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Lakes Area Buzz — April 14, 2026
Lakes Area Buzz — April 14, 2026
WonderTrek is coming, Duck Duck Bloom fundraiser, and Business After Hours this week!
Joshua McElmurray
Apr 14, 2026
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Ten years ago, someone had a dream: What if the Brainerd Lakes Area had its very own children's museum? This summer, that dream becomes real.
WonderTrek Children's Museum is in the final stretch of construction on a 9-acre outdoor adventure campus in Baxter. More than $6 million raised — just $1 million to go! Read More... |
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If you live anywhere near Nisswa, mark your calendars: Duck, Duck, Bloom is coming.
On Thursday, April 17, the Nisswa Elementary School PTO is hosting their spring fundraiser at Catalyst at Nature Link — one of the most beautiful event venues in the lakes area — from 5:00 to 9:00 PM.
The name alone is worth showing up for. Duck, Duck, Bloom. It's pure Nisswa — playful, a little whimsical, and rooted in the idea that community gatherings are how small towns stay strong. Read More... |
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You're invited to the most popular business networking event in the Brainerd Lakes Area!
Join us for Business After Hours on Tuesday, April 14, from 4:30–6:00 PM at Fabricators Unlimited in Pillager — a multi-state custom countertop fabricator with over 40 years of experience.
Enjoy high-energy networking, mouthwatering appetizers catered by The Shante, and a cash bar. Everyone receives a drink ticket courtesy of Fabricators Unlimited! Read More... |
Weather Forecast |
🌤️ Brainerd Lakes Area 7-Day Forecast
⛅ Wed, Apr 15 — High 50°F / Low 32°F — Partly cloudy 🌧️ Thu, Apr 17 — High 52°F / Low 38°F — Rain likely, 60% ⛅ Fri, Apr 18 — High 55°F / Low 40°F — Partly sunny ☀️ Sat, Apr 19 — High 58°F / Low 42°F — Mostly sunny ☀️ Sun, Apr 20 — High 60°F / Low 45°F — Sunny ⛅ Mon, Apr 21 — High 62°F / Low 48°F — Partly cloudy 🌧️ Tue, Apr 22 — High 58°F / Low 44°F — Showers possible
Forecast source: Open-Meteo. Spring is slowly arriving with milder temperatures this week! |
This Week: • Tue, April 14 | 4:30–6:00 PM — Business After Hours at Fabricators Unlimited, Pillager • Wed, April 15 | 1:00–3:00 PM — Big Harvests in Small Spaces workshop — Pine River (free!) • Thu, April 17 | 5:00–9:00 PM — Duck, Duck, Bloom — Nisswa Elementary PTO fundraiser at Catalyst • Sat, April 19 | 10:00 AM–2:00 PM — Community Clean-Up Day — Brainerd Parks & Rec • Sun, April 20 | 9:00–11:00 AM — Easter Sunrise Service — Lum Park, Brainerd
🗓️ Find more events at LakesAreaEvents.com |