Douglas County Community Calendar

Natalie will be in store signing and discussing with readers about her book!

Our 55+ Driver Discount Prograsm 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 […]

The Champions Tour comes to Alexandria again as part of their 2023 summer tour.  After outings on Big Stone Lake and the Whitefish Chain, these talented bass fishermen will come to Alexandria’s Le Homme Dieu Chain of Lakes on Tuesday, August 22nd.

Bremer Bank Customer Appreciation Day We want to thank you for choosing to bank with us, please join us for lunch at our Downtown Bremer Bank location. We will have food ready by 11am and be serving until 1:30.

Learn about Dementia in Douglas County – the diagnosis, resources, experiences, and more at a one-hour, informative, virtual Listen & Learn event on Tuesday, August 22, from 12-1 pm. Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. It is […]

Our annual Meet and Greet Open House is Tuesday, August 22nd 5:00-7:00pm at the Alexandria Just For Kix Studio! Come meet the staff, get measured for costumes, try on shoes and ask questions! 🤩 Hope to see you there!! Make sure you have your dancer registered for the upcoming season! Spots are filling FAST!! Register […]

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.

Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter will hold its annual meeting on August 22.  Agenda items include the election of officers, a review of the past year’s projects, and a look forward to the coming year’s activities.  All members are encouraged to attend this meeting to help make decisions for the coming year.  A quorum is needed. […]

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 […]

Join Pro Staff for our August #MeetandTreat Ice Cream Hiring Event! Every Wednesday of the month of August from 9am - 3pm grab your favorite ice cream treat! There's an ice cream bar, ice cream sandwich, or drumstick with YOUR name on it! Come apply and meet the team!

Alexandria Martial Arts & Movement will present a fun storytime sharing a book from author Corey Rosen Schwartz (The Three Little Ninja Pigs; Ninja Red Riding Hood) followed by some simple movement for kids ages 3-6! This introduction to the martial arts will be fun and feature fairy tales kids will recognize. Free! No registration […]

Please join us for a free BBQ-style lunch at the Knute Nelson Annual Community Picnic. Lunch will be served from 11am until 1pm at the Knute Nelson Care Center. Entertainment includes live music, children's games, Erickson's Petting Zoo, and more! To celebrate Knute Nelson's 75th anniversary, you can enter to win one of two $75 […]

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 […]

Please join us for the Midwest Shrine Associations (MSA) public parade. The MSA brings together Shrine Centers from throughout the Midwest and Canada for lots of fun and competitions. On Thursday Aug 24th we will have a great parade in Alexandria that will proceed on Broadway, starting at 12th Avenue, heading north to 5th Ave […]

COOL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES PRESENTS: BOHEMIAN QUEEN 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 parking […]

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

Wooly Women is a group of 15 women who practice the traditional art of wool applique. This is an art that has been practiced for many years. Inspired by 19th century life, items such as wall hangings, table runners and decorative items, as well as useful things like bowls and cases have been created. This […]

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

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 […]

Summer is coming to an end but we're still having fun at the bookstore! join us for a fun filled morning! We will read books, sing songs, and have a fun craft...all BEACH themed!

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

Join us for Youth Outdoor Activity Day, hosted by the Douglas County Pheasants Forever and the Alexandria Viking Sportsmen. The event’s purpose is to introduce children and their families to as many outdoor activities as possible, providing completely free equipment and opportunities for kids to pursue whatever interests them and will be held on Sunday, […]

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.