Saturday has sun for Brainerd — 3 ways to make the most of it

(BRAINERD, MN) A sunny Saturday 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 Saturday, here’s the rest of the four-day forecast for Brainerd:

• Saturday, September 18

  Mostly sunny during the day; while partly cloudy overnight

  • High 73 °F, low 61 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Sunday, September 19

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

  • High 85 °F, low 61 °F
  • Windy: 30 mph

• Monday, September 20

  Showers And Thunderstorms

  • High 72 °F, low 47 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

• Tuesday, September 21

  Chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day; while slight chance of rain showers then mostly clear overnight

  • High 61 °F, low 41 °F
  • Windy: 25 mph

This forecast was created automatically using NWS data.