Douglas County Community Calendar

MN Author Event: Calicia Hill
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Cherry Street Books, 503 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us for an MN Author Event with Calicia Hill!!
About the Book:
She was hunted her entire life… until the king of monsters chose her.
Katrina has spent years running—hiding from the creatures that lurk in the shadows. Vampires have always followed her scent, but she’s survived them all.
Until him.
Rumiszar, the ancient King of Vampires, doesn’t just want her blood—he wants her loyalty, her power… her soul.
Given three days to accept immortality or face a fate far worse than death, Katrina is forced into a deadly game where survival is no longer enough.
But she isn’t alone.
Warren has always been there—her protector, her anchor, her only weakness. As secrets unravel and truths come to light, Katrina must decide who to trust… and what she’s willing to become.
Because in a world where monsters rule the night—
becoming one might be the only way to survive.
Dark. Seductive. Relentless.
Perfect for fans of vampire lore, forbidden power, and dangerous love.

Tea in the Gallery
2026-05-09 11:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-09 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Alexandria Art Guild Visual Arts Center, 612 Broadway St., Ste. B, Alexandria, 56308
Enjoy tea and coffee in the new center for the arts downtown Alexandria, with a selection
of sweet & savory treats and music!
a Fundraiser for
the visual arts
SEATING TIMES:
Fri. May 8 at 11am
Fri. May 8 at 3pm
Sat. May 9 11am
Sat. May 9 at 3pm
Sun. May 10 11am
Seating is tables of 4
$20 per person
or $75 for table of four
Tickets: Tea & Spice Exchange 604 Broadway
or in the AAG gallery Th/Fr/Sat. 11-5, 612 Broadway
All donations go direct to our local non-profit center for the arts

Saturday Afternoon Live Music
2026-05-09 14:00 - 17:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Ease into the weekend with Saturday Afternoon Live Music at Carlos Creek, inside the Carlos Creek Winery Tasting Room.

Featuring incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of great wine, delicious food, and good company.
Pair the music with one of our wood-fired pizzas, made with premium ingredients and baked to perfection. Looking for something beyond wine? Carlos Creek Winery also offers handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, cider, and locally made non-alcoholic sips like French Lemonade and Nitro Cold Brew Coffee.
Grab a drink, order a pizza, and enjoy a perfect Saturday afternoon at Carlos Creek!

Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
2026-05-09 17:30 - 20:30 | 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.

Catch Me If You Can
2026-05-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, United States
Seeking fame and fortune, Frank Abagnale, Jr., runs away from home to begin an unforgettable adventure. With nothing more than his boyish charm, a big imagination and millions of dollars in forged checks, Frank successfully poses as a pilot, a doctor and a lawyer – living the high life and winning the girl of his dreams. When Frank’s lies catch the attention of FBI agent, Carl Hanratty, though, Carl pursues Frank across the country to make him pay for his crimes.
Based on the hit film and the incredible true story, Catch Me If You Can is the high-flying musical comedy about chasing your dreams and not getting caught. Nominated for four Tony awards, including Best Musical, this delightfully entertaining show was created by a Tony Award-winning “dream team,” with a book by Terrence McNally (The Full Monty, Ragtime) and a swinging score by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman (Hairspray).

Karaoke at Willy T’s
2026-05-09 21:00 - 23:30 | Willy T’s Tavern & Grill, 5637 State Highway 29 S, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Karaoke Night at Willy T’s!
Join us every 2nd Saturday of the month from 9 PM to 12 AM for a fun night of music and good company.
Sing your heart out, bring your friends, and get your song list ready.
The kitchen is open until 10 PM, so come early, grab some food, and get settled before the singing starts.
We can’t wait to see you sing… or sing along 😉

Catch a Deal in Downtown Alexandria
2026-05-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Alexandria, Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Spend Fishing Opener Weekend catching great deals in Downtown Alexandria! Play games, enter to win great prizes, and participate in memorable Mother’s Day activities. The event will feature a Fish Friday Medallion Hunt and Saturday Shop Hop sponsored by Downtown Alexandria Inc. in addition to fun activities throughout Downtown.

Mother’s Day Plant Bar
2026-05-10 11:00 - 17:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join Succ It Up Buttercup Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 10th for a fun and creative, self paced planting experience!

Arrive any time between 11am to 4pm for our open house style planting event. No registration or ticket purchase required (please mark yourself as going on this event page so we can plan to bring enough supplies for everyone attending.)

Have a drink and relax while you plant! Our easy to follow step by step directions will guide you through the process and have you on your way to creating a beautiful plant arrangement. We supply a large variety of containers from vintage to modern and a whole bunch of beautiful succulents, cacti, and houseplants.

Cost starts at $20 (cash or credit) depending on how many, and which type of plants you choose to put in your container. All prices listed below include everything you need to plant and decorate your arrangement, including any size container.

BREAKDOWN OF COST: (Costs listed below are PER container arrangement)
SUCCULENTS-Starts at $20 and increases $5 for each additional succulent added to container. Cacti may be substituted for succulents for an additional $2 per cactus substituted (includes all planting materials needed to plant and decorate).

HOUSEPLANTS–One houseplant of your choice in ONE container is $25 and includes all planting materials needed to plant and decorate.

Visit www.succitupbuttercup.com for more about us and our events. The experience is everything at Succ It Up Buttercup!

Mother’s Day at Copper Trail Brewing
2026-05-10 12:00 - 14:00 | Copper Trail Brewing Co., 205 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Copper Trail Brewing in Downtown Alexandria with a special event designed to honor and treat the moms in your life.
Enjoy unique experiences throughout the event, including:

A Mommy and Me Bouquet Workshop with MN Bloom Co
Permanent Jewelry with JBloom
Handmade Jewelry and Charm Bar with Petal and Pearl Jewelry

AAYP Spring Ditch Clean-up
2026-05-12 15:00 | Four-way stop of County Rd. 81 (Hazel Hill Rd.) and Maple Dr.
Join the Alexandria Area Young Professionals for our Spring highway clean-up on *Tuesday, May 12 at 3 PM. We will meet at the four-way stop of County Rd. 81 (Hazel Hill Rd.) and Maple Dr.
Remember to wear proper clothing and shoes. Please bring gloves if you have them. The more hands we have, the quicker it goes!
* Rain date of Thursday, May 14

Campus Life Club
2026-05-12 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-05-14 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.

DIY Keychain-Making Night
2026-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Cherry Street Books, 503 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
We’ve added another class!! Join us for a fun bookish keychain-making night! Choose THREE of your favorite titles and make them into a special keepsake.
Must pre-register for the class with your book selections!
Cost: $15/Person

Brewed History: WWII
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Copper Trail Brewing Co., 205 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and the Douglas County Historical Society for Brewed History: WWII at Copper Trail Brewing Co.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 7:00 pm. | FREE
May’s topic will cover WWII. DCHS will present objects from their collection that have ties to local heroes who fought in the war, while LOLM will look at how the war changed boat production and some of the innovations that arose from it, such as the infamous Higgins Boat.

2026 Alexandria Tech & Community College Graduation
2026-05-13 13:00 - 17:00 | Runestone Community Center, 802 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Graduation will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2026
We are looking forward to celebrating the ATCC graduates with an in-person Graduation ceremony on Wednesday, May 13 at the PrimeWest Health Runestone Community Center! The ceremony will begin at 1:00 pm and will honor graduates of Fall 2025, Spring 2026, and Summer 2026.

Accessible parking will be available. Golf carts will be available to shuttle guests from general parking to the ceremony.

Recognition Events

May 13th at 8:30 AM | Nursing Pinning Ceremony
May 13th at 9:00 AM | Police Training & Education Recognition Ceremony

Hotel Accommodations
Discounted room rates are available at area hotels, just for the graduates’ families and friends. Discount is available for the nights of May 13 unless otherwise noted. Rooms can be booked by calling the hotel directly and asking for the ATCC Graduation Rate.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
4929 Sanibel Dr., Alexandria, MN (map)
320-763-0133
Double Queen Room: $110 + tax
Standard King Room: $110 + tax

Hampton Inn & Suites
2705 S. Broadway St., Alexandria, MN (map)
320-763-3360
Two Queen Room: $120 + tax
One King Room: $120 + tax

Let’s Go Fishing Orientation & Training
2026-05-13 15:00 - 17:00 | Legacy of the Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, 56308, United States
Please consider becoming a volunteer. Join us for one of our three training sessions.

The Thursday Mystery Book Club: Discussing ~ Her Last Breath
2026-05-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Cherry Street Books, 503 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Calling all mystery and thriller lovers! Cherry Street Books is launching a brand new book club just for you!
Come chat about twists, clues, and theories with fellow sleuths in this exciting new monthly book club. 🕯️📚
🔎 Details:
📖 Book: Her Last Breath by Taylor Adams
📅 Date: Thursday, May 14th
⏰ Time: 6:00-7:00pm
📍 Location: Cherry Street Books
💰 Enjoy 10% off your book club selection when purchased in-store!
Books must be purchased through Cherry Street Books to participate. Sign up in store!

Smart Alex Trivia at Copper Trail Brewing
2026-05-14 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.

Ascension Worship With Ice Cream Social
2026-05-14 19:00 - 21:00 | St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, 718 Victoria Dr., Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us for worship as we celebrate Jesus’ ascension! After the worship we invite everyone to stay for an ice cream social and time of fellowship.

Bull-A-Rama
2026-05-15 - 2026-05-16 | Runestone Community Center, 802 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
BULLARAMA 2026
Come join us for an adrenaline-pumping experience at the RCC Event Center! Get ready to witness the best bull riders in action, showcasing their skills and bravery. This in-person event promises excitement, entertainment, and a whole lot of fun. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this electrifying atmosphere. Mark your calendars and get ready for a wild ride at BULLARAMA 2026!
GET TICKETS!

Garage & Book Sale
2026-05-15 07:00 - 16:00 | ENCORE! Center for Vibrant Aging, 414 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
This sale includes: books, tools, furniture, wall decor, fishing gear, household items, glass, kitchen items, toys, plants, sporting goods, small appliances, games, new and gently used clothing and many treasures.

Wake Up Alexandria!
2026-05-15 07:30 - 08:30 | NextStep Homecare, 6747 State Hwy. 29 S, Alexandria, 56308
Join the Alexandria Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce for networking, prize drawings and all the latest news and announcements from local businesses. This Wake Up Alexandria event will be hosted by NextStep Homecare. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day, American Cancer Society, chosen by the Wake Up host!
** All Wake Up Alexandria events are open to the public. **

Friday Night Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
2026-05-15 17:30 - 20:30 | 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Warm up your weekend in Alexandria, Minnesota with Friday Night Live Music inside the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom.

Every Friday from 5:30-8:30PM, we feature incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for crisp beers, hearty bites, and a laid-back night out.
Pair the tunes with one of our wood-fired pizzas, baked to perfection with premium ingredients, or explore our seasonal beers on tap. Not feeling beer? Sip on a nitro cold brew coffee, French Lemonade, or other n/a sips. Just steps away at Carlos Creek Winery, you’ll find handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, wine, and cider to round out your evening.
📍 Every Friday | 5:30-8:30 | 22 Northmen Brewing Co. Taproom

Live Music at The Depot Smokehouse and Tavern
2026-05-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Depot Smokehouse and Tavern, 104 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Looking for something to do Friday nights in Alexandria? Head over to The Depot Smokehouse and Tavern for live music every week.

Kick off the weekend with great food, cold drinks, and a rotating lineup of talented local and regional musicians. From acoustic sets to high-energy bands, each Friday brings a new vibe to enjoy with friends, family, or a casual night out.

Check out their Facebook page for artist schedules.

Bull-a-Rama
2026-05-15 19:00 - 22:00 | PrimeWest Health RCC, 802 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
BULLARAMA 2026

Experience two nights of bull riding action at the PrimeWest Health RCC in Alexandria. Presented by the Alexandria Fire Department Relief Association, this family-friendly weekend features top riders, concessions and entertainment for all ages.
Friday, May 15Doors open at 5 p.m. • Main event at 7 p.m.Friday Family Day: Kids 10 and under free
Saturday, May 16Doors open at 4 p.m. • Main event at 6 p.m.Kids 5 and under free
Tickets are available online and at Elden’s Fresh Foods in Alexandria.

Garage & Book Sale
2026-05-16 08:00 - 13:00 | ENCORE! Center for Vibrant Aging, 414 Hawthorne Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
This sale includes: Books, tools, furniture, wall decor, fishing gear, household items, glass, kitchen items, toys, plants, sporting goods, small appliances, games, new & gently used clothing and many treasures.

Alexandria Farmers Market
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Big Ole Central Park, 200 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh, Local, Seasonal

Experience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market, where local growers and makers bring fresh, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce, locally raised meats, and handcrafted goods.
Shop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, fresh herbs, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers, along with locally sourced elk, lamb, beef, pork, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods.
Whether you’re stocking up for the week, planning a lakeside meal, or simply enjoying a morning outdoors, the Alexandria Farmers Market offers a vibrant, community-centered shopping experience.
Location: Big Ole Park (Broadway & 2nd Ave), just across from The Hub on Broadway in Alexandria
Market Hours:

Mid-May through October: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Late June through October: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mid-June through October: Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Come early for the best selection and enjoy one of Alexandria’s favorite seasonal traditions.
