11 things to do in and around Brainerd, MN on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26. Among them: Thanksgiving Dinner Two Ways at B Merri (11 a.m.); Dine-In Thanksgiving Dinner at Wilson Bay (11 a.m.); Game Night at Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library (5 p.m.); COMMUNITY NIGHT at The Shop (6 p.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Brainerd, MN · Central Time
11 a.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
B MerriBrainerd, MN5.7 mi
Food & drink
Thanksgiving Dinner Two Ways at B Merri in Brainerd, Minnesota.
B Merri, 19624 Co Rd 3, Brainerd, MN 56401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
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11 a.m.–3 p.m. Central Time
Wilson BayBrainerd, MN9.0 mi
Food & drink
A dine-in Thanksgiving dinner at Wilson Bay.
Wilson Bay, 11266 Pine Beach Peninsula, Brainerd, MN 56401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Central Time
There is no official dress code on most of the resort.From maddens.com, Oct 24, 2026
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5 p.m.–6 p.m. Central Time
Jessie F. Hallett Memorial LibraryCrosby, MN15 mi
Game night
A monthly game night at the library with games and puzzles.
Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library, 101 1st St SE, Crosby, MN 56441
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–7 p.m. Central Time
The ShopBrainerd, MN0.2 mi
Community
A community gathering focused on planning local outreach, volunteering, and neighborhood action.
The Shop, 723 Washington Street, Brainerd, MN 56401
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m. Central Time
VFW Post 1816Garrison, MN18 mi
Bingo
Bingo at VFW Post 1816, played twice a week.
VFW Post 1816, 27234 Monroe St, Garrison, MN 56450
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
Red Rooster Bar & GrillPierz, MN24 mi
Bingo
Bingo for the fanatics at The Rooster, sponsored by the Eastern Morrison County Four Wheeler Club (license #05106).
Red Rooster Bar & Grill, 25935 Meadowlark Rd, Pierz, MN 56364
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time
Food: wings · tacos · burritos · burgers · pizza · breakfastFrom the venue's menu, Oct 18, 2026
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6 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Central Time
Great River Children's MuseumSt Cloud, MN55 mi
Family
An evening of play and a story session at Great River Children's Museum.
Great River Children's Museum, 110 8th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Central Time
Metered parking is available in lots and on streets near the museum.
Accessible parking is available near the museum entrance in Canoe Lot.From greatrivercm.org, Oct 24, 2026
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6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. Central Time
Backus American Legion Post 368Backus, MN35 mi
Card games
Texas Holdem at the Backus American Legion, a community hub supporting veterans, military families and local initiatives.
Backus American Legion Post 368, 426 Wren Trail NW, Backus, MN 56435
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Central Time
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
8 a.m. Central Time
Runs across the dates shown. Crazy Days Boat Show at MarineMax Nisswa in Minnesota.
Ongoing.
MarineMax Nisswa, 24238 Smiley Road, Nisswa, MN 56468
Ongoing through Aug 14, 2027, 8 a.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Aug 14, 2027
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9 a.m. Central Time
Venue at 2301 W Division StWaite Park, MN55 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. A hiring event offering on-the-spot interviews, where visitors can stop by to meet the employer.
Ongoing.
Venue at 2301 W Division St, 2301 West Division Street, Waite Park, MN 56387
Ongoing through Dec 16, 9 a.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Dec 16
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6 p.m. Central Time
B MerriBrainerd, MN5.7 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown. Meat raffle: win prizes of meat while enjoying food and drinks.
Ongoing through Dec 19
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