Your Ultimate Guide to Winter Fun in the Nisswa Lakes Area | 2026
- Camp Nisswa
- Dec 16, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Winter Fun in The Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area 2026
Looking for things to do in the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area? We have compiled a list of activities, events, and things to do in the area. From winter festivals to ice fishing, snowmobiling, and snowshoeing, there is plenty of fun to be had in the Nisswa Lakes Area this winter. We will continue to update this list as more events are announced or submitted. Now, let’s explore the winter fun awaiting you in this beautiful region.
Upcoming Winter Fun:
If you're heading north or are a local resident, mark your calendar for these fantastic events:
Events
THE JAKE HAAPAJOKI MEMORIAL CUP
Location: Baxter, MN
Date: January 3, 2026
Warrior Alpine Ski Team Home Holiday Invite at Mount Ski Gull
Date: January 3, 2026
ICE FEST at Breezy Point Resort
Location: Breezy Point, MN
Dates: January 9, 2026 – January 10, 2026
Deerwood Farmers Winter Market Location: Deerwood Auditorium, Deerwood, MN Date: January 10, 2026 | 9 AM - 2 PM Event Details
Back to Hack 2026
Location: Hackensack, MN
Dates: January 16, 2026 – January 18, 2026
Taylor Swift Yoga + Dance Party at Catalyst by Nature Link
Location: Nisswa, MN
Date: January 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
2026 Pequot Antique Snowmobile Rendezvous
Location: Pequot Lakes, MN
Dates: January 22 – January 24, 2026
Backcountry Hunters & Anglers North Country Icebreaker at Breezy Point Resort
Location: Breezy Point, MN
Dates: January 23 – 24, 2026
36th Annual Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza
Date: January 31, 2026 | 12-3 PM
Location: Hole In The Day Bay, Brainerd, MN
Winterfest 2026
Location: Crosslake, MN
Dates: February 5, 2026 – February 7, 2026
5th America’s Ice Fishing Tournament
Location: Virtual - Open to anglers in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Dates: February 6, 2026 – February 8, 2026
Hope on the Slopes
Location: Mount Ski Gull | Nisswa, MN
Dates: February 12, 2026
Nisswa Winter Jubilee 2026
Location: Nisswa, MN
Dates: February 13, 2026 – February 15, 2026
Triple Fest at Breezy Point Resort
Location: Breezy Point, MN
Dates: February 20 – 21, 2026
Firefighter's Ball sponsored by the Northern Pacific Center and the Brainerd YMCA
Location: Northern Pacific Center | Brainerd, MN
Date: February 21, 2026
2026 Gull Lake Frozen Fore Pub Crawl
Location: Nisswa Lakes Area
Date: February 28, 2026
Brainerd Boat Show at Northern Pacific Center
Location: Brainerd, MN
Dates: March 6, 2026 – March 8, 2025
Ice Tee Open Golf on Ice Benefit for Camp Knutson at Moonlite Bay
Location: Crosslake, MN
Date: March 7, 2026 | 11 AM – 4 PM
52st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration
Location: Crosslake, MN
Date: March 14, 2026
2026 Taste of the Lakes at Northern Pacific Center
Location: Brainerd, MN Date :March 29, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM Event Details
Activities
Snowmobiling
Explore thrilling trails and rentals:
Tubing, Skiing, Snowboarding
Ice Fishing, Bait Shops, Fish House Rentals, Guides
Snowshoeing / Cross-Country Skiing / Forest Skating
We will continue updating our list as more events are confirmed. Have a winter event? Submit your event here.
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Ready to embark on your winter adventure? Start planning your trip to the Nisswa and Brainerd Lakes Area today and let the magic of the season unfold!
All dates and activities are subject to change.
