Douglas County Community Calendar

Youth Librarian Sarah will be at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum (205 3rd Ave West, Alexandria, MN) doing storytime in the gardens on select Mondays in the summer. This program is for kids ages 2-5! Feel free to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the case of inclement weather, storytime will […]

The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. Mondays: 1:00pm-2:15pm Osakis Osagi Park https://www.uwlp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs/traveling-tree-house.html […]

Enjoy an evening of wood-fired pizza and live music at Gathered Oaks this summer. Every Monday beginning at 4:30 p.m., Gathered Oaks welcomes guests to relax on the lawn or patio while enjoying handcrafted pizza and performances by talented local musicians. Bring family and friends, settle in with a blanket or lawn chair, and spend […]

A one night only show of musical theatre songs performed by incredible local talent! Held at the Discovery Middle School Auditorium. Purchase tickets at the door with cash or Venmo, with all proceeds supporting the Alexandria Area High School Theatre Department. Follow us on Facebook @ Pitch Please: A Theatre Revue and on Instagram @pitchplease_atheatrerevue

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. […]

The Traveling Tree House is a program of our local United Way. It is a mobile learning center offering FREE 75-minute summer sessions for local children, with a story time, crafts, activities, a snack, and a gently used book of their choice to take home after each visit. The mission of the Traveling Tree House […]

Dreaming of owning a home in Douglas County? With prices where they are right now, it can feel out of reach. Visit our open house to learn more.

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.

Adler Ranch Open House – Weddings, Celebrations & Corporate Events Looking for a unique venue for a wedding, graduation party, family celebration, or corporate picnic? Join us for our monthly Open House at Adler Ranch! As a seasonal event venue open May through October, Adler Ranch offers a private countryside setting for weddings, receptions, milestone […]

Set on the picturesque shores of Lake Brophy in Alexandria, Summer Sounds by Brophy is a free, family-friendly concert series hosted by the Alexandria Rotary Club featuring live music, food trucks and lakeside summer fun. Concert lineup: July 7 at 5 p.m.– Johnny Holm Band sponsored by Clifton Larson Allen LLP July 14 at 5 […]

Outdoor Pilates Class Join Dr. Hillary for a 45 minute pilates class on our outdoor Creekside Deck at Carlos Creek in Alexandria, MN on set Tuesdays throughout the summer. Tuesday, June 16 Tuesday, June 30 Tuesday, July 14 Tuesday, July 28 Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday, August 18 Register in advance, or sign up on site as […]

The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. Wednesdays: 9:00am-10:15am: Forada City Park 11:00am-12:15pm: […]

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.

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 15 at 3 pm at Fillmore Park to unveil the Leadership Alexandria class of 2026's class project which features adaptive and accessible equipment for use at Alexandria's new splash pad. Leadership Alexandria is a nine-month program that provides an opportunity for participants to develop leadership […]

SHALOM CHURCH at 681 Voyager Dr., Alexandria, MN is having their 40th annual bake sale and Western BBQ on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 4:30PM - 7:00PM Indoor or outdoor seating; serving Douglas County Pork Producers grilled pork chops, baked beans, potato salad, chips, pickles, and watermelon. $18 in advance $20 at door. Children under 5: […]

Lakes Area Theatre, a local pop-up theater company, presents a one-night outdoor performance of Dear Jack, Dear Louise at Carlos Creek Winery on July 15. The show will be presented at Jack’s Pub, with first-come, first-served seating and the bar open throughout the performance. Schedule 6 p.m. – Seating and bar open 7 p.m. – Performance […]

Come to Smokey Timbers for a very fun evening of painting and sipping on your favorite beverage (BYOB). Whether you’re an accomplished artist, or a true beginner/can’t draw a stick kind of person, you will go home with an impressive painting that YOU did! Gather some girlfriends, your mother-in-law, and your neighbors and get ready […]

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything […]

Add powerhouse vocals and unforgettable energy to your summer plans in Alexandria, MN with Songs by Boys by Girls.  Presented by Lori Dokken  Theatre L’Homme Dieu GET TICKETS  Patty Peterson, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken (members of “the girls,” the “I Am Woman,” and “Women on the Moon” shows) will put their own […]

The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit Thursdays: 9:00am-10:15am: Brandon Lions Park 11:00am-12:15pm […]

Salad Luncheon & Bake Sale

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.

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. […]

We are only open summer seasonally serving our very popular sourdough, wood-fired pizzas! Come enjoy our unique and beautiful vineyard setting with a glass of wine made from here, beer from a local brewery, cheese boards, pizza, and ice cream scooped out of an ice cream truck! We also have hiking trails on the property. […]

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 […]

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything […]

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 […]

Wake Up Alexandria EXPO is a fun, new twist on our Wake Up Alexandria event where we will spotlight 6 small businesses to showcase their services and talents! Businesses participating include Destination Beauty by Carrie, Smokin' Brews & 'Ques, Carpe Diem Coaching, Natural North LLC, Databae Systems, and Good To Go Pressure Washing, LLC. This […]

Have a project on your mind? Designing invitations, working on a website, logo creation? And you just can’t figure out how to get started ? Stop by any of our Help Me Design… Workshops. Where I will be available to help you on your journey. Bring a laptop or use one of ours! Price is […]

For children from birth to 36 months and their parents or caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No […]

For children from birth to 36 months and their parents or caregivers. Talk, sing, read, write, and play together in a format perfect for babies. Share books, stories, rhymes, music, and movement. Baby/Toddler Storytime gives your baby the opportunity to hear lots of language while you get to know other families with little ones. No […]

Thai Night at Country Blossom Farm returns for two evenings featuring a different curry menu each night. July 10: Yellow Curry with jasmine rice July 17: Massaman Curry with jasmine rice Each meal includes one tapped CBF Hard Cider or a nonalcoholic beverage of choice. For tickets and more information, visit the Country Blossom Farm […]

We are only open summer seasonally serving our very popular sourdough, wood-fired pizzas! Come enjoy our unique and beautiful vineyard setting with a glass of wine made from here, beer from a local brewery, cheese boards, pizza, and ice cream scooped out of an ice cream truck! We also have hiking trails on the property. […]

The Alexandria Craft Beer Tour is now the Alexandria Craft Bev Tour — short for beverages — with more than just craft beer on tap. Held at Knute Nelson Memorial Field, the event features a variety of beer, wine, ready-to-drink beverages and craft cocktails, with plenty of options for beer lovers, wine fans and cocktail […]

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 […]

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 […]

Join the Lure on the patio for a great night of live music, food, and drinks! Find their music calendar schedule here.

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything […]

“You will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make a good use of it.” -John Quincy Adams In an age where freedom is enjoyed, it is imperative that the next generation grow up learning about and understanding the true cost of how it came […]

Spend your Saturday mornings at the Saturday Art Market where creativity, community, and local talent come together all summer long! This juried arts event showcases carefully selected local artists offering original, handmade work you won’t find anywhere else. Every piece is crafted with passion, giving you the chance to discover one-of-a-kind art while supporting local […]

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. […]

Join us on Saturdays for a fun and engaging storytime filled with great books, giggles, and imagination! Perfect for little listeners and their grown ups. Come early, get comfy, and enjoy the magic of stories together!

Summer Fun Play Days at Country Blossom Farm feature outdoor activities for the whole family. Enjoy more than half of the farm’s outdoor attractions, including the Giant Bouncy Pillow, Bouncy Animal Farmyard, ziplines, Tire Mountain, Bubble Hut, Duck Races, swings and slides. Admission is $7 plus tax per person, or purchase a 2026 Season Pass […]

Join the Douglas County Historical Society on Saturday, July 18, 2026 (12-5 p.m.) for the 2026 Alexandria Historic House Tour! This self-guided tour through some of Alexandria’s most historic properties will invite guests to visit local residences and businesses to learn about the rich history of the city and its residents, and display some of the […]

Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything […]

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 […]

We are only open summer seasonally serving our very popular sourdough, wood-fired pizzas! Come enjoy our unique and beautiful vineyard setting with a glass of wine made from here, beer from a local brewery, cheese boards, pizza, and ice cream scooped out of an ice cream truck! We also have hiking trails on the property. […]

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.

Join the Lure on the patio for a great night of live music, food, and drinks! Find their music calendar schedule here.

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 […]

Artist Talk: Fiber Art by Kristi Kuder & Ceramics by John Shaw The Alexandria Art Guild, in collaboration with Ida Graves Distillery, presents a joint exhibition featuring artists Kristi Kuder and John Shaw. The exhibition features ceramic wall pieces, functional vessels and whimsical ceramic and glass sculptures by Shaw, alongside Kuder’s cyanotype and eco-printed works […]