Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Easter Guide: Events, Hunts, and Brunches for 2026

Camp Nisswa
Mar 25
13 min read

Updated: Apr 3

Easter Sunday 4/05/2026

Updated: 4/3/2026

Looking for Easter Brunch buffets, Easter dinners, Easter egg hunts, and other festive events? Explore our curated list of Easter-related happenings in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes area. We'll keep updating our list with more events, but we also encourage you to submit your Easter event or special via our event submission page for inclusion.

March 28, 2026 FREE Easter Bucket Decorating at all Fleet Farm Locations (Baxter, MN)

Date: March 28, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Details: Fleet Farm is hosting a free Easter Bucket Decorating event at all locations. Families can stop in to decorate Easter buckets with festive stickers while supplies last.
Link: Event Link

Easter Egg Hunt at Hackensack Community Center (Hackensack, MN)

Date: March 28, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Details: The Hackensack Lions Club is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt with activities for children ages 1–12 and lunch for the family. The event will be held rain or shine.
Link: Event Link

Easter Egg Hunt at JR's Junction (Brainerd, MN)

Date: March 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Details: Join the Easter fun with photos with the Easter Bunny and an egg hunt starting at 1 PM (registration at noon). Kids can search for eggs to win cash prizes and more.
Link: Event Link

Turkey Ham Bingo at Nisswa American Legion (Nisswa, MN)

Date: March 28, 2026 | 6:00 PM
Details: Nisswa American Legion is hosting a fun Turkey Ham Bingo night with chances to win holiday table favorites and festive prizes.
Link: Event Link

Pre-Ordered Meals

Order Your Smoked Easter Dinner at Sunshine's Summerhouse (Lake Shore, MN)

Date: Order by Monday, March 30, 2026 | Pick Up Only: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Details: Sunshine's Summerhouse is offering smoked Easter dinners for pickup, including double smoked ham or smoked brisket. Each dinner is freshly smoked, packaged, and chilled for easy reheating at home.
Link: Event Link

Easter Heat & Eat Dinner To-Go at Gather On 3 Event Center at The Woods (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | Pick-Up: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Details: The Woods is offering an Easter Heat & Eat Dinner To-Go with ham, smoked brisket, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, dinner rolls, and carrot cake. Meals are available as an individual order or in portions for 2, 4, or 8 people, with pricing starting at $24.99.
Link: Event Link

April 3, 2026

Spring into Nisswa 2026! (Nisswa, MN)

Date: April 3-4, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Details: The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce is hosting Spring into Nisswa Easter weekend with Nisswa’s Most Eggcellent Scavenger Hunt running Friday and Saturday. Participants can pick up a scavenger hunt card at the Chamber office, search for golden eggs in participating stores, and return their completed card for a chance to win prizes.
Link: Event Link

Kids Easter Egg Hunt - The Yellow House at The Yellow House (Crosslake, MN)

Date: April 3, 2026 | 1:30 PM
Details: The Yellow House is hosting a free family Easter egg hunt with sweet treats and springtime fun for kids. Guests are asked to bring their own basket.
Link: Event Link

April 4, 2026

Nisswa Fire Easter Breakfast at A&W (Nisswa, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 7:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Details: A&W Nisswa and the Nisswa Fire Department are hosting the 2nd Annual Nisswa Fire Easter Breakfast, with 100% of sales going to support Nisswa Fire. Guests can stop in for breakfast favorites while helping honor and support local firefighters. Copper Creek Bunnies will be there also!
Link: Event Link

Easter Weekend Buffet at The Spot -371- (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: The Spot -371- is hosting an Easter weekend buffet with honey ham, breakfast favorites, sides, salads, fruit, muffins, desserts, and more. Pricing is $19.99 for adults and $13.99 for kids 10 and under. Reservations are not required, but are recommended for larger parties.
Link: Event Link

City of Brainerd Easter Egg Hunt at Gregory Park (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 9:30 AM
Details: Brainerd Parks and Recreation is hosting the City of Brainerd Easter Egg Hunt at Gregory Park with photos with the Easter Bunny, instructions before the hunt, and age-based egg collection for kids ages 2–9. The free event also includes special prizes and family-friendly activities.
Link: Event Link

Easter in the Garden at Landsburg Landscape Nursery (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Details: Landsburg Landscape Nursery is hosting a free family Easter event with baby chicks, bunnies, goats, an Easter egg hunt, face painting, and live music.
Link: Event Link

Spring into Nisswa 2026! (Nisswa, MN)

Date: April 3-4, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Details: The Nisswa Chamber of Commerce is hosting Spring into Nisswa Easter weekend with Nisswa’s Most Eggcellent Scavenger Hunt running Friday and Saturday. Participants can pick up a scavenger hunt card at the Chamber office, search for golden eggs in participating stores, and return their completed card for a chance to win prizes.
Link: Event Link

Cuyuna Range Farmers Market Spring Market at Taconite Canteen (Ironton, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: The Cuyuna Range Farmers Market is hosting its Spring Market with vendors, jelly bean contests, a gift basket giveaway, a seed swap event, lunch specials, and Easter Bunny photos from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Link: Event Link

Easter Egg Hunt at Littles & Lattes Play Cafe (Baxter, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Details: Littles & Lattes Play Cafe is hosting a free indoor Easter egg hunt for younger kids with a relaxed morning atmosphere, photo area, and time to stay and play after the hunt.
Link: Event Link

Community Easter Egg Hunt at Pine River-Backus Schools (Pine River, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Details: The annual Pine River Community Easter Egg Hunt will feature 3,000 eggs, special Resurrection eggs with Easter baskets, a complimentary Christian-based book for each family, doughnuts, and family-friendly fun.
Link: Event Link

Trinity Lutheran Church Children's Ministry Presents: Seek and You Will Find Easter Egg Hunt! at Trinity Lutheran Church (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Details: Trinity Lutheran Church is hosting a family Easter egg hunt with prizes, age divisions, and fun for the whole family. Guests should bring their own basket or bag.
Link: Event Link

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Ruttger's Bay Lake Resort (Deerwood, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Details: Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort is hosting its annual Easter egg hunt with hidden plastic eggs filled with treats and surprises around the resort grounds.
Link: Event Link

ADULT - The Wharf's 2nd Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt at The Wharf (Crosslake, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Details: The Wharf is hosting a 21+ adult Easter egg hunt featuring live music, games, interactive challenges, prizes, and giveaways from local businesses. Tickets are $20, and guests can hunt for prize-filled eggs throughout the grounds and restaurant.
Link: Event Link

Easter Egg Hunt - Gone Fishing Edition! at Hallett Center of Crosby (Crosby, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Details: The Hallett Center is hosting a unique indoor Easter event in its aquatics center where kids can fish for eggs, redeem them for candy and prizes, and enjoy waterslide time after the hunt. Registration is required, and admission is $5 per child.
Link: Event Link

Kid's Easter Egg Hunt at QD Social at Quarterdeck Resort (Nisswa, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | Easter Bunny at 11:00 AM | Egg Hunt at 11:30 AM
Details: Quarterdeck Resort is hosting a family-friendly Easter celebration at QD Social with a special appearance by the Easter Bunny followed by a kids Easter egg hunt.
Link: Event Link

Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fritz Loven Park (Lake Shore, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Details: The City of Lake Shore is hosting its Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Fritz Loven Park for kids ages 0–10. The event is sponsored by the Lake Shore Police Department.
Link: Event Link

Dunmire’s Easter Extravaganza at Dunmire’s Bar & Grill (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 11:00 AM
Details: Dunmire’s Bar & Grill is hosting a full day of Easter fun with a kids egg hunt from 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM featuring 250+ eggs, bounce houses, and prizes, followed by an adult egg hunt in the evening with hidden eggs, gift cards, raffle tickets, and more.
Link: Event Link

DOG - 2026 Easter Dog Ball Hunt at Buster Dog Park (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Details: Brainerd Parks and Recreation is hosting a free Easter Dog Ball Hunt where dogs can search for tennis balls along the Boom Lake and Buffalo Hills Trail. The event includes special prize balls, treats for every dog, and all dogs must remain on a leash.
Link: Event Link

2nd Annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt at Bridge Tavern (Crosby, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Details: Bridge Tavern is hosting its 2nd Annual Kids Easter Egg Hunt with a fun-filled afternoon for families. Kids are encouraged to bring their baskets and get ready for a hopping good time.
Link: Event Link

Easter Egg Hunt at Nisswa American Legion (Nisswa, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 1:00 PM
Details: Nisswa American Legion is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt with a chance to meet the Easter Bunny and enjoy food specials for the whole family. Sloppy joes and chips will be available for $6, hot dogs and chips for $5, and the regular menu will also be available.
Link: Event Link

Easter Egg Hunt at Merrifield Lions Park (Merrifield, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 2:00 PM
Details: The Merrifield Lions Club is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt for kids of all ages at Merrifield Park.
Link: Event Link

ADULT - 2nd Annual Adult Easter Party at Fifty Lakes Bar and Bottle Shop (Fifty Lakes, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 4:00 PM
Details: Fifty Lakes Bar and Bottle Shop is hosting a grown-ups-only Easter party with specialty drinks, an adult egg hunt, a bunny sack race, and live music by Brian Palkovich.
Link: Event Link

ADULT - 2nd Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Bridge Tavern (Crosby, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | Following the 5:00 PM Meat Raffle
Details: Bridge Tavern is hosting its 2nd Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt with an evening of fun, prizes, and friendly competition following the meat raffle.
Link: Event Link

ADULT - Easter Egg Hunt at Dunmire’s Bar & Grill (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 4, 2026 | 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Link: Event Link

April 5, 2026 Easter Day | Brunch & Dinners

Easter Specials at Wings Cafe (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Details: Wings Cafe is offering Easter specials including carrot cake pancakes with sausage links for breakfast and a traditional ham dinner with mashed potatoes, ham gravy, green beans, and a dinner roll for lunch. Dessert can be added for $2, and reservations are available.
Link: Event Link

Easter Sunday Specials at A-Pine Family Restaurant (Pequot Lakes, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | Breakfast: 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Lunch: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Dinner: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Details: A-Pine Family Restaurant is offering Easter Sunday specials including strawberry Belgian waffles and eggs benedict for breakfast, plus baked ham and smoked chicken dinner specials for lunch and dinner.
Link: Event Link

Easter Dinner Special at The Barn (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: The Barn is serving an Easter dinner special with spiral ham, mashed potatoes and gravy, maple glazed carrots, green beans, and a dinner roll for $18. The regular menu will also be available.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch at Sunshine's Summerhouse (Lake Shore, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Sunshine's Summerhouse is hosting an Easter brunch buffet featuring smoked ribs, ham, bacon, chicken, cream cheese stuffed French toast, scrambled eggs, salads, avocado toast, assorted desserts, and more. Reservations are encouraged.
Link: Event Link

Easter Breakfast Buffet at Notch 8 + Luminary at Northern Pacific Center (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Notch 8 Restaurant & Catering is hosting an elevated Easter Breakfast Buffet with a chef’s omelet station, build-your-own waffle and French toast station, assorted desserts and pastries, seafood crepes, and smoked chicken petite potpie. Pricing is $39 for adults, $19 for kids ages 6–12, and free for children 5 and under. Reservations are recommended.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch at Lost Lake Lodge (Nisswa, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Details: Lost Lake Lodge is hosting Easter brunch with a plated breakfast menu and Easter specials including lobster eggs benedict and Easter basket breakfast bowls. Reservations are not required but are recommended for larger parties.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch at The Woods (Brainerd, MN)

Date: Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 | Reservations 9 AM - 2PM
Details: The Woods is hosting an Easter brunch with breakfast favorites, a carving station with orange-juniper glazed ham, chef feature stations, salads, a cold station, and assorted desserts. Pricing is $29.99 for adults, $14.99 for kids ages 5–12, and free for children 4 and under.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch Buffet at Black Bear Lodge & Saloon (Baxter, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | Seating from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Details: Black Bear Lodge & Saloon is hosting an Easter brunch buffet with prime rib, smoked pit ham, herb roasted chicken, seafood pasta, breakfast favorites, waffles, desserts, and more. Pricing is $33 for adults and $16 for children ages 5–12. Reservations are required for groups of 5 or more.
Link: Event Link

Passport's Easter Brunch at Passport Brainerd (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Passport Brainerd is hosting an Easter brunch featuring a buffet menu with breakfast and lunch favorites, desserts, and more. Reservations are not required but are recommended.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch at Riverside Tavern (Crosslake, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Details: Riverside Tavern is hosting an Easter brunch with family-style service featuring strawberry champagne salad, jumbo sweet rolls, spinach and feta frittata, mixed berry fritter French toast, bourbon honey glazed ham, prime rib, shrimp scampi, asparagus, and assorted desserts. Pricing is $44 for adults and $14 for kids 10 and under. Reservations are recommended.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch at Grand View Lodge (Nisswa, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Grand View Lodge is hosting an elevated Easter brunch at Gull Lake Center featuring made-to-order eggs and omelets, a waffle and stuffed pancake station, chef-carved entrées, a seafood display, salad bar, desserts, and a dedicated children’s buffet. Pricing is $59 for adults, $18 for kids ages 5–18, and free for children 4 and under. Reservations are encouraged.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch in Ruby’s Dining Room at Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort (Deerwood, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Ruttger’s Bay Lake Resort is hosting Easter Brunch in Ruby’s Dining Room with carved ham and prime rib, brunch favorites, seafood, desserts, and a kids station. Reservations are required.
Link: Event Link

Easter Sunday Brunch at Dunmire’s Bar & Grill (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM
Details: Dunmire’s Bar & Grill is serving Easter Sunday brunch specials including steak and eggs, a Denver omelet, Reese’s peanut butter French toast, a loaded breakfast burrito, and the Plain Jane breakfast.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch at Cragun's Legacy Courses (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Cragun’s is hosting Easter brunch at Legacy Grill with a special holiday spread and resort activities happening throughout Easter weekend. Reservations are available online.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch Buffet at Green Lantern Bar and Grill (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Green Lantern Bar and Grill is hosting an Easter brunch buffet with carved turkey, carved ham, French toast bake, egg scramblers, caramel roll pull-aparts, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, Swedish meatballs, smoked sausage, corn, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh fruit, creamy mac and cheese, and assorted desserts. Pricing is $21.95 for adults and $12.95 for kids under 10. No reservations.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch at Iron Range Eatery (Crosby, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Iron Range Eatery is hosting Easter brunch with menu options like biscuits and gravy, corned beef skillet, chicken n’ waffle sammie, French toast, walleye cakes benedict, breakfast pizza, short ribs, and penne, plus a salad and dessert bar. RSVPs are welcome.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch at Marina II Restaurant at Breezy Point Resort (Breezy Point, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Details: Breezy Point Resort is hosting an Easter brunch buffet at Marina II Restaurant with chef-carved herb-crusted smoked Wagyu roast beef, brown sugar glazed ham, cedar plank salmon, almond-crusted chicken, chilled seafood, brunch favorites, desserts, and kid-friendly options. Pricing is $39.95 for adults, $16 for kids ages 5–12, and free for children 4 and under. Reservations are available.
Link: Event Link

Easter Buffet at Bridge Tavern (Crosby, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Details: Bridge Tavern is hosting an Easter buffet with prime rib, ham, German rouladen, shrimp cocktail, breakfast favorites, homemade sides, and desserts. Reservations are required, and pricing is available for adults, seniors/veterans, and kids 12 and under.
Link: Event Link

Easter Sunday Menu at The Side Track (Brainerd, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Details: The Side Track is serving a plated Easter dinner with hickory smoked ham with maple apple butter glaze, cheesy scalloped potatoes, cowboy baked beans, caramelized roasted carrots, and a dinner roll for $18.95.
Link: Event Link

Easter Brunch Buffet at Baxter's Bar and Grill at The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes (Baxter, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Details: Baxter’s Bar and Grill is hosting an Easter brunch buffet with prime rib, brunch favorites, and more. The cost is $35 plus tax per person, and reservations are recommended.
Link: Event Link

Easter Sunday at Quarterdeck Resort (Nisswa, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Details: Quarterdeck Resort is serving an Easter platter with ham, turkey, mashed potatoes, yams, green bean casserole, and salad for $25. The full menu will also be available, and reservations are recommended.
Link: Event Link

Easter Free-Will Ham Dinner at Pequot Lakes American Legion (Pequot Lakes, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Details: Pequot Lakes American Legion is hosting an Easter free-will ham dinner with ham and all the fixin’s. Donations are accepted, and guests can call for more information.
Link: Event Link

Legion Easter Gathering at Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion Post 500 (Crosslake, MN)

Date: April 5, 2026 | 12:00 PM
Details: Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion Post 500 is hosting a warm and welcoming Easter Sunday potluck gathering. All are welcome to join for good food and good company.
Link: Event Link

April 11, 2026

Easter Egg Hunt & Earth Day Clean Up at Mount Ski Gull (Nisswa, MN)

Date: April 11, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Details: Mount Ski Gull is hosting a free Easter Egg Hunt and Earth Day Clean Up with eggs hidden throughout the hill and a suggested $5 donation per family. Participants who fill a trash bag at the hill will receive a free tubing voucher for the 2026–27 winter season.
Link: Event Link

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