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!
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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.
Haunted Trail – Northland Arboretum
October 16 - 18
Dare to Enter… The Haunted Trail
October 16, 17, & 18 | 7:00–9:00 PM
As the sun sets, the woods come alive… Are you brave enough to face what lurks in the shadows?
Haunted Hidden Hollows – “The Carnival”
October 17 - 19
Dare to enter Haunted Hidden Hollows at Paul Bunyan Land this October. Back by popular demand is “The Carnival” on steroids. Step inside our three-story Haunted House where shadows move on their own, twist your way through an 11-acre Corn Maze that comes alive after dark, and—new this year—experience select Carnival rides with a terrifying edge.
Truck or Treat 2025 – Waste Partners
October 18
Join us at Waste Partners for trick-or-treating through garbage trucks, bulldozers, fire trucks, tractors, semi trucks, boom trucks, and more🎃 Admission is FREE, but we will be collecting a free-will donation of non-perishable food items for the local food shelf. Hope to see you there!
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.
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
