Douglas County Community Calendar

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! […]

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 […]

Birds are busy building nests, raising babies and finding food, but it can be a hard time of year to spot them in the leaves and cover. Enjoy a short program on birds before learning some birding tips. We will then head out on a one hour walk where we will explore which birds are […]

  5 PM – Salty Dogs sponsored by Juettner Motors 6:30 PM – Slamabama presented by Knute Nelson This group will smoothly bridge the gap between Country and Rock. They have played in venues all over the U.S. and beyond. Their authentic Southern vocals combined with “big city” showmanship will send you home with a smile on your […]

My First Dance Class Dates: July 25 and 26 Days: Tue, Wed Time: 5:15p.m. - 5:45p.m. Age: 3 yr - 5 yr olds Fee: $20 This class is designed to help first-time dancers get comfortable with a structured dance class! Parents will help guide their dancer through a series of stretches and exercises that will […]

Dance w/ Me Dates: July 25 and 26 Days: Tue, Wed Time: 6:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. Age: 18 mo - 36 mo Fee: $20 This 2-day class is open for 18-36 month olds and their partner (Mom, Grandma, Dad, etc...) to have a great time learning a fun dance while being exposed to a fun social […]

The Alexandria Area Newcomers meet at the Shalom Church, on the 4th Tuesday of every month.  See our website or facebook page for more details.

The WCTC Information Technology conference is set to take place on July 26, 2013 with the theme of "Surviving and Thriving in the Post COVID World of IT." The conference will focus on exploring the ways in which the IT industry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and how IT professionals can adapt and […]

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 […]

This time of year, the prairie is bursting with color. The forbs and grasses are on full display. We will take a walk to enjoy them and explore the importance of the prairie ecosystem. Bring your cameras, binoculars, walking shoes, and dress for the weather. Meet at the Horse Camp for this one mile walk […]

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.

Interested in learning more about Pelvic Health Physical Therapy? Please join Megan for an interactive workshop as she discusses Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Incontinence, Pre and Post Partum, Osteoporosis and the benefits of Pelvic Health Physical Therapy. Light refreshments will be provided for attendees.

Come to the library to play BINGO! All ages of kids welcome. Fun prizes are possible!

Join First Lutheran as we bring worship out into the community this summer! This event will be on Wednesday, July 26 at Big Ole Park in Alexandria (200 Broadway St). Food will be available for purchase from 5:00-7:00pm. Worship will begin at 6:00pm and will have a separate message from Sunday's sermon series. Bring a […]

My First Dance Class Dates: July 25 and 26 Days: Tue, Wed Time: 5:15p.m. - 5:45p.m. Age: 3 yr - 5 yr olds Fee: $20 This class is designed to help first-time dancers get comfortable with a structured dance class! Parents will help guide their dancer through a series of stretches and exercises that will […]

Dance w/ Me Dates: July 25 and 26 Days: Tue, Wed Time: 6:00p.m. - 6:30p.m. Age: 18 mo - 36 mo Fee: $20 This 2-day class is open for 18-36 month olds and their partner (Mom, Grandma, Dad, etc...) to have a great time learning a fun dance while being exposed to a fun social […]

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 will meet 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 […]

Salad Luncheon with many different salads.

Beach Party Dance Camp Date: July 27 Day: Thu Time: 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. Age: 3 yr olds – Grade 2 Fee: $30 One day beach party themed youth dance camp for 3 yr olds – 2nd grade. Come dressed in your favorite theme-related attire. Dancers will enjoy dancing, craft time, games, and of course MORE […]

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

The Christians by Lucas Hnath July 27th, 28th and 29th at 7:00 pm Twenty years ago, Pastor Paul’s church was nothing more than a modest storefront. Now he presides over a congregation of thousands, with classrooms for Sunday School, a coffee shop in the lobby, and a baptismal font as big as a swimming pool. […]

COOL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: CHASE & OVATION Copper Trail is proud to once again play host to this year’s Cool Summer Concert Series, put on by Cool 94.3 and presented by Diamond Buick GMC of Alexandria! This year we’re hosting four concerts, each featuring a tribute band performing the hits of iconic groups! The […]

The community is invited to a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 28 to celebrate the opening of Creative Touch Boutique at its new location and building. The new space is located at 504 Broadway St., just a few doors down from its previous space. The new space is three stories high. The main floor […]

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

The Christians by Lucas Hnath July 27th, 28th and 29th at 7:00 pm Twenty years ago, Pastor Paul’s church was nothing more than a modest storefront. Now he presides over a congregation of thousands, with classrooms for Sunday School, a coffee shop in the lobby, and a baptismal font as big as a swimming pool. […]

Members of Spruce Hill Foundation, hold their annual Rose City Threshing & Heritage Festival the last weekend of July. This year's date is July 29 and 30 of 2023. Threshing is our main focus, but it is so much more! Will list some of the activities but will end up missing many. Something going on […]

Need a fun friend day? Hop off your boat @Rotary Beach & meander North * Lawn full of tents @Interlachen Inn * 11th annual outdoor craft & vendor fair * Saturday 7/29 * 9am-4pm * bar & grill opens 11:30 * 4960 County Road 42 NE Alexandria MN *

Each year people gather for two days in Alexandria City park for food, music, fine arts, and friends.  Art In The Park 2023 will be on Saturday July 29th and Sunday July 30th.  This is an annual fundraiser for the Andria Theatre. Entrance either day is free, however parking onsite is $5 per car. There […]

Join us for a fun filled morning! We will be reading books, singing songs, making a craft and more! All DONUT themed!

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

Flying across the road, flitting in your backyard, or feeding on a flower while you are in the park, our state butterfly is busy this time of year. Monarchs are laying eggs and these new offspring will be the ones to make the migration to Mexico. We will try to capture some butterflies as well […]

The Christians by Lucas Hnath July 27th, 28th and 29th at 7:00 pm Twenty years ago, Pastor Paul’s church was nothing more than a modest storefront. Now he presides over a congregation of thousands, with classrooms for Sunday School, a coffee shop in the lobby, and a baptismal font as big as a swimming pool. […]

Members of Spruce Hill Foundation, hold their annual Rose City Threshing & Heritage Festival the last weekend of July. This year's date is July 29 and 30 of 2023. Threshing is our main focus, but it is so much more! Will list some of the activities but will end up missing many. Something going on […]

Each year people gather for two days in Alexandria City park for food, music, fine arts, and friends.  Art In The Park 2023 will be on Saturday July 29th and Sunday July 30th.  This is an annual fundraiser for the Andria Theatre. Entrance either day is free, however parking onsite is $5 per car. There […]

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.

We are looking for 1st to 5th Graders interested in learning and improving golf FUNdamentals. Throughout the two-hour sessions, we will cover introductory topics over various aspects of the game while introducing correct golf etiquette. 🗓️ Four Sundays are Available: 7/23, 7/30, 8/6 & 8/20 ⌚ Time: 2pm to 4pm 💵 FREE, Online Registration is […]