2025 Explore Brainerd Lakes Visitor Guide
Sign up to be in next year’s Visitor Guide and get noticed by those interested in vacationing in the Brainerd Lakes Area and make sure you’re top-of-mind as they make travel plans.
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!
Saddle Up for the Celebration of Excellence Hat Bar
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Yeehaw! Guests of the 2024 Celebration of Excellence are invited to an exclusive DIY Hat Bar! Saddle Up and join us at Union Station (event center) of Roundhouse Brewery for a guided experience to make your own signature hat to wear to the Celebration of E
Loon and Lakes Trivia
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
It's Loon & Lakes Trivia, sponsored by WAPOA, National Loon Center and 14 Lakes Craft Brewing Co. Bring along your lead tackle to recycle and get an advantage to win awesome prizes!
October Mystery Box Challenge - "Pumpkin SPice and Everything Nice"
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Unlock your creative culinary skills to craft fun & unique charcuterie boards!
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!
Health & Wellness Pop-up Event
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Visit with health & wellness professionals while enjoying a glass of wine!
Explore Brainerd Lakes Area Tourism
8:00 AM - 9:15 AM
Come and join us for our monthly Explore Brainerd Lakes Area Tourism meeting! This gathering is designed for family attraction business owners, managers, and key staff to connect, network, and stay informed. Discover upcoming events, activities, and ...
Business After Hours - Common Goods & 3 Cheers Catering
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Gather your crew and join us for our most highly attended networking event, Business After Hours, hosted by Common Goods and 3 Cheers Hospitality.
2024 Camp Spooktacular
5:00 PM - 11:00 AM
Light Up the Dam presents Camp Spooktacular at the Crosslake Recreation Area!
Northern MN Railroad Trackers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Aboard! Stop in to see the exhibits on display!
Crosslake Community Center's Spooktacular Halloween Party
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Activities, games, treats, and fun for all! Costumes are encouraged!
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
Maple Leaf in Water Mixable Oil
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Water Mixable Oil paint gives us the soft, blendable effects of traditional oils, but with the convenience of water cleanup! Follow along step by step, to paint with water mixable oil a single maple leaf, vibrant with fall color, floating ...
Trick or Treat at Camp Spooktacular
3:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Trick-or-Treating at Decorated Campsites & Wagon Ride Tour of Lights at Camp Spooktacular!
TAP guided Painting @Mission Tavern
6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Enjoy tasty brews, food and fun all while you paint & socialize!
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 Barn Paint Along
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The red Christmas barn is back this year, ready to adorn your walls for Christmas! We provide an outline for the basic shape of the barn and guide you step by step, with acrylic paint on an 11×14 canvas. Enjoy a cup of cocoa or coffee on ...
Widows Weekend in Crosslake Town Square
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Special events, sales, prizes, snacks, & beverages!
Northern MN Railroad Trackers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Aboard! Stop in to see the exhibits on display!
Widows Weekend in Crosslake Town Square
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Special events, sales, prizes, snacks, & beverages!
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
Chapel in the Woods Paint Along
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The classic, nostalgic scene of a chapel nestled in the woods on a snowy evening. Paint along, step by step, on a 12×16 canvas, acrylic paint. Ages 16+ please $40 Register at the link: ...
Business After Hours - A.W. Research Laboratories
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Gather your crew and join us for our most highly attended networking event, Business After Hours, hosted by A.W. Research Laboratories on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 4:30 - 6:00PM.
Northern MN Railroad Trackers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Aboard! Stop in to see the exhibits on display!
Snowman Signboard Workshop
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Our reversible signboards can be painted on both sides with our different season designs. This workshop of the snowman can be painted with a Christmas theme or not-use it all winter long! Bring back your previously painted signboard to ...
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
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.
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 ...
Black Friday in Town Square
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Special events, sales, prizes, snacks, & beverages too!
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!
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!
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!
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 WinterFest in Crosslake
12:00 AM
Join us for the 23rd annual WinterFest in Crosslake | 3 days of family-friendly indoor and outdoor winter fun!
51st Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade & Celebration in Crosslake
51 Years of Celebrating in Crosslake!