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.