Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area - Weekend Roll Call | Events & Specials

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November 12, 2026 to November 15, 2026 | Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes Area Events
Weekend Event Spotlight:
Upcoming Events Spotlight:
Grand Brewfest Tasting at Grand View Lodge | November 21, 2026
Minnesota Chefs' Series Dinner at Grand View Lodge | December 11, 2026
Pequot Lakes 15th Annual Santa's Bobbin Into Town | December 12, 2026
Meat & Seafood Sale at Schaefer's Foods | December 18 & 19, 2026
Christmas Dinner at Grand View Lodge | December 25, 2026
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Welcome to Camp Nisswa's Weekend Roll Call! Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure in the scenic Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes area. Discover the latest events, specials, live music, meat raffles, bar bingo, and more! Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a foodie, or a thrill-seeker, our blog is your ultimate guide to make the most of your weekend getaway. Let's dive into the excitement and explore all the hidden gems this beautiful destination has to offer!
Thursday 11/12/2026:
Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Hot Focused Flow | notice wellness | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
Happy Hour | Main Street Ale House | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
Winter Market | Landsburg Landscape Nursery | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
BBQ Ribs AYCE | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 5:00 PM | East Brainerd
Key Wellness Third Annual Member Event | UpNorth Social Tasting & Grazing Room | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | b*merri | 5:30 PM | Brainerd, MN
Hot Awakened Fusion | notice wellness | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎱Bingo | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 6:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🥩Meat Raffle & Virtual Races | The North Star | 6:00 PM | Breezy Point, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Bridge Tavern | 6:00 PM | Crosby, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Lucky's Tavern | 6:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM | Gull Lake
Minnesota Wild at Toronto Maple Leafs | Scotiabank Arena | 6:00 PM | Toronto, ON
🎱Packet Bingo | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
TAP Guided Painting | Bridge Tavern | 6:00 PM | Crosby, MN
Virtual Horse Races | Cragun's Legacy Courses | 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🥩Meat Raffle hosted by The Center | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Baxter, MN
🎱Music Bingo: One Hit Wonders | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Baxter, MN
Burger Basket Night | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake
Free New Game: Ace of Spades | Nisswa American Legion | 6:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎱Commander Bar Bingo | The Commander Bar | 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | Target Center | 7:00 PM | Minneapolis, Minnesota
🎤Karaoke | The Damsite Watering Hole | 7:00 PM | Pine River, MN
❓Trivia | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 7:00 PM | Pine River, MN
❓Trivia | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 7:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | CC's Bar | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Friday 11/13/2026:
Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Rummage & Bake Sale | Christ Community Church | 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Hot Elemental Power | notice wellness | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM | Nisswa, MN
Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
Womens Welness Walk | Just Juice Co | 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
Price Is Right | Ye Old Pickle Factory | 10:00 AM | Nisswa, MN
Firkin Fridays | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
Two-for-One Happy Hour | The Commander Bar | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Happy Hour | Main Street Ale House | 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎱Minute Bingo | Lucky's Tavern | 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Prime Rib Friday | Notch 8 | 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Nisswa American Legion | 4:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
AYCE Fish & Shrimp | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 5:00 PM | East Brainerd
🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 5:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 5:00 PM | Pine River, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Snarky's Hideout | 5:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Smoked Rib Fridays | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 5:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN
🎶Live Music - Dos Guys | Lost Lake Lodge | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Lake Sore, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | The Commander Bar | 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 6:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Lacey Canfield | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Baxter, MN
❓Trivia & 'Tinis' | Cragun's Legacy Courses | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Javier Quiroz | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake
🥩Meat Raffle | Crosslake Fifty Lakes American Legion and Auxiliary Post | 6:30 PM | Crosslake, MN
🥩Mega Meat Raffle | The Woodtick Inn | 6:30 PM | Cuyuna, MN
🎶Live Music - Geoff Elvee Trio | Bridge Tavern | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Crosby, MN
🎤Karaoke | O'Neary's Irish Pub | 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
❓Trivia Night | Moonlite Bay Family Restaurant & Bar | 8:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
🎶Live Music - Wayne Renn Duo | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - Hollywood Blvd | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Saturday 11/14/2026:
Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Breakfast | The Side Track | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Brainerd, MN
Hot Focused Flow | notice wellness | 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Rummage & Bake Sale | Christ Community Church | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
Breakfast | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Lake Shore, MN
Holiday Market | Northland Arboretum | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Craft & Vendor Show | Deerwood American Legion | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Deerwood, MN
Candy & Snacks Sampling | Fleet Farm | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Baxter, MN
Indoor Farmers/Vendor Market | Pine River Market Square | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Pine River, MN
Holiday Open House | Corner Hub Boutique | 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
Sip & Shop | Dennis Drummond Wine Co. | 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Brainerd Football State Tournament - Quarterfinals - Viewing Party | Jack Pine Brewery | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Baxter, MN
🎱Bingo - Football Edition | Manhattan Beach Lodge | 12:00 PM | Manhattan Beach, MN
🎱Bingo | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 1:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎱Bingo | Quarterdeck Resort | 1:00 PM | Gull Lake
🎱Bar Bingo | Pequot Lakes American Legion | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🎶Live Music - Dos Guys | The Side Track | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Todd Lyscio | Snarky Loon Brewing Co. | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
Cheesecake Raffle | Harpo's | 2:00 PM | Merrifield, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | JJ's Pub | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | The Woodtick Inn | 3:00 PM | Cuyuna, MN
🥩Meat Raffle & Horse Races | b*merri | 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🎱Free Minute Bingo | Nisswa American Legion | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Nisswa, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Bridge Tavern | 5:00 PM | Crosby, MN
Smoked Brisket Saturdays | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 5:00 PM | Lake Shore, MN
🎶Live Music - Tequila Tom | JJ's Pub | 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Pequot Lakes, MN
🎱Turkey Ham Bingo | Nisswa American Legion | 5:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
Minnesota Golden Gophers at Penn State Nittany Lions | Beaver Stadium | 6:00 PM | University Park, PA
Minnesota Wild at Boston Bruins | TD Garden | 6:00 PM | Boston, MA
🎶Live Music - The Smoking Desk Residency | Jack Pine Brewery | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Baxter, MN
🎶Live Music - Chase Grant and Max Hageman | Quarterdeck Resort | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM | Gull Lake
Learn to Curl | Brainerd Lakes Curling Club | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | Pine River American Legion Post 613 | 6:30 PM | Pine River, MN
Chicago Bulls vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | Target Center | 7:00 PM | Minneapolis, Minnesota
🎶Live Music - Donny Todd | Cana Wine Bar | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Crosby, MN
🎶Live Music - Hip Katz Meow | Bridge Tavern | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Crosby, MN
🎤Karaoke | O'Neary's Irish Pub | 8:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎶Live Music - Drew Cerney | Northwoods Pub at Grand View Lodge | 8:00 PM - 11:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🎶Live Music - Hollywood Blvd | The Commander Bar | 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Sunday 11/15/2026:
Breakfast | A-Pine Family Restaurant | 7:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Pequot Lakes, MN
Breakfast | The Side Track | 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Brainerd, MN
Held Yin | notice wellness | 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM | Nisswa, MN
Breakfast | Bites Grill & Bar | 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Pine River, MN
Breakfast | Sunshine's Summerhouse | 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Lake Shore, MN
Sound Bath | notice wellness | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Nisswa, MN
AYCE Pizza Buffet | Slice On Oak | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers | Lambeau Field | 12:00 PM | Green Bay, WI
Vikings Game Day Party/Potluck | Brainerd Eagles – Aerie 287 | 12:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Chili Throwdown | Bridge Tavern | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Crosby, MN
Football Game Day | Cragun's Legacy Courses | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
Vikings Sunday | Quarterdeck Resort | 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Gull Lake
🎱BARGO | Birchwood Char House & Bar | 1:00 PM | Hackensack, MN
🎶Live Music - Mark Petersen Band | Green Lantern Bar and Grill | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Brainerd, MN
🎱Bingo | Dunmire’s Bar & Grill | 2:30 PM | East Brainerd
🥩Meat Raffle | 14 Lakes Pub & Brewery | 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM | Crosslake, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Mission Tavern | 3:00 PM | Merrifield, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | The Woodtick Inn | 3:00 PM | Cuyuna, MN
🎱Bar Bingo | Nisswa American Legion | 3:30 PM | Nisswa, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Jenkins VFW Post 3839 | 4:00 PM | Jenkins, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Taconite Canteen & Event Center | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM | Ironton, MN
🥩Meat Raffle | Bridge Tavern | 5:00 PM | Crosby, MN
If we missed your event or weekend special, let us know by submitting your event via our event submission page, and we'll make sure to add it to our comprehensive list of Nisswa & Brainerd Lakes area happenings! If you need need a safe ride, Ole's Shuttle Service, is your go-to choice for safe and sober rides in the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area of Minnesota!
*All dates and activities are subject to change* **Updated Weekly by Wednesday**
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