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.

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Jul Sep
30 14

The Destination Downtown Coalition wants to bring Babe the Blue Ox back to downtown Brainerd but needs your financial help to raise the $2,400 needed. Nor-Son Construction has donated a Babe the Blue Ox statue that they've had at their Baxter office since

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Aug Sep
31 4

Monday 31st 7 a.m.-4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - Card Recycling 8am-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 (Open to the Public)

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September
1
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

—>>X<<— TAP into your creativity at the beautiful Grand View Lodge in Nisswa this Summer!! We will be TAP'in outdoors Tuesday's & Thursday's all Summer long! Join us with your family or friends and create a colorful memory! Eat. Drink. Create & Social Di

THU
September
3
3:00 PM - 5:30 PM

—>>X<<— TAP into your creativity at the beautiful Grand View Lodge in Nisswa this Summer!! We will be TAP'in outdoors Tuesday's & Thursday's all Summer long! Join us with your family or friends and create a colorful memory! Eat. Drink. Create & Social Di

THU
September
3
3:00 PM - 5:00 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 bartender's favorites or our Lakeside Coladas, you will find none better on the lake! This is a 2 hou

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September
4
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Come join us for a grill out at our Crosslake office parking lot! Free event with grilled goods and all the fixings. Stop in to say hi, and check out our Crosslake showroom. Event will be hosted in the parking lot. With yard games and music. Come and kick

FRI
September
4
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Take a trip back in time on our Live music Dinner cruise. Kirk Bakken will have you dancing the night away on this Tribute to Sinatra Cruise. From Las Vegas, the Caribbean, Breezy Point to Crosslake and now Gull Lake Kirk Bakken has performed alongside som

FRI
September
4
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

New to the 50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop is music by The Sheet Rockers! Come join us to give them a warm welcome to the best little bar around and rock the patio!

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September
4
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join Danny Olson from SOLO live on the Jack Pine Patio Friday, September 4th from 7pm-9pm!

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September
5
8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

Camp Knutson hosts neighbors, volunteers, friends and families at the Camp for a complimentary/free will donation "Thank-You" breakfast held annually on the Satruday of Labor Day weekend.  In years past, over 1,000 pancakes have been served.  Be sure to co

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September
5
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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September
5
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Big Daddy's Rockin' Q Food Truck at Jack Pine Brewery September 5th starting at 12pm! This delicious homestyle BBQ will have you begging for more!

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September
5
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Cloud City Records returns to Jack Pine on Saturday September 5. Come dig through crates (socially spaced out!) of 2,000+ vintage, cleaned and curated vinyl records from the 60's, 70's, 80's, 90's and 2000's. Cash, Apple Pay, Paypal and contactless chi

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September
5
1:00 PM - 3:00 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 bartenders favorites such as our Lakeside Colada and Gull Dam Lemonade, you will find none better on the lake! This is

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September
5
4:30 PM - 9:00 PM

  The Barley Jacks headline a trio of bands that are part of the Ruttger's Bluegrass Music Festival  Opening acts: Broken Heartland String Band, Jenna & Martin  These concerts will take place outdoors at Ruttger's with beautiful Bay Lake as it

SUN
September
6

Crosslake Area Historical Society Log Village closes for regular season.  Will be open last Saturday of September for the Cider & Candlelight Tour.

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September
6
2:00 PM - 4:00 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 bartenders favorites or our Lakeside Colada! This is a 2 hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wo

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September
6
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us for the end of summer bash at Big Axe. Dos Guys will be there doing what they do best and Big Axe will have the brew and food - keep an eye out on our Facebook page for some exciting new details leading up to the big day!

SUN
September
6
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.

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September
8
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join The Salvation Army and Cub Foods as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, September 8, 2020 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm in the parking lot west of The Salvation Army in downtown Brainerd. Guests will enjoy a canteen meal reflective of the food provided f

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

TAP into your creativity at our studio in downtown Brainerd! Our artist will guide you step-by-step to create your original "Wild Flowers" acrylic painting on canvas! Tuesday, Sept 8 | 6-8:30pm Brainerd TAP Studio | 502 South 6th Street, Brainerd, MN

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September
9
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

THE FINAL NIGHT OF THE SEASON 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

THU
September
10
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 or our Lakeside Coladas, you will find none better on the lake! This is a 2 hour Rockin' Fun Cr

THU
September
10
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

TAP into your creativity at our studio in downtown Brainerd! Our artist will guide you step-by-step to create your original "Sunflowers" acrylic painting on canvas! Thursday, September 10 | 6-8:30pm Brainerd TAP Studio | 502 South 6th Street, Brainerd,

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

Learn how to build your own bruschetta with Chef Matt all with tasty treats along the way! We will be social distancing this class try to hold it outdoors, otherwise masks will be required. Make it a girls night, a date night or come learn on your own! Adu

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September
11
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome aboard our three hour Live performance cruise with Chris Olsen!! Chris is one of the most beloved Elvis impersonators in the country. We will rock Gull Lake with songs of Elvis from  Blue Hawaii, Cant help falling in love, Rock a Hula, Are you lone

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September
12
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, September 12th, 10 to noon, and pick up a little creative fun. Creativity kits will be distributed at multiple locations this month - at Crossing Arts and at Frandsen Bank & Trust branches in Baxter, Crosslake, and Nisswa. Kits will be

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September
12
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Auntie M's is a  Celiac owned and operated, also the first and only GFFS certified food truck in the country!! Serving gluten free fair food! She will be serving: Corn Dogs Cheese Curds All Varieties of Funnel Cakes

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September
12
2:30 PM - 4:30 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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September
12
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join the Captain and crew on our beautiful Sunset Cruise. Enjoy light narration with local trivia from the captain. Light music in the background for your easy listening as well. This is a two hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake

MON
September
14
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Webinar: Get Relief Now - Local CARES Act Grant Dollars Info Session Have you heard of the CARES Act grant dollars but are not sure what is covered or how to apply? Attend this webinar to have your questions answered.  If you own a small businesses or

TUE
September
15
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Take in the sights of picturesque downtown Brainerd, MN. A local historian and tour guide will lead you around the charming brick buildings that align the downtown streets where you will look up, down and all around at things that will surprise and enlight

TUE
September
15
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

TAP into your creativity at our studio in downtown Brainerd! Our featured artist will guide you step-by-step to create your original "Mystic Tree" acrylic painting on canvas! Tuesday, September 15 | 6-8:30pm Brainerd TAP Studio | 502 South 6th Street,

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

Eat. Drink. Create & Social Distance with TAP at the Brainerd American Legion! Enjoy this 2.5 hour guided art instruction with a twist! // This event will be held indoors with smaller class sizes and social distancing in mind. We are so excited to be ba

THU
September
17
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 

THU
September
17
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 or our Lakeside Coladas, you will find none better on the lake! This is a 2 hour Rockin' Fun Cr

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September
18
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September
18
1:00 PM - 2:30 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

FRI
September
18
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Come and help Jack Pine warm up their new patio with some timeless music, great friends and even better beer! This will be an outdoor event and all are welcome!

FRI
September
18
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us on the patio at B.Merri for live music by Kelley Smith & Don Gorham from 7-9 p.m.!

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September
19
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

$20 PER PERSON. EACH ATTENDEE RECEIVES A 1-LB BOTTLE OF SWEET ANN’S SMALL-BATCH HONEY Learn how Sweet Ann’s Small-Batch Honey is made from local honey producer Roger Sorben from Sorben Honey. Head out to the hives to see the operation in person, taste s

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September
19
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join the Captain and crew on our beautiful Sunset Cruise. Enjoy light narration with local trivia from the captain. Light music in the background for your easy listening as well. This is a two hour cruise on beautiful Gull Lake with all the wonderful lake

MON
September
21

A driving experience you’ll never forget! Here’s the chance you’ve been waiting for. Your heart beats faster. You grab the steering wheel in anticipation. Driving will never be the same again. Welcome to the BIR Performance Driving School. Shift from

MON
September
21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please join us on September 21st  to learn more about the candidates running for Mayor and City Council in Pequot Lakes. This is a special opportunity to hear from each person and make an informed choice at the polls.  Attendees will have an opportunity

MON
September
21
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please join at Breezy Point Resort alongside hosts Pequot Lakes Chamber of Commerce, League of Women Voters and the Brainerd Dispatch as we learn more about our Mayoral and City Council candidates: 

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

Join Grand View Lodge at their NEW North Hotel as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, September 22, 2020 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Guests will enjoy the beautiful outdoor settings surrounding North Hotel along with small group tours of the new hotel, Nor

THU
September
24 26

Crosslake Days is a go - Sept. 24 - 26, 2020!  The beautiful Fall colors are a constant and our volunteer committee is pulling out all the stops on creativity when it comes to planning events for this year's 34th Annual Crosslake Days Fall Festival!  There

THU
September
24
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 or our Lakeside Coladas, you will find none better on the lake! This is a 2 hour Rockin' Fun Cr

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

Join Holistic Health Coach and Just Juice founder Jami Nelson for a 2 hour deep dive into the true power of your body through cleansing and detoxing! Ticket price includes: *Just Juice Samples *1-Detox Superfood Salad *Detox bath salts

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

Please join us on September 24th to learn more about the candidates running for Mayor and City Council in Crosslake. This is a special opportunity to hear from each person and make an informed choice at the polls.  Attendees will have an opportunity to

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

Learn the basics of sushi with unique, tasty treats along the way! We will be social distancing this class try to hold it outdoors, otherwise masks will be required. Make it a girls night, a date night or come learn on your own! Sake and other adult bevera

FRI
September
25
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September
25 27

Brainerd International Raceway's Bracket Drag Racing Series is on the drag strip for the final race in the six-weekend series. It's also the "Wally Race," for drivers in six classes, and for the three Junior Dragsters classes, where the winners on Saturday

FRI
September
25
1:00 PM - 2:30 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

FRI
September
25
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Welcome aboard our Fall Colors Dinner Cruise.Let our crew and Captain take you along on 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 sta

FRI
September
25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Women Seeking God - DRAWN Multi-denominational, Live-streamed Event featuring Debbie Griffith & Amanda DeYounge

FRI
September
25
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join us on the patio at B.Merri for live music by Todd Wohl from 6-9 p.m.!

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September
26

CONGRATULATIONS to Josh Smith and Alex & Mike Stone!  They found the Lost Chili Pepper at the Big Pine Lake Boat Access off of Big Pine Trail.   THANK YOU all for having some fun while exploring Crosslake!   Round up the family and get outside to searc

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September
26
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Crosslake Days is a fun mix of activities for the whole family!  This years event will bring a Hunt for the Lost Chili Pepper, the 1st Annual Corn-hole Tournament, crazy days specials at retail businesses, deals, discounts and entertainment throughout Cros

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September
26
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

This fun soap class mixes skin nourishing shea butter, with antioxidant rich honey for an amazing soap that you make yourself! Skin nourishing shea butter and antioxidant rich honey make this soap so great for your skin. Dry air is coming, hand washing

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September
26
10:00 AM - 1:30 PM

The World Famous Unicycling Unicorn is coming back to celebrate Crosslake Days with us!  You may have seen him at the 2018 Crosslake St. Patrick's Day Parade!   With three shows times on Sat. Sept. 26 2020 you'll be able to pick one that fits your schedule

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September
26
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Crosslake Days will usher in a new and exciting event this year!  The 1st Annual Crosslake Days Cornhole Tournament is sponsored by Platinum Sponsor Crosslake Ace Hardware and managed by Council 9657 Knights of Columbus from Crosslake and Emily, MN.   32

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September
26
8:30 PM - 11:30 PM

You are invited to participate in the 1st Annual Crosslake Days Pickleball Tournament showcasing our brand new Pickleball Facility! Proceeds from this tournament support the Crosslake Pickleball program. CLICK for Registration - deadline Friday, September

MON
September
28

A driving experience you’ll never forget! Here’s the chance you’ve been waiting for. Your heart beats faster. You grab the steering wheel in anticipation. Driving will never be the same again. Welcome to the BIR Performance Driving School. Shift from

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

Breezy Point Area Women's Club is hosting a Fall Fashion Show featuring fashions & fun from more than 16 area shops and boutiques! CROSSLAKE Simply Rustic Floral Design Common Goods Honeyed Boutique Encompassing Beauty Crosswoods Pro Shop Whistling W

TUE
September
29
THU
October
1
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Please join us on October 1st  to learn more about the candidates running for Minnesota House & Senate. This is a special opportunity to hear from each person and make an informed choice at the polls.  Attendees will have an opportunity to submit writte

SAT
October
3

The Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota will be holding their first-ever virtual fundraiser on Saturday, October 3, 2020, beginning at 7:00 PM.  Entitled, “You Raise Me Up:  A Friend ‘n’ Fundraiser,” the event will be presented on YouTube.  Viewers will en

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October
3
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Touch-A-Truck is a FREE community event in Downtown Brainerd where kids can explore emergency and military vehicles, semi trucks, construction vehicles and more! This even tis hosted by Brainerd ECFE and the City of Brainerd. Please note that the clo

MON
October
5

A driving experience you’ll never forget! Here’s the chance you’ve been waiting for. Your heart beats faster. You grab the steering wheel in anticipation. Driving will never be the same again. Welcome to the BIR Performance Driving School. Shift from

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

Please join us on October 6th  to learn more about the candidates running for Brainerd School Board. This is a special opportunity to hear from each person and make an informed choice at the polls.  Attendees will have an opportunity to submit written q

WED
October
7
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Please join us on October 7th  to learn more about the candidates running for Mayor and City Council in Brainerd. This is a special opportunity to hear from each person and make an informed choice at the polls.  Attendees will have an opportunity to sub

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

SAVE THE DATE for Paul Bunyan’s Picnic! Mount Ski Gull’s Annual Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, October 8th, OUTSIDE at Mount Ski Gull. This year’s event will consist of a picnic style boxed meal and drink options, sunset chairlift rides, a silent auc

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

The weather looks gorgeous for Friday! Join us for live music by Todd Wohl on the patio! Come for the meat raffle, stay for the music!

SAT
October
10

Get in the holiday spirit by volunteering an hour or two of your time to help the Light Up the Dam Committee continue to decorate and hang lights in the park!  Come dressed for the weather as we need your help to put: Arches on the Dam Candy-canes al

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October
10
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Join us on Saturday, October 10th, 10 to noon, when we will be distributing creativity kits to anyone who wants a little bit of creative fun. Kits will be available on tables in the front of Crossing Arts. These kits have two art projects, a coloring sheet

TUE
October
13
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Join Lake Country Crafts and Cones in Crosslake and learn why it's been the hot spot of Crosslake since 1982 as they host Business After Hours on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 from 4:30 - 6:00 pm. Enjoy chili with condiments (cheese, onions, sour cream, cracke

WED
October
14
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Take aim at the 13th Annual Chamber Sporting Clays Fall Fling! Mark your calendar for Wednesday, October 14 and join other Chamber members for this networking and fun event at LeBlanc Rice Creek Hunting and Recreation located near Little Falls.  NETWO

SUN
October
18
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Limited rentals available. $5/skater, $20/family. Registered members of Breezy Point Skate School and BPFSC are free.  

MON
October
19 25

The Crossing Arts Alliance is working in conjunction with the Destination Downtown Brainerd Coalition and the City of Brainerd requesting artist renditions for an Ox Statue that will be placed in downtown Brainerd this fall. The Crossing Arts Alliance is r

FRI
October
23
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Mounted Eagles Therapeutic Horsemanship presents AN EVENING FOR ME Celebrating our ME participants, families, volunteers and supporters YOU are invited to join us for a fun filled evening featuring: Dinner - Silent Auction – Dancing – Raffle - Door Pri

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October
24
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Essentia Health is offering flu shots to the community in a variety of ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “This year might be the most important year for a flu shot ever,” explains Dr. Aaron Phillipps, an infectious disease specialist at Essentia H

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October
24
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Essentia Health is offering flu shots to the community in a variety of ways during the COVID-19 pandemic.   “This year might be the most important year for a flu shot ever,” explains Dr. Aaron Phillipps, an infectious disease specialist at Essentia H

MON
October
26 29

Everyone is encouraged to support Kaleidoscope, a virtual cancer patient fundraiser planned for Monday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. through Thursday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. at CRMC2020.givesmart.com. All proceeds will benefit Cuyuna Regional Medical Center’s Courage

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

Webinar: How the Real Estate Market Affects Your Business The state of real estate can have an enormous impact on our local economy.  Hear from local experts Brad Watson with Edina Realty, Sandy Swanson with Century-21, and Dolly Matten, Executive Directo

FRI
October
30
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Stop in and grab some treats for the kiddos, and check out our showroom! Enter to win a free gutter cleaning when attending this event.

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October
31
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

3rd Annual Pequot Lakes Halloween Event. Trick or Treat at Local Pequot Lakes Businesses. Look for the candy corn character in the door!  Enjoy Juice and S'mores at the Bonfire in the Park hosted by the Miss Pequot Lakes Royalty. Participating Businesse

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October
31
12:00 PM

Public Service Announcement  After considerable deliberation and with regret we are informing the young children of Crosslake and their parents we will not be hosting the annual Children’s Halloween Party this year at the Crosslake Community Center due to

SAT
October
31
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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October
31
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Crosslake Lutheran Church is hosting Trunk N' Treating on Halloween! Costume Contest, Carved pumpkin contest and guess the Jelly Beans.  Safe, family fun!   Masks required and social distancing rules apply.  Bundle up, it all takes place outdoors!  

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

Northland Arb is hosting a kids event (ages 12 and under) in which they will be able to walk the low-scare section of our Haunted Trail and walk through a “Trunk or Treat” event in the Arb parking lot in which they will receive goodies from local volunteer

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October
31
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Dress up as your favorite goul or goblin and come out to B.Merri for Halloween!! Receive a raffle ticket if you are in costume, we will draw for prizes at 9:30 pm! Dos guys will be playing from 7-10, and we will have food and drink specials as well!!! Weat

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