2025 Explore Brainerd Lakes Visitor Guide
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Explore Brainerd Lakes Area Tourism - November
9:00 AM - 10:15 AM
Come and join us for our monthly Explore Brainerd Lakes Area Tourism meeting! This gathering is designed for area tourism business owners, managers, and key staff to connect, network, and stay informed. Discover upcoming events, activities, and ...
Election Recap: Exploring the 2024 Results
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
2024 Election Recap Webinar with experts from the US Chamber and the MN Chamber
UpNorth Social Book Club
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐔𝐩𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 to discuss our first book, First Lie Wins!
2024 Celebration of Excellence
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Yeehaw! Saddle up for the 2024 Celebration of Excellence as we tip our hats to the business legends and outlaws of the Brainerd Lakes Area. Gather your posse and ride along with more than 600 cowboys and cowgirls honoring the true grit of our honorees.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Get a head start on your Christmas Shopping! CRAFTERS and VENDORS Advent Activities to kick-off the New Liturgical Year!
Northern MN Railroad Trackers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Aboard! Stop in to see the exhibits on display!
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
Christmas Wreath Paint Along
2:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Have fun with brush strokes and beautiful shades of green painting a Christmas Wreath for your walls this year. Try a pastel bow for a retro vibe, or a classic red. (neutral background color option available) Acrylic paint on a square 12×12 ...
Business After Hours - Gather on 3 Event Center
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Gather your crew and join us for our end of the year networking event, Business After Hours, hosted by Gather on 3 Event Center on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 4:30 - 6:00PM.
Black Friday in Town Square
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Special events, sales, prizes, snacks, & beverages too!
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale Event!
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Enjoy 10%-40% off your entire purchase this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday at the Explore Brainerd Lakes Welcome Center!
Breakfast with Santa
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Enjoy breakfast for the whole family and see Santa! Cost is $10 for adults, $6 for kids and children under 4 are free.
Northern MN Railroad Trackers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Aboard! Stop in to see the exhibits on display!
Black Friday & Small Business Saturday Sale Event!
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Enjoy 10%-40% off your entire purchase this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday at the Explore Brainerd Lakes Welcome Center!
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
Northern MN Railroad Trackers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Aboard! Stop in to see the exhibits on display!
Holiday at the Dam in Crosslake
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for the 11th Annual Holiday at the Dam for free family fun with Santa, crafts, treats, and more!
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
Painting Watercolor Ornaments Class
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
The holiday season has begun, and you’re making a list and checking it twice. Don’t forget to include some time out for yourself! Here we have a great opportunity to relax with a paintbrush in hand, and an instructor to assist you. ...
B2B New Member Connection
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join us for a B2B Connection on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 3:00-4:00PM at the Town Hall of Madden's Resort on Gull Lake. B2B Connection is a business introduction event for our newest members and a great opportunity to network with each other.
2024 Business After Hours Holiday Extravaganza
4:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Let's Jingle & Mingle during our 2024 Business After Hours Holiday Extravaganza at Town Hall of Madden's Resort on Tuesday, December 10, from 4:00 to 7:30 PM.
Northern MN Railroad Trackers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Aboard! Stop in to see the exhibits on display!
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
Babe's Christmas
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Babe the Blue Ox is back, and this time he’s gotten into the Christmas decor! Never was a mess so much fun. Babe is outlined for you on a 16×20 canvas, ready to be painted with blue acrylic paint. Metallic sharpie makes it easy and fun to ...
UpNorth Social Book Club
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐔𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐔𝐩𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐮𝐛 to discuss our first book, First Lie Wins!
Northern MN Railroad Trackers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Aboard! Stop in to see the exhibits on display!
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
Northern MN Railroad Trackers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Aboard! Stop in to see the exhibits on display!
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
2025 Explore Crosslake Business Meeting
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff. Meet and network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake, and share information about your business! ...
Blue Ox Success Series: Everybody Sells – Creating Conversations that Serve
8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
A three hour training to equip you to have the kind of conversations that influence your business relationships and grow your influence to sell.
Southern Fried Funeral at Pequot Lakes Community Theater
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dewey Frye is dead and the rest of his family is left to pick up the pieces -- that is if they don't kill each other first. Not only does matriarch Dorothy have to contend with sudden widowhood, but she's also faced with church-committee harpy Ozella ...
Southern Fried Funeral at Pequot Lakes Community Theater
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dewey Frye is dead and the rest of his family is left to pick up the pieces -- that is if they don't kill each other first. Not only does matriarch Dorothy have to contend with sudden widowhood, but she's also faced with church-committee harpy Ozella ...
Southern Fried Funeral at Pequot Lakes Community Theater
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dewey Frye is dead and the rest of his family is left to pick up the pieces -- that is if they don't kill each other first. Not only does matriarch Dorothy have to contend with sudden widowhood, but she's also faced with church-committee harpy Ozella ...
Southern Fried Funeral at Pequot Lakes Community Theater
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Dewey Frye is dead and the rest of his family is left to pick up the pieces -- that is if they don't kill each other first. Not only does matriarch Dorothy have to contend with sudden widowhood, but she's also faced with church-committee harpy Ozella ...
2025 Explore Crosslake Business Meeting
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff. Meet and network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake, and share information about your business! ...
2025 Explore Crosslake Business Meeting
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff. Meet and network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake, and share information about your business! ...
51st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration in Crosslake
51 Years of Celebrating in Crosslake!
2025 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join us Friday, March 21 (12PM-7PM) and Saturday, March 22 (9AM-5PM) for the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo!
2025 Explore Crosslake Business Meeting
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff. Meet and network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake, and share information about your business! ...
2025 Explore Crosslake Business Meeting
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff. Meet and network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake, and share information about your business! ...
2025 Explore Crosslake Business Meeting
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff. Meet and network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake, and share information about your business! ...
2025 Explore Crosslake Business Meeting
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff. Meet and network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake, and share information about your business! ...
2025 Explore Crosslake Business Meeting
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff. Meet and network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake, and share information about your business! ...
2025 Explore Crosslake Business Meeting
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff. Meet and network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake, and share information about your business! ...
2025 Explore Crosslake Business Meeting
7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Join us for the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff. Meet and network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake, and share information about your business! ...