December 12, 2024 to December 15, 2024 | Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area Events
Camp Nisswa Gear Available At Northern Gifts & Sweets & The Spot 371
Weekend Event Spotlight: December Off the Rails Market at Northern Pacific Center | December 13-14, 2024
Upcoming Events Spotlight:
December Off the Rails Market at Northern Pacific Center | December 13-14, 2024
Holiday Magic Breakfast with Santa at Gather On 3 Event Center | December 14, 2024
13th Annual Santa's Bobbin Into Town in Pequot Lakes | December 14, 2024
Holiday Exhibition Show at Breezy Point Ice Arena | December 15, 2024
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Welcome to Camp Nisswa's Weekend Roll Call! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in the scenic Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes area. Discover the latest events, specials, live music, meat raffles, bar bingo, and more! Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a foodie, or a thrill-seeker, our blog is your ultimate guide to make the most of your weekend getaway. Let's dive into the excitement and explore all the hidden gems this beautiful destination has to offer!
Thursday 12/12/2024:
Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Brainerd, MN
Breakfast | Gas Can Bar & Grill | 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
🧘Hot Bikyasa | notice wellness | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
Open Thursday | Wildflower Chocolate | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Sushi Thursday | The Classic Grill at Madden's | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Seafood & Cocktails | Manhattan Beach Lodge | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
BBQ Ribs AYCE | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 5:00 PM | East Brainerd
Christmas At Hogwarts | Catalyst by Nature Link | 5:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🧘Heated Vinyasa | notice wellness | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
Sertoma Winter Wonderland | Northland Arboretum | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Dunmire’s on the Lakes | 6:00 PM | North Long Lake
🎱Packet Bingo | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Lucky's Tavern | 6:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🥩Virtual Horseraces & Meat Raffle | Ernie's on Gull | 6:00 PM | East Gull Lake, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Create & Sip | UpNorth Social Tasting & Grazing Room | 6:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
❓Trivia Mafia-Taylor Swift Themed | Roundhouse Brewery | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎱Commander Bar Bingo | The Commander Bar | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
❓Trivia | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 7:00 PM | Pine River, MN
🎱Jingo | Jack Pine Brewery | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Baxter, MN
Edmonton Oilers at Minnesota Wild | Xcel Energy Center | 7:30 PM | Saint Paul, MN
Friday 12/13/2024:
🍳Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Brainerd, MN
🍳Breakfast | Freddy's Sports Grill | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
🍳Breakfast | Gas Can Bar & Grill | 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
🧘Heated Bikyasa | notice wellness | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Nisswa, MN
🍳Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
Christmas Acres 2024 | Copper Creek | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Pequot Lakes Holiday Open House | Mid Minnesota Federal Credit Union | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Open Friday | Wildflower Chocolate | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Firkin Fridays | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
Two-for-One Happy Hour | The Commander Bar | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Prime Rib Night | Manhattan Beach Lodge | 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
All You Can Eat Walleye | The Classic Grill at Madden's | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Nisswa American Legion | 4:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
Ugly Sweater Contest | Nisswa American Legion | 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
Smoked Rib Fridays | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 5:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN
AYCE Fish & Shrimp | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 5:00 PM | East Brainerd
AYCE Fish & Shrimp | Dunmire’s on the Lakes | 5:00 PM | North Long Lake
🥩Meat Raffle | Barajas Mexican Bar and Grill | 5:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 5:00 PM | Pine River, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 5:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
Prime Rib | Ernie's on Gull | 5:00 PM | East Gull Lake, MN
🎶Live Music - Michael Sherwood | Jack Pine Brewery | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Baxter, MN
Sertoma Winter Wonderland | Northland Arboretum | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | The Commander Bar | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎱Minute Bingo | Lucky's Tavern | 6:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🎶Live Music - Seth Doud | December Off the Rails Market (VIP Night) | 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Jamie Koop | Cana Wine Bar | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Crosby, MN
🎶Live Music - Mike Morse | Roundhouse Brewery | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - Mike Derus | 14 Lakes Brewery | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
🎶Live Music | Sherwood North | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
➡️December Off the Rails Market (VIP Night) | Northern Pacific Center | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎤Karaoke | Nisswa American Legion | 6:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 | 6:30 PM | Crosslake, MN
Los Angeles Lakers at Minnesota Timberwolves | Target Center | 7:00 PM | Minneapolis, Minnesota
Comedy Night | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 7:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🎶Live Music - Hillbilly Rock Show | Dennis Drummond Wine Company LLC | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎤Karaoke | O'Neary's Irish Pub | 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
❓Trivia Night | Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar | 8:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
🎤Karaoke | Gas Can Bar & Grill | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - My Famous Friends | CC'S Bar | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Pandemic | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🎤Karaoke | Dunmire’s on the Lakes | 9:00 PM | North Long Lake
Pelican Lights DJ | Inside Dockside Lounge - Breezy Point Resort | 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Breezy Point, MN
DJ Dance Party | Zorbaz | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Gull Lake
Saturday 12/14/2024:
🍳Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Brainerd, MN
🍳Breakfast | The Side Track | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Brainerd, MN
🍳Breakfast | Freddy's Sports Grill | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
🍳Breakfast | Dunmire’s on the Lakes | 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM | North Long Lake
🍳Breakfast | Gas Can Bar & Grill | 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
Bottomless Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar | Gas Can Bar & Grill | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🧘Hot Vinyasa | notice wellness | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Nisswa, MN
Ugly Sweater Saturdays | Sunshine's SummerHouse | 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN
🍳Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
🍳Breakfast | Lakes Tavern | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🍳🎅Holiday Magic Breakfast with Santa | Gather On 3 Event Center & Catering | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Kid's Make & Take with Ms. Jane | Northland Arboretum | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Christmas Market - Deerwood Farmers Market | Deerwood Auditorium | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Deerwood, MN
🧘Hot Vinyasa | notice wellness | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
Holiday Cookie Decorating Workshop | Knotty Pine Bakery | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
➡️December Off the Rails Market | Northern Pacific Center | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Christmas Acres 2024 | Copper Creek | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Philadelphia Flyers at Minnesota Wild | Xcel Energy Center | 1:00 PM | Saint Paul, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 1:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎅Free Kids Vision Screening and Santa Visit | Baia Della | 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Baxter, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | Pequot Lakes American Legion | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🎶Live Music - Maddie + Danny | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🎶Live Music - Dos Guys | The Side Track | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post #500 | 1:30 PM | Crosslake, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | JJ's Pub | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Snarky Loon Xmas Party | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🎶Live Music - Mike Miller | 14 Lakes Brewery | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
Babe’s Christmas | KICKS The Art Place | 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
🎅13th Annual Santa's Bobbin Into Town | Downtown | 3:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🎅Visit with Santa | Copper Creek | 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
Customer Appreciation Day | 50 Lakes Bar & Bottle Shop | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Fifty Lakes, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
Surf N Turf | Manhattan Beach Lodge | 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
Surf & Turf Saturday | The Classic Grill at Madden's | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Virtual Pig Races | The North Star | 4:30 PM | Breezy Point, MN
Smoked Brisket Saturdays | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 5:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN
🎱Pheasants Forever Gun Bingo | Gather On 3 Event Center & Catering | 5:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Parade of Lights - "A Christmas Carol" | Downtown | 5:00 PM | Pine River, MN
Christmas Party & Silent Auction Event | Mission Tavern | 5:00 PM | Merrifield, MN
🎶Live Music - Kelly Peterson | JJ's Pub | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Sertoma Winter Wonderland | Northland Arboretum | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Tony Williams | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake
🎶Live Music - Tequila Tom | Sunshine's SummerHouse | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN
Ugly Sweaters Christmas Party | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Baxter, MN
🎶Live Music | Sherwood North | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 6:30 PM | Pine River, MN
Ugly Sweater Contest | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 7:00 PM | East Brainerd
BOGO Pints | 14 Lakes Brewery | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
🎶Live Music - The Mark Petersen Band | Damsite Supper Club | 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM | Pine River, MN
🎤Karaoke | O'Neary's Irish Pub | 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
ROCK & ROLL CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR! | Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts | 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Free Comedy Show | CC'S Bar | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Haydeen Streeter | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - Pandemic | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Pelican Lights DJ | Inside Dockside Lounge - Breezy Point Resort | 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Breezy Point, MN
DJ Dance Party | Zorbaz | 9:00 PM - 2:00 AM | Gull Lake
Sunday 12/15/2024:
🍳Breakfast | The Side Track | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Brainerd, MN
🍳Breakfast | Freddy's Sports Grill | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
🍳Breakfast | Dunmire’s on the Lakes | 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM | North Long Lake
🍳Breakfast | Gas Can Bar & Grill | 8:00 AM - 11:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
Bottomless Bloody Mary and Mimosa Bar | Gas Can Bar & Grill | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🍳Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🧘Unheated Slow Flow + Relax | notice wellness | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
🍳Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
🍳Breakfast | Lakes Tavern | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Christmas Acres 2024 | Copper Creek | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
AYCE Pizza $10 | Slice On Oak | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
AYCE Walleye or Chicken Tacos | Quarterdeck Resort | 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake
🎱Bloodys & Bingo | Main Street Ale House | 12:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | 14 Lakes Brewery | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Crosslake, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 3:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Mission Tavern | 3:00 PM | Merrifield, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | Nisswa American Legion | 3:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🎶Live Music - Mark Petersen Band | Green Lantern Bar and Grill | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Bud's Country Jam | Old Milwaukee Club Saloon & Eatery | 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Vegas Golden Knights at Minnesota Wild | Xcel Energy Center | 5:00 PM | Saint Paul, MN
Holiday Exhibition | Breezy Point Ice Arena | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Breezy Point, MN
Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs | Frost Bank Center | 6:00 PM | San Antonio, TX
If we missed your event or weekend special, let us know by submitting your event via our event submission page, and we'll make sure to add it to our comprehensive list of Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes area happenings! If you need need a safe ride, Ole's Shuttle Service, is your go-to choice for safe and sober rides in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota!
*All dates and activities are subject to change* **Updated Weekly by Wednesday**
***Please check the operating hours and availability of the mentioned places before your visit.***
Hey -- pretty sure Lucky's starts their bar bingo at 4 PM. Also, Lakes Tavern is no longer doing breakfast (not in the off season).