Events

October in the Brainerd Lakes Area comes with a little extra BOO. Pack the costumes and bring the whole crew Up North for haunted trails, trick-or-treating, pumpkin fun and Halloween adventures all month long.

4th of July Fireworks, Parades & Events in the Brainerd Lakes Area Check out our list of 4th of July fireworks, parades, and events in the Brainerd Lakes Area! Find events and activities all weekend long. Fourth of July Events by Community in the Brainerd Lakes Area As America celebrates its 250th birthday in 2026,

Northern Minnesota’s Quirkiest Festival: Bean Hole Days Come and celebrate Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes on July 22-23, 2027! This one-of-a-kind event is rootin’ tootin’ good fun for the whole family! What is Bean Hole Days? Join in the historic event Bean Hole Days, which dates back to 1938. Business owners asked local farmers

Submit your best Bigfoot name idea, vote for your favorites, and explore Brainerd Lakes apparel, souvenirs, and local gifts during your visit to the Welcome Center.

Home / Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo: March 20-21, 2026 The Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo returns to the Essentia Health Sports Center bringing together over 180 vendors for the region’s largest home and lifestyle tradeshow. Over ten-thousand people attend the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza each year. Friday, March 20, 2026 |

2026 Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Celebration Saturday, March 14, 2026 Crosslake, MN Event Information Parade at 1:15 PM! 2026 Theme: Paint The Town Green For 52 years, Crosslake has been celebrating the coming of Spring with a St. Patrick’s Day Parade. What started out in the 70’s as a remedy for Cabin Fever, has grown

Home / 2026 Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza Guide Everything you need to know before you hit the ice, from tickets and transportation to fishing rules, prizes, and where to stay, so you can focus on having fun and making the most of this iconic winter event! Over ten-thousand people attend the Brainerd Jaycees Ice

Home / WinterFest in Crosslake: Three Days of Good Ol’ Fashioned Winter Fun! Join us February 5–7, 2026 for WinterFest in Crosslake. Enjoy three full days of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages, including games, crafts, live entertainment, food, and community events. WinterFest in Crosslake For 24 years, Crosslake has celebrated WinterFest with traditional

Triple Fest at Breezy Point Resort, February 21-22, 2025 Triple Fest snowmobile drag racing is back at Breezy Point Resort on Saturday, February 22, 2025! Back, bigger, and better than ever before, Triple Fest 2025 brings you a race weekend jam packed with people, partying, and epic racing all in one place! What’s new this

4th of July Events, Parades, & Fireworks in the Brainerd Lakes Area Check out 4th of July parades, events and where you can watch fireworks in the Brainerd Lakes Area! Find fireworks from the popular Gull Lake and Cross Lake, all the way to the Cuyuna Lakes Area. Brainerd Events Arts in the Park draws