Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area - Weekend Roll Call | Events & Specials

May 14, 2026 to May 17, 2026 | Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area Events

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Weekend Event Spotlight: 5 Year Anniversary Party at the Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | May 16, 2026

Upcoming Events Spotlight:

• Spring Sunglass Sale at Midwest Family Eye Center | May 11-15, 2026

• Annual Plant Sale at The Brainerd Center | May 14-16, 2026

• 2026 Nisswa Chocolate Walk for Pohl Children's Foundation | May 16, 2026

• 5 Year Anniversary Party at the Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | May 16, 2026

• Notice Festival in Nisswa City Park | May 16, 2026

• Dos Guys on the patio at Big Axe Brewing Company | May 24, 2026

• Nisswa Lions Golf Scramble Pre-Party at Whitefish Golf Club | May 28, 2026

• Hot Rods on the Lawn returns to Oak Lawn Tavern | May 30, 2026

• 18th Annual Cherry Car Show in Trailside Park | June 6, 2026

• Fast Eddies 6th Annual Car Show at the Nisswa Legion | June 13, 2026

• Minnesota Loons & Lakes Festival | June 26-27, 2026

  
  

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🥩Meat Raffle Guide

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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!

Quick Select: Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday

Thursday 05/14/2026:

• 🧘‍♀️Hot Awakened Fusion | notice wellness | 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM | Nisswa, MN

• Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Annual Plant Sale | The Brainerd Center | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Brainerd, MN

• ALL DAY Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🍅Nisswa Farmers Market | Nisswa American Legion | 8:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• Brainerd Service League Garage Sale | 999 Co Rd 29 | 8:00 AM - 7:00PM | Lake Shore, MN

• 🧘‍♀️Hot Focused Flow | notice wellness | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Nisswa, MN

• Morning Sound Journey | Divine North | 9:00 AM | Nisswa, MN

• Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, Mn

• Miami Marlins at Minnesota Twins | Target Field | 12:40 PM | Minneapolis, MN

• Happy Hour | Main Street Ale House | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• Happiest Hours | Manhattan Beach Lodge | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• AYCE Crab Legs | Freddy's Sports Grill at The Pines | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Nisswa, MN

• Seafood Night & 1/2 Price House Pour Cocktails | Manhattan Beach Lodge | 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• BBQ Ribs AYCE | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 5:00 PM | East Brainerd

• Burger Basket | Quarterdeck Resort | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake

• 🥩Meat Raffle | b*merri | 5:30 PM | Brainerd, MN

• Taurus New Moon Sound Journey | Divine North | 5:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🧘‍♀️Hot Awakened Fusion | notice wellness | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle & Virtual Races | The North Star | 6:00 PM | Breezy Point, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Bridge Tavern | 6:00 PM | Crosby, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Lucky's Tavern | 6:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM | Gull Lake

• 🎱Music Bingo | Cana Wine Bar | 6:00 PM | Crosby, MN

• 🎱Packet Bingo | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🎱Jingo | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00PM | Baxter, MN

• Free New Game: Ace of Spades | Nisswa American Legion | 6:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• Gemini Season Astrology Night | Divine North | 6:30 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

• 🥩Meat Raffle | CC's Bar | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🎶Live Music - The Mark Petersen Band | Old Milwaukee Club | 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Tami + The Bachelor | Inside Dockside Lounge - Breezy Point Resort | 9:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Breezy Point, MN

Friday 05/15/2026:

• Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Annual Plant Sale | The Brainerd Center | 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM | Brainerd, MN

• ALL DAY Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• Brainerd Service League Garage Sale | 999 Co Rd 29 | 8:00 AM - 12:00PM | Lake Shore, MN

• Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, Mn

• Microchip Clinic | The Babinski Foundation | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• 🍅Main Street Market Downtown Brainerd | Brainerd City Hall Parking Lot | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• Price Is Right | Ye Old Pickle Factory | 10:00 AM | Nisswa, MN

• Wandering Studio Permanent Jewelry | Lake Latitude | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• The Smokestack Grand Opening | Schroeder's Home Services | 12:00 PM | Brainerd, 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

• Happy Hour | Main Street Ale House | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🎱Minute Bingo | Lucky's Tavern | 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Happiest Hours | Manhattan Beach Lodge | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• Food Truck: Rollin' Dough | Jack Pine Brewery | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Baxter, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Nisswa American Legion | 4:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🎶The Mark Petersen Band | b*merri | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• AYCE Fish & Shrimp | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 5:00 PM | East Brainerd

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Freddy's Sports Grill at The Pines | 5:00 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 5:00 PM | Jenkins, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 5:00 PM | Pine River, Mn

• Smoked Rib Fridays | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 5:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN

• What is happening to us? | UpNorth Social Tasting & Grazing Room | 5:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• 🎶Live Music - 2 Sisters | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Jenkins, MN

• 🎶Spring Bash | The Green Lantern | 5:30 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | The Commander Bar | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Tequila Tom | Nisswa American Legion | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Nisswa, MN

• Reverse Happy Hour | Nisswa American Legion | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🎱Music Bingo & Gift Card Raffle | 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• 🎶Live Music - David Lee | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake

• 🎶Live Music - John Kerns | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Baxter, MN

• Milwaukee Brewers at Minnesota Twins | Target Field | 6:15 PM | Minneapolis, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post | 6:30 PM | Crosslake, MN

• 🥩Mega Meat Raffle | The Woodtick Inn | 6:30 PM | Cuyuna, MN

• Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild | Xcel Energy Center | 7:00 PM | Saint Paul, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Sophie Diumenti | Lost Lake Lodge | 7:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Trent Bergeron | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 7:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🎶Live Music - AJ Spoff | Bridge Tavern | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Crosby, MN

• 🎤Karaoke | O'Neary's Irish Pub | 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• ❓Trivia Night | Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar | 8:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Andy Austin | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM - 11:30 AM | Nisswa, MN

• 🎶Live Music - The Dead Cowboys | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Tami + The Bachelor | 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 05/16/2026:

• Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Breakfast | The Side Track | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Brainerd, MN

• ALL DAY Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• Annual Plant Sale | The Brainerd Center | 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• Guided Bird Hikes | Northland Arboretum | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Brainerd, MN

• 🧘‍♀️4th Annual Notice Wellness Festival | Nisswa City Park | 8:45 AM - 5:00 PM | Nisswa, MN

• Brainerd Fishing Clinic | Lum Park | 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Brainerd, MN

• Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, Mn

• Breakfast | Zorbaz | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Gull Lake

• Breakfast | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Lake Shore, MN

• Jenkins Beautification Day | Various Locations | 10:00 AM | Jenkins, MN

• Spring into Action - Clean Up | Gregory Park | 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• ECFE Spring Carnival | Warrior Early Learning Center | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Baxter, MN

• Discovery Woods' Summer Send Off | Discovery Woods School | 10:30 AM | Brainerd, MN

• Ear Piercing by Dr. B | Lake Latitude | 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🎱Bingo & Brunch | Manhattan Beach Lodge | 11:00 AM | Crosslake, MN

• Leslie's Boutique Spring Fashion Show | Breezy Point Resort | 11:00 AM | Breezy Point, MN

• 2026 Nisswa Chocolate Walk | Downtown Nisswa | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Nisswa, MN

• Crafted Under the Pines – Spring Makers Market | Jack Pine Brewery | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Baxter, MN

• Open House | Veteran Valor Farm | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• Cheers to 5 Years | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Jenkins, MN

• 🎱Bingo | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 1:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | The Woodtick Inn | 1:00 PM | Cuyuna, MN

• 🎱Bar Bingo | Quarterdeck Resort | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Gull Lake

• 🎱Bar Bingo | Pequot Lakes American Legion | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Normans Bait & Tackle | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN

• 🥩Seafood Pick a Pull Meat Raffle | Harpo's | 2:00 PM | Merrifield, MN

• 🎱Bar Bingo | JJ' s Pub | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Happiest Hours | Manhattan Beach Lodge | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• Happiest Hours | Manhattan Beach Lodge | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | The Woodtick Inn | 3:00 PM | Cuyuna, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle & Horse Races | b*merri | 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN

• 🎱Free Minute Bingo | Nisswa American Legion | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Buds Country Jam | Paradise Resort Bar & Grill | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Tequila Tom | 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• 🎶Spring Bash | The Green Lantern | 4:30 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Seth Doud | UpNorth Social Tasting & Grazing Room | 5:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Bridge Tavern | 5:00 PM | Crosby, MN

• Smoked Brisket Saturdays | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 5:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Dos Guys | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Jenkins, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Scott Jasmin | Barrel & Vine | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Hackensack, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Dave Burkart | JJ' s Pub | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Milwaukee Brewers at Minnesota Twins | Target Field | 5:10 PM | Minneapolis, MN

• ❓Trivia | Nisswa American Legion | 5:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🎶Live Music - David Lee | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake

• 🎶Live Music - Jimmie Jay Anderson | b*merri | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🎱Bar Bingo | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 6:30 PM | Pine River, Mn

• 🎶Live Music - Bryce Hegge | Cana Wine Bar | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Crosby, MN

• 🎶Live Music | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🎤Karaoke | O'Neary's Irish Pub | 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Mark Petersen Band | The Side Track | 8:30 PM - 11:30 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🎶Live Music - The Dead Cowboys | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Tami + The Bachelor | 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 05/17/2026:

• Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• Breakfast | The Side Track | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Brainerd, MN

• ALL DAY Breakfast | The Spot 371 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🧘‍♀️Grounded Flow | notice wellness | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Nisswa, MN

• 🧘‍♀️Revive & Store: Yoga | Nature Link | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Nisswa, MN

• Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, Mn

• Breakfast | Zorbaz | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Gull Lake

• Breakfast | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Lake Shore, MN

• Elbow Foundation Open 2026 | Cragun's Legacy Courses | 10:00 AM | Brainerd, MN

• AYCE Pizza Buffet | Slice On Oak | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• Milwaukee Brewers at Minnesota Twins | Target Field | 12:40 PM | Minneapolis, MN

• BARGO | Birchwood Char House & Bar | 1:00 PM | Hackensack, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Mark Petersen Band | Green Lantern Bar and Grill | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 2:00 PM | Jenkins, MN

• BLA Puzzlers Puzzle Competition | Jack Pine Brewery | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Baxter, MN

• 🎱Brand Name Handbag Bingo | Pequot Lakes American Legion | 2:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• 🎱Bingo | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 2:30 PM | East Brainerd

• 🥩Meat Raffle | 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Crosslake, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Mission Tavern | 3:00 PM | Merrifield, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | The Woodtick Inn | 3:00 PM | Cuyuna, MN

• 🎱Bar Bingo | Nisswa American Legion | 3:30 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Jake Birdseye | Quarterdeck Resort | 3:30PM - 6:30 PM | Gull Lake

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Taconite Canteen & Event Center | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Ironton, MN

• 🎶Live Music - Scott Jasmin | Old Milwaukee Club | 5:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

• 🥩Meat Raffle | Bridge Tavern | 5:00 PM | Crosby, MN

• Sunday Reset: Release, Restore, Realign | Divine North | 6:00 PM | Nisswa, MN

• 🎤Blue Eyes Karaoke | Old Milwaukee Club | 8:30 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN

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*All dates and activities are subject to change* **Updated Weekly by Wednesday**

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