
There’s nothing more Midwest than lacing up your skates, braving the cold, and gliding under the winter sky. Both the cities of Baxter and Brainerd operate and maintain outdoor ice rinks that are free and open to the public. These locations are staffed during certain days of the week but when the warming houses aren’t open you may skate but at your own risk. Check out our blog for hours, locations, and where to snag free rentals.
ARTS & CULTURE
- All-Ages Studio Saturday at The Crossing Arts Alliance (December 27)
- Winter Cardinal Painting at Notch 8 (December 27)
HOLIDAY
- Kringle Market at The Crossing Arts Alliance (December 25-27)
- Winter Wonderland at Northland Arboretum (December 25-27)
- Downtown Brainerd Christmas Carriage Rides (December 27)
- Holiday Night Extravaganza at Slice on Oak (December 20)
FOOD
- Meat Raffle at Brainerd American Legion (December 26)
- Meat Raffle at the Eagles (December 26)
- Free Kids Breakfast With Santa at the Eagles Club (December 21)
LIVE MUSIC
- Live Music at Quarterdeck Resort (December 26)
- Live Music at Roundhouse Brewery (December 26)
- Live Music at Quarterdeck Resort (December 27)
- Live Music at Roundhouse Brewery (December 27)
- Live Music at Roundhouse Brewery (December 27)
- Live Music at The Side Track (December 27)
- Acoustic Fest at Roundhouse Brewery (December 28)
HANDS-ON ACTIVITY
- Karaoke at O’Neary’s Irish Pub (December 26 & 27)
- Pint for Pint Blood Drive at Roundhouse Brewery (December 26)
- All Levels Yoga at LAYA (December 27)
- Chair Yoga at Carnegie Wellness (December 27)
- Restorative Yoga for Mind & Body at Carnegie Wellness (December 27)
- Salt & Sound at Elevate Wellness (December 27)
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