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.
Golden Giving - Santa's Workshop for Warming Shelter
12:00 AM
Join us in bringing joy to our local shelter this holiday season!
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!
Buy More Save More Black Friday and Small Biz Saturday!
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Buy more, save more at Kicks the Art Place-Friday and Saturday from 10-4pm! 10% off purchases under $50* 20% off purchases $50 and over* 25% off purchases $100 and over!* Support a Crosslake business and local artists while saving on ...
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!