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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Apr
May
7
30
Brides! Need help Rescheduling? Call Gather on 3 and The Woods Ceremony Site!
12:00 AM
Give us a call today to discuss options for rescheduling your event or booking a new one!
MON
Apr
May
27
1
$2,000 Lakes Proud Gift Card Giveaway presented by Glacier Ice House
Glacier Ice House is Lakes Proud and wants to share the love with 40 lucky winners by giving away $2,000 in $50 Gift Cards to Lakes Area small businesses!
IT'S CONTEST TIME!
Win in 3 Easy Steps:
1. Use your cell phone to download 1 or all 4
THU
Apr
May
30
2
BLA Quarantingo
A new craze has hit the Brainerd Lakes Area! It's Quarantingo!
Quarantingo – What is it?
A new wave of social media mania has taken over Facebook this past week! Quarantingo has spread from St. Paul to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Hosted by Sheila DeCha
FRI
May
1
3
Bracket Drag Racing Series
Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the first six weekends this season. The series features 250 plus drivers competing in 10 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles, and Junior Dragsters. Frid
FRI
May
1
Red Cross Blood Drive - Crosslake Community School
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Crosslake Community Charter School and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive.
Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today!
Blood Program Leader Name: Kathy Faust
Blood Program Leader Phone Number: 218692
FRI
May
1
Re-Open for Business Planning Session for Hair Salons, Barber Shops & Cosmetology Services
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lakes Area Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Cosmetology, Barbershops, Massage and Tattoo businesses are more than anxious to re-open and serve their customers! But how do you ensure that you are taking all of the necessary precautions and providing a safe envir
FRI
May
1
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm
10 oz: $28
12 oz: $32
16 oz: $38
FRI
May
1
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
SAT
May
2
Breezy Point Aviation Days
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come on up to Breezy Point Airport for the 6th annual Aviation Days! We have something going on
Pig Roast at Commander Bar Lot at 12 p.m.
Pilots & Friends Social | Aircraft Displays
Static Displays | Emergency Vehicles & Medi-Vac
SAT
May
2
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm
10 oz: $28
12 oz: $32
16 oz: $38
THU
May
7
9
BLA Quarantingo
A new craze has hit the Brainerd Lakes Area! It's Quarantingo!
Quarantingo – What is it?
A new wave of social media mania has taken over Facebook this past week! Quarantingo has spread from St. Paul to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Hosted by Sheila DeCha
FRI
May
8
10
CRA Superbike Racing
The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to Brainerd International Raceway’s Competition Road Course for the first of five weekends at BIR. Superbike racers challenge the track’s 13 turns, taking the corners on two whe
FRI
May
8
Drive By Brats & Kettle Corn -- cancelled
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Drive-By-Brats Sponsored by Light Up the Dam
Like the Lights? Buy a Brat or Hot Dog!
The Crosslake Light Up the Dam committee is serving up hot grilled brats, hot dogs and kettle corn to your car! 100% of the proceeds will be used to provide seasonal l
FRI
May
8
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm
10 oz: $28
12 oz: $32
16 oz: $38
FRI
May
8
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
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May
9
WALLEYE & NORTHERN FISHING OPENER
MN Walleye and Northern Fishing Opener. More info DNR link below or at: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/travel-ideas/minnesota-fishing-opener-a-hallowed-tradition/
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May
9
5K for Mental Health Awareness
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Our 1st 5K for Mental Health Awareness will be a Central Lakes College event on May 9, 2020 at 9:00 am. This event will consist of a 5K (3.1 mile) chipped race or walk and a 1 mile dedication walk (for those that wish to support mental health awareness but
SAT
May
9
Canceled - 35th Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
100+ vendors and attendance is free. Refreshments are available for purchase with proceeds benefiting student scholarship funds. All items are handcrafted
Spring Arts & Crafts Festival May 9, 2020
Craft Shows run from 9 am-3 pm at Riverside Elementar
SAT
May
9
Wine Brunch Experience
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come and EXPERIENCE a delicious brunch served with wine pairings by Patty Gaetz of D & E Fine Wine group. A social time starts at 10:30 am with a few local vendors with samples for you to try and Brunch will take place at 11:30 am.
You will have more time
SAT
May
9
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm
10 oz: $28
12 oz: $32
16 oz: $38
SUN
May
10
Ruttger's Mother's Day Brunch
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge welcomes you to come treat your mom to a wonderful brunch buffet!
Please call 218-678-4644 to make your reservation!
SUN
May
10
Lakes Area Music Festival Bohemian Spring
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for the close of our Winter Series featuring Antonin Dvorak’s sunny and lyrical Piano Quintet. Then springtime turns to summer as we await the arrival of our 12th annual festival season!
No tickets required.
MON
May
11
Strategies to Reopen Minnesota Businesses; A Conversation with Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Strategies to Reopen Minnesota Businesses
A Conversation with Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka
Monday, May 11th | 8:30 to 9:30 am
After participating in our virtual Eggs and Issues webinar two weeks ago, Senator Paul Gazelka has requested another
TUE
May
12
Business After Hours - Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity - POSTPONED
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at their location in the Brainerd Industrial Park.
Building Homes, Building Hope in Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard and Wadena Counties, and th
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May
Jun
13
7
Here For Good - Downtown Brainerd
Downtown Brainerd is a vibrant cultural and economic hub for the central lakes region. We offer unique shopping, dining, arts and entertainment. This is a downtown for everyone, for every season, whether you're here to live, work, or play.
Sup
THU
May
14
Blue Ox Success Series: E-commerce- Learn from Successful Local Retailers
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Webinar: E-commerce- Learn from Successful Local Retailers
E-commerce is a hot topic with businesses large and small due to the influx of online shopping and providing resources for your revenue stream. Join our panel of local business owner experts as th
FRI
May
15
17
Bracket Drag Racing Series, Audi Club, & Slowpokes
Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the first six weekends this season. The series features 250 plus drivers competing in 10 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles, and Junior Dragsters. Frid
FRI
May
15
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm
10 oz: $28
12 oz: $32
16 oz: $38
FRI
May
15
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
SAT
May
16
Crosslake "Bird City Migratory Bird Day" - Postponed
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come to Crosslake to celebrate "Bird City Migratory Bird Bay" from 8 am to Noon. Activites and informaiton at the Crosslake U.S. Corps Campground.
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May
16
Outdoor Gear Swap
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Consign your outdoor equipment- new and used!
20% of your consignment sales benefit the Northland Arboretum.
Accepting spring, summer and fall equipment- water skis, cargo carriers, bike racks, "like new" clothing (clothes racks available- bring on a h
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May
16
13th Annual Purses for Partners
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We are pleased to announce Kinship Partners will be hosting its 13th Annual Purses for Partners on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa.
Purses for Partners is a spring luncheon for women and girls that will include both a silent and liv
SAT
May
16
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm
10 oz: $28
12 oz: $32
16 oz: $38
MON
May
18
22
$1,000 Lakes Proud Gift Card Giveaway presented by CTC
CTC is Lakes Proud and wants to share the love with 40 lucky winners by giving away $1,000 in $25 Gift Cards to Lakes Area small businesses!
IT'S CONTEST TIME!
Win in 3 Easy Steps:
1. Use your cell phone to download 1 or all 4 of the Hubbard
TUE
May
19
Blue Ox Success Series: How to Improve your On-line Store and Increase Sales
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Webinar: How to Improve your On-line Store and Increase Sales
Join Dave Meyer, speaker/trainer for Google and President of BizzyWeb, as he shares tips and tricks to get your business online, adapting your products or services to sell on your Website or
TUE
May
19
2020 Crosslake Historical Society Fundraiser Dinner - cancelled
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Crosslake Historical Society Annual Spring Dinner
This is the annual fundraiser dinner and enteraintment with a new twist -- more details to be announced.
WED
May
20
Crosslake Garden Club - cancelled
1:00 PM
Crosslake Garden Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm at the Crosslake Community Center. Various programs each month, check their website for details.
WED
May
20
Lake Country Cares Business Webinar
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us for an IMPORTANT webinar on Lake Country Cares, a new campaign to reopen businesses, rebuild consumer confidence, and restart our economy. It's a community promise to take care of each other by adopting easy and effective practices to preven
WED
May
20
Wednesday Night Street Drags
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to race your own car on a championship drag strip, or if you’d like to know how to get into competitive drag racing, here’s your chance. The Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style is the perfect chance for anyone
THU
May
21
Blue Ox Success Series: Leading through Crisis
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Webinar: Leading through Crisis
If you had a leadership class with Ted Schick, you have heard him say, “Leaders are measured in adversity.” 2020 is a year of great measuring of the leaders around us. This pandemic has revealed the mettle of many of our
THU
May
21
Virtual Business After Hours - HAPPY HOUR with Prairie Bay & BLA Quarantingo
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
No gatherings of more than 10? No problem! Grab your favorite cocktail and join us for Virtual Business After Hours HAPPY HOUR with Prairie Bay and their newest weekly event, BLA Quarantingo!
Here's h
FRI
May
22
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm
10 oz: $28
12 oz: $32
16 oz: $38
FRI
May
22
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
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May
23
Kids Fishing Clinic
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Kids Fishing Clinic
Saturday, May 23, 2020
9:15 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.
Rice Lake, Lum Park, Brainerd
FREE EVENT for ages 4 to 14
Registration at 9:15 a.m. - given participation wrist band.
Learning Stations
Lunch
Fishing Contest
Prizes and goodie
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May
23
2020 Crosslake Original Craft & Flea Market - cancelled
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Take advantage of excellent and unique shopping opportunities at Crosslake's Original Craft & Flea Market located at the intersection of County Roads 3 and 103. Held three times each year, Memorial Weekend, 4th of July weekend and Labor Day weekends.
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May
23
Stride and Seek Scavenger Hunt
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Stride and Seek will return even Bigger and Better for 2020! Join us on May 23rd for the kick off at Roundhouse Brewery, and set out on your scavenger hunt run, walk, stride adventure at 9:30 am. Solve the clues, document your findings and win in both fun
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May
23
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm
10 oz: $28
12 oz: $32
16 oz: $38
SAT
May
23
BLA Quarantingo
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A new craze has hit the Brainerd Lakes Area! It's Quarantingo!
Quarantingo – What is it?
A new wave of social media mania has taken over Facebook this past week! Quarantingo has spread from St. Paul to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Hosted by Sheila DeCha
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May
23
Elvis at Dockside
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
“Memories of Elvis Show”
Chris Olson wows the crowds with his “Memories of Elvis Show” outdoor performances. It’s fun for the entire family on the deck at Dockside Lounge where he has entertained Breezy Point Resort audiences to rave reviews for the past
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May
23
Moonlight Movie Night - Caddyshack
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
A classic golf comedy shown under the stars on the golf course! Free and open to the public. Bring your blankets and popcorn to come enjoy the movie! *Rated R*
SUN
May
24
2020 Memorial Day Service - Crosslake Lutheran Church
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Crosslake Lutheran Church will host a community observance of Memorial Day at 10 am on Sunday, May 24th, at the Outdoor Worship Center. Veterans from World War II to the present will be honored and the fallen remembered. Gold Star families will be recogni
SUN
May
24
Historical Log Village in Crosslake opening postponed
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
During the summer and fall seasons, volunteers from the Crosslake Historical Society staff this village of historic building taken from the surrounding area and run occasional interactive history days, highlighting important period skills, including weavin
MON
May
25
29
The Center's Weekly Activities
The Center is reopening on Monday the 18th at 8 a.m. using our COVID-19 Preparedness Plan which follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidelines and federal OSHA standards related to COVID-19
MON
May
25
MEMORIAL DAY
National Memorial Day in the USA is celebrated on the last Monday in May.
All men and women, who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces, are commemorated on this day. National Memorial Day is formally known as Decoration Day, t
THU
May
28
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam - cancelled
2:00 PM
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam
Meet at the Dam Tender Building next to the Dam for this free informative 45-minute tour.
FRI
May
29
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm
10 oz: $28
12 oz: $32
16 oz: $38
FRI
May
29
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
SAT
May
30
Historical Log Village in Crosslake opening postponed
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
During the summer and fall seasons, volunteers from the Crosslake Historical Society staff this village of historic building taken from the surrounding area and run occasional interactive history days, highlighting important period skills, including weavin
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May
30
Jack Ruttger's 90th Birthday!
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Come celebrate the great Jack Ruttger's 90th Birthday with us! We'll have birthday cake, ice cream, stories, and a few surprises up our sleeves!
SAT
May
30
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm
10 oz: $28
12 oz: $32
16 oz: $38
SAT
May
30
Wyld Ryce on the Dockside Deck
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wyld Ryce performs its set list 6pm -9pm on the deck, which includes covers of Huey Lewis, Fleetwood Mac and Bob Seger.
SAT
May
30
Ruttger's Summer Concert Series-Jackson and the Roosters
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MUSIC. LAKE. FRIENDS.
Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and
SAT
May
30
BLA Quarantingo
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A new craze has hit the Brainerd Lakes Area! It's Quarantingo!
Quarantingo – What is it?
A new wave of social media mania has taken over Facebook this past week! Quarantingo has spread from St. Paul to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Hosted by Sheila DeCha
SUN
May
31
Family Sundae Funday 2020 - cancelled
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Camp Knutson invites neighbors, volunteers, donors, supporters, friends, family and surrounding community members to a grand "kickoff" for the summer season at Camp. Come experience the joy of Camp. Food, games, ice cream, tours and fun for all ages on t
MON
June
1
5
The Center's Weekly Activities
Monday 1st
7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exercise Rooms
8 a.m. - 12p.m. Card Recyclers
8 a.m. -4 p.m. Prayer Quilters
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Advice from Ann
9:30 a.m. Mahjong
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Gift Shop
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. LSS Dining: No Menu Avai
MON
June
1
Cross Lake Recreation Area Campground opens
The Cross Lake Recreation Area campground, operated by the US Army Corp of Engineers, opens each year on May 1, however due to COVID-19, the projected opening date is June 1, 2020.
TUE
June
2
Lake Country Cares - Small Business Webinar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Introducing New Posters, Downloads and Promotional Products for Lake Country Cares!
Lake Country Cares is a COVID-19 safety campaign designed to build trust among residents, visitors, and local businesses. It’s our community promise to take care of each
WED
June
3
Wednesday Night Street Drags
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to race your own car on a championship drag strip, or if you’d like to know how to get into competitive drag racing, here’s your chance. The Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style is the perfect way to either test
THU
June
4
Blue Ox Success Series: How to Emerge Stronger Once the Pandemic is Behind Us
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Success Series: How to Emerge Stronger Once the Pandemic is Behind Us
As we consider moving toward a “new normal” in the workplace, we thought it would be helpful to equip businesses and their teams with some inspiration and tools to take back the forev
FRI
June
5
7
Bracket Drag Racing Series
Brainerd International Raceway’s Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 11 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all
FRI
June
5
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
SAT
June
6
4th Annual Veterans Kayak Fishing Tournament - cancelled
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Veterans join us for this fun event. Kayaks are provided if needed! 1st Prize is a kayak donated by Crow Wing Kayaks. We will fish one of the lakes in the Fifty Lakes Area followed by a meal at Fifty Lakes Bar.
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June
6
Third Annual Legends of the Road Classic Car Show & Oldies Concert
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Some cars transcend transportation. They roar with a voice that takes your breath away. Their curved steel, elegant lines and flashes of chrome are so perfect that your knees get weak. These classics are more than just cars – they are roarin’, rollin’, bur
MON
June
8
12
The Center's Weekly Activities
Monday 8th
7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms
8 a.m. - Card Recycling
8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters
9 a.m. - Golf
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann
9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons
10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Gift Shop
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. LSS Dining
TUE
June
9
Virtual Business After Hours - HAPPY HOUR with Safari North Wildlife Park
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
No gatherings of more than 10? No problem! Grab your favorite cocktail and join us for Virtual Business After Hours HAPPY HOUR with Safari North Wildlife Park!
Here's how it will work:
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June
10
Walk to end Alzheimer's - Virtual Kick Off
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Virtual Team KickOff
Wednesday, June 10
4:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting - RSVP to receive login information.
Contact: 218.733.2560, bconley@alz.org
Description:
Take the first step! Join us to hear about this yea
THU
June
11
BLA Quarantingo
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Looking for something fun to do that you participate in from the comfort of your home, deck, friend's house, boat, or WHEREVER? We want to meet you at your comfort level during these times. AND you can win AWESOME community prize packages! We are moving in
FRI
June
12
Zig's 19th Hole Summer Concert Series- Jenna & Martin
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Live music from Zig's Bar and Restaurant. Jenna & Martin are a "cosmic western' duo combining classic country sounds, bluegrass techniques, gospel harmonies, and rock rhythms to their unique sounding Cosmic Western music.
Follow the link for more infor
MON
June
15
19
The Center's Weekly Activities
Monday 15th
7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms
8 a.m. - Card Recycling
8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters
9 a.m. - Golf (Cragun’s)
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann
9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Legal Aid
9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons
10 a.m.-4 p.m. -
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June
17
Wednesday Night Street Drags
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to race your own car on a championship drag strip, or if you’d like to know how to get into competitive drag racing, here’s your chance. The Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style is the perfect chance for anyone
FRI
June
19
21
Fourth Annual Beer and Bacon Bonanza
BEER AND BACON LODGING
RUTTGER’S RESORT PLAN
$149-$189 per adult, per night. Single occupancy rate is 1.5 times the double occupancy rate.
Ruttger’s Resort Package includes:
Access to all Beer and Bacon Bonanzas events and meals. Lodging,
FRI
June
19
21
Bracket Drag Racing Series & CRA Superbike Racing
The Bracket Drag Racing Series is on BIR's drag strip for big-horsepower drag racing, while Central Roadracing Association is on BIR's Competition Road Course for high-flying Superbike Racing. The CRA has three days of practice, qualifying and racing on th
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June
20
31st Whitefish Chain Antique & Classic Wood Boat Rendezvous - cancelled
This tradition started out more than thirty years ago as a simple gathering of twelve or less owners/skippers who share a love for these antique and classic boats. Over the years this gathering of boat lovers has grown to become a special community event i
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June
20
2020 Bands in the Park- Daybreak
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Grab your family & friends, lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a night with: Daybreak- jazz, oldies, rock & country
******PLEASE FOLLOW COVID-19 GUIDELINES FROM THE MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CDC WHEN ATTENDING THESE EVENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY & THE SA
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June
20
Ruttger's Summer Concert Series Event- Betty and the Noise
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dance rock party bands. This one is gonna rock! Part of the 4th Annual Ruttger’s Beer and Bacon Bonanza!
MON
June
22
26
The Center's Weekly Activities
Monday 22nd
7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms
8 a.m. - Card Recycling
8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters
9 a.m. - Golf (Cragun’s)
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann
9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons
10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Gift Shop
11-11:30 a.m. - Bone
MON
June
22
Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 24th Annual Dinner and Build a Home from Home
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 24th Annual Dinner and Build a Home from Home is going virtual!
Come and join us for our 30th Anniversary of building hope, homes and community. From the comfort of your own home, you can join us and hear from our partn
TUE
June
23
Business After Hours - Brainerd International Raceway
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) as they host our first LIVE Business After Hours since Covid-19 on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 4:30 ? 6:00 pm at their location on Hwy 371 north of Brainerd. This is a must see venue that includes a Performanc
WED
June
24
Blue Ox Success Series: Grow Your Business with Google & SEO
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Dave Meyer, speaker/trainer for Google and President of BizzyWeb for a double-punch of Grow with Google. This 2-part training series combines the best of Google's business training: Get Your Business Online with Google and Reach Customers Online with
THU
June
25
Gull Lake Cruises Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour Cruise
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices with Rockin tunes to the latest artists. Try one of our bartenders favorites or our Lakeside Coladas, you will find none better on the lake! This is a 2 hour
FRI
June
26
Gull Lake Cruises Happy Hour Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices with Rockin' tunes to the latest artists. Try one of our bartender's favorites such as our Lakeside Colada and Gull Dam Lemonade, you will find none better on the lake! This
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June
27
2020 Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure***CANCELLED
Dear Friends of the Susan G. Komen Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure:
As we are now in challenging and uncertain times due to the progression of COVID-19 and the CDC guidance on social distancing, it is with heavy hearts that the Susan G. Komen Brainerd
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June
27
2020 WAPOA Annual Meeting
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Whitefish Area Property Owners Association annual meetings are open to the public.
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2020 Bands in the Park- One Night Stand
12:00 PM
Grab your family & friends, lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a night with: One Night Stand- rock blues, jazz, gospel
******PLEASE FOLLOW COVID-19 GUIDELINES FROM THE MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CDC WHEN ATTENDING THESE EVENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY & THE
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Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration from the Captain and fun Trivia of Gull Lake.Try one of our bartender's favorites or our Lakeside Colada! This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the w
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The Center's Weekly Activities
Monday 29th
7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms
8 a.m. - Card Recycling
8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters
9 a.m. Golf (Cragun’s)
9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann
9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons
10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Gift Shop
11-11:30 a.m. - Bone B
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Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration from the Captain and fun Trivia of Gull Lake.Try one of our bartender's favorites or our Lakeside Colada! This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the w
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Gull Lake Cruises Pierside Pub Karaoke
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pierside Pub welcomes you!
This is a no charge to board pierside Karaoke FUN night. We won't be cruising but we do have fun with a unique bar venue and our Karaoke Challenge for your enjoyment at our dock at Cragun's Resort.
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Give us a call today to discuss options for rescheduling your event or booking a new one!
$2,000 Lakes Proud Gift Card Giveaway presented by Glacier Ice House
Glacier Ice House is Lakes Proud and wants to share the love with 40 lucky winners by giving away $2,000 in $50 Gift Cards to Lakes Area small businesses! IT'S CONTEST TIME! Win in 3 Easy Steps: 1. Use your cell phone to download 1 or all 4
BLA Quarantingo
A new craze has hit the Brainerd Lakes Area! It's Quarantingo! Quarantingo – What is it? A new wave of social media mania has taken over Facebook this past week! Quarantingo has spread from St. Paul to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Hosted by Sheila DeCha
Bracket Drag Racing Series
Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the first six weekends this season. The series features 250 plus drivers competing in 10 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles, and Junior Dragsters. Frid
Red Cross Blood Drive - Crosslake Community School
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Crosslake Community Charter School and the American Red Cross are hosting an upcoming blood drive. Please join our lifesaving mission and schedule an appointment today! Blood Program Leader Name: Kathy Faust Blood Program Leader Phone Number: 218692
Re-Open for Business Planning Session for Hair Salons, Barber Shops & Cosmetology Services
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Lakes Area Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Cosmetology, Barbershops, Massage and Tattoo businesses are more than anxious to re-open and serve their customers! But how do you ensure that you are taking all of the necessary precautions and providing a safe envir
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz: $28 12 oz: $32 16 oz: $38
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
Breezy Point Aviation Days
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come on up to Breezy Point Airport for the 6th annual Aviation Days! We have something going on Pig Roast at Commander Bar Lot at 12 p.m. Pilots & Friends Social | Aircraft Displays Static Displays | Emergency Vehicles & Medi-Vac
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz: $28 12 oz: $32 16 oz: $38
BLA Quarantingo
A new craze has hit the Brainerd Lakes Area! It's Quarantingo! Quarantingo – What is it? A new wave of social media mania has taken over Facebook this past week! Quarantingo has spread from St. Paul to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Hosted by Sheila DeCha
CRA Superbike Racing
The Central Roadracing Association brings its insane brand of Superbike racing to Brainerd International Raceway’s Competition Road Course for the first of five weekends at BIR. Superbike racers challenge the track’s 13 turns, taking the corners on two whe
Drive By Brats & Kettle Corn -- cancelled
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Drive-By-Brats Sponsored by Light Up the Dam Like the Lights? Buy a Brat or Hot Dog! The Crosslake Light Up the Dam committee is serving up hot grilled brats, hot dogs and kettle corn to your car! 100% of the proceeds will be used to provide seasonal l
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz: $28 12 oz: $32 16 oz: $38
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
WALLEYE & NORTHERN FISHING OPENER
MN Walleye and Northern Fishing Opener. More info DNR link below or at: https://www.exploreminnesota.com/travel-ideas/minnesota-fishing-opener-a-hallowed-tradition/
5K for Mental Health Awareness
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Our 1st 5K for Mental Health Awareness will be a Central Lakes College event on May 9, 2020 at 9:00 am. This event will consist of a 5K (3.1 mile) chipped race or walk and a 1 mile dedication walk (for those that wish to support mental health awareness but
Canceled - 35th Annual Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
100+ vendors and attendance is free. Refreshments are available for purchase with proceeds benefiting student scholarship funds. All items are handcrafted Spring Arts & Crafts Festival May 9, 2020 Craft Shows run from 9 am-3 pm at Riverside Elementar
Wine Brunch Experience
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Come and EXPERIENCE a delicious brunch served with wine pairings by Patty Gaetz of D & E Fine Wine group. A social time starts at 10:30 am with a few local vendors with samples for you to try and Brunch will take place at 11:30 am. You will have more time
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz: $28 12 oz: $32 16 oz: $38
Ruttger's Mother's Day Brunch
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge welcomes you to come treat your mom to a wonderful brunch buffet! Please call 218-678-4644 to make your reservation!
Lakes Area Music Festival Bohemian Spring
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for the close of our Winter Series featuring Antonin Dvorak’s sunny and lyrical Piano Quintet. Then springtime turns to summer as we await the arrival of our 12th annual festival season! No tickets required.
Strategies to Reopen Minnesota Businesses; A Conversation with Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Strategies to Reopen Minnesota Businesses A Conversation with Senate Majority Leader Paul Gazelka Monday, May 11th | 8:30 to 9:30 am After participating in our virtual Eggs and Issues webinar two weeks ago, Senator Paul Gazelka has requested another
Business After Hours - Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity - POSTPONED
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm at their location in the Brainerd Industrial Park. Building Homes, Building Hope in Cass, Crow Wing, Hubbard and Wadena Counties, and th
Here For Good - Downtown Brainerd
Downtown Brainerd is a vibrant cultural and economic hub for the central lakes region. We offer unique shopping, dining, arts and entertainment. This is a downtown for everyone, for every season, whether you're here to live, work, or play. Sup
Blue Ox Success Series: E-commerce- Learn from Successful Local Retailers
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Webinar: E-commerce- Learn from Successful Local Retailers E-commerce is a hot topic with businesses large and small due to the influx of online shopping and providing resources for your revenue stream. Join our panel of local business owner experts as th
Bracket Drag Racing Series, Audi Club, & Slowpokes
Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the first six weekends this season. The series features 250 plus drivers competing in 10 classes in dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles, and Junior Dragsters. Frid
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz: $28 12 oz: $32 16 oz: $38
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
Crosslake "Bird City Migratory Bird Day" - Postponed
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Come to Crosslake to celebrate "Bird City Migratory Bird Bay" from 8 am to Noon. Activites and informaiton at the Crosslake U.S. Corps Campground.
Outdoor Gear Swap
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Consign your outdoor equipment- new and used! 20% of your consignment sales benefit the Northland Arboretum. Accepting spring, summer and fall equipment- water skis, cargo carriers, bike racks, "like new" clothing (clothes racks available- bring on a h
13th Annual Purses for Partners
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
We are pleased to announce Kinship Partners will be hosting its 13th Annual Purses for Partners on Saturday, May 16, 2020, at Grandview Lodge in Nisswa. Purses for Partners is a spring luncheon for women and girls that will include both a silent and liv
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz: $28 12 oz: $32 16 oz: $38
$1,000 Lakes Proud Gift Card Giveaway presented by CTC
CTC is Lakes Proud and wants to share the love with 40 lucky winners by giving away $1,000 in $25 Gift Cards to Lakes Area small businesses! IT'S CONTEST TIME! Win in 3 Easy Steps: 1. Use your cell phone to download 1 or all 4 of the Hubbard
Blue Ox Success Series: How to Improve your On-line Store and Increase Sales
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Webinar: How to Improve your On-line Store and Increase Sales Join Dave Meyer, speaker/trainer for Google and President of BizzyWeb, as he shares tips and tricks to get your business online, adapting your products or services to sell on your Website or
2020 Crosslake Historical Society Fundraiser Dinner - cancelled
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Crosslake Historical Society Annual Spring Dinner This is the annual fundraiser dinner and enteraintment with a new twist -- more details to be announced.
Crosslake Garden Club - cancelled
1:00 PM
Crosslake Garden Club meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm at the Crosslake Community Center. Various programs each month, check their website for details.
Lake Country Cares Business Webinar
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Please join us for an IMPORTANT webinar on Lake Country Cares, a new campaign to reopen businesses, rebuild consumer confidence, and restart our economy. It's a community promise to take care of each other by adopting easy and effective practices to preven
Wednesday Night Street Drags
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to race your own car on a championship drag strip, or if you’d like to know how to get into competitive drag racing, here’s your chance. The Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style is the perfect chance for anyone
Blue Ox Success Series: Leading through Crisis
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Webinar: Leading through Crisis If you had a leadership class with Ted Schick, you have heard him say, “Leaders are measured in adversity.” 2020 is a year of great measuring of the leaders around us. This pandemic has revealed the mettle of many of our
Virtual Business After Hours - HAPPY HOUR with Prairie Bay & BLA Quarantingo
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
No gatherings of more than 10? No problem! Grab your favorite cocktail and join us for Virtual Business After Hours HAPPY HOUR with Prairie Bay and their newest weekly event, BLA Quarantingo! Here's h
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz: $28 12 oz: $32 16 oz: $38
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
Kids Fishing Clinic
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Kids Fishing Clinic Saturday, May 23, 2020 9:15 a.m. - 1:40 p.m. Rice Lake, Lum Park, Brainerd FREE EVENT for ages 4 to 14 Registration at 9:15 a.m. - given participation wrist band. Learning Stations Lunch Fishing Contest Prizes and goodie
2020 Crosslake Original Craft & Flea Market - cancelled
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Take advantage of excellent and unique shopping opportunities at Crosslake's Original Craft & Flea Market located at the intersection of County Roads 3 and 103. Held three times each year, Memorial Weekend, 4th of July weekend and Labor Day weekends.
Stride and Seek Scavenger Hunt
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Stride and Seek will return even Bigger and Better for 2020! Join us on May 23rd for the kick off at Roundhouse Brewery, and set out on your scavenger hunt run, walk, stride adventure at 9:30 am. Solve the clues, document your findings and win in both fun
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz: $28 12 oz: $32 16 oz: $38
BLA Quarantingo
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A new craze has hit the Brainerd Lakes Area! It's Quarantingo! Quarantingo – What is it? A new wave of social media mania has taken over Facebook this past week! Quarantingo has spread from St. Paul to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Hosted by Sheila DeCha
Elvis at Dockside
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
“Memories of Elvis Show” Chris Olson wows the crowds with his “Memories of Elvis Show” outdoor performances. It’s fun for the entire family on the deck at Dockside Lounge where he has entertained Breezy Point Resort audiences to rave reviews for the past
Moonlight Movie Night - Caddyshack
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
A classic golf comedy shown under the stars on the golf course! Free and open to the public. Bring your blankets and popcorn to come enjoy the movie! *Rated R*
2020 Memorial Day Service - Crosslake Lutheran Church
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Crosslake Lutheran Church will host a community observance of Memorial Day at 10 am on Sunday, May 24th, at the Outdoor Worship Center. Veterans from World War II to the present will be honored and the fallen remembered. Gold Star families will be recogni
Historical Log Village in Crosslake opening postponed
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
During the summer and fall seasons, volunteers from the Crosslake Historical Society staff this village of historic building taken from the surrounding area and run occasional interactive history days, highlighting important period skills, including weavin
The Center's Weekly Activities
The Center is reopening on Monday the 18th at 8 a.m. using our COVID-19 Preparedness Plan which follows the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidelines and federal OSHA standards related to COVID-19
MEMORIAL DAY
National Memorial Day in the USA is celebrated on the last Monday in May. All men and women, who gave their lives while serving in the United States Armed Forces, are commemorated on this day. National Memorial Day is formally known as Decoration Day, t
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam - cancelled
2:00 PM
Historical Tour of the Pine River Dam Meet at the Dam Tender Building next to the Dam for this free informative 45-minute tour.
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz: $28 12 oz: $32 16 oz: $38
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
Historical Log Village in Crosslake opening postponed
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
During the summer and fall seasons, volunteers from the Crosslake Historical Society staff this village of historic building taken from the surrounding area and run occasional interactive history days, highlighting important period skills, including weavin
Jack Ruttger's 90th Birthday!
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Come celebrate the great Jack Ruttger's 90th Birthday with us! We'll have birthday cake, ice cream, stories, and a few surprises up our sleeves!
Prime Rib Nights at Manhattan's - cancelled
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz: $28 12 oz: $32 16 oz: $38
Wyld Ryce on the Dockside Deck
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wyld Ryce performs its set list 6pm -9pm on the deck, which includes covers of Huey Lewis, Fleetwood Mac and Bob Seger.
Ruttger's Summer Concert Series-Jackson and the Roosters
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
MUSIC. LAKE. FRIENDS. Enjoy great live music on the shores of beautiful Bay Lake. Summer doesn’t get any better than this. Free for resort guests. $5 for the general public. General admission seating available, or you can bring your lawn chair. Food and
BLA Quarantingo
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A new craze has hit the Brainerd Lakes Area! It's Quarantingo! Quarantingo – What is it? A new wave of social media mania has taken over Facebook this past week! Quarantingo has spread from St. Paul to the Brainerd Lakes Area. Hosted by Sheila DeCha
Family Sundae Funday 2020 - cancelled
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Camp Knutson invites neighbors, volunteers, donors, supporters, friends, family and surrounding community members to a grand "kickoff" for the summer season at Camp. Come experience the joy of Camp. Food, games, ice cream, tours and fun for all ages on t
The Center's Weekly Activities
Monday 1st 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - 12p.m. Card Recyclers 8 a.m. -4 p.m. Prayer Quilters 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Advice from Ann 9:30 a.m. Mahjong 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Gift Shop 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 a.m. LSS Dining: No Menu Avai
Cross Lake Recreation Area Campground opens
The Cross Lake Recreation Area campground, operated by the US Army Corp of Engineers, opens each year on May 1, however due to COVID-19, the projected opening date is June 1, 2020.
Lake Country Cares - Small Business Webinar
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Introducing New Posters, Downloads and Promotional Products for Lake Country Cares! Lake Country Cares is a COVID-19 safety campaign designed to build trust among residents, visitors, and local businesses. It’s our community promise to take care of each
Wednesday Night Street Drags
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to race your own car on a championship drag strip, or if you’d like to know how to get into competitive drag racing, here’s your chance. The Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style is the perfect way to either test
Blue Ox Success Series: How to Emerge Stronger Once the Pandemic is Behind Us
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Success Series: How to Emerge Stronger Once the Pandemic is Behind Us As we consider moving toward a “new normal” in the workplace, we thought it would be helpful to equip businesses and their teams with some inspiration and tools to take back the forev
Bracket Drag Racing Series
Brainerd International Raceway’s Bracket Drag Racing Series features some of the best amateur drag racing in the country as 250+ drag racers compete in 11 different classes. Fans can see dragsters, cars, trucks, bikes, snowmobiles and Junior Dragsters, all
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 Meat Raffle - cancelled
6:00 PM
Crosslake - Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 hosts a Meat Raffle each Friday evening. Join us for fun and basket food specials.
4th Annual Veterans Kayak Fishing Tournament - cancelled
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Veterans join us for this fun event. Kayaks are provided if needed! 1st Prize is a kayak donated by Crow Wing Kayaks. We will fish one of the lakes in the Fifty Lakes Area followed by a meal at Fifty Lakes Bar.
Third Annual Legends of the Road Classic Car Show & Oldies Concert
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Some cars transcend transportation. They roar with a voice that takes your breath away. Their curved steel, elegant lines and flashes of chrome are so perfect that your knees get weak. These classics are more than just cars – they are roarin’, rollin’, bur
The Center's Weekly Activities
Monday 8th 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - Card Recycling 8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9 a.m. - Golf 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Gift Shop 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m. LSS Dining
Virtual Business After Hours - HAPPY HOUR with Safari North Wildlife Park
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
No gatherings of more than 10? No problem! Grab your favorite cocktail and join us for Virtual Business After Hours HAPPY HOUR with Safari North Wildlife Park! Here's how it will work:
Walk to end Alzheimer's - Virtual Kick Off
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Virtual Team KickOff Wednesday, June 10 4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Location: Virtual Meeting - RSVP to receive login information. Contact: 218.733.2560, bconley@alz.org Description: Take the first step! Join us to hear about this yea
BLA Quarantingo
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Looking for something fun to do that you participate in from the comfort of your home, deck, friend's house, boat, or WHEREVER? We want to meet you at your comfort level during these times. AND you can win AWESOME community prize packages! We are moving in
Zig's 19th Hole Summer Concert Series- Jenna & Martin
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Live music from Zig's Bar and Restaurant. Jenna & Martin are a "cosmic western' duo combining classic country sounds, bluegrass techniques, gospel harmonies, and rock rhythms to their unique sounding Cosmic Western music. Follow the link for more infor
The Center's Weekly Activities
Monday 15th 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - Card Recycling 8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9 a.m. - Golf (Cragun’s) 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Legal Aid 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. -
Wednesday Night Street Drags
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to race your own car on a championship drag strip, or if you’d like to know how to get into competitive drag racing, here’s your chance. The Wednesday Night Drags – Street Legal Style is the perfect chance for anyone
Fourth Annual Beer and Bacon Bonanza
BEER AND BACON LODGING RUTTGER’S RESORT PLAN $149-$189 per adult, per night. Single occupancy rate is 1.5 times the double occupancy rate. Ruttger’s Resort Package includes: Access to all Beer and Bacon Bonanzas events and meals. Lodging,
Bracket Drag Racing Series & CRA Superbike Racing
The Bracket Drag Racing Series is on BIR's drag strip for big-horsepower drag racing, while Central Roadracing Association is on BIR's Competition Road Course for high-flying Superbike Racing. The CRA has three days of practice, qualifying and racing on th
31st Whitefish Chain Antique & Classic Wood Boat Rendezvous - cancelled
This tradition started out more than thirty years ago as a simple gathering of twelve or less owners/skippers who share a love for these antique and classic boats. Over the years this gathering of boat lovers has grown to become a special community event i
2020 Bands in the Park- Daybreak
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Grab your family & friends, lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a night with: Daybreak- jazz, oldies, rock & country ******PLEASE FOLLOW COVID-19 GUIDELINES FROM THE MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CDC WHEN ATTENDING THESE EVENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY & THE SA
Ruttger's Summer Concert Series Event- Betty and the Noise
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Dance rock party bands. This one is gonna rock! Part of the 4th Annual Ruttger’s Beer and Bacon Bonanza!
The Center's Weekly Activities
Monday 22nd 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - Card Recycling 8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9 a.m. - Golf (Cragun’s) 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Gift Shop 11-11:30 a.m. - Bone
Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 24th Annual Dinner and Build a Home from Home
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
The Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity 24th Annual Dinner and Build a Home from Home is going virtual! Come and join us for our 30th Anniversary of building hope, homes and community. From the comfort of your own home, you can join us and hear from our partn
Business After Hours - Brainerd International Raceway
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Join Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) as they host our first LIVE Business After Hours since Covid-19 on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 from 4:30 ? 6:00 pm at their location on Hwy 371 north of Brainerd. This is a must see venue that includes a Performanc
Blue Ox Success Series: Grow Your Business with Google & SEO
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join Dave Meyer, speaker/trainer for Google and President of BizzyWeb for a double-punch of Grow with Google. This 2-part training series combines the best of Google's business training: Get Your Business Online with Google and Reach Customers Online with
Gull Lake Cruises Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour Cruise
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices with Rockin tunes to the latest artists. Try one of our bartenders favorites or our Lakeside Coladas, you will find none better on the lake! This is a 2 hour
Gull Lake Cruises Happy Hour Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices with Rockin' tunes to the latest artists. Try one of our bartender's favorites such as our Lakeside Colada and Gull Dam Lemonade, you will find none better on the lake! This
2020 Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure***CANCELLED
Dear Friends of the Susan G. Komen Brainerd Lakes Race for the Cure: As we are now in challenging and uncertain times due to the progression of COVID-19 and the CDC guidance on social distancing, it is with heavy hearts that the Susan G. Komen Brainerd
2020 WAPOA Annual Meeting
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Whitefish Area Property Owners Association annual meetings are open to the public.
2020 Bands in the Park- One Night Stand
12:00 PM
Grab your family & friends, lawn chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a night with: One Night Stand- rock blues, jazz, gospel ******PLEASE FOLLOW COVID-19 GUIDELINES FROM THE MN DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND CDC WHEN ATTENDING THESE EVENTS FOR YOUR SAFETY & THE
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration from the Captain and fun Trivia of Gull Lake.Try one of our bartender's favorites or our Lakeside Colada! This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the w
The Center's Weekly Activities
Monday 29th 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - Card Recycling 8:30-4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9 a.m. Golf (Cragun’s) 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. - Advice from Ann 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons 10 a.m.-4 p.m. - Gift Shop 11-11:30 a.m. - Bone B
Gull Lake Cruises Sightseeing Cruise
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration from the Captain and fun Trivia of Gull Lake.Try one of our bartender's favorites or our Lakeside Colada! This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the w
Gull Lake Cruises Pierside Pub Karaoke
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Pierside Pub welcomes you! This is a no charge to board pierside Karaoke FUN night. We won't be cruising but we do have fun with a unique bar venue and our Karaoke Challenge for your enjoyment at our dock at Cragun's Resort. Come aboard and meet our Cre