Easter Fun for Everyone
Easter is right around the corner and if you are looking for family events and dining options, we’ve got you covered! Browse the list below for some happenings in the Brainerd and Baxter communities this year. As always, we also encourage you to check out Visit Brainerd’s calendar of events and business directory for more information.
Brainerd Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. sharp for children ages 2 – 9. Please note that the hunt is typically complete within 15 to 20 minutes. Please arrive 30 minutes early to ensure you get a parking spot and ready to go with your “Easter basket/bag(s)” in the Gregory Park Center Circle by 10 a.m. sharp.
Located at Gregory Park.
The Process :
9:15 a.m. – 9:55 a.m. Everyone meets in Center Circle inside Gregory Park. The Easter Bunny will be around for pictures.
9:55 a.m. Instructions & Acknowledgements
-Eggs are empty/glued shut (do not try to open them)
-Choose 1 color to gather (try to get as many as you can in that color!)
-Once your basket/bag is full – turn in your eggs to the egg collecting station for your free Candy bag!
-If you finish early you can get your picture with the Easter Bunny after the hunt if you didn’t have time before the race.
10:00 a.m. “Easter Egg Hunters and families will walk to their quadrant to search for eggs
-There will be 4 separate labeled quadrants in Gregory Park by age group: ages 2-3, 4-5, 6-7, and 8-9 they are separated by sidewalk and rope fencing. Please to not enter the area until the announcer says “GO”
Seek and You Will Find Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran Church Children’s Ministry Presents: Seek and You Will Find Easter Egg Hunt. There will be many prizes, age divisions and fun for the whole family! Remember to bring your own basket or bag.
Easter in the Garden at Landsburg Nursery
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Located at Landsburg Landscape Nursery, 16460 State Highway 371 Brainerd, MN 56401.
Easter in the garden is back! Hop on over to see live animals, Easter egg hunts going all day, kid’s activities, live music and more! And, it’s always warm and dry in our greenhouse!
The Easter Ball Hunt for dogs
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.
Located at Buster Park–A Playground for Dogs
ECFE & Brainerd Lakes Women of Today Easter Party
Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Located at Warrior Early Learning Center
Join us for crafts, games, frosting Easter cookies and take your picture with a real live bunny! Cost is $3 per child. Adults are free with a non-perishable food item to donate to the food shelf. Money raised will be donated to the ECFE Scholarship Fund.
Easter Brunch at Green Lantern Bar and Grill
Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Green Lantern Bar and Grill will be featuring a variety of breakfast and lunch items. Cost is $18.95 for adults and $7.95 for kids under 10 yrs. old. No reservations. Our regular menu will not be offered during the buffet.
Menu:
Scrambled eggs, egg bake, French toast bake, pull apart caramel rolls, sausage links, biscuits and gravy, ham, smoked sausage, baked chicken, Swedish meatballs, corn, summer salad pasta, fresh fruit, cheesy potatoes, carved sirloin & dessert.
Easter Brunch at Black Bear Lodge & Saloon
Sunday, April 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Celebrate at Black Bear Lodge & Saloon. Seating from 9:30 am-1:30 pm. Reservations available for groups of 5 or more. $23.99 – adults, $12.99 – children aged 4-12.
Easter Brunch at the Local 218
Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
As always, reservations are highly recommended and are available at www.local-218.com.
Easter Brunch at Dunmire’s Bar and Grill
Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Easter Brunch at Side Track
Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
$16.95 per person. Enjoy applewood smoked ham with an orange ginger glaze, smoked gouda au gratins, cowboy baked beans, sourdough roll with whipped honey butter. Spring mix salad with dried cherries, mandarin oranges, candied walnuts, cherry tomatoes and Feta.
Easter at Wings Airport Cafe
Sunday, April 17, 2022 at 5:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Join us at Wings Cafe for Easter! The breakfast special will be cinnamon French toast topped with fresh berries and whipped cream, served with ham for $8.95. The dinner special will be baked ham served with mashed potatoes, ham gravy, fresh vegetables and a dinner roll for $14.25. Breakfast will be served all day and service for the dinner special will begin at 11 a.m. The regular menu will also be available. We do expect a large crowd on Easter Sunday so PLEASE call and reserve a spot so we know we can accommodate your family. If you would rather take your meal to go, give us a call and we can take care of that for you too!