Sunbreak Friday — tackle it with these activities

(BRAINERD, MN) A sunny Friday is here for Brainerd, but if you haven’t got any ideas for taking advantage of it, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out these ideas along with a four-day forecast.

Have a picnic: As the COVID-19 pandemic wears on, meeting a friend somewhere pretty with a basket of snacks can be a spontaneous way to enjoy a sunny afternoon in a safer environment than indoors. Risk levels should always be taken into account along with advice from health authorities on gathering sizes. Don’t forget your picnic blanket!

Try a new hobby: Let’s face it — starting a new hobby can be frustrating at times, even hard, and that can be a disincentive to getting out of our comfort zones. There aren’t many better ways to bust through that barrier than knowing that at least you’ll be warm and comfortable while you take a shot at rollerblading, bouldering, or whatever your next pursuit may be.

Take a walk and try a food truck: Anyone who lives in a city has had the feeling of wondering why they don’t know the various neighborhoods better. A great way to get out and sample what your local community has to offer while enjoying the fresh air is to take a walk and grab a bite.

Along with sun Friday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Brainerd:

• Friday, September 10

  Sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 81 °F, low 59 °F
  • Breezy: 5 to 10 mph

• Saturday, September 11

  Mostly sunny during the day; while mostly cloudy overnight

  • High 74 °F, low 50 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 10 mph

• Sunday, September 12

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 70 °F, low 49 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

• Monday, September 13

  Mostly sunny then chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while showers and thunderstorms likely overnight

  • High 73 °F, low 53 °F
  • Breezy: 0 to 5 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.