Douglas County Community Calendar

Please join us for refreshments and fellowship as we honor the lives of our Knute Nelson Hospice patients who have passed away between June 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023. There will be a program consisting of songs, prayers, and recognition of your loved one, followed by the releasing of 50 white doves that will […]

The Traveling Tree House is a FREE summer literacy opportunity for kids! Meet us at the park to enjoy 75 minutes of reading, crafts, activities and snacks. After each visit kids are sent home with a gently used book to keep. Program is designed for Pre-K – Elementary but everyone is welcome. No registration required! […]

The Traveling Tree House is a FREE summer literacy opportunity for kids! Meet us at the park to enjoy 75 minutes of reading, crafts, activities and snacks. After each visit kids are sent home with a gently used book to keep. Program is designed for Pre-K – Elementary but everyone is welcome. No registration required! […]

HOPE, Inc. Adaptive Sports & Recreation in partnership with the MN Sled Hockey Association will be offering a Try Sled Hockey Event at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria on July 10 from 2:45PM-4:15PM. The event is open to all who would like to try sled hockey or learn more about adaptive sports!

Bring a lawn chair and join the Navy Band Great Lakes Brass Ambassadors ensemble for a performance at the Veterans Memorial. Comprised of 45 professional musicians, Navy Band Great Lakes provides musical support for military and public engagements throughout Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. These musicians perform more […]

The Traveling Tree House is a FREE summer literacy opportunity for kids! Meet us at the park to enjoy 75 minutes of reading, crafts, activities and snacks. After each visit kids are sent home with a gently used book to keep. Program is designed for Pre-K – Elementary but everyone is welcome. No registration required! […]

The Traveling Tree House is a FREE summer literacy opportunity for kids! Meet us at the park to enjoy 75 minutes of reading, crafts, activities and snacks. After each visit kids are sent home with a gently used book to keep. Program is designed for Pre-K – Elementary but everyone is welcome. No registration required! […]

"Our entertainer tonight performs for groups across the country. You may have already seen James on national TV or at special events, fairs and colleges nationwide. Please welcome "The Most Fun You Can Have Without Moving Your Lips" ventriloquist James Wedgwood!"

The Traveling Tree House is a FREE summer literacy opportunity for kids! Meet us at the park to enjoy 75 minutes of reading, crafts, activities and snacks. After each visit kids are sent home with a gently used book to keep. Program is designed for Pre-K – Elementary but everyone is welcome. No registration required! […]

Join us for a Pom & Kick Master Class with Madison Vercellono. Madison will focus on pom and kick skills and technique, along with teaching pom and kick combo routines. Master Class I - Pom/Kick Age: Grade 2 – 5 Date: July 11 Day: Tue Time: 3:00p.m. - 5:30p.m. Fee: $27 Registration link: https://www.justforkix.com/.../alexandri.../technique/49794/ Master […]

An evening to relax with friends in the beautiful space of Gathered Oaks. Hand tossed, wood fired pizza, salads and cookies available from 4:30 to 8 PM. Live music begins at 5. All ages welcome.  Bring a blanket to spread out your own picnic or seating is also provided. All ages welcome.   Full service […]

WHAT: Conversations with Prairie Lakes Audubon Members and Purple Martin Hatchings Show & Tell with Rollin Evink WHEN: On Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. WHERE: Lake Brophy County Park – Beach Parking lot   This month we are starting a new conversation series with birders of all ages.  Our first […]

A professional dancer with a career-ending injury is thrown for a loop when a geoscientist shows up on her doorstep asking for a dance lesson. Offering her an absurd amount of money to teach him enough moves to avoid embarrassing himself at an awards dinner, these two mis-matched souls forge an unexpected friendship as they […]

Our summer Kids Kamps are back and we know how to have fun on the water! With separate sessions for ages 7-12 and 13-18, your lil ones are guaranteed to meet some pals and learn to surf on the lake. Your kids will receive top of the line coaching while surfing the amazing wave behind […]

The Traveling Tree House is a FREE summer literacy opportunity for kids! Meet us at the park to enjoy 75 minutes of reading, crafts, activities and snacks. After each visit kids are sent home with a gently used book to keep. Program is designed for Pre-K – Elementary but everyone is welcome. No registration required! […]

Knute Nelson 17th Annual Golf Classic

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.

The Traveling Tree House is a FREE summer literacy opportunity for kids! Meet us at the park to enjoy 75 minutes of reading, crafts, activities and snacks. After each visit kids are sent home with a gently used book to keep. Program is designed for Pre-K – Elementary but everyone is welcome. No registration required! […]

Woodcarving can be a wonderful hobby. Come to camp to learn to carve a beautiful and useful spoon, taught by the great folks at Prairie Woodcarvers. Safety and use of tools will be emphasized. You will be provided a safety glove that you can keep, and the use of their tools. Go home with a […]

The Traveling Tree House is a FREE summer literacy opportunity for kids! Meet us at the park to enjoy 75 minutes of reading, crafts, activities and snacks. After each visit kids are sent home with a gently used book to keep. Program is designed for Pre-K – Elementary but everyone is welcome. No registration required! […]

Join us for a Pom & Kick Master Class with Madison Vercellono. Madison will focus on pom and kick skills and technique, along with teaching pom and kick combo routines. Master Class I - Pom/Kick Age: Grade 2 – 5 Date: July 11 Day: Tue Time: 3:00p.m. - 5:30p.m. Fee: $27 Registration link: https://www.justforkix.com/.../alexandri.../technique/49794/ Master […]

This upcoming workshop on July 12 in Alexandria is geared at family members who have a loved one struggling with addiction, or navigating early recovery. It was also created with providers in mind who may be working with families that are facing this situation. Thrive! Family Recovery Resources, a Minnesota non-profit and Recovery Community Organization, […]

Join us in the Legacy Gardens for our second annual Nautical Night! Last year, your support helped us raise over $100,000 for the museum, funding much needed projects. Walk the Blue Carpet to a nautical themed photo shoot, then enjoy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar while 4 to the Bar Cabaret entertains you. Dinner […]

A professional dancer with a career-ending injury is thrown for a loop when a geoscientist shows up on her doorstep asking for a dance lesson. Offering her an absurd amount of money to teach him enough moves to avoid embarrassing himself at an awards dinner, these two mis-matched souls forge an unexpected friendship as they […]

West Central MN SHRM Monthly Meeting Invitation Session Overview: 5 Voices is the code for unlocking your capacity to have honest conversations and build deeper, more authentic relationships with your teams, your families and your friends. In order to lead others effectively, we need a true understanding of ourselves, our natural tendencies and patterns of […]

The Traveling Tree House is a FREE summer literacy opportunity for kids! Meet us at the park to enjoy 75 minutes of reading, crafts, activities and snacks. After each visit kids are sent home with a gently used book to keep. Program is designed for Pre-K – Elementary but everyone is welcome. No registration required! […]

The Traveling Tree House is a FREE summer literacy opportunity for kids! Meet us at the park to enjoy 75 minutes of reading, crafts, activities and snacks. After each visit kids are sent home with a gently used book to keep. Program is designed for Pre-K – Elementary but everyone is welcome. No registration required! […]

A professional dancer with a career-ending injury is thrown for a loop when a geoscientist shows up on her doorstep asking for a dance lesson. Offering her an absurd amount of money to teach him enough moves to avoid embarrassing himself at an awards dinner, these two mis-matched souls forge an unexpected friendship as they […]

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents their summer concert series FREE every Thursday from May 25-August 24 on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn.

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 […]

A professional dancer with a career-ending injury is thrown for a loop when a geoscientist shows up on her doorstep asking for a dance lesson. Offering her an absurd amount of money to teach him enough moves to avoid embarrassing himself at an awards dinner, these two mis-matched souls forge an unexpected friendship as they […]

The Big Ole PaddleFest is a charitable, adventure paddle on Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes and the Long Prairie River.  On Fri., July 14th, stand up paddleboarders, kayakers & canoeists paddle scenic lake-to-lake courses of 5, 10 or 17 miles.  On Sat., July 15th, the Long Prairie River Cruise is a gorgeous, family-friendly trip down a […]

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 […]

Triple Crown Smoked Chicken Contest with sides.

At Relay For Life you'll find community members taking turns walking around a track lined with luminaria bags. You'll have the opportunity to cheer for local survivors (or participate as a survivor) in our first lap of the day. Caregivers of cancer patients (currently or previously diagnosed) will also be invited to join the Survivors. […]

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

Southern Gospel Music for the whole family Newly release "Me and Jesus" CD/USB will be available, as well as concert specials! Free will offering!

Chuck Grussing has been back at his keyboard to spin yet another story about Ray & Iver.  Set in the 1950’s, Ray and Iver are two small town mechanics fixing cars and solving crimes.  Come hear all the fun voices he and his friends can create.

A professional dancer with a career-ending injury is thrown for a loop when a geoscientist shows up on her doorstep asking for a dance lesson. Offering her an absurd amount of money to teach him enough moves to avoid embarrassing himself at an awards dinner, these two mis-matched souls forge an unexpected friendship as they […]

The Big Ole PaddleFest is a charitable, adventure paddle on Alexandria’s Chain of Lakes and the Long Prairie River.  On Fri., July 14th, stand up paddleboarders, kayakers & canoeists paddle scenic lake-to-lake courses of 5, 10 or 17 miles.  On Sat., July 15th, the Long Prairie River Cruise is a gorgeous, family-friendly trip down a […]

Join us for a fun filled story hour! We will read books, do a craft, sing songs, and more... all Veggie themed!

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

Triple Crown Rib Contest with Sides.

A professional dancer with a career-ending injury is thrown for a loop when a geoscientist shows up on her doorstep asking for a dance lesson. Offering her an absurd amount of money to teach him enough moves to avoid embarrassing himself at an awards dinner, these two mis-matched souls forge an unexpected friendship as they […]

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.

An Evening with Sarah Hart SUNDAY, JULY 16 4:00 - 5:15 PM THE CHURCH OF ST. MARY 420 IRVING ST, ALEXANDRIA, MN RECEPTION TO FOLLOW IN THE GREAT HALL Free Will Offering Sarah Hart is one of the leading figures in contemporary Catholic music today. Her songs of faith, spirit of joy, and love for […]