Douglas County Community Calendar

Join us on Monday, February 5 at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center in celebrating the successes of 2023 and looking ahead to 2024. We will recognize board members, pay tribute to this year’s “Top 5 Under 40” honorees, honor the 2023 Friend of the Chamber, and share other recognitions as well. Social starts at 5pm […]

Enjoy a fun night with your friends with a game of Dungeons and Dragons! For $12 per person either make your own characters or choose from a list of premade ones ready to play, and prepare for a few hours of medieval fun! This three to four-hour session will include teaching beginners how to play, […]

Type: school only Opponent: Comments: 6th, 7th and 8th Grade

This is a family style storytime for ages 2-5! Enjoy books and songs in a low-key evening program with a literacy focus. No registration required.

This is a family style storytime for ages 2-5! Enjoy books and songs in a low-key evening program with a literacy focus. No registration required.  

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.

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.

Bond over the love of the game at this relaxed and informal free chess club. Enjoy some of the best lattes, floats and waffle bowls while you challenge yourself and your peers on unique boards.

Everyone is Welcome! 12 sessions total instruction or just play! There are plenty of chess boards and chairs available for you! Instructor: Sean Foster Location AAHS Commons Area

Join us for an inspiring and joyful afternoon of music, worship, and creativity on Worship Wednesdays! This a great place to meet up before youth group, practice new songs, discuss ways to show God's love to your community, and, of course, bond over some waffles and ice cream floats! Event Highlights: 1. Worship Jam Session: […]

Join us every Wednesday October-April for Trivia Night in the brewery tap room from 6:30-8:30. Check out our Wednesday night specials: $3 off appetizers and $5 beers from 4-7. Voted Minnesota’s Best Trivia / Game Night destination by the Star Tribune.

Join us for our winter social to cheer on the Alexandria Blizzard hockey team as they take on the Willmar WarHawks! We have the VIP section reserved for AAYP members plus one guest. VIP access gets you special seating, a catered meal, plus four drink tickets! Tickets are FREE for members and $30 for non-members. […]

Alexandria Blizzard vs. Willmar WarHawks

This event is a great opportunity if you have been considering injections. Come experience WELL's Love Your Skin event, happening Thursday, February 8th in Alexandria! The Event: - Comprehensive private injection consultations with WELL injectors - Day of injections available - Delicious desserts and drinks - Swag bags with products and gift cards Specials: - […]

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. Please note: this is unstructured free play time for both caregiver and child; not a structured storytime.

The Arabella Family of Properties Welcomes YOU to Livin' the Dream! Tour Arabella Manor's Vibrant Independent Senior Community! View our 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Apartment Home & experience Arabella Ranch's 2 Custom Built Townhomes, all in one Can't Miss Event.

Learn to make cute plywood cutouts and get in some volunteer hours helping ArtisTree Community decorate our Cafe's front yard! No previous experience is needed, and all abilities can be useful. Come make some art to share with every car that passes our cafe! Come for some of the time or all of the time! […]

Join KIK-FM and COOL 94.3 every Thursday at Copper Trail Brewing Company for SMART ALEX TRIVIA! It’s FREE to play, with gift card prizes to the top three scoring teams of the night ($50 for first place, $20 for second, and $10 for third place. Gather a team of up to six players and join us 6:00 […]

Legacy of the Lakes Museum will host February’s Hot Chocolate & History. Going to the lake is a time-honored Minnesota tradition and cabins and cottages wait on the water’s edge to welcome their owners home. From “Swiss” chalets to log cabins to colonial cottages, this talk explores 150 years of cottage evolution in Minnesota. Attend in […]

Join us for a night of enchanting melodies, rhythmic beats, and mesmerizing dance choreography at the "Musical Magic" event every Thursday. This event is a celebration of musical creativity, where talented musicians and bands are encouraged to showcase their unique talents. Open Mic Extravaganza: Step onto the stage and share your musical talents with a […]

The story of twelve-year-old Josh, who is totally sick of being a kid. Josh encounters a very strange “Zoltar” machine that claims to grant wishes. Since he’s got nothing to lose, Josh wishes to be “BIG”. When he awakes the next morning, he finds himself in the body of a 25-year-old man. With the aid […]

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 […]

Learn to create your own Dreamcatcher with Jennifer Schmidt of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa. Class includes: 2 Hours of Teaching Time All needed Materials A Food and Drink Voucher Lots of Fun! A note from Jennifer about herself: I am an adopted child; both of my parents are Native American but I was […]

Are you and your spouse ready for a unique “Date Night”? Life moves at a fast pace, and it's pretty easy to get caught up in the daily grind. No matter how long you've known each other, any time learning about what makes your partner tick is VALUABLE! Join us for a fun, relaxing evening […]

Enjoy a drink or two and uncork your creativity while recreating the featured painting of the night, Gum Nut. A gumnut is the woody fruit of a eucalyptus tree. In Australia, eucalyptus trees, of which there are many, are called gum trees. Hence the fruit they produce is called gumnuts. They are non-edible, woody vessels […]

The story of twelve-year-old Josh, who is totally sick of being a kid. Josh encounters a very strange “Zoltar” machine that claims to grant wishes. Since he’s got nothing to lose, Josh wishes to be “BIG”. When he awakes the next morning, he finds himself in the body of a 25-year-old man. With the aid […]

Join us for a night of music and fun at the Karaoke and Koffee" Whether you're a seasoned performer or a first-time karaoke enthusiast, this event promises to be an evening filled with laughter, cheers, and applause as you take the stage to sing your heart out. You don't need to have a "good voice" […]

Join us for a Blues Jam Session at the taproom hosted by Brendan Holm! Grab a beer from 7-9 pm, you can even join in with the band! If you want to jam with the band you can sign up the night of or email [email protected] to get on the list.

Bring your Valentine and enjoy this indulgent couples painting and dessert package together! Dinner options available onsite. Or come on your own and have enough fun for two, we don't judge here! $55 Package ($45 with pre-purchase) Includes: One Large (6") Chocolate Mountain (A pile of Honey Strawberry Chocolate Chip Waffle Chunks with Strawberry Puree, […]

Sailor School is a 3-hour camp that will teach students grades 3-6 the skills an experienced sailor needed aboard a ship, from knots to navigation and more in between. A mid-morning snack will be provided.

Join us for a fun filled morning at the bookstore! Miss Gayle will be reading books, singing songs, and leading a craft all LOVE & VALENTINE'S themed!

Step into a world of words and laughter at our Community Talent Show! A public event that warmly invites people to share their songs, stories, humor, poetic creations, and quirky talents of all kinds in an open and supportive environment. It's a night of genuine connections, laughter, and heartfelt emotions. If you know you are […]

The story of twelve-year-old Josh, who is totally sick of being a kid. Josh encounters a very strange “Zoltar” machine that claims to grant wishes. Since he’s got nothing to lose, Josh wishes to be “BIG”. When he awakes the next morning, he finds himself in the body of a 25-year-old man. With the aid […]

We all know the best part of Sundays is sharing our hearts with others over coffee and food. Whether you went to a service this morning or not, come fellowship at ArtisTree!

This winter, vendors from the Alexandria Farmer's Market will be setting up shop monthly at Copper Trail. It’s a great time to gather with friends and shop for local produce, baked goods, breads, canned goods, cheese, eggs, and meats, and grab a beer and bite from 205 Grill while you’re here!

Just us for a fun, reflective, and proactive process – sharing, laughing, supporting, and imagining – in a small group setting as you participate in this hands-on personal journey in our heated arena lounge. During this 2-part series, you will gain awareness and clarity into how you spent your 8760 hours in 2023 as you […]

Get ready for an evening filled with laughter, competition, and quality family time at our Friends & Family Game Night! Whether you're a seasoned board game enthusiast or just looking to unwind with your loved ones, this event promises something for everyone. Join us for a fun-filled night of games and bonding that will create […]

The story of twelve-year-old Josh, who is totally sick of being a kid. Josh encounters a very strange “Zoltar” machine that claims to grant wishes. Since he’s got nothing to lose, Josh wishes to be “BIG”. When he awakes the next morning, he finds himself in the body of a 25-year-old man. With the aid […]