Your guide to upcoming events around the Brainerd Lakes area: Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa, Pequot Lakes, Crosslake and the rest of Crow Wing County. Every listing was checked against at least two sources.
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Week of Oct. 12–18, 2026
World Ballet Company: Swan Lake
- When: Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, 602 S. 5th St.
- Town: Brainerd
The touring World Ballet Company brings the full-length classic to Brainerd with a live orchestra. Plan on about two and a half hours, including intermission. Official event page
Haunted Trail at the Northland Arboretum
- When: Thursday–Saturday, Oct. 15–17, 2026, 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Where: Northland Arboretum, 14250 Conservation Dr.
- Town: Baxter
Walk the wooded trails after dark, with low-scare and high-scare options so families and thrill-seekers can each pick their speed. General admission tickets are for a specific night. Official event page
Week of Oct. 19–25, 2026
Stage North: Baskerville, A Sherlock Holmes Mystery
- When: Oct. 22 & 23 at 7:00 p.m.; Oct. 24 & 25 at 2:00 p.m.
- Where: Franklin Arts Center, 1001 Kingwood St.
- Town: Brainerd
Stage North’s fast-moving comedy has a small cast playing dozens of characters as Holmes and Watson chase the legend of a deadly hound. Official event page
Downtown Brainerd Spooktacular
- When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (trick-or-treating 11 a.m.–1 p.m.; activities noon–3 p.m.)
- Where: Downtown Brainerd; activities on Laurel St. between 7th and 8th
- Town: Brainerd
Kids can trick-or-treat at downtown businesses in costume, then head to Laurel Street for family activities. Official event page
Trinity Trunk or Treat
- When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, 3:00–5:00 p.m.
- Where: Trinity church, 1420 S. 6th St.
- Town: Brainerd
Decorated car trunks and candy make for an easy, family-friendly afternoon of trick-or-treating. Official event page
Week of Nov. 2–8, 2026
Garth Live! A Tribute to Garth Brooks
- When: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, 602 S. 5th St.
- Town: Brainerd
Part of the CLC Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series, this multimedia show covers ’90s country hits like “Friends in Low Places” and “The Dance.” Official event page
Week of Nov. 9–15, 2026
Crowder Live
- When: Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, 602 S. 5th St.
- Town: Brainerd
The Christian rock and worship artist plays his first Brainerd show, with Patrick Mayberry joining him. Official event page
Week of Nov. 16–22, 2026
Grand Brewfest Weekend
- When: Friday, Nov. 20 (from 3:00 p.m.) through Sunday, Nov. 22, 2026; Grand Tasting Saturday, Nov. 21, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
- Where: Grand View Lodge (Grand Tasting in the Gull Lake Center), 23521 Nokomis Ave.
- Town: Nisswa
This year’s Minnesota craft beer weekend has a Nordic Viking theme, with brewery experiences, food events, a beer run/walk and the Saturday Grand Tasting. Official event page
Collective Unconscious: The Last Waltz
- When: Saturday, Nov. 21, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
- Where: Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts, 602 S. 5th St.
- Town: Brainerd
A tribute to The Band’s legendary 1976 farewell concert, presented in the CLC Performing Arts Center’s Cultural Arts Series. Official event page
Last checked Oct. 13, 2026. Dates, times and locations can change. Know of an event we missed? Let us know.
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