WOW! There is an incredible amount of activity happening this weekend! Enjoy plenty of Mother’s Day activities, including downtown Brainerd’s Spring Fling shopping event and the Spring Market at the Northland Arboretum. A full list of Spring Fling activities can be found on their Facebook site. And of course, don’t forget to take mom to a tasty brunch at her favorite local establishment!
Please check with local businesses and attractions individually for the latest COVID-19 related policy updates and hours of operation before you venture out.
FAMILY FRIENDLY
- Downtown Spring Fling (May 7-8)
- Historic Downtown Brainerd Walking Tour (May 7, 1 pm)
- Historic Downtown Brainerd Walking Tour (May 7, 5:30 pm)
- After Hours Polaroid Jam at Open City Thrift (May 7)
- Cuyuna Gem & Mineral Show (May 8-9)
- Stride & Seek Scavenger Hunt (May 8)
- Creativity Kit Distribution at Crossing Arts (May 8)
- Historic Downtown Brainerd Walking Tour (May 8, 11 am)
- Historic Downtown Brainerd Walking Tour (May 8, 2:30)
HANDS ON ACTIVITY
- Fairy Garden Wooden Flower Centerpiece Class (May 7, 2 pm)
- Fairy Garden Wooden Flower Centerpiece Class (May 7, 6 pm)
- DIY Floral Reed Diffuser Project (May 7, 4:30 pm)
- DIY Floral Reed Diffuser Project (May 7, 6 pm)
- DIY Floral Reed Diffuser Project (May 8, 10 am)
- DIY Floral Reed Diffuser Project (May 8, 11:30 am)
- DIY Floral Reed Diffuser Project (May 8, 1 pm)
- DIY Floral Reed Diffuser Project (May 8, 2:30 pm)
SHOPPING
ARTS & CULTURE
- 100 Days of Watercolor Exhibition, Artwork by Lisa Pomerleau (May 7-22)
- Lakes Jazz Authority Live in Downtown Brainerd (May 8)
- Book Signing – Lisa Cassman (May 8)
FOOD & DRINK
- Pit Happens Food Truck at Jack Pine Brewery (May 7)
- Meat Raffle at The Woods (May 7)
- SKOL Food Truck at Jack Pine Brewery (May 8)
- Mother’s Day Brunch at Gather on 3 (May 9)
- Mother’s Day Brunch at Black Bear Lodge & Saloon (May 9)
- Mother’s Day Brunch at Sage on Laurel (May 9)
- Mother’s Day Brunch at Prairie Bay (May 9)
OUTDOOR FUN, SPORTS & FITNESS
- CRA Motorcycle Racing (May 7)
- Spring Bird Hike at the Northland Arboretum (May 8)
