Free Events and Things to do in Brainerd, MN

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Is Your Business Aligned for Growth? Brainerd Strategy Session
Wed, Jun 3, 11:30 AM
Brainerd · 502 S 6th St
Just added
Is Your Business Aligned for Growth? Brainerd Strategy Session
Wed, Jun 3, 11:30 AM
Brainerd · 502 S 6th St
Merrifield Mallards 4H Club February Meeting
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00 PM + 4 more
Merrifield · Center Township Town Hall
Merrifield Mallards 4H Club February Meeting
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00 PM + 4 more
Merrifield · Center Township Town Hall
June Fest Average Joe Car Show
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Motley · Converse Park
June Fest Average Joe Car Show
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM
Motley · Converse Park
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Loon Photography Tour: 2026 Loons & Lakes Festival
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM
Crosslake · 35507 Co Rd 66
Almost full
Loon Photography Tour: 2026 Loons & Lakes Festival
Fri, Jun 26, 6:00 PM
Crosslake · 35507 Co Rd 66
Customer & Community Appreciation Event | MarineMax Crosslake
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00 AM
Crosslake · MarineMax Crosslake
Customer & Community Appreciation Event | MarineMax Crosslake
Sat, Jul 11, 11:00 AM
Crosslake · MarineMax Crosslake
Going fast
Guided Bird Walk: 2026 Loons & Lakes Festival
Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 AM + 1 more
Crosslake · Uppgaard Wildlife Management Area
Going fast
Guided Bird Walk: 2026 Loons & Lakes Festival
Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 AM + 1 more
Crosslake · Uppgaard Wildlife Management Area
MarineMax Crosslake In-House Boat Show
Fri, Jun 5, 8:00 AM + 1 more
Crosslake · MarineMax Crosslake
MarineMax Crosslake In-House Boat Show
Fri, Jun 5, 8:00 AM + 1 more
Crosslake · MarineMax Crosslake
Junior Loon Biologist - National Loon Center
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 AM + 8 more
Crosslake · Cross Lake Recreation Area
Junior Loon Biologist - National Loon Center
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00 AM + 8 more
Crosslake · Cross Lake Recreation Area
Nourish and Know
Tuesday at 11:00 AM + 1 more
Aitkin · Petals of Peace Resource & Drop in Center
Nourish and Know
Tuesday at 11:00 AM + 1 more
Aitkin · Petals of Peace Resource & Drop in Center
Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil 2026
Sun, Dec 6, 6:30 PM
Sartell · Sartell Community Center
Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil 2026
Sun, Dec 6, 6:30 PM
Sartell · Sartell Community Center
Employment Tax Seminar: St. Cloud - 8/13/26
Thu, Aug 13, 9:00 AM
St. Cloud · MnDOT Training Center
Employment Tax Seminar: St. Cloud - 8/13/26
Thu, Aug 13, 9:00 AM
St. Cloud · MnDOT Training Center
Hansen & Company Woodworks Event Powered by Biesse
Wed, Jul 22, 9:30 AM
Saint Joseph · 2040 Jasmine Ct
Hansen & Company Woodworks Event Powered by Biesse
Wed, Jul 22, 9:30 AM
Saint Joseph · 2040 Jasmine Ct
At Her Feet
Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM
St. Cloud · Paramount Center for the Arts
At Her Feet
Fri, May 29, 6:00 PM
St. Cloud · Paramount Center for the Arts
Listening to Our Ancestors: A Story Workshop for Community Elders
Wed, Jun 3, 1:30 PM
St. Cloud · Great River Regional Library - Saint Cloud
Listening to Our Ancestors: A Story Workshop for Community Elders
Wed, Jun 3, 1:30 PM
St. Cloud · Great River Regional Library - Saint Cloud
Hiring Event at Cold Spring Brewery
Tuesday at 11:00 AM
St. Cloud · Cold Spring Brewery Co.
Hiring Event at Cold Spring Brewery
Tuesday at 11:00 AM
St. Cloud · Cold Spring Brewery Co.
4th Annual St. Cloud Youth Shelter Fundraising Breakfast – A Celebration!
Tue, Oct 20, 7:30 AM
St. Cloud · Harvester Square
4th Annual St. Cloud Youth Shelter Fundraising Breakfast – A Celebration!
Tue, Oct 20, 7:30 AM
St. Cloud · Harvester Square
Going fast
2026 COP House Soccer Camp
Mon, Jun 1, 1:00 PM
St. Cloud · Husky Stadium
Going fast
2026 COP House Soccer Camp
Mon, Jun 1, 1:00 PM
St. Cloud · Husky Stadium
10-2 Night Shift
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00 PM + 13 more
St. Cloud · StageWorks @ Davidson Opera House
10-2 Night Shift
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00 PM + 13 more
St. Cloud · StageWorks @ Davidson Opera House
His Glory Ministries Presents: God's Glory, Signs, Wonders, and Miracles
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00 PM + 1 more
St. Cloud · St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center
His Glory Ministries Presents: God's Glory, Signs, Wonders, and Miracles
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00 PM + 1 more
St. Cloud · St. Cloud River’s Edge Convention Center
Tyler Herwig @ Ann River Winery
Sat, May 30, 1:00 PM
Mora · Ann River Winery
Tyler Herwig @ Ann River Winery
Sat, May 30, 1:00 PM
Mora · Ann River Winery

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What are the best free events to attend?

According to Eventbrite, the best free events are:

Is Your Business Aligned for Growth? Brainerd Strategy Session

Merrifield Mallards 4H Club February Meeting

June Fest Average Joe Car Show

Loon Photography Tour: 2026 Loons & Lakes Festival

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The trending searches this month in Brainerd are:

events happening today near me

in may

craft fairs

5k walk run

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Nourish and Know

Hiring Event at Cold Spring Brewery

At Her Feet

Tyler Herwig @ Ann River Winery

Is Your Business Aligned for Growth? Brainerd Strategy Session

Is Your Business Aligned for Growth? Brainerd Strategy Session

Merrifield Mallards 4H Club February Meeting

Merrifield Mallards 4H Club February Meeting

June Fest Average Joe Car Show

June Fest Average Joe Car Show

Loon Photography Tour: 2026 Loons & Lakes Festival

Loon Photography Tour: 2026 Loons & Lakes Festival

Customer & Community Appreciation Event | MarineMax Crosslake

Customer & Community Appreciation Event | MarineMax Crosslake

Guided Bird Walk: 2026 Loons & Lakes Festival

Guided Bird Walk: 2026 Loons & Lakes Festival

MarineMax Crosslake In-House Boat Show

MarineMax Crosslake In-House Boat Show

Junior Loon Biologist - National Loon Center

Junior Loon Biologist - National Loon Center

Nourish and Know

Nourish and Know

Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil 2026

Angel of Hope Candlelight Vigil 2026

Employment Tax Seminar: St. Cloud - 8/13/26

Employment Tax Seminar: St. Cloud - 8/13/26

Hansen & Company Woodworks Event Powered by Biesse

Hansen & Company Woodworks Event Powered by Biesse

At Her Feet

At Her Feet

Listening to Our Ancestors: A Story Workshop for Community Elders

Listening to Our Ancestors: A Story Workshop for Community Elders

Hiring Event at Cold Spring Brewery

Hiring Event at Cold Spring Brewery

4th Annual St. Cloud Youth Shelter Fundraising Breakfast – A Celebration!

4th Annual St. Cloud Youth Shelter Fundraising Breakfast – A Celebration!

2026 COP House Soccer Camp

2026 COP House Soccer Camp

10-2 Night Shift

10-2 Night Shift

His Glory Ministries Presents: God's Glory, Signs, Wonders, and Miracles

His Glory Ministries Presents: God's Glory, Signs, Wonders, and Miracles

Tyler Herwig @ Ann River Winery

Tyler Herwig @ Ann River Winery

Things to do around Brainerd

Trends in Brainerd

1. Events happening today near me

2. In may

3. Craft fairs

4. 5k walk run

5. Comedy show

6. Open mic

7. Vendors

8. Comedy

9. Singles party

10. Northern mn receovery

11. Golf tournaments

12. Craft

What are the best free events to attend?

Which events are currently trending in Brainerd?

Which free events are coming up?