The ultimate guide to vacation rentals in the Brainerd Lakes Area
The ultimate guide to vacation rentals in the Brainerd Lakes Area Where to stay, what to do & how to make the most of every trip up north The Brainerd Lakes Area is just hours from Minneapolis and one of the best lake destinations in the Midwest and if you’re reading this, you’re already thinking […]
Your guide to vacation rental property management in the Brainerd Lakes Area:
Your guide to vacation rental property management in the Brainerd Lakes Area: What it is, what it costs, and how to know if it’s right for you You bought a lake home to enjoy it, not to manage it. But somewhere between the excitement of ownership and the reality of coordinating guests, turnovers, maintenance calls, […]
Bean Hole Days 2026: One of Minnesota’s Most Unique Summer Traditions
Bean Hole Days 2026 Bean Hole Days 2026: One of Minnesota’s Most Unique Summer Traditions If you’re visiting the Brainerd Lakes Area in mid-July, there’s one local tradition you won’t want to miss: Bean Hole Days in Pequot Lakes. Returning July 14–15, 2026, this beloved community celebration has been bringing locals and visitors together since 1938. […]
Heading north for the 4th? Celebrate 250 in the 218 with Book the B.L.A.
Heading north for the 4th? Celebrate 250 in the 218 with Book the B.L.A. America turns 250, and we’re celebrating in the 218. This Independence Day week, Book the B.L.A. by Woods to Water Vacation Homes is bringing the party to lake country with our 250 in the 218 campaign — a branded Fourth of […]
Dad’s Day in the B.L.A.: A Local Guide to Father’s Day Weekend
Dad’s Day in the B.L.A.: A Local Guide to Father’s Day Weekend Treat dad to the best day in the B.L.A Father’s Day weekend in the Brainerd Lakes Area comes with a pretty simple game plan: get outside, get on the water, enjoy great food, and spend time with the people who matter most. Whether […]
Summer Events + Activities Guide in the Brainerd Lakes Area
Explore summer events, trails, beaches, dining, boating, golf, and family activities in the Brainerd Lakes Area. Plan your stay with Book the B.L.A. vacation rentals, Minnesota cabin rentals, lake house rentals, and curated vacation home rentals.
Memorial Day weekend 2026 in the Brainerd Lakes Area
Your 2026 Memorial Day weekend guide to the B.L.A. MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IN THE BRAINERD LAKES AREA Events, live music, lake life, and last-minute stays Memorial Day weekend in the Brainerd Lakes Area is when summer starts to feel official; the locally-dubbed holiday and kickoff to summer. The docks are in. Patios are open. Boats […]
52nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration in Crosslake
Crosslake St. Patrick’s Day is one of Minnesota’s most iconic spring weekends—full of green, community fun, and small-town charm. Turn parade day into a full lake getaway with premier Whitefish Chain stays from Book the B.L.A., including Sundance Ridge Resort, Manhattan Point, and Happy Landing, all just minutes from the celebration.
BRAINERD LAKES AREA: Winter Event Guide 2026
Winter up here isn’t something you “get through” — it’s something you plan around. From Ice Fest at Breezy Point Resort to the Ice Fishing Extravaganza, WinterFest in Crosslake, Nisswa Winter Jubilee, and the Gull Lake Frozen Fore, the Brainerd Lakes Area is packed with can’t-miss events all season long. Use this guide to find the best weekends to visit — plus nearby Book the BLA vacation rentals to make it a full winter getaway.
BOOK THE BLA: Holiday Events Guide
Here’s your Book the BLA guide to the best local holiday happenings in the Brainerd Lakes Area! Where to find your tree to Christmas festivities, find it here.