids.
SUN
April
4
Easter Brunch at Maucieri's Bistro
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We are open from 10-2 on Easter for take out or dine in.
Turkey or ham dinner with all the fixings and pie for 19.95
or
Prime rib dinner for 29.95.
Full menu also available.
Reservations for dine in and preorder for takeout appreciated.
218-
TUE
April
13
Business After Hours - Madden's on Gull Lake
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Madden's Resort on Gull Lake as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. at Wilson Bay Lodge. Guests will enjoy networking, light food sampling featuring restaurants at Madden's Resort (rotisserie chicken, BBQ rib
WED
Apr
Jul
14
4
2021 Stars & Stripes Days Fireworks in Pequot Lakes!
Thank you to all of the amazing support and contributions, we've made our $12,000 fireworks goal! Funds raised = $13,361.60 / 13.3 minutes! We will continue to accept donations to apply to the Stars & Stripes Days general fund for events that are part of
WED
April
14
Pop-Up Pantry
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pop Up Pantry - a traveling food shelf that delivers nutritious food directly to families in need. Hosted by the Second Harvest North Central Food Bank with a priority to increase access to fresh, healthy food in every community throughout north central Mi
FRI
April
16
Skate, Hope, Love Ice Show
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Breezy Point Skating presents our 2021 ice show, Skate, Hope, Love. This event features performances from our Skate School and Club.
SAT
April
17
Skate, Hope, Love Ice Show
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Breezy Point Skating presents their 2021 ice show, Skate, Hope, Love. Event will feature performances from our Skate School and Club.
TUE
April
20
Tasha Schuh, National Speaker
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
National Speaker, Tasha Schuh, will be speaking at The Log Church. She will share her experience of a tragic theater accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down. Tasha has discovered invaluable lessons that resonate with audiences of all demogra
FRI
April
23
26
Meet the Team
Meet the team at your local BeMobile Verizon April 23rd - 26th.
Join us at BeMobile Brainerd located at 643 Washington Street NE during store hours. Enjoy refreshments while you shop and demo the latest tech.
Free Professional Set-up and Transfer on
FRI
April
23
25
Roadside Cleanup Project
Roadside Clean Up Project is underway in Crosslake and beyond!
Sue Sharenbroich is organizing groups who wish to select their area for trash pickup Fri, Sat and Sunday April 23-25. Crow Wing County Highway Department which has offered to pick up trash
FRI
April
23
2021 Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Pageant
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The 2021 Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Program will be held Friday April 23rd at 7 PM in the Pequot Lakes High School Auditorium.
Ticket will be available for purchase at the door.
The Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Pageant is hosted and sponsored b
FRI
April
23
Our Flight Begins As Song - Spring 2021 virtual concert
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota will be holding their Virtual Spring Concert on Friday, April 23, 2021, beginning at 7:00 PM. Entitled, “Our Flight Begins As Song,” the event will be presented on YouTube through a hybrid-streaming format. Along wi
TUE
April
27
Blue Ox Success Series: Business Financing Essentials
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Webinar: Business Financing Essentials
This session will cover the key steps in obtaining commercial financing for your business. This can be a daunting and confusing process. The goal of the session is to provide answers to questions you have and outli
TUE
April
27
Business After Hours - Lakes Proud at The District
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Show off your Lakes Proud spirit at Business After Hours! This special event is hosted in celebration of Lakes Proud and in partnership with Notch 8 Chow House and Drinkery, Loco Espress Coffee House and Boutique, Goody's Gourmet Treats, and The Smokestack
FRI
April
30
Tree Day with SKOL Food Truck
Join Forest To Tap in our taproom April 30th from 4pm-7pm they will be giving away FREE trees to plant!
As an added bonus, SKOL food will be there serving up delicious food at noon!
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Crow Wing Energized's 8th Annual Health and Wellness Summit Watering the Seeds of Wellbeing
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Virtual via Zoom Friday, March 5, 2021 Cost There is no cost for the summit, but registration is required at http://crowwingenergized.org/event/ COVID-19 Coffee Chat – 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Annual Summit – 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.
2021 Lucky Leprechaun Amazing Race
Click Here to see the list of Amazing Race Prize Winners Crosslake is famous for it's St. Patrick's Day Celebrations, and this year the St. Patrick's Day Committee was challenged to find a way to have some fun while complying with MN Executive orders. The
2021 Crosslake St. Patrick's Shenanigans
St Patrick's Shenanigans in Crosslake - March 12 - 13, 2021 Crosslake is famous for its St. Patrick's Day Celebrations and while this year it may look a little different, as there will be no parade, it may just be the most fun you've ever had! Gather you
2021 Crosslake Saint Patricks Yardi Pardi Decorating Contest
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Congratulations Lake Country Crafts and Cones and Les & Kat Mahowald for earning Most Enthusiastic Business and Residential properties in the Yardi Pardi Decorating Contest!! For almost 50 years Crosslake has been celebrating the St. Patrick's Day holiday
Downtown Brainerd 'Pot of Gold' Discount Days
Get ready to try your luck during Downtown Brainerd's "Pot of Gold" discount days! Shop at participating businesses March 13th-17th to receive a "Pot of Gold" scratch-off ticket, and remove the gold coin to reveal your deal! Discounts of up to 50% off your
Brunch & Browse at Encompassing Beauty
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join us for Brunch & Browse at Encompassing Beauty in Crosslake Town Square, from 8 - 11 a.m. enjoy coffee, juice and fresh baked goods while you browse our inventory! Bring your lads as well to check our our huge selection of menswear. Our unique bouti
Bingo, Bloody's & Brunch at Whitefish Lodge
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday March 13, 2021 Doors Open: 10:30 am Bingo: 11:00 am Table Reservations Required $15 per person - 4 person minimum per table Includes a $10 Loaded Bloody or Food Ticket Full Bar Available Bingo Games not included with entry fee
Holy Smokes Pork Chops on a Stick
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Just in time for St. Patrick's Day, the Knights of Columbus from Crosslake and Emily will be selling Holy Smokes Pork Chops on a Stick and Brats! Look for the big blue tent in the parking lot on Route 66 in Crosslake near Edina Realty and Holiday Station
Manhattan's St. Patrick's Shenanigans
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday, March 12th: Happiest Hours at the Lake: 4 - 6 pm (half price rail cocktails, tap beers & glasses of house wine) Kids Eat FREE (12 & Under - with paid adult) Saturday, March 13th: Manhattan's: Open at 12 pm Food & Drink Specials Live Mus
Rusty Crayfish Brass Band at JAG Interior Solutions
12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for some St. Patrick's Day fun with the Rusty Crayfish Brass Band at JAG Interior Solutions!
Business After Hours - American Institute of Nondestructive Testing
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join American Institute of Nondestructive Testing as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at their location in the Baxter Industrial Park. Attendees will enjoy learning more about the curriculum at the American Ins
Easter Pre-Order at Knotty PineBakery
Pre-order your Easter desserts now! Go to Knotty Pine Bakery and search the select items to pre-order for your Easter gathering or choose from the case and do a same day pick up of other items. Click here for a list of items and order information
Babe the Blue Ox is Moving to Pequot Lakes!
We need your help to bring Babe home to Pequot Lakes! Nor-Son Construction has graciously donated one of their ox statues purchased in 2008 for the Brainerd Lakes Area Ox Trot to be placed in the Trailside Park next to the Pequot Lakes Chamber Welcome C
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for select providers
8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Food Retail Workers, Food Service Workers and Unlicensed Child Care providers on Thursday 4/1 Crow Wing County Public Health is offering a first dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday April 1 for the following priority gro
Shop Pequot Lakes and Easter Bunny Hunt
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This Saturday in Pequot Lakes! Please check in the businesses for their specials! Find the special bobber bunny (see picture below) in the egg and bring it to Tara at Leslie's and she will reward you with a new kids bike! Here is the list of participating
EGGStravaganza in Crosslake
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Crosslake Ideal Lions are hosting the Easter EGGStravaganza with two different ways to participate. Egg Hunt & Games Maze Held in the Play Area - Picnic Shelter, social distancing will be practiced. Please register for one time slot so we can best prep
Community Egg Hunt- Trailside Center in Pequot Lakes
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Hunt will begin at 10:00AM. Everything will be outside this year. At about 9:45 you will go through a line, in your age group area, on your way to the hunt area to receive your gift. Map will be posted in discussion. The Easter bunny will be there to take
LIVE MUSIC at The Commander Restaurant and Bar
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Live music is back at JJ's Pub (lower level of The Commander Restaurant and Bar) on Saturday, April 3, from 5:00-9:00PM. Glen Everhart - Acoustic loop artist will be playing all of your favorite acoustic and rock party songs!
Easter Brunch at Sunshine's Summerhouse
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Fresh Smoked Ham & Turkey Tenderloins, Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, Biscuits and Gravy, Fresh Fruit and More! Brunch is $24.99 per person and $12.99 for Kids.
Easter Brunch at Maucieri's Bistro
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We are open from 10-2 on Easter for take out or dine in. Turkey or ham dinner with all the fixings and pie for 19.95 or Prime rib dinner for 29.95. Full menu also available. Reservations for dine in and preorder for takeout appreciated. 218-
Business After Hours - Madden's on Gull Lake
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Madden's Resort on Gull Lake as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. at Wilson Bay Lodge. Guests will enjoy networking, light food sampling featuring restaurants at Madden's Resort (rotisserie chicken, BBQ rib
2021 Stars & Stripes Days Fireworks in Pequot Lakes!
Thank you to all of the amazing support and contributions, we've made our $12,000 fireworks goal! Funds raised = $13,361.60 / 13.3 minutes! We will continue to accept donations to apply to the Stars & Stripes Days general fund for events that are part of
Pop-Up Pantry
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Pop Up Pantry - a traveling food shelf that delivers nutritious food directly to families in need. Hosted by the Second Harvest North Central Food Bank with a priority to increase access to fresh, healthy food in every community throughout north central Mi
Skate, Hope, Love Ice Show
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Breezy Point Skating presents our 2021 ice show, Skate, Hope, Love. This event features performances from our Skate School and Club.
Skate, Hope, Love Ice Show
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Breezy Point Skating presents their 2021 ice show, Skate, Hope, Love. Event will feature performances from our Skate School and Club.
Tasha Schuh, National Speaker
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
National Speaker, Tasha Schuh, will be speaking at The Log Church. She will share her experience of a tragic theater accident that left her paralyzed from the chest down. Tasha has discovered invaluable lessons that resonate with audiences of all demogra
Meet the Team
Meet the team at your local BeMobile Verizon April 23rd - 26th. Join us at BeMobile Brainerd located at 643 Washington Street NE during store hours. Enjoy refreshments while you shop and demo the latest tech. Free Professional Set-up and Transfer on
Roadside Cleanup Project
Roadside Clean Up Project is underway in Crosslake and beyond! Sue Sharenbroich is organizing groups who wish to select their area for trash pickup Fri, Sat and Sunday April 23-25. Crow Wing County Highway Department which has offered to pick up trash
2021 Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Pageant
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
The 2021 Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Program will be held Friday April 23rd at 7 PM in the Pequot Lakes High School Auditorium. Ticket will be available for purchase at the door. The Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Pageant is hosted and sponsored b
Our Flight Begins As Song - Spring 2021 virtual concert
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM
The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota will be holding their Virtual Spring Concert on Friday, April 23, 2021, beginning at 7:00 PM. Entitled, “Our Flight Begins As Song,” the event will be presented on YouTube through a hybrid-streaming format. Along wi
Blue Ox Success Series: Business Financing Essentials
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Webinar: Business Financing Essentials This session will cover the key steps in obtaining commercial financing for your business. This can be a daunting and confusing process. The goal of the session is to provide answers to questions you have and outli
Business After Hours - Lakes Proud at The District
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Show off your Lakes Proud spirit at Business After Hours! This special event is hosted in celebration of Lakes Proud and in partnership with Notch 8 Chow House and Drinkery, Loco Espress Coffee House and Boutique, Goody's Gourmet Treats, and The Smokestack
Tree Day with SKOL Food Truck
Join Forest To Tap in our taproom April 30th from 4pm-7pm they will be giving away FREE trees to plant! As an added bonus, SKOL food will be there serving up delicious food at noon!