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Events

At the Heart of Every Family Tradition Lies a Great Experience Worth Repeating

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.

Explore Event Calendar

9/1/2019 - 10/31/2019
MON
September
2

Crosslake Area Historical Society Log Village Closes For Season

THU
September
5 8

The Pine River Heritage Days is focused on the history of Pine River and the restored Pine River Railroad Depot which has been added to the National Register of Historic Buildings! Other events include a high tea at the Pine River Railroad Depot. A quilt s

THU
September
5
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Join the Captain and crew on our Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour Taco and Margarita Cruise. Enjoy $5.00 Margaritas, tacos with all the trimmings, interesting and fun narration from the Captain, and trivia for all. Try one of our bartender's favorites or our La

THU
September
5
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a Welcome Sign painting class with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 5-1/2”x 24” acrylic on wood. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with us. Pleas

THU
September
5
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Open Mic Night at Roundhouse is a staple for any local musician or live music fan! The night runs from 6-8:30 on the first Thursday of each month. Each participant will be able to sign up for 15 minutes to perform. Keep in mind, your 15 minutes will inc

FRI
September
6
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Crosslake Area Library Book Sale Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library

FRI
September
6
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome aboard our three hour Live performance cruise with Chris Olsen!! Chris is one of the most loved Elvis impersonators in the country. We will rock Gull lake with songs of Elvis from "Jail House Rock" to "Are You Lonesome Tonight!" and so many more!

FRI
September
6
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

As the front man of the Soviet Machines and The Modern Era Singer-Songwriter Jack Swagger has been honing his skills on the Twin Cities music scene for the better part of the last decade. His new musical direction turns back a page to focus on the craft of

SAT
September
7
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Light Up the Dam Day An opportunity for volunteers to help string lights at the US Army Corps of Engineers Crosslake Recreation Area.  Lunch will be provided for all volunteers.

SAT
September
7
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Lakewood Health System will host the 2019 Staples-Motley Mini-Duathlon on Saturday, September 7, 2019 at 9 a.m. The event will take place at Lakewood Health System’s Senior Campus (401 Prairie Ave. NE, Staples).   The duathlon consists of a one-and-a-hal

SAT
September
7
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers her “Quiet Reflections” painting class with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 16”x 20” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and invest in yourself. Please RSVP b

SAT
September
7
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Crosslake Area Library Book Sale Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library

SAT
September
7 8
11:00 AM - 1:00 AM

Starting off with West 55 at 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. Lamont Cranston will take the stage, 6 p.m. Ticket sales for $1,000 Double Mega Meat Raffle will start selling, 7 p.m. tickets will draw, and at 7:30 p.m. The Young Country Band will take the stage for 2 hrs.

SAT
September
7
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut

SAT
September
7
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Join the Captain and crew on our Happy Hour and Sightseeing cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 1-1/2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds and sights.

SAT
September
7
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Bruce and Tiki D are back! Island style music with a full dinner buffet. Join us for a relaxing two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful full dinner buffet along with live island style music to sway the night away on beautiful Gull

SAT
September
7
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Brat and Kettle Corn Sale Sponsored by Light Up the Dam Like the Lights?  Eat a Brat! Taste Some Kettle Corn! The Crosslake Light Up the Dam committee is serving up hot grilled brats and fresh kettle corn to eat while you watch the outdoor movie !  100%

SAT
September
7
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Drew Peterson returns to Roundhouse for a fun night of original, lyrically-driven Americana music, paired with the best beer around! https://www.facebook.com/musicbydrewpeterson/

SAT
September
7
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Come cheer on the Breezy Point North Star Junior Hockey team as they take on the Willmar Warhawks

SUN
September
8
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut

MON
September
9

Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the

MON
September
9
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join the Captain and crew on our Sightseeing/Appetizer 2 hour cruise. Enjoy interesting and fun narration with local trivia from the captain. Enjoy a light buffet of assorted appetizers while cruising beautiful Gull Lake where all the wonderful lake sounds

TUE
September
10
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Windows 10 - Free Seminar Do you have Windows 7? Did you know Microsoft is ending support for Windows 7 in January of 2020?   Get ahead of the game and learn about the transition to Windows 10. We will cover the differences between the two operatin

TUE
September
10
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Executive Express as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at their location in the Baxter Industrial Park. Executive Express will be serving a variety of light appetizers accompanied with bottled water. All

TUE
September
10
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.  Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C

WED
September
11
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Brainerd Chamber of Commerce New Member Ribbon Cutting Honoring All Military and Service Members Free Donuts, Cookies and Coffee! 5% Military Discount and $15 Good Sam Membership

THU
September
12
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Success Series: Get a Grip on Your Business 6 Keys to Getting What you Want from an Entrepreneurial Company Who Should Attend: Business Owners, Managers and Department Supervisors Entrepreneurs Non-Profit Organizatio

THU
September
12
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Common Goods is celebrating being in the Brainerd Lakes area for 10 years! An open house is planned for Thursday September 12th, from 2:00pm to 6:00pm.  During the event, shoppers can enjoy 25 percent off store wide, as well as complementary refreshment

THU
September
12
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Takedown's Grand Re Opening. Come see the newly remodeled Takedown. Demonstrations will be happening with the different classes offered at the gym for anyone to try out,  as well as tours of the remodel.  Anyone new attending the event will get a FREE 30

THU
September
12
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers “Van Gogh’s Sunflowers” with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 12”x 16” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us. Please RSVP by 4pm

FRI
September
13
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Welcome Aboard, Its Funday Friday!! Join the Captain and crew on our Pizza and Pitcher Funday Friday cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, along with your first pitcher of domestic beer for your group up to 4 people per pitcher or bottomless pitcher of p

FRI
September
13
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

This exhibition features a selection of artwork from fourteen artists working in a variety of different fiber mediums from embroidery and hand-dyed fabrics, to quilting and mixed media sculptural and installation pieces. Each artist on display has re-envis

FRI
September
13
5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

HELP ATTACK CANCER IN OUR COMMUNITY Beating cancer takes more than breakthrough research. It takes things like our 24/7 cancer help line and free rides to chemo. Most of all, it takes you. Join Relay For Life. And help attack cancer in our community.

FRI
September
13
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Dodgeball! Pizza! Smoothies! Fun!!!! Kiddos ages 5+ are invited to come out and have a BLAST! Reservations required & space is limited- Call 218.568.8080 or go to www.TheYardPL.com (Chose Clinic registration - log in or create account - chose Schedul

FRI
September
13
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Breezy Point North Stars take on the North Iowa Bulls

SAT
September
14
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Folkssports are leisure-time activities for people of all ages alone or in groups with no competitive requirements but plenty of rewards in a unique location near you or somewhere you want to visit. Crow Wing State Park Sanctioned for 12km, made up of th

SAT
September
14
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

. Explore Mosaics with guest artist Trisha Peterson. This class is sponsored by Alice Larson, Shelly Bolt, Jean Kraft, and Julie Despot. Pre-registration is required, space is limited. Visit crossingarts.org or call Crossing Arts at 218-833-0416 to enroll.

SAT
September
14
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Come shoot Singles, Doubles, Handicap, 5 Stand and Skeet! Cost is $8.00 per round. Shells will be available for purchase for $6/box or $55/case Win Prizes: Get a ticket for every 10 clay target hit for the basket prizes Prizes will be drawn at 5:30 pm

SAT
September
14
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Amy Hubbard. All supplies are included for this 9”x12” acrylic on canvas called “Loon Call”. It a majestic Loon at sunset. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a

SAT
September
14
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Come aboard our family fun sightseeing cruise. We have some great family games like Giant Jenga and Ring toss to play. Put together teams and see how high you can get on the Jenga, 36 levels is the record! We have music throughout the boat and can play som

SAT
September
14
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 Welcome Aboard! Take a trip back in time on our Live music cruise. We will have you dancing on this Tribute to Sinatra Cruise. From Las Vegas the Caribbean, Breezy Point to Crosslake and now Gull Lake. Kirk Bakken has performed alongside of some of the G

SAT
September
14
2:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Learn to create beautiful abstract flowers by exploring the vibrant medium of alcohol inks on non-porous paper. Ages 12 and up, no experience necessary

SAT
September
14
3:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Our biggest fundraiser of the year which we just love to get down and enjoy some good ol' fasion food, fun, and music! Come enjoy an afternoon for your whole family! Help us be able to reach our community by supporting this event!

SAT
September
14
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Farmer’s Market Harvest Festival SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14  |  3 – 5 P.M. Farm-fresh fun for the whole family! Farmer’s market Arts, craft and food booths Hay rides Games Live music by J-Pack

SAT
September
14
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Harbor & Home is an alternative rock band from Minneapolis, MN. Their sound embodies modern roots americana with classic rock n' roll.

SUN
September
15
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP at the New Iron Range Coffee House in Emily!! Sunday, Sept 15 | 12-2:30pm $35/person *Food & Drink Additional TAP Inspiration: Harvest Moon • • • Easy - Medium Skill Level PLEASE NOTE // Tickets must b

SUN
September
15
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.  Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C

MON
September
16
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join the Captain and crew on our CRAZY priced Happy Hour and Sightseeing Cruise. Enjoy discounted drink prices, interesting and fun narration from the captain, and trivia. This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake sounds an

MON
September
16
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

—>X<— Create your very own Fall Decor with TAP at Bites in Pine River! Paint your own 16x20 acrylic masterpiece with the step by step instruction from our creative guide! All art supplies, and aprons included! Monday, September 16 | 6-8:30pm $35/

MON
September
16
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP the 612 Station in downtown Brainerd ! Monday, September 16 | 6-8:30pm $35/person *Food/Drink options available for additional fee!! TAP Inspiration: Weeping Tree • • • Easy - Medium Skill Level Original

TUE
September
17
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

We invite you and a guest to join us to sample beer from a local brewery! This event will be hosted by Lillie Pearo. Lillie is a financial adviser with Stroot, Schumer & Associates and she will be available to answer any questions or give advise for all

TUE
September
17
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.  Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C

TUE
September
17
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP at Big Axe Brewing Company on main street, Nisswa! Tuesday, Sept 17 | 6-8:30pm Inspiration: Calm Paddle • • • Easy - Easy Skill Level $35/person • 16+ *Food & Beverage Additional PLEASE NOTE // Ticke

WED
September
18
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

A special concern to MPCA is the disposal of electronic equipment.  In 2003, Minnesota required that cathode-ray tubes (TV’s and Monitors) may not be placed in municipal solid waste after July 1, 2005.  To ensure proper management of these items, the Crow

WED
September
18
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us in celebrating 50 years of community giving with a Golden Celebration at the highly anticipated Chili Cook-Off, United Way's annual campaign kick off and community fundraiser!

WED
September
18
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Raffle with 20+ guns Reverse Bingo 50/50 Mega Meat Raffle

THU
September
19
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Program:  “How locally Produced Lake Country Journal was Born and Continues to Thrive” - Jodie Tweed, Editor

THU
September
19 22
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

4th Annual Roundhouse Brewery Oktoberfest Celebration.  Grab your Steins, Lederhosen and Dirndl’s. Brush off your polka shoes and prepare for the sights, sounds, and tastes of southern Germany, right here in Brainerd! Thursday: The tapping of Der Zu

THU
September
19
2:00 PM - 2:45 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 

THU
September
19
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a “Dala Horse” painting class with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 14”x17” acrylic on wood. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with us. Please RS

THU
September
19
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Paint this Harvest Moon 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, Sept

FRI
September
20
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Please join us at the Nisswa Community Center for a free health screening to check your blood pressure, cholesterol levels, and more.  A team of independent and trusted medical professionals will give you the information you need to help prioritize your he

FRI
September
20
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut

SAT
September
21
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Join us for a fun filled day! Pancake breakfast - 5K, 10K run, BBQ contest, Kidszone fun, outdoor music concert - food and fun!

SAT
September
21
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Working with a variety of fibers, students will be introduced to the art of wet felting. We will create 8-10 pieces of felt that can be used as a reference piece for future projects, or as art pieces themselves. Applying these principles, the students will

SAT
September
21
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers “Autumn Breezes” with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 12”x16” acrylic on canvas. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and invest in yourself. Please RSVP by 4pm on September 21 t

SAT
September
21
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Come aboard our family fun sightseeing cruise. We have some great family games like Giant Jenga and Ring toss to play. Put together teams and see how high you can get on the Jenga, 36 levels is the record! We have music throughout the boat and can play som

SAT
September
21
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

 Well-known storyteller, Mary Schmidt, launches her clever presentations from a Paul Bunyan perspective. This year, it’s Bunyan Boys On Stage. The presentation is a hilarious historical review of entertainment, from simple Saturday night dances to travelin

SAT
September
21
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

TAP into your creativity at the Brainerd American Legion this Summer and paint your very own version of our "American Tradition Deer" inspiration painting!!! Saturday, September 21 | 3-5:30pm 708 Front Street, Brainerd, MN 56401 Inspiration: America

SAT
September
21 22
5:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Enjoy a Taco and come watch the Breezy Point North Stars take on the Alexandria Blizzards and support Youth Hockey!

SUN
September
22
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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 Citrus salad. Compl

MON
September
23

Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the

TUE
September
24
7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Please join us for a special meeting of downtown business owners! Lots of great things are happening downtown, and community interest is at an all-time high. We need your positive energy, enthusiastic support and big ideas!!!   7:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Tuesda

TUE
September
24
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Come enjoy a beautiful lunch on the waters of one of the most popular lakes in Central Minnesota. A wonderful lunch of sandwiches, salad, chips along with a homemade cookie or bar. Beverages are available for purchase along with a full bar aboard our beaut

TUE
September
24
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Join us for a two hour dinner cruise on beautiful Gull Lake! Enjoy a wonderful dinner along with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake.  Dinner includes two entree choices along with salad, vegetable, potatoes or rice, fresh baked bread and a dessert. C

TUE
September
24
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

—Eat. Drink. Create and Socialize with TAP at our newest destination location Brand Burger Bar at Grand Casino Mille Lacs and create our "Pumpkin Spice" inspiration! All art supplies, and aprons included in the ticket price! Tuesday, September 24 | 6-8

TUE
September
24
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

// PAINT A Couple's Moon & Tree with your significant other or a family member and drink Beer at Roundhouse!!! Tuesday, September 24 | 6-8:30pm Roundhouse Brewery 1551 Northern Pacific Rd | Brainerd, MN TAP | Inspiration: Couple's Moon & Tree Med

THU
September
26
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a fun “Pumpkins” class with Kathi Mann and Suzanne Fabel. All supplies are included for this 16”x20” acrylic on wood. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend some time investing in yourse

THU
September
26
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Paint & Decorate Paper Mach'e Pumpkins at Kicks on Route 66.   ARTCrosslake will guide you through all the steps to create your own traditional or glamour paper mach'e pumpkin! All supplies included! ARTcrosslake located at Kicks in Route 66.  

THU
September
26
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

TAP into your creativity at our new Downtown Brainerd Destination, Last Turn Saloon & Eatery and join us to paint in their newly remodeled event space! Enjoy this guided art event with a twist and paint your original acrylic "Pumpkin Spice" inspiration

THU
September
26
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Roundhouse Brewery & Brainerd Lakes Area Poker League is holding a free monthly Texas Hold’em Poker tournament! Every third Thursday of each month starting at 6:00pm. First place walks away with a $25 gift certificate and Second Place wins a Growler w/ fil

FRI
September
27
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Drive-By-Brats Sponsored by Light Up the Dam Like the Lights?  Eat a Brat! The Crosslake Light Up the Dam committee is serving up hot grilled brats and kettle corn to your car!  100% of the proceeds will be used to provide seasonal lighting displays on t

FRI
September
27
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Outdoor Movie at the Crosslake Campground - Mighty Ducks The US Army Corps of Engineers - Crosslake Campground will be the site for outdoor movies in Crosslake this summer!  Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a different family friendly movie each m

SAT
September
28
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Crosslake Ideal Lions Club Flea Market You'll find all kinds of treasures at the summer Crosslake Ideal Lions Flea Market!  Held in conjunction with Crosslake Days, more than 30 vendors offer something for everyone!

SAT
September
28
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Handcrafted arts and crafts plus yummy foods are offered by over talented 50 vendors during Crosslake Days -- all day on Saturday only.  Look at the variety of goods they are offering! Food Vendors: All Fried Up -- chicken strips, fried pickles & gr

SAT
September
28
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

The Northern Minnesota Railroad Heritage Association "Home of the Northern Trackers" is in the process of building a one-of-a-kind facility to house model railroad exhibits in Crosslake.  The organization was formed in March 2006 to operate as a 501(c)(3)

SAT
September
28
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Bring your best Loon Call to Crosslake Town Square Pavilion during Crosslake Days and have some fun in the 1st Annual Loon Calling Contest! All ages welcome and prizes will be awarded. PLUS ONE SILENT AUCTION ITEM - Bidding stops at 2 p.m. - 4 tickets to

SAT
September
28
12:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Polka in the afternoon, live music from The District in the evening, all day beer, fun, and lots of shenanigans! You don't want to miss this!

SAT
September
28
12:00 PM

The Log Church Womens Ministry is hosting a luncheon featuring speaker Patt Wadenpfuhl from Ancient Path Ministries who will lead worship and speak on "Healing the Wounded Heart".  A luncheon will be served in the Fellowship Hall at 12 p.m.  Weather permit

SAT
September
28
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Visit JAG Interior Solutions during Crosslake Days!   Julie and crew will be serving up hot Chili for the Crosslake Days Chili Cookoff and hosting the Rusty Crayfish Brass Band entertaining you from 12 noon until 2:30 on Sat. Sept 28, 2019.  

SAT
September
28
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

A Daddy Daughter Dance! A fun event to bring your daughter to. This is a fundraiser is for the Miss Pequot Lakes Scholarship Fund. Admission is $40 per girl. (Dad. Grandparent, Mentor is Free) Family rate is $40 per girl and $10 for additional family membe

SAT
September
28
2:00 PM

The PAL Foundation is sponsoring a disc golf tournament in conjunction with Crosslake Days!   Register now, or arrive at 1:30 on Sat. Sept. 28th and sign up. Prizes will be awarded for the top three finishers.   

SAT
September
28
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Our Savior's Lutheran Church of Pequot Lakes is hosting the Annual Lutefisk and Meatball Supper (@ the corner of Front & Brown Street). Traditional Dinner with Lefse and all the trimmings. Everyone is welcome and cordially invited.

SAT
September
28
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Welcome aboard our Fall colors Dinner Cruise .Let our crew and Captain take you along a leisurely cruise with light narration and trivia of Gull Lake. We feature a state of the art sound system playing songs of the past and present while our friendly staff

SAT
September
28
5:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Come Early for Pre-Game Fun w/ Skeeter 101.5 broadcasting live at 5:30pm!  Giveaways and sign up for some great prizes... who knows maybe you go home with new furry friend??

SAT
September
28
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Charlie Farley Live at Big Al's in Emily Minnesota $25 General Admission $75 Eat and Greet Eat and greet will be a full meal limited to 12 people with Charlie, the band and Big Al. Drinks not included. This is a 21+ show, you MUST have VALID ID Ticket

SAT
September
28
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Bruce brings his energetic finger-picking back to Roundhouse where he'll be playing songs from his new album THE HALLOWED LAND! Help him celebrate its release and enjoy his rollicking combination of blues, bluegrass, country, and folk. His finger-picking a

SUN
September
29
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

The Heartland Symphony Orchestra challenges you to the Beat Beethoven 5K on September 29, 2019. Participants who finish the 5K before the last note of the Beethoven 5th Symphony (approximately 31 minutes) will receive a free ticket to one of the HSO season

SUN
September
29
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Celebrate the harvest season and meet the producers of the ingredients for a grain to glass beer and a farm to table meal! Brewer Chuck Martin from Roundhouse Brewery has created two beers for this event exclusively featuring locally sourced ingredient

MON
September
30
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Eat. Drink. Create & Socialize with TAP at Mission Tavern in Merrifield! Enjoy this 2.5 hour guided art instruction with a twist! Monday, September 30 | 6-8:30pm // Mission Tavern 13036 SW Horseshoe Lake Rd, Merrifield, MN 56465 $35/ person | Age

TUE
Oct Jan
1

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

TUE
October
1
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM

 Hear motivational speaker John Kriesel's message Still Standing, Still smiling. John was severely injured in Iraq by a roadside bomb, losing both legs and died three times on the operating table before doctors were able to save his life.  He lost two clo

WED
October
2
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Raise some Spirits, Raise a Roof! Come and join us October 2nd at Jack Pine Brewery.  Enjoy great company, awesome beer and delicious pizza, compliments of Papa Murphy's. Your donation will help build the strength, stability and independence families ne

THU
October
3 30

Don’t miss out on Small Business Saturday! Place your best holiday discount promotion in the homes of more than 15,000 Lakes Area families. Lakes PROUD is partnering with the Brainerd Dispatch to create a Holiday Wrap for the Thanksgiving Day newspaper—the

THU
October
3
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Grand Casino Mille Lacs as they host  a SUPER SIZED Business After Hours on Thursday, October 3, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at their location in Onamia. The chefs of Grand Casino Mille Lacs are proud to show off their skills by serving Shrimp Cocktail S

FRI
October
4 5

Fall is for planting…AND eating apples! Join us for Applelooza! You'll enjoy taste-testing a variety of apples and other snacks including recipes, plus, we'll have on-going demonstrations, activities and information stations. AND get special pricing on a v

FRI
October
4
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Crosslake Area Library Book Sale Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library

FRI
October
4
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

    This exhibition features a selection of drawings from Jane Ryan's series 'Purgatory'. Originating in western Europe at the end of the 12th century, Purgatory was thought to be a place where souls endured a state of temporary suffering and transformatio

FRI
October
4
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.

FRI
October
4
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Jumpin' Jehosafats in Concert at Grace Friday, October 4 at 7 p.m. *with a freewill offering for Operation Classroom. The Jumpin' Jehosafats have been blending traditional jazz and gospel for more than 25 years, raising money for charity and lifting s

FRI
October
4
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Come cheer on the Breezy Point North Star Junior Hockey team as they take on the Wausau RiverWolves

SAT
October
5
5:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Come and enjoy the Fall Festival at First Lutheran Church! We'll be serving up beef stew, rolls, apple crisp, ice cream, and beverages. There will be a silent auction from 4:30 until 6:30 and Dan Lund will be pickin' and singin' on his guitar! Event is

SAT
October
5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

oin us on Saturday October 5, 2019 for the 7th Annual WalleyeDan Fishing To End Hunger Walleye Tournament on Gull Lake. Registration is now open - get involved! You could WIN big $$ and support the mission of Kids Against Hunger-BLA; where we are worki

SAT
October
5
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Come drive a new FORD and help Brainerd High School athletic groups earn up to $6000!  We need 300 people to take a short drive in a new FORD vehicle, each drive earns $20 from the Ford Motor Company that will be split between Brainerd High School Warrior

SAT
October
5
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 5-1/2” x 24”, acrylic on wood of a “Welcome Sign”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a couple of hours with

SAT
October
5
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Crosslake Area Library Book Sale Hundreds of books on sale with all proceeds going to support the Crosslake Area Library

SAT
October
5
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Come cheer on the Breezy Point North Star Junior Hockey team as they take on the Wausau RiverWolves

MON
October
7

Shift from racing fan to a real racecar driver during the BIR Performance Driving School. Our instructors will teach you the fundamentals of high-performance driving and then send you out onto BIR’s road course where you can use your own car or one of the

TUE
October
8
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

You’ve seen the commercials, “It’s iPhone season!” This month we will be taking a look at all the new products and updates that Apple released in September, including iPhone, iPad, TV, Macbook, Watch, iMacs and the new Apple Card. A lot of the new features

TUE
October
8
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Brainerd Savings & Loan as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at their location in Brainerd. Sage on Laurel will be serving their signature Sage charcucuterie board. Knotty Pine Bakery will have fresh out of

WED
October
9
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Crow Wing County invites the public to learn more about the county’s aquatic invasive species prevention efforts that were completed this year. In 2019, the county performed over 16,700 watercraft inspection hours on 43 public access landings acro

WED
October
9
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Pork Steak Dinner.  Reservations Required before the Monday of the week of the dinner. $2 more at the door with no reservation.  

THU
October
10
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

ChamberNet Open Invitation Satisfy your curiosity about what networking can do for you and your business. ChamberNet is a lead sharing group that meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month. The objective is to build strong partnerships with pa

THU
October
10
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Success Series: 4 Steps to Building a Strong Culture In this session we will discuss what YOU can do to build a strong culture in your business, so you will achieve your business goals and retain your best employees. Who Should Attend: Busi

THU
October
10
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Kathi Mann. All supplies are included for this 16”x20”, acrylic on wood, of a “Pumpkin”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and invest in yourself. Please RSVP by 4pm on

THU
October
10
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Lumber & Lace is an abstract fashion show dedicated to bringing attention to the local building industry, showcasing the creativity and resourcefulness of our industry professionals while raising funds and awareness for local causes. All of the designs sho

FRI
October
11
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Slow Cooked Prime Rib Night: 4 - 10 pm 10 oz:  $28 12 oz:  $32 16 oz:  $38

FRI
October
11
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Dodgeball! Pizza! Smoothies! Fun!!!! Kiddos ages 5+ are invited to come out and have a BLAST! Reservations required & space is limited- Call 218.568.8080 or go to www.TheYardPL.com (Chose Clinic registration - log in or create account - chose Schedul

FRI
October
11
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

One Night Stand is very excited to be back at the Roundhouse Brewery in Brainerd. Help us usher in everything that's fall in Minnesota, Friday October 11th from 7 to 9pm!

SAT
October
12
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Come out and eat yummy breakfast and support the Pequot Lakes High School Trap Team.

SAT
October
12
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Mark you calendars for Saturday, October 12, from 8 am to 3 pm! Every room of The Center will be FULL of hand- crafted items and home baked goods! Local artists and crafters will exhibit their creations. Prize drawings will be held and lunch will be availa

SAT
October
12
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Fall Arts & Craft Festival at Riverside Elementary! 150+ artistic/crafters with quality hand-made items -- Free Admission -- Refreshments are available.

SAT
October
12
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 9”x12” watercolor titled “Fall Prairie Flowers”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours investing in you

SAT
October
12
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Greater Pequot Lakes Area Community Foundation is hosting the First Annual Oktoberfest Fundraiser on October 12, 2019 from 6-9 PM at the American Legion in downtown Pequot Lakes. Dos Guys will bring live music for you to enjoy as you browse the auction ite

SAT
October
12
7:30 PM - 11:00 PM

The HSO will be performing under the direction of Alexander Corbett. “Conductor Chats” 45 minutes before each concert. Music of Offenbach, Saint-Saëns, Bizet    *with St. Francis Music Center Orchestra Great River Strings The concerts in Little Fall

SUN
October
13
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Join Roundhouse Brewery for a Tailgate Party and half price beers for Firefighters and department staff! - Eagles @ Vikings, kickoff at noon - Tailgate style party! Bring a dish or snack to share - Half price beers for all department firefighters

SUN
October
13
2:30 PM - 7:00 PM

The HSO will be performing under the direction of Alexander Corbett. “Conductor Chats” 45 minutes before each concert. Music of Offenbach, Saint-Saëns, Bizet    *with St. Francis Music Center Orchestra Great River Strings The concerts in Little Fall

MON
October
14
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

A great deal has been accomplished by Crosslaker Work Groups in just three short years and partnerships have been formed with the City of Crosslake and several community organizations.  The Crosslakers have identified housing as an issue that boils to the

WED
October
16
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

5:00 to 700 PM- OPEN HOUSE Tours of Facility- Light Appetizers and Beverages 7:00-8:00 PM- Screening of COMMON GROUND "Crow Wing County Museum Restoration"

THU
October
17
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM

Program:  "CLC Non-Traditional Scholarships" - Jana Shogren, Director of Resources & Development, Central Lakes College

FRI
October
18 20

The festivities mark the 34th year the resort has hosted the traditional German festival that features live entertainment, authentic German food and drinks, an arts and crafts fair and much more. “The reason Oktoberfest at Ruttger’s has become an autumn t

FRI
October
18
6:00 AM - 11:30 PM

Adopt a pet and Skate with the Breezy Point Northstars. Pets from the Babinski Foundation will be visiting with the hopes of being adopted before the Northstar game on Friday October 18th. Animals arrive at 6:30pm and the game starts at 7:30pm with skatin

FRI
October
18 19
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Save. The. Date...! You won’t want to miss this. We are going to have a blast of a time! We are extremely lucky to have booked one of the best German style music acts around - Dale Dahmen & the Beats will be here. Besides that we have lots of other fun

FRI
October
18
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Come cheer on the Breezy Point North Star Junior Hockey team as they take on the Willmar WarHawks

SAT
October
19
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Kathi Mann. All supplies are included for this 16”x 20”, water mixable oil  of a close up “Sunflower”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own lunch, and spend a few hours investing in your

SAT
October
19
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Emily Greens Golf Course is hosting the 1st Annual "Logtoberfest Red Tee Open" on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 11:00 am.  This is a 2-person, 9-hole golf event with scramber, shamble and best ball formats.  Prizes presented at Log Cabin Bar following event.

SAT
October
19
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Join us for a Spaghetti Dinner, benefiting Boy Scouts Troop #43.  Proceeds will help fund Florida Sea Base Trip in Summer 2020. Raffles being at 5:30 pm

SAT
October
19
6:30 PM

Come to "Rock It Forward Concert", the 2nd Annual Fundraising for the Brainerd Lakes Pay It Forward Cancer Fund on Saturday, Oct. 19.  Features the ban Zeppo, which plays the music of Led Zepplin.  Plus special guests Wyld Ryce.  Doors open at 6:30 pm.  Mu

SUN
October
20
12:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Join us for the game on October 20th and meet and greet with MN Vikings Cheerleaders Morgan & Alex! They will be around from 12:00 - 2:30! We will also be having a pasta fundraiser for the Pillager Huskies Cheerleaders in the Event Center from 11-1 for

MON
October
21
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please join us at The Woods as we host a benefit for Jon Pulsifer, to help with his medical bills & expenses.  On Monday, Oct. 21 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm.  Free All You Can Eat Taco Buffet will be served.  Plus there will be samples of Jon's Famous Lobster Bi

MON
October
21
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Please join us for this complimentary Estate Planning and Tax Strategies Workshop to learn abut the following: Estate planning essentials Year-end strategies and new tax law impact Charitable giving options Presenters include Rene A. Millner and

TUE
October
22
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Brainerd Lakes Curling Association and Pit Happens as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 4:30 – 6:00 pm at the curling rink located in the Crow Wing County Fairgrounds. Pit Happens will be serving Smoked Pigs on the Beach

WED
October
23
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Sandy Anderson. All supplies are included for this 14”x17”, acrylic on wood, of a Swedish “Dala Horse”. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with frie

THU
October
24
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

The Distinguished Service Awards ceremony is an evening of community & celebration honoring residents of the Brainerd Lakes Area for their outstanding service. We’ll be honoring residents in 9 different categories, including: Outstanding Non-profit of t

THU
October
24
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join us for and evening of succulent planting hosted by Erickson's Greenhouse! Enjoy a drink or two and create your very own succulent planter. All supplies (including pre-cut growlers) will be provided.

FRI
October
25
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

The Central Lakes College Graphic Design Club is hosting a FREE event for kids in the community to come dressed up in their Halloween costume and enjoy a fun night of games, crafts, photos, cookie decorating and more! Donations are appreciated, your com

FRI
October
25
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Come cheer on the Breezy Point North Star Junior Hockey team as they take on the Milwaukee Power

FRI
October
25 26
9:00 PM - 12:00 AM

 Invoking gothic beats and ghostly vibes for all you spooky kids. Dance like the dead to the sounds of 80's goth, 90's industrial, and dark synth-pop, conjured by DJ Steve Naive. Prizes awarded for best dancer in the Thriller dance-off, as well a

SAT
October
26
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Come out to the local participating Pequot Lakes Businesses on Saturday October 26th, all dressed up to Trick or Treat. Miss Pequot Lakes Royalty will be hosting a bonfire at Trailside Park and hand out Apple Juice and S'mores goodies to all the kids w

SAT
October
26
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Join us for another year of fun! * Costume contest * Games * Crafts * Tasty treats and more! * $5 per child age 3-12 We'll see you there!!

SAT
October
26
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Kicks on Route 66 offers a painting class with Sara Porter. All supplies are included for this 12”x16” acrylic on canvas titled Autumn Breezes. No experience is necessary, so bring your friends, your own refreshments, and spend a few hours with us. Please

SAT
October
26
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Cub will host Trick-or-Treaters with games and prizes!

SAT
October
26
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Kids ages toddler to 9 years old are invited to wear their costumes and come for fun at the Spooktacular Halloween Party at Crosslake Community Center.  From Noon to 2 pm on Saturday, October 26.  All children must be accompanied by an adult.

SAT
October
26
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Welcome all ghouls and goblins to Downtown Brainerd for the Annual Spooktacular Trick-or-Treat Event! All children are welcome to come in costume to enjoy treats, activities, live music and more!  On Saturday, October 26 from 12pm-3pm, come in your

SAT
October
26
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

5K INSANE BRAIN TERROR RUN SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Race registration: 2 p.m.  |  Race begins: 3 p.m.  | Awards: 4 p.m. The golf course at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge $25 per racer This is the spookiest 5K you’ll run all year! This costume 5k is a race thr

SAT
October
26
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

This event is for families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing of all ages! Come enjoy snacks, trunk- or-treating, and connecting with other families and adult role models who are deaf or hard of hearing. Leslie Carnegie-Hilde, MNH&V Upper

SAT
October
26 27
7:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Sharpen your fangs and dust off your dancing shoes for the first-ever Vampire Ball at the Northland Arboretum. Ticket price includes 2 drink tickets at the Tito's Bloody Mary Bar, savory bites (heavy on the garlic and red meat!), live local band, games, ph

SAT
October
26
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Come cheer on the Breezy Point North Star Junior Hockey team as they take on the Milwaukee Power

SAT
October
26 27
10:00 PM - 1:00 AM

Come party with all the ghosts and goblins at the Vice! We'll be offering drink specials from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. Our spootackular DJ will be playing from 10:00pm to 1:00am. Come dressed in your best costume and have a chane at winning our costume contest!

MON
October
28
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Frank Weber is a forensic psychologist who has completed assessments for homicide, sexual assault, and physical assault cases. He has received the President's award from the Minnesota Correctional Association for his forensic work.  Raised in the small ru

TUE
October
29
4:00 AM - 6:00 PM

NO TRICKS, ALL TREATS Halloween Party at Pequot Lakes Supervalu from 4pm-6pm ????

TUE
October
29
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Breakout those Halloween costumes and come join us for the Best Fun Filled Family Halloween Event in town! Free activities include Costume Contest, Family Bash Dance, and a Trunk or Treat! You can also purchase food & drink tickets, and an unlimited carniv

WED
October
30
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Are you navigating life as the mom of a newborn?  Many changes occur in the weeks and months that follow your baby's birth.  Mom’s Morning out is a weekly support group giving moms of infants a time to join other moms to learn about these changes, ask ques

WED
October
30
1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Annie Meehan is a speaker, author and consultant committed to transforming good to great. Speaking internationally as an expert on living an Exceptional like, she will motivate, inspire and teach. You will walk out with a "WOW" factor that will immediately

WED
October
30
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

A fun family friendly evening from 4pm-7pm. Dress in your Halloween costume and come for a great family friendly event with fun games and of course candy!

WED
October
30
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Come dressed in costume and trick or treat from car to car, sit by the campfire and have a s’more and jump in the bounce house in the parking lot. Each vehicle will be decorated in a family-friendly theme and will be passing out candy or goodies.

THU
October
31

Wondering what to do to celebrate the spookiest holiday of the year? The following is a list of upcoming Halloween activities for the Brainerd lakes area.   Wednesday, Oct. 31 • Indoor trick or treating, 5-6:30 p.m., Good Samaritan Soci

THU
October
31
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join them at Northern Lakes Assisted Living for a Halloween Trick or Treat Party! *Many trick or treat stations, decorate your own Halloween cupcakes and have some hot apple cider.

THU
October
31
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

The Children, Youth and Family team of First Lutheran Church will host Trunk or Treat 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, in the church parking lot, north of Anderson Cleaners. Vehicles will be decorated for Halloween, and adults dispensing treats will be wearing

THU
October
31
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Make The Babinski Foundation Animal Shelter your first stop on Halloween Night! We are hosting an Adoption Event for all available cats and dogs and will be handing out candy and a warm drink with a few of our costumed pups.  We will also be hosting a F

THU
October
31
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Enjoy a Trick or Treating event at Woodland!

THU
October
31
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Enjoy safe, family fun Trunk 'N Treating decorated cars at the Crosslake Lutheran Church parking lot.  Bounce house and games will be located inside the church fellowship hall.  Supper available inside.  Everyone Welcome! Costumes encouraged - Mom & Dad

THU
October
31
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

All tiny goblins, superheroes and ghouls are invited to trick or treat along the spooktacular hallways of the Care Center at Cuyuna Regional Medical Center. Residents will hand out a variety of treats. All children age 10 and under are welcome.

THU
October
31
6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Residents at Bethany Good Samaritan will pass out candy to trick-or-treaters in the chapel. A candy buy-back station will be set up in the community room for all the unwanted extra candy in exchange for little trinkets and toys. Apple cider, hot coco

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