If you’re shopping for the holidays in the Brainerd Lakes Area, this list is for you. Keep it local, support small businesses, and spread the Lakes Proud spirit all season long.
SHOP BY CATEGORY
GIFTABLE PRODUCTS
Babe the Blue Ox Stuffed Animal
- Explore Brainerd Lakes Welcome Center & Gift Shop
- 7393 State Highway 371, Brainerd, MN, 56401
This soft, bright-blue plush brings Paul Bunyan’s legendary sidekick to life with charming details, cozy fabric, and a friendly smile. Whether it’s for a child’s cuddle buddy, a desk companion, or a fun nod to Minnesota folklore, this mini Babe is equal parts adorable and iconic.
- COST: $24.99 + Tax
- Available for purchase in-store only
Goat milk Soap and Lotions
- B and B Farmco
- 33409 Jenkins Ave, Pequot Lakes, MN, 56472
Treat someone special with B and B Farmco Gift Sets, featuring a matching goat milk soap and lotion beautifully presented in a gold organza bag with silk ties. Handmade in small batches from all-natural ingredients, our soaps and lotions nourish and hydrate the skin, leaving it soft, smooth, and glowing.
- COST: $19.75
- Available for purchase online or at their location
Brainerd Warrior Gear
- Brainerd Lakes Area Public Schools Foundation Warrior Store
- 214 S 7th St. Brainerd, MN 56401
Give the gift of WARRIOR SPIRIT this holiday season! BPSF has your Brainerd Warrior gear needs covered from t-shirts, sweatshirts, winter and baseball style hats, mittens, blankets, and more!
- COST: varies
- Available for purchase at their location
Camp Nisswa Pond Hockey Invitational Sweatshirt
- Camp Nisswa Sweatshirts are located at Northern Gifts & Sweets
- 25486 Murray Rd, Nisswa, MN 56468
Camp Nisswa Pond Hockey Invitational Grey Sweatshirt — inspired by the nostalgic spirit of pond hockey and Minnesota’s outdoor roots. Designed to feel like a winter memory, it features a vintage athletic look with distressed blue lettering on a classic grey sweatshirt. Available in adult and kid sizes exclusively at Northern Gifts & Sweets in Downtown Nisswa.
- COST: $35
- Available for purchase at Northern Gifts & Sweets
Common Goods Gift Card
- Common Goods Baxter
- 17140 MN-371, Brainerd, MN 56401
Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Common Goods gift cards make giving easy and meaningful! Available in any amount and redeemable at all three locations—Baxter, Crosby, and Crosslake. When you shop at Common Goods, you’re helping your neighbors in need through the good work of Bridges of Hope. Thank you for shopping with heart this holiday season!
- COST: Any Dollar Amount
- Available for purchase at any of the three Common Goods Locations
Custom Fit Jeans
- Curated Closet
- 7734 Excelsior Rd # 103, Baxter, MN 56425
Give the gift of jeans made just for them. No squeezing, no sagging—just a flawless fit. Custom-made to order, these jeans deliver comfort, confidence, and a gift they’ll reach for every day!
- COST: $229-255
- Available for purchase at their location
Gift Cards
- Copper Cat Escape Games
- 605 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Copper Cat Escape Games hand-makes super cute gift cards that are great as gifts during the Christmas season!
Gift cards may be purchased in increments of the cost for one player to play, including tax. (starting at $32 for a gift card for one person, and so on.)
If a gift card is purchased online, the customer receives a PDF of that card via email. If they would like a handmade gift card, they can send an email to office@coppercatescape.com with that request!
- COST: increments of $32
- Available for purchase online and at their location
Immune System
- Dikata Wellness
- Online Store
Dikata Wellness immune package includes formulas with vitamin, minerals, antioxidants , and botanicals that help maintain optimal immune function. These immune products also support other aspects of health, such as energy, skin vitality, and overall wellness. Keep from getting an illness this winter season by taking this easy to use system.
- COST: $122
- Available for purchase online
Visa Gift Cards
- First Western Bank
- 14084 Baxter Dr, Baxter, MN 56425
$0 Purchase Fee on Visa Gift Cards at First Western Bank!
- COST: $0
- Available for purchase at their location
Happy Dancing Turtle Bandana
- Happy Dancing Turtle
- 2331 Dancing Wind Road SW, Pine River, MN, 56474
Made in USA from 100% cotton, these 22″ x 22″ bandanas are as useful as they are beautiful and were printed with water-based inks in two distinct color options. Featuring flora and fauna native to Minnesota, the design highlights the beauty of the region. At the center, the circle symbolizes both the sun’s rays and a turtle shell, a nod to the Happy Dancing Turtle logo.
- COST: $12
- Available for purchase online
LakeLady Custom Fishing Rod
- LakeLady Custom Fishing Rods
- 29297 Piney Way, Breezy Point, MN 56472
LakeLady Custom Fishing Rods build custom fishing rods “As Individual As You Are”, one at a time in our shop in Breezy Point, MN. Freshwater, Saltwater, spin, casting or fly rods from world-class components built to your exact specifications. LakeLady Rods “Catch.More.Fish.”
- COST: Starting at $350
- Available for purchase online or on location
Lakeland Kids Club T-Shirt
- Lakeland PBS
- 422 NW 3rd St, Brainerd, MN 56401
When you join the Lakeland PBS KIDS Club at the family level, you’ll receive a Lakeland Kids T Shirt, a birthday postcard, their name broadcast on PBS KIDS during their birthday month, and access to PBS Passport for the entire family! This gift also supports quality educational programming for kids. It’s a gift for everyone!
- COST: $72
- Available for purchase online
Birding Basket
- Landsburg Landscape Nursery
- 16460 MN-371, Brainerd, MN 56401
This Birding Basket is made with assorted fresh greens, peanut butter cones with seeds, suet balls, cranberries, and orange slices. These hanging baskets are always a hit and are great for avid bird watchers!
- COST: $59.99
- Available for purchase at their location
Customized Maluna Cooler
- LINDAR
- 7794 Hastings RD, Baxter, MN 56425
Give the gift of a customized Maluna Cooler, perfect as a personalized present for an individual or as a standout branded gift for your team or customers.
- COST: $199-599
- Available for purchase online or on location
Pewter Fox Throw
- Lonesome Cottage Furniture Company
- 30773 Patriot Ave, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
The name says it all: you can’t help but to want to snuggle up with a good book when surrounded by Lonesome Cottage’s Cuddle Furs. Plush and luxurious to touch, it is a good thing they are made from 100% polyester and machine-washable because you won’t be able to stop touching them!
- COST: $169
- Available for purchase at their location
Checking Account
- Members Cooperative Credit Union
- 14633 Edgewood Drive N. Baxter, MN 56465
Open a new checking account and earn a $200 cash bonus with qualifying activities.
- COST: $0
- Available online
Gift Cards
- North Star Family Medicine
- 4682 Wilderness Wy Suite 102, Brainerd, MN 56401
Have a person on your list who is hard to buy for?? North Star Family Medicine now has gift cards available that you can purchase at their clinic, or you can use their super easy virtual gift card link to purchase. They work great for our IV Hydration Therapy, but can be used for any service, including office visits!
- COST: Any Dollar Amount (maximum of $1,000)
- Available for purchase online or on location
FREE Cylinder Fills
- Superior Fuel
- 2602 11th St S, Brainerd, MN 56401
Superior Fuel is giving away 5 free 20lb propane cylinder re-fill certificates. Propane cylinders are commonly used to fuel gas grills, heaters, and other applications. These can be redeemed at Superior Fuel Brainerd office location. One certificate per person.
- COST: $0
- Available for purchase on location
You Betcha Holiday Bundle
- The Crossing Arts Alliance
- 711 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Celebrate the spirit of the North Woods this holiday season with our exclusive You Betcha Holiday Bundle! Includes a collectible puzzle and mug featuring Brainerd artist Tony Powers’ vibrant You Betcha mural—one of Minnesota’s most Instagram-worthy spots—and a limited-edition ornament featuring art by local artist Tracy Miller. Proceeds support The Crossing Arts Alliance and our mission to connect our community through the arts. Art is for Everyone!
- COST: $45
- Available for purchase at their location
Adopt a Loon
- The National Loon Center
- 14303 Gould St, Crosslake, MN 56442
Show your love for loons and lakes by gifting an Adopt A Loon box this holiday season! In the Adopt A Loon box you will receive a hand-signed loon adoption certificate, a calling loon plushie, and a special edition Adopt a Loon sticker. Please note: Certificates cannot be personalized.
- COST: $60
- Available for purchase online or on location
Flavia Aroma Brewer
- The Office Shop
- 712 Maple St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Aroma Brewer offers a full range of cafe-style drinks in a small countertop design. Brew a variety of drinks including coffees, teas, cappuccinos, lattes and hot chocolate. Select your size from three options and wait less than 1 minute until your drink is prepared. Enjoy all your favorite custom beverages with just a push of a button. Fresh Packs vs. Kcup with the Fresh Pack you have get 100% fresh from brew to cup no cross contamination!
- COST: $81
- Available for purchase online and at their location
GIFTABLE SERVICES
Triple Advantage Lie-down Infrared Sauna with Red Light and PEMF
- Abundant Life Holistic Wellness Center
- 17021 Commercial Park Rd, Suite 3, Brainerd, MN 56401
Combine three therapies in one with a unique lie-down Infrared Sauna with Red Light and PEMF. Enjoy the benefits of reduced inflammation, pain relief, increased circulation, improved skin health, anti-aging support, detoxification, and more—all while lying down in a comfortable position and listening to healing-tones music. Tiered packages are available.
- COST: $20
- Available for purchase online
Premium Safe Drinking Water Test
- A.W. Research Laboratories, Inc.
- 314 Charles St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Give the gift of peace of mind! Show your friends and loved ones you care by helping them ensure their well water is safe to drink. Our Premium Safe Drinking Water Test Kit screens for the most common contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrates, arsenic, lead, and manganese. Everything they need is included—just fill the bottles, deliver them to our accredited lab, and get results by email. A thoughtful, practical gift that shows you care.
- COST: $155
- Available for purchase at their location
Enjoy one hour of your time back—on us!
- Ariel Home Services
- Brainerd Lakes Area
Include a note that you’ll gift 1 hour of free cleaning (no purchase required, can be used for any room)
- COST: $130
- Available for purchase online
3 Red Light Therapy Bed Sessions
- Caribbean Beach Tanning & Wellness
- 208 W Washington St, Brainerd, MN, 56401
SmartSun Therapy is a full body Red Light Therapy bed that combines Red Light with Near Infrared Light in a 10 minutes session. This contoured design bed, with or without vibration, will assist in treating the entire body with optimal distance from the skin to give you results you can see and feel. Alleviate muscle and joint discomfort, target arthritis discomfort, and enhance blood circulation.
- COST: $129.99
- Available for purchase at their location
Chiropractic or Massage Therapy
- Family Chiropractic
- 15574 Edgewood Dr N, STE 102, Baxter, MN, 56425
Schedule a new patient appointment in at Family Chiropractic for chiropractic or massage therapy and receive a free cupping session with your appointment! ($15 value). New Massage clients also receive an additional $5 off any type of massage booked! Happy Holidays!
- COST: $15
- Available for purchase at their location
Santa, She Needs a Minute
- Key Wellness
- 35752 Allen Ave, Crosslake, MN, 56442
Take a well deserved break from the holiday hustle with our “Santa, She Needs a Minute” package. Melt away stress with a relaxing sculpt facial designed to ease tension and reduce puffiness through gentle lymphatic drainage. Enjoy a personalized brow treatment; wax, trim, or tint tailored just for you. Complete your experience with a revitalizing Glam Glow IV therapy, leaving you refreshed, radiant, and ready to take on the season. (Valid thru 12/31/2025 – Must utilize by 12/31/2026 – Non-transferable – No Monetary Value.)
- COST: $179 ($250+ value)
- Available for purchase online and on location
Mosquito, Tick & Perimeter Pest Control
- Mosquito Shield
- 12450 Fernbrook Ln N, Dayton, MN 55327
At Mosquito Shield, we help protect your home and outdoor spaces from mosquitoes, ticks, and other common pests. Our treatment approach is built to deliver quick, reliable results throughout the season. We customize each service to fit your property, shielding your home and yard from mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, spiders, ants, and noticeably reducing flies, gnats, box elder bugs, and more.
- COST: $699
- Available for purchase online and on location
1,000 sqft Home Cleaning Service
- Northern Lakes Cleaning
- Brainerd Lakes Area
For $100 get 1,000 sqft of any area you choose of your home or office cleaned – A little help to get your home prepped for the upcoming holiday season!
- COST: $100
- Available for purchase online and in store
The Body Reset Gift Certificate
- The Body Workshop
- 14715 Edgewood Dr N, Suite 5, Baxter, MN 56425
A feel good gift for every body. The Body Workshop’s 90-minute signature session integrates myofascial stretching, massage, and myofascial release, customized to each client. We use finesse, not force (medium pressure integrative massage.) Relaxation level pressure available upon request. The price includes tax and your recipient doesn’t need to worry about a tip; we don’t accept tips.
- COST: $145
- Available for purchase online
Residential Cleaning
- Up North Angels
- Brainerd Lakes Area
Give the gift of time, comfort, and care. Up North Angels is proud to offer a Residential Home Cleaning Gift Certificate. The perfect present for anyone who could use a helping hand around the home. Their trusted team provides compassionate, thorough cleaning with the same care we give their own families. Whether it’s for a busy loved one, a new parent, or someone who simply deserves to relax, this thoughtful gift ensures a spotless home and peace of mind.
- COST: $150
- Available for purchase online
Garbage & Recycling Service
- Waste Partners
- 2928 State 371 SW, Pine River, MN 56474
When you think local, think about your everyday necessities – like garbage service! Waste Partners is a local, family owned hauler providing waste & recycling services to the Lakes Area. Consider switching your services to a hauler that supports your local community, or purchase a service month for a neighbor, friend, or relative that needs the consistency, quality, and customer service we deliver! Give us a call, and talk to a local person about the services we can provide your home.
- COST: $35.14/mo
- Available for purchase online and in store
Waterways Restoration
- Waterways Restoration
- 292 Hallmam Curv Saint Paul, MN 55115
Shoreline, boat channel and pond clearing, removal of cattails, bog, aquatic weeds, heavy debris, and muck/sediment. Make 2026 the year you finally get your lakeshore, pond or boat channel opened and cleared out so you can enjoy your lake or pond again. Take back your shoreline and enjoy boating, fishing, swimming and paddling again.
- COST: $2,400/day
- Available for purchase online
GIFTABLE EXPERIENCES
Brainerd American Legion Membership
- Brainerd American Legion
- 708 Front Street Brainerd, MN 56401
Become a member of the Brainerd American Legion. Son of the Legion $20, Auxiliary $40 and Military member $55. Membership includes discounts, free meals and more.
- COST: $20, $40, $55
- Available for purchase online and in store
Brainerd Eagles Membership
- Brainerd Eagles Club
- 124 Front Street Brainerd, MN 56401
Purchasing a membership is a great gift for that hard to buy for person. The Eagles is a service club that gives back to our community. They are a non-profit and donate to nearly 75 charitable organizations. A great way to meet new people and participate in many activities throughout the year.
- COST: $60
- Available for purchase on location
Skating Lessons
- Breezy Point Figure Skating Club
- 7370 Co Rd 11, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Give the gift of learning to skate! Breezy Point Figure Skating Club offers fun, high-quality lessons for ages 3 through adult, taught by trained instructors using the Learn to Skate USA curriculum. Skaters learn balance, glides, turns, and beginner jumps while building confidence on the ice. Each session includes weekly classes, guided practice, and a welcoming environment where skaters can progress at their own pace. It’s a great winter activity and a perfect holiday gift.
- COST: $220
- Available for purchase online
Overnight Stays at Main Street Hotel
- Crosby Lofts
- 30 West Main Street, Crosby, MN, 56441
We offer gift cards in any amount for overnight stays at our beautiful sixteen room hotel situated on Main Street in Crosby. Just call us at 218.325.3317 or email at info@crosbyloftsmn.com.
- COST: Any Dollar Amount
- Available for purchase online
Cookie Decorating Season Pass
- Knotty Pine Bakery
- 707 Laurel St, Brainerd, MN 56401
Give the gift of cookie bliss this holiday season! Purchase a Cookie Decorating Season Pass, and the recipient can use it to attend up to five (5) cookie decorating events at our bakery throughout the year! A season pass costs just $100 (a $25 savings vs. registering for 5 individual events) and also includes a special bonus gift at each class! Passes are good for any of our monthly cookie events held at either our Brainerd or Nisswa locations.
- COST: $100
- Available for purchase online and in store
The Gift of Learning & Connecting
- Pequot Lakes Community Education
- 30805 Olson Street, Pequot Lakes, MN 56472
Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, check something off your bucket list, or simply connect with others, we offer a wide variety of opportunities to grow, experience, and engage. From youth to adults, there truly is something for everyone! From swimming lessons to pottery classes, youth sports to day trips and cooking courses, Pequot Lakes Community Education provides experiences that inspire, connect, and last a lifetime. This holiday season, give the gift that matters most—the gift of experience.
- COST: varies
- Available for purchase online and on location
Christmas at the Mansions
- The Friends of Linden Hill
- 608 Highland Ave, Little Falls, MN 56345
From November 28 – December 7, enjoy a self-guided tour of the Linden Hill mansions decorated with the theme, “12 Days of Christmas.” Visitors will experience the sights, sounds and smells of the holiday season. Learn about Musser and Weyerhaeuser family traditions, listen to musicians perform festive Christmas songs, enjoy hot cider and a cookie, and shop for gifts at Laura Jane’s Gift Shoppe.
- HOURS:
Mon-Sat: 1pm – 7pm (final entry at 6pm)
Sun: 11am – 6pm (final entry at 5pm) - COST: $20/adults, $5/youth (12-17), Free (11 & under)
- Available for purchase online and in store
Youth Holiday Ski & Snowboard Camps
- Mount Ski Gull
- 9898 County 77 Southwest, Nisswa, MN 56468
Give your kids the gift of skiing or snowboarding this Winter Break!
Mount Ski Gull’s Youth Holiday Camps are the perfect way to spend the break outside, learning new skills, and having a blast on the slopes!
Ski Camp: Ages 5–12
Snowboard Camp: Ages 6–15
Join us Dec 26–27 or Dec 29–30 for 2 days of 2-hour lessons, plus a daily lift ticket and rental included! Spots fill fast — register early and make this Winter Break one to remember!
- COST: $130
- Available for purchase online and in store
Houseboat Rental
- Niemeyer's Rugged River Resort
- 12241 Stailman Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401
Discover a unique way to enjoy the Brainerd Lakes with a houseboat vacation! Our two houseboats let you experience Central Minnesota from the water, whether for a day trip or a 2 night stay.
- COST: $600
- Available for purchase online
Arboretum Yearly Membership
- Northland Arboretum
- 14250 Conservation Dr, Baxter, MN 56425
Give the Gift of Nature! Celebrate the beauty of every season with an Arboretum Membership — the perfect gift that gives all year long! For just $60, a Dual Membership provides unlimited admission for two adults and children under 15 to enjoy the Arboretum’s gardens, trails, and special events for a full year. Whether for yourself or someone you love, a membership is an invitation to connect with nature, explore the outdoors, and make lasting memories together.
- COST: $60
- Available for purchase online and in store
Sunshines's Christmas Bar
- Sunshine's SummerHouse
- 2008 Hill Drive Southwest, Nisswa, MN 56468
Join us at Sunshines’s Christmas Bar under all the twinkling lights and ornaments with themed Christmas drinks now through Dec 31st.
- COST: varies
- Available for purchase on location
Waterpark Passes
- The Lodge at Brainerd Lakes
- 6967 Lake Forest Rd, Baxter, MN 56425
Our year-round indoor Paul Bunyan Waterpark is open to the public and offers something for every age. Enjoy twisting waterslides, a relaxing lazy river, a zero-depth children’s play area, and our popular indoor/outdoor hot tub. Plus, the waterpark now features its own gift shop with clothing, swimming toys, and fun Lodge accessories, perfect for grabbing a souvenir or anything you forgot to pack. It’s an ideal spot for family outings, birthday celebrations, or a fun day trip in any season.
- COST: $20
- Available for purchase on location