After the family gathers for Thanksgiving, eats turkey, and watches the football game, what else is there to do?
The Brainerd Lakes area has plenty of activities for all ages.
Sertoma Winter Wonderland 2023, Nov. 23-25, Dec. 1-2, 7-9, 14-19, 21-31, 5:30-8 p.m., 14250 Conservation Drive, Baxter. Advance tickets can be purchased online or at Cub Foods Brainerd/Baxter for $15 each. Tickets are also available at the gate for $20 (cash only).
Aitken’s ‘World Famous’ Fish House ParadeFriday, Nov. 24, 1 p.m., Downtown Aitkin.
Christmas in the apartment, Friday, Nov. 24 through Dec. 3, Monday through Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Linden Hill Historic Estate, 608 Highland Ave., Little Falls. Cost is $15 for adults, $5 for children ages 12-17, and free for children 11 and under.
city ​​of lights, Friday, Nov. 24, in downtown Nissula. The annual event begins with a horse-drawn carriage ride from 4 to 7 p.m., photos with live reindeer, storytelling, food sales, a warm bonfire, mulled cider and mini donuts, and a walk through holiday carols. It starts withThe countdown to the lighting ceremony begins at 5:30 p.m. Santa Claus will arrive at the gazebo at 6 p.m. The whole family can enjoy fireworks from 7 p.m.