Events Calendar

There’s More to ExploreSM in the Brainerd Lakes Area, Minnesota’s premier vacation destination.  From festivals and celebrations, to arts and entertainment, you will find thousands of amazing activities every year in the Brainerd Lakes Area.  Many of the premier annual events, such as the Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza and the Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration put the Brainerd Lakes area on the map and people keep coming back as they learn more about the activities and amenities in the Brainerd region. 

Kayaking at the Campground
Wind, Water & Wheels will teach you everything you need to know to have fun in a kayak!  Join us at the Beach located in the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground.  Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life vest and instruction) learn more about kayaking.  Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life vest and instruction)
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Moms, bring your babies and come enjoy a morning out!  Come join us to learn about the changes that occur in the weeks and months following your baby?s birth, ask questions and meet other new moms in your community. 
Meets weekly, Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am
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Moms, bring your babies and come enjoy a morning out!  Come join us to learn about the changes that occur in the weeks and months following your baby?s birth, ask questions and meet other new moms in your community. 
Meets weekly, Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am
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Join us for at the monthly Explore Crosslake Business meeting of business owners, managers and key staff.  Network with others, learn more about events, activities and organizations in Crosslake and share information about your business!  The event is Chamber facilitated, and all businesses are invited regardless of membership. 
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We have created the ''Sweet Grapes Event'' on Friday, June 8th, to facilitate more family participation we have also moved the traditional kid races from Saturday morning to Friday afternoon. 
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The Sour Grapes half & half trail run first started in 2001.  A group of runners were unable to secure a spot in the Grandma's Marathon for that year.  As a result, they decided to organize a run that would be fun, challenging and a means to enjoy the company of other enthusiastic runners; hence, the birth of Sour Grapes half & half. 
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Kayaking at the Campground
Wind, Water & Wheels will teach you everything you need to know to have fun in a kayak!  Join us at the Beach located in the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground.  Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life vest and instruction) learn more about kayaking.  Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life vest and instruction)
...read more

Moms, bring your babies and come enjoy a morning out!  Come join us to learn about the changes that occur in the weeks and months following your baby?s birth, ask questions and meet other new moms in your community. 
Meets weekly, Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am
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On Wednesday, June 13, 2018, our supporters, volunteers, donors and employees will gather in thanks, gratitude and fellowship at Madden's Resort to support building homes in the Lakes area. 
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ChamberNet is a lead sharing group that meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.  The objective is to build strong partnerships with participating member businesses and provide consumer referrals.  Guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings before joining. 
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2nd Thursday, Happy Hour for a Cause.  One of our favorite ways to give back.  Supporting our community, by helping non profits thrive, is in our mission statement.  Using our business and motivating our customer base to support local non profits is an important responsibility.  Our way to help is by providing a place for non-profits raise funds.  The 2nd Thursday program has become one of our most consistent ways to do that in the restaurant
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These days more than 50 antique boats with values as high as $1 million participate in our annual show.  Some of the countries most affluent wood boat collectors make their homes here in the lakes area and bring out some amazing boats every year.  The craftsmanship and attention to detail that goes into these works of art is enough to leave you in awe. 
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Take aim at the 11th Annual Chamber Sporting Clays Summer Fling!  Mark your calendar for Tuesday, June 19 and join other Chamber members for this networking opportunity at Rice Creek Hunting & Preserve. 
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Moms, bring your babies and come enjoy a morning out!  Come join us to learn about the changes that occur in the weeks and months following your baby?s birth, ask questions and meet other new moms in your community. 
Meets weekly, Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am
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Sherwood Forest is excited to host Ladies night - every 3rd Thursday of the month!  You will get an opportunity to unWINEd with radio celebrity Tess Taylor and celebrate good times, good company, good food and good fun!  Consider this a night out for ladies with a different twist each time! 
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Kayaking at the Campground
Wind, Water & Wheels will teach you everything you need to know to have fun in a kayak!  Join us at the Beach located in the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground.  Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life vest and instruction) learn more about kayaking.  Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life vest and instruction)
...read more

Moms, bring your babies and come enjoy a morning out!  Come join us to learn about the changes that occur in the weeks and months following your baby?s birth, ask questions and meet other new moms in your community. 
Meets weekly, Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am
...read more

ChamberNet is a lead sharing group that meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.  The objective is to build strong partnerships with participating member businesses and provide consumer referrals.  Guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings before joining. 
...read more

Moms, bring your babies and come enjoy a morning out!  Come join us to learn about the changes that occur in the weeks and months following your baby?s birth, ask questions and meet other new moms in your community. 
Meets weekly, Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am
...read more

Moms, bring your babies and come enjoy a morning out!  Come join us to learn about the changes that occur in the weeks and months following your baby?s birth, ask questions and meet other new moms in your community. 
Meets weekly, Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am
...read more

ChamberNet is a lead sharing group that meets the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.  The objective is to build strong partnerships with participating member businesses and provide consumer referrals.  Guests are welcome to attend up to two meetings before joining. 
...read more

2nd Thursday, Happy Hour for a Cause.  One of our favorite ways to give back.  Supporting our community, by helping non profits thrive, is in our mission statement.  Using our business and motivating our customer base to support local non profits is an important responsibility.  Our way to help is by providing a place for non-profits raise funds.  The 2nd Thursday program has become one of our most consistent ways to do that in the restaurant
...read more

Kayaking at the Campground
Wind, Water & Wheels will teach you everything you need to know to have fun in a kayak!  Join us at the Beach located in the US Army Corps of Engineers Campground.  Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life vest and instruction) learn more about kayaking.  Kids and adults welcome and everything is provided (kayak, life vest and instruction)
...read more

Moms, bring your babies and come enjoy a morning out!  Come join us to learn about the changes that occur in the weeks and months following your baby?s birth, ask questions and meet other new moms in your community. 
Meets weekly, Wednesday mornings, 10-11:30 am
...read more

Sherwood Forest is excited to host Ladies night - every 3rd Thursday of the month!  You will get an opportunity to unWINEd with radio celebrity Tess Taylor and celebrate good times, good company, good food and good fun!  Consider this a night out for ladies with a different twist each time! 
...read more