
The Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is the world’s largest charitable ice fishing tournament. It is held just north of Brainerd, MN, on Gull Lake, with a total of 150 prizes to be won—from ice augers to a brand new truck. It’s known to draw more than 10,000 people from all across the country with international participants every year. If you’re looking to buy tickets to this awesome event you can either purchase them online or head to the Visit Brainerd gift store in Downtown Brainerd.
ARTS & CULTURE
- Kaleidoscope Dyeing at The Crossing Arts Alliance (December 6)
- Wintergreen Workshop at Landsburg Landscape Nursery (December 6)
HOLIDAY
- Kringle Market at The Crossing Arts Alliance (December 3-6)
- Rudolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer at The Chalberg Theatre (December 4-7)
- Winter Wonderland at Northland Arboretum (December 4-6)
- Sensory Friendly Santa at Northland Arboretum (December 4-6)
- Downtown Brainerd Window Walk (December 5)
- Santa and the Grinch at Northland Arboretum (December 6)
- Santa + Photojenic Photography (December 6)
- Santa Photos & Visits at Westgate Mall (December 7)
FOOD
- Meat Raffle at Brainerd American Legion (December 5)
- Breakfast with Santa + Puppies & Kitties (December 7)
LIVE MUSIC
- Live Music at Jack Pine Brewery (December 5)
- 5th Annual Jingle & Mingle at Roundhouse Brewery (December 5)
- Live Music at Quarterdeck Resort (December 6)
- Live Music at Roundhouse Brewery (December 6)
- Live Music at The Side Track (December 6)
- HSO – Home for the Holidays at The Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts (December 7)
SHOPPING
- Annual Holiday Open House at the Wild Bird Store (December 4 & 5)
- Free Photos with Santa at Fleet Farm (December 5)
- Holiday Open House at The Olde Open Window (December 5)
- SJMC Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar (December 5)
HANDS-ON ACTIVITY
- Karaoke at Dunmire’s on The Lake (December 5)
- Karaoke at O’Neary’s Irish Pub (December 5 & 6)
- Restorative Yoga at Lakes Area Yoga Association (December 5)
- All Levels Yoga at LAYA (December 6)
- Bingo at The Side Track (December 6)
- Chair Yoga at Carnegie Wellness (December 6)
- Weekly Pool Tournament at The Parlor (December 7)
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