2025 Explore Brainerd Lakes Visitor Guide
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Golden Giving - Santa's Workshop for Warming Shelter
12:00 AM
Join us in bringing joy to our local shelter this holiday season!
Spalidays
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tis the season to sparkle! ✨ Treat yourself to our festive spa treatments, from soothing massages and revitalizing facials to luxurious manicures and pedicures. Our experienced therapists will tailor each treatment to your specific needs, ...
The Center
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday 2 nd 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Card Recyclers 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Gift Shop (Open to the Public) 11 a.m. - Bone Builders 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. - LSS Dining: ...
The 12 Dogs and Cats of Christmas!
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Babinski Foundation Animal Shelter is thrilled to bring back The 12 Dogs and Cats of Christmas this December! Throughout the month, we will be reintroducing twelve shelter dogs and 12 shelter cats with newly discounted adoption fees. Adoption fees ...
Hot Cocoa and Santa Bags at Charboneau Studios
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Stop in and enjoy a free cup of homemade hot cocoa with whipped cream and toppings. Optionally, for $5 you can make your own cocoa mason jar to give as a gift or enjoy yourself! We will also have santa bags available for $25 that will be ...
Mike Morse- Live Music
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Enjoy the music of Mike Morse with us on your Friday Night!
Trivia at Cragun's Legacy Grill
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Test your brain and win prizes. Join the Cragun's Legacy Grill crew every Friday night for TRIVIA. Your host, Tim Bauman, will guide you through mind tricks, challenging questions, song lyrics and so much more. While you're at the ...
Karaoke Night at Dunmire's on the Lake!
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Come join us every Friday at 9:00pm to sing your heart out and enjoy some yummy food and drinks!
The Center
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday 2 nd 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Exercise Rooms 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Card Recyclers 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Prayer Quilters 9:30 a.m. - Mahjong Lessons 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Gift Shop (Open to the Public) 11 a.m. - Bone Builders 11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m. - LSS Dining: ...
Holiday Swag Class
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
This holiday season, grab your gal pals and make a door swag that will wow your guests or give your creation as a gift. Class fee includes all of your supplies. You may bring extra decorations to go with your individual theme or colors. Lower Level Confere
Kid's Make && Take with Ms. Jane
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kids will make up to 3 homemade gifts and create gift tags to go with their wrapped gifts. After, they will enjoy a treat and hot chocolate. Upper Level conference room For children in grades 2-5 $12 Members $17 Non-Members Register online by December 7
Breakfast With Santa at Gather on 3
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bring the whole family for a magical morning filled with holiday cheer, festive food, and a visit with the big man himself! 🎅🏼🦌🎄🎁 GET TICKETS HERE >> https://shorturl.at/PG4y7 INCLUDES ✨Donut decorating at the table ✨Plated breakfast ...
Northern MN Railroad Trackers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
All Aboard! Stop in to see the exhibits on display!
Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Join us for cookie decorating at the bakery! Stop in anytime between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Fun for all ages! $14 / set (includes 4 cookies and decorating supplies)
Electronics Recycling Drive to Benefit Area Youth Education
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
An electronics recycling drive is planned from 10 AM to 2 PM Saturday, December 14th, to benefit continuing education for area youth through the Deerwood Technologies Scholarship Fund. The event is at Deerwood Technologies, 21301 Archibald Road (at ...
Christmas Card Painting and Candle at Charboneau Studios
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Let’s paint! Come paint 3 Christmas cards then craft a Christmas candle out of a mason jar using olive oil. Please come in paint clothes or bring an apron. Cost: $25 Click Here to Register For Workshop For more events visit our ...
The 12 Dogs and Cats of Christmas!
12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
The Babinski Foundation Animal Shelter is thrilled to bring back The 12 Dogs and Cats of Christmas this December! Throughout the month, we will be reintroducing twelve shelter dogs and 12 shelter cats with newly discounted adoption fees. Adoption fees ...
Snarky Loon Holiday Fun and Live Music
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Join the Snarky crew for holiday games, crafts and live music with Maddie and Danny.
13th Annual Santa's Bobbin' Into Town
1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Don't miss out on all the fun on Saturday, December 14th in Pequot Lakes. There will be carolers, bonfires, dinner with Santa, Fireworks, and more!
Bingo at the Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Play Bingo Saturday afternoons!
Holiday Wine & Liquor Tasting
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for our 3rd annual holiday wine & liquor tasting! If you need bubbles to ring in the New Year, bourbon to gift to someone special or wine to bring to the Christmas host, we will have you covered! We brought in a few new wines & a few new ...
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 ...
The North Star $ Pig Races! $
4:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Join us at The North Star every Saturday at 4:30PM to test your luck at our $ Pig Races! $
Pheasants Forever Gun and Sportsman Bingo
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for evening of fun and games at Pheasants Forever Gun Bingo! 📅 Date: Saturday, December 14th ⏰ Time: 5pm doors open, 6pm bingo starts 📍 Location: Gather on 3 Event Center 19654 County Road 3, Brainerd, MN 56401 $20 entrance ...
The Babinski Foundation at Mission Tavern's Christmas!
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Join The Babinski Foundation Animal Shelter for an adoption event at Mission Tavern on December 14th from 5:30 to 8:00 PM! Wear your ugly sweater, win prizes, participate in a silent auction, and bring home a furry friend! What better way to celebrate ...
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