Douglas County Community Calendar

Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
2026-06-06 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for live music in the taproom Saturday from 5:30-8:30 PM in Alexandria, MN.
CLICK HERE to view the music schedule.

Live Music at Lure Lakebar
2026-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Lure LakeBar, 2800 N Nokomis NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join the Lure on the patio for a great night of live music, food, and drinks!
Find their music calendar schedule here.

A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation
2026-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center, 4300 Pioneer Rd, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
DIRECT FROM OFF-BROADWAY… A TASTE OF IRELAND RETURNS TO THE USA!

After premiering Off-Broadway last season, A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation returns to stages across the USA in 2025, performing the show that has entertained thousands around the globe. Laugh, cry and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance, A Taste of Ireland transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and heartwarming story telling
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Karaoke Night
2026-06-06 20:00 - 23:00 | Alexandria, 56308, United States
The first Saturday of the month is KARAOKE NIGHT at Copper Trail! Stop in from 8:00 to close, get your name on the list, and show us what you’ve got to say—err, sing. Also, don’t tell anyone, but we’ve been known to give out some free beers and other prizes to vocalists who make an effort to put on a show…

Family Day
2026-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Legacy of the Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, 56308, United States
Legacy of the Lakes Museum’s annual Family Day, free and open to the public! Family Day activities run from 1-4 pm throughout the museum and Legacy Gardens. They’ve added more fun than ever before to this year’s Family Day.
-More kid’s activities from the museum and other local organizations
-Demonstrations & Crafts
-Face Painting
-Free Kid’s concert from the Bazillions (3 pm)
-Free Museum Admission (12-4 pm)
We’ll be serving up $5 Hot Dog Baskets all day, plus we’ll have free popcorn and ice cream treats.

Sunday Afternoon Live Music
2026-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Ease into your summer Sunday with live music outdoors at Carlos Creek.
Every Sunday from 1–4 PM, they feature talented local and regional musicians, creating the perfect soundtrack for a relaxing afternoon of wine, conversation, and connection.
Sip on award-winning wines, seasonal cocktails/mocktails, brews, and Big Bruno Hard Cider — or opt for a non-alcoholic treat like our French Lemonade or Nitro Cold Brew. Hungry? Our wood-fired pizzas and shareable bites are available to enjoy alongside the music.

Whether you’re winding down the weekend or making it last a little longer, Sunday Music at Carlos Creek is the perfect way to spend your afternoon.

Every Sunday | 1–4 PM | Carlos Creek Wine Patio (or Tasting Room if bad weather)

Car Seat Checkup
2026-06-08 15:30 - 17:00 | Little Learners Academy, 1405 Broadway St, Alexandria, 56308
Stop by this free event to have a certified child passenger safety technician check your car seats for correct installation and make sure every child is using the appropriate car seat for their size. Kids grow fast and adjustments are often needed!
This checkup event is open to the public with no appointments needed. Free car seats/boosters available for families in need.

Mechatronics Summer Camp – Grades 10-12
2026-06-09 09:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-10 09:00 - 15:00 | Alexandria Technical & Community College, 1601 Jefferson Street, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308
Summer camps are a great way to gain hands-on experience in a variety of interest areas, while building teamwork skills, problem-solving ability, and creativity!

No experience needed, just bring your curiosity and your sense of adventure.
Experience how hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, electronic, and automation systems work together through hands-on activities!

Register HERE | FREE

Lakes Area Hearts of Service Festival
2026-06-09 11:30 - 13:30 | Douglas County Fairgrounds, 300 Fairgrounds Rd, Alexandria, MN, United States
Celebrate our community’s rich history of volunteerism at the Lakes Area Hearts of Service Festival!
Enjoy meals from local food trucks, fun activities for all ages, and live music by hometown duo ‘The Healers’ Sara Severson and Jackson Burns.
Meet organizations offering meaningful volunteer opportunities that align with your passions and values. Find your fit, get connected, and join together to build the community you want.
This free community event is brought to you by the Alexandria Sertoma Club.
Vendors register here: https://sites.google.com/view/heartsofservicefestival/vendor-registration

Campus Life Club
2026-06-09 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-06-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Alexandria Area Youth for Christ, 911 Hwy. 29 N, Ste. 15, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Middle & High School Students Join us weekly for our After School Club Tuesdays (3-430pm) are for Middle Schoolers and Thursdays are for High Schoolers (3-430pm) We meet at the Youth for Christ Youth Center 911 state highway 29 North Alexandria Contact us with any questions 320.270.1370.

Annual Badges & Bobbers Event
2026-06-09 16:00 - 18:30 | Big Ole Central Park, 200 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
The Annual Badges & Bobbers event will be Tuesday, June 9th from 4:00pm – 6:30pm at Big Ole Park & Lake Agnes.
Fishing gear giveaways for youth! Let’s Go Fishing providing pontoon rides. Free bait provided by Christopherson’s bait.

Monthly Meeting of Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter
2026-06-09 19:00 - 20:00
WHAT: ‘Camp Ripley Ecology and Monitoring’ with Kaysie Maleski- MN DNR Nongame Program.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 9, 2026, 7:00 p.m. CDT
WHERE: Online via Zoom

Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter invites you to join them for this month’s meeting that will feature Kaysie Maleski, Animal Survey Specialist for the Nongame Program with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Her position is at Camp Ripley within the Environment Team. Camp Ripley is a state-owned 53,000 acre military training center located on the Mississippi River just north of Little Falls. While primarily a National Guard facility, it provides year-round training for all military service branches and components. Did you know it is also an ecologically amazing place full of wildlife? It overflows with plant and animal life unique to central Minnesota. Surveys have identified 565 types of plants, 202 bird species, 41 species of fish, 107 types of aquatic invertebrates, 65 species of butterflies, 51 mammal species, 23 reptiles and amphibians, and 8 mussel species.
Kaysie will be with us to share more about this amazing place and some of the Environmental Work that happens at Camp Ripley. She will share stories and information about the work she does including assisting with surveying and monitoring wildlife populations, especially for rare, threatened and species of special concern. Occasionally she even gets to work with big game species such as wolves and bears. There is a variety of survey work being done which includes Breeding Bird surveys, Blanding’s Turtle nest surveys & trapping, American Kestrel nest box monitoring, bluebird box monitoring, red-headed woodpecker nest searching and monitoring and more! Bring your questions and curiosities along for this month’s meeting.
To request a Zoom “Join Meeting” link, send an email to:
PrairieLakesAudubonMN@gmail.com
You will be sent an email with all the necessary details to join this meeting. Please send your request by Monday, June 8th to make sure you have the link to join us on Tuesday, June 9th.
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter is the local Chapter of National Audubon Society for ANYONE interested in birds and nature. We have regular informal meetings and birding field trips.

Triple Espresso
2026-06-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-10 19:30 - 21:30, 2026-06-11 13:30 - 15:30, 2026-06-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Theatre L’Homme Dieu, 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Triple Espresso tells the uproarious story of three hapless showbiz partners — Hugh Butternut, Buzz Maxwell, and Bobby Bean — whose big break ends in a spectacular four-minute disaster on national TV. Years later, the trio reunites to tell their side of the story in a whirlwind of comedy, magic, music, and heart.

Preschool Storytime at the Douglas County Library
2026-06-10 10:30 - 11:00 | Douglas County Library, 720 Fillmore St, Alexandria, MN, United States
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-5. No registration required!
Stories come alive with books, puppets, rhymes, and songs! This program is designed to support early literacy skills in preschoolers, while encouraging them to love books at an early age.
Siblings are welcome to attend.

Sámi Inspired Friendship Bracelets
2026-06-10 13:00 - 17:00 | Smokey Timbers Campground, 15567 Smokey Timbers Rd NW, Miltona, MN, 56354, United States
This bracelet is a Scandinavian favorite.
Inspired by the Sámi people of northern Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula, this bracelet is made from reindeer leather, tin thread that is manufactured in Sweden, a reindeer antler button and synthetic sinew for sewing. Choose from various leather colors.

Something Rotten Jr.
2026-06-10 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, United States
In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical. But amidst the scandalous excitement of opening night, the Bottom Brothers realize that reaching the top means being true to thine own self, and all that jazz.

Sunset SUP Tour
2026-06-10 20:00 - 22:00 | Smokey Timbers, 15567 Smokey Timbers Rd, Miltona, 56354
Looking for something super fun to do with extremely beautiful scenery? Join us on beautiful Lake Miltona as we paddle out into the starlit night and watch the sun set on our summer night. We will be paddling out from the secluded and wonderfully quaint Smokey Timbers Camp with guide Mike Jost of HangLooseMN. The evening includes SUP, a light-up torch paddle, PFD, and professional instruction.
Cost: $25. Age:15 years old and up. Max:10

Clueless the Clown at Grammy’s Town
2026-06-11 09:30 - 14:30
Grammy’s Town is bringing a day of family fun to Alexandria on Thursday, June 11. Kids can enjoy creative balloon art from Clueless the Balloon Twister from 9:30–11:30 a.m., then build their own stuffed animal during the Stuff & Fluff activity from 12:30–2:30 p.m. (additional cost applies). Stop by for hands-on fun, imaginative play and special activities for children of all ages.

Clueless the Clown at Grammy's Town
2026-06-11 09:30 - 14:30 | Grammy’s Town, 1015 Hwy 29 N, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Clueless the balloon twister will be here to make some awesome creations. Also , Stuff & Fluff animals.

Project: Constellation
2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Douglas County Library, 720 Fillmore St, Alexandria, MN, United States
Project: Constellation’s Scandinavian music contribution picks up from where most people’s knowledge of the Swedish/Norwegian languages and culture seems to have left off, ca. 1890 – today. Enjoy Swedish and Norwegian Children’s songs, contemporary, holiday songs, and more.

Smart Alex Trivia at Copper Trail Brewing
2026-06-11 18:00 - 21:00 | Copper Trail Brewing Co., 205 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Put your trivia skills to the test every Thursday from 6–8 PM at Copper Trail Brewing Company with Smart Alex Trivia!
Compete with friends, family, or coworkers for fun, prizes, and bragging rights. Top scoring teams win gift cards: $50 for 1st place, $20 for 2nd, and $10 for 3rd. Best part? It’s FREE to play!
Tip: Arrive early to grab a seat — we start at 6 PM sharp.
🎉 Special Weekly Prize: Enter for a chance to win BEER FOR A YEAR! Every week you play, you earn another entry. Must be present to win.
Whether you’re a trivia master or just looking for a fun night out, this weekly event is a perfect excuse to enjoy great beer, good company, and local vibes in Alexandria, MN.

Summer Concert Series
2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, 305 8th Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents the Summer Concert Series on the Courthouse Lawn in Alexandria Minnesota.

These weekly musical concerts run from late May through August. Red Willow Arts Coalition is proud to promote and support the Arts in Central Minnesota!
The courthouse lawn concerts have become one of the areas most popular social gatherings.
Every Thursday evening, friends and families gather on the lawn to picnic and listen to live music. The concerts are free to the public and supported by sponsorships from local businesses.
A wide variety of musical styles are sure to provide an entertaining family friendly evening. Concerts begin at 7:00pm, and conclude by 8:30, with a short break for announcements and to collect free will donations.
Popcorn and water are available for sale by local youth groups.
The Douglas County Courthouse property is smoke and alcohol free. Come and enjoy a Minnesota summer evening with friends and neighbors!
Rain Policy
In case of rain or bad weather, these concerts will be re-located to the Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center.
Cancellations will be announced to the area radio stations by 2:00pm. We will notify KXRA and KIKV radio stations. We’ll also post on Facebook and here on our website if a concert is cancelled.

AAYL Fore The Kids Golf Tournament
2026-06-12 | Alexandria Golf Club, 2300 N Nokomis NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
The Alexandria Area Young Life “Fore the Kids Golf Event” is a relaxed, Par 3 nine hole golf scramble created for anyone – seasoned golfers, casual players, friends, coworkers and neighbors. Tee times are available throughout the day. Come when it works for you, play your round, and leave when you’re done.
Every golfer and sponsor helps make it possible for kids to experience Young Life camp – a place where students are known, encouraged and invited into something bigger than themselves.
* Anyone can play – all skill levels welcome
* Scramble format – fun first, low pressure
* Flexible tee times throughout the day
* Contests, prizes and great food
$300 per tee time (max 4 players)
* Includes golf, cart, all contests, and a brat buffet
* Putting contest, closest to the pin, longest putt
* $10,000 Hole-in-One challenge

Shayne Simon Memorial American Legion Baseball Tournament
2026-06-12 - 2026-06-14 | Knute Nelson Ballfield, 305 5th Avenue West, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Shayne Simon Memorial American Legion Baseball Tournament
Grab a seat in the stands and enjoy a weekend of classic summer baseball at the Shayne Simon Memorial American Legion Baseball Tournament at Knute Nelson Memorial Ballpark in Alexandria.
Eight teams from Minnesota and North Dakota will compete over three days, showcasing some of the region’s top talent. Participating teams include Alexandria Post 87, Becker Post 193, Fargo Post 2 Jets, Marshall Post 113, Sartell Post 277, Bemidji Post 14, Minnewaska Post 187-253 and Tri-City Blue Post 513.
Fans can enjoy competitive baseball, ballpark concessions and the timeless tradition of America’s pastime in the heart of lake country.
Dates: June 12-14, 2026
Location:
Knute Nelson Memorial Ballpark
Alexandria, Minnesota
For the schedule, visit alexyouthbaseball.org.
