Douglas County Community Calendar

Join community-minded leaders at our Golf Classic. Your participation allows United Way to continue supporting health, education and financial stability for those in need in our community. 4 Person Scramble, carts included. Following the tournament a meal will be served. During the meal we will draw raffle, award prizes for "Games of the Day" and […]

Our 55+ Driver Discount Program courses are approved by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 65b.28. In order to receive the 10% automobile insurance discount, participants must first take the 8 hour course. A 4-hour refresher course can be taken every three years to maintain the discount. The Driver […]

Let's Go Fishing - Alexandria Lakes Area will be kicking off their 2023 season with the Annual Spring Fling Fish Fry at the Elks Lodge in Alexandria. The cost is $10 per plate and will be served from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Monday, June 12th.

WHAT: Audubon’s Protecting, Restoring, and Enhancing Minnesota’s Important Bird Areas with Alexandra Wardwell WHEN: On Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at 7:00 pm WHERE: Calvary Lutheran Church This month Alexandra Wardwell the Audubon Prairie Project Manager for Minnesota will be joining us.  Alex enjoys working with landowners and partners on habitat improvement projects and permanent land […]

Scrubs Camp offers hands-on healthcare-related experiences for students entering grades 9-11. Students will have fun with simulation and interactive team-building activities, all guided by healthcare professionals. This two-day camp includes a pair of scrubs for each camper to keep, plus breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day. Campers will explore nursing, medical lab technician, exercise science, […]

This is our 2nd Annual Swing for Teens Golf Classic in Alexandria. we hope to see you at Beautiful Geneva Golf Club on June 14th. The cost is $100 per person which includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, lunch, dinner, and prizes. It will end with a $500 cash prize putting contest where […]

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.

Using a felting needle and bird-colored roving, create a beautiful chickadee for your cabin or home. If you aren't a knitter or crocheter, needle felting may be just the right fiber art for you. Julia Blenkush, visiting from Serenity Now Yarn & Alpaca Shop in Pine River, is the person to teach you! All materials […]

Disney’s NEWSIES JR at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: <strong>Disney's Newsies JR.</strong> is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book […]

Disney’s NEWSIES JR at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: <strong>Disney's Newsies JR.</strong> is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, based on the 1992 film. Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City, Newsies JR. features a Tony Award-winning score by Alan Menken and Jack Feldman and a book […]

Scrubs Camp offers hands-on healthcare-related experiences for students entering grades 9-11. Students will have fun with simulation and interactive team-building activities, all guided by healthcare professionals. This two-day camp includes a pair of scrubs for each camper to keep, plus breakfast, lunch, and snacks each day. Campers will explore nursing, medical lab technician, exercise science, […]

The children's show, Old MacDonald Had a Banjo, imagines a farm full of songs bursting out to entertain, educate, and involve the audience in singing, movement, and silliness. Folk musician Paul Imholte plays the part of Old MacDonald as he sings original and classic children's songs. During the show Paul will play fiddle, guitar, hammered […]

Art deTour 2023 is THIS WEEKEND! June 15th-17th – Thursday: 4pm-8pm / Friday + Saturday: 10am-5pm Tour 14 studios and see 23 participating artists. This is an amazing opportunity to learn about the artist process and buy all sorts of art for sale. They have been working really hard on new products to share with […]

Join us for our monthly Connect Groups! Network with other Alexandria Area Young Professionals in a casual environment. We look forward to seeing you there! Connect Groups are twice a month: Every 3rd Thursday from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Depot Smokehouse and Tavern Every 4th Thursday from 7:00 am – 8:00 am Common Ground […]

A self-guided driving tour of Alexandria Lakes Area Artist Studios. 12 Studio locations with 24+ artists showing and selling original artworks. Free admission. Full Brochure with map available at Chamber office and Explore Alexandria. Visit one studio or visit all! Get a glimpse of what inspires our local artists and take the opportunity to shop […]

Join Copper Trail Brewing and host Amy Foxx from KIK FM & COOL 94.3 every Thursday night, 7-9 p.m., for Smart Alex Trivia! Weekly gift card prizes: $50 1st Place, $20 2nd Place, $10 3rd Place   RULES NO PHONES, TABLETS, OR COMPUTERS! Teams may have up to 8 people Kids may participate, but cannot […]

Join us for a cheese and beer pairing with cheese expert.  4 – 4oz beer samples will be paired with 4 unique cheeses.

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 Viking Bank. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day, Sacred Journey Academy, […]

We’re so excited to be bringing back our Customer Appreciation and Open House Event! Because of you, our valued customer, we have a lot to celebrate and we’re hoping you can stop by! Enjoy delicious food, great prizes and HUGE savings on cooling & heating systems, water systems, salt, water filters, and more! It’s a […]

A self-guided driving tour of Alexandria Lakes Area Artist Studios. 12 Studio locations with 24+ artists showing and selling original artworks. Free admission. Full Brochure with map available at Chamber office and Explore Alexandria. Visit one studio or visit all! Get a glimpse of what inspires our local artists and take the opportunity to shop […]

Art deTour 2023 is THIS WEEKEND! June 15th-17th – Thursday: 4pm-8pm / Friday + Saturday: 10am-5pm Tour 14 studios and see 23 participating artists. This is an amazing opportunity to learn about the artist process and buy all sorts of art for sale. They have been working really hard on new products to share with […]

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 […]

Join us on Friday, June 16 for the Alexandria Calliope, 4-Wheelers, & Shrine Circus. Two Shoes at 3 pm & 7 pm at the Douglas County Fairgrounds! Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from Cub Foods of Alexandria, Elden's Fresh Foods, Lake Country Meats, or at the Fairgrounds. Register to win a youth […]

The Alexandria Calliope, 4-wheelers and Shrine Circus will perform two shows on Friday, June 16, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The shows are scheduled at 3 and 7 p.m. There will be a total of 19 displays with an intermission about halfway through. Lucky Malatsi is the ringmaster. Acts include the Cossacks Riders, horses from […]

Join 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for live music in the brewery every Friday from 6pm-9pm.

Join us on Friday, June 16 for the Alexandria Calliope, 4-Wheelers, & Shrine Circus. Two Shoes at 3 pm & 7 pm at the Douglas County Fairgrounds! Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from Cub Foods of Alexandria, Elden's Fresh Foods, Lake Country Meats, or at the Fairgrounds. Register to win a youth […]

The Alexandria Calliope, 4-wheelers and Shrine Circus will perform two shows on Friday, June 16, at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. The shows are scheduled at 3 and 7 p.m. There will be a total of 19 displays with an intermission about halfway through. Lucky Malatsi is the ringmaster. Acts include the Cossacks Riders, horses from […]

The Cap Paciotti Memorial Golf Tournament is held each June at the Alexandria Golf Club. Fees are $600 for a 4 person team, which include golf and a cart, plus 4 meal tickets. Corporate sponsorships are $700 and include golf and a cart for 4 people, 4 meal tickets, company name prominently displayed at one […]

We’re so excited to be bringing back our Customer Appreciation and Open House Event! Because of you, our valued customer, we have a lot to celebrate and we’re hoping you can stop by! Enjoy delicious food, great prizes and HUGE savings on cooling & heating systems, water systems, salt, water filters, and more! It’s a […]

A self-guided driving tour of Alexandria Lakes Area Artist Studios. 12 Studio locations with 24+ artists showing and selling original artworks. Free admission. Full Brochure with map available at Chamber office and Explore Alexandria. Visit one studio or visit all! Get a glimpse of what inspires our local artists and take the opportunity to shop […]

Art deTour 2023 is THIS WEEKEND! June 15th-17th – Thursday: 4pm-8pm / Friday + Saturday: 10am-5pm Tour 14 studios and see 23 participating artists. This is an amazing opportunity to learn about the artist process and buy all sorts of art for sale. They have been working really hard on new products to share with […]

Lakes Area Pride (LAP) is hosting the second Annual PRIDE Celebration for the Alexandria area on Saturday, June 17th at Lake Brophy County Park, 2175 Brophy Landing NW just west of Alexandria on Country Road 82. The event is scheduled for 11 AM to 3 PM. Supportive community organizations will be on hand with information […]

Craft Brewery experience focusing on CRAFT LAGERS! Join us for our 3rd Annual MN Craft Lager Fest – the Saturday of Father’s Day weekend. The perfect time to showcase the best summer (and dad) brews – Lagers! There will also be other varieties of brews including IPAs, sours and MORE! Not wanting to drink, but […]

Join us for live music in the winery tasting room every Saturday from 2pm-5pm.

Join us for an hour long yoga class with Yoga Borealis – guided by yoga instructor, Jen Frohne. Enjoy the beautiful, natural surroundings in the vineyard while opening your mind and body with yoga! After the class, enjoy your favorite glass of Carlos Creek wine OR a beer from 22 Northmen Brewing Co. (included in […]

Join us every Sunday for live music on the Carlos Creek Winery patio. If bad weather, music will be moved into our winery tasting room.