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Brainerd MN Vacations Start Here

Brainerd, MN is the best location in Minnesota to enjoy nature, unplug, and relax from busy life. Start planning your MN Family Vacation today! Located in the heart of Minnesota, Brainerd is known for great family vacations, first-class Minnesota resorts and hotels, golf courses, fishing, biking trails, shopping, and much more. Enjoy your stay!

Contact All the Premiere Brainerd Lakes Resorts at once with the Brainerd.com Vacation Planner!

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Upcoming Events

While we try to stay up to date on event cancellations, it is important to check in with the event website or planner before attending any upcoming events. Cancellations are happening daily.

Please contact us if your event needs a cancellation notice.

2024 Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo

March 22 - 23

Join us Friday, March 22 (12PM-7PM) and Saturday, March 23 (9AM-5PM) for the Brainerd Lakes Home Show & Expo! Presented by Finken Aqua Systems and Northern Pacific Center, this LARGER THAN LIFE tradeshow will highlight 160+ regional businesses showcasing their products and services. Hudson Magic will perform 5 FREE shows! PLUS, enjoy entertainment for the whole family: bounce house, live shows, face painting, children’s play area, pop up brewery, food vendors, and much, much more!

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Free Easter Bucket Make-N-Take Event – Mills Fleet Farm

March 23

Join us at Fleet Farm for a FREE Easter Bucket Make-N-Take Event. Children of all ages, who are accompanied by an adult, will be provided with an Easter bucket, along with treats to fill their buckets, such as stickers, coloring page, crayons, candy and more. After each child gets a bucket and fills it with Easter treats, they can take it home to enjoy! Available while supplies last.

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Easter Cookie Decorating Workshop – Knotty Pine Bakery

March 23

Enjoy the fun of sugar cookie decorating without all of the prep work or clean up by attending our walk-in Easter cookie workshop! Stop in anywhere between 10am-2pm and get a set of Easter-themed cookies, then have fun decorating with frosting and sprinkles in our classroom space. Cost is $14/set and includes 4 cookies plus decorating supplies and a take-home box. No registration needed – simply stop by during workshop hours and have fun decorating!

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Quick Clicks: What you need in Brainerd

Brainerd Lakes Area - Vacation and tourism information

Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf - The adventures and legends of infamous pirates come to life!

Brainerd Zip Line Tour - Located on beautiful Mount Ski Gull our zip lines showcase 15 mile views of the Lakes area.

Brainerd MN Resort Lodging HOT DEALS from your favorite MN Lakes Area resorts!

Minnesota Resorts - Experience the tradition of MN Resorts right here in the heart of the Brainerd Lakes Area!

Brainerd MN Golf Courses - The Brainerd Lakes Area is home to the best MN Golf Courses. Find your favorite today!

BIR: Brainerd International Raceway (BIR) and North Central Speedway race schedules & event information

MAPS, MAPS, MAPS - Brainerd Minnesota Lake Maps - Details of the famous lakes in the Brainerd area.

Paul Bunyan Trail - Find bike trail maps and the history of Paul Bunyan.

Cuyuna Mountain Bike Trail System - New mountain bike trails.

Weddings - Visit our weddings section to plan for your big day!

Kids Kountry - Children of all ages will find fun in Brainerd, MN! Find great activities, events, sports, and freebies for kids.

Weekly Brainerd Fishing Reports - Year-round fishing report from local guide "Walleye Dan" & Professional Angler Richie Boggs.

Area Shopping and Antiques!

Brainerd Lakes Area Movie Theaters - Find the Cinema that fits your movie style.

Employment in the Brainerd Lakes Area - Check the Free Classifieds Ads

Transportation - Travel in and around the Lakes Area as well as to and from the Airport

Annual Brainerd Lakes Area Winter Events.

View the Brainerd MN Snow Conditions Snow Report

Brainerd Lakes Winter Cabin Rentals: Book Your MN Winter Vacation today.

Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza

 

 

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