Douglas County Community Calendar

If you have taken a state-approved 8-hour Defensive Driving Course (55+) in the past, you are eligible to renew your 10%, 3-year auto insurance discount by taking this state approved, 4-hour refresher course. There is no driving and no test. At the end of the class, you will receive a certificate of completion to provide […]

FANT is hosting a social gathering on Monday February 12th from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Coppertrail Brewing Company, 205 Broadway St. in Alexandria. There will be snacks available, and beverages to purchase. The event is otherwise free and open to the public. At that event FANT will share progress on the City's efforts to seek further […]

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, […]

Come make a Valentine 💘 Dragon (or a dragon for your Valentine)!!! 💌 Just $20 includes: All needed tools and supplies to make 1 Dragon 2 hours of Teaching Time $5 Gift Card for Food or Drinks while you work As we all know, dragons are born in fire, so at the end of the […]

This Singles Awareness Day bring your bestie (even if that is yourself!) and join us for a special Galentines celebration with fancy drinks and fun art. You deserve some attention whether you are in a formal relationship or not! Dress up or down, whatever makes you feel beautiful and loved. From ball gowns to pajamas, […]

Hello Neighbor is an Alexandria area initiative with a simple purpose – to help new & existing residents integrate into the community. Moving to a new place and feeling connected to a new town with new people is challenging. Hello Neighbor can help with that. February's event will include light appetizers and a beverage ticket and 205 Grill […]

Come spend some time with your community and remember that YOU are valued and loved for yourself, and it doesn't matter whether you are inside a relationship, seeking a relationship, or joyfully single forever. We are going to have a blast playing games like Taboo. You can count on lots of shouting, laughing and general […]

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.

Come spend some time with your community and remember that YOU are valued and loved for yourself, and it doesn't matter whether you are inside a relationship, seeking a relationship, or joyfully single forever. We are going to put social convention aside and have a seriously inappropriate blast playing Cards Against Humanity. You can count […]

Ash Wednesday begins the season of lent. Remember that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return. St. Mary's Catholic Church: 8:30 am & 5:30 pm Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 5 pm St. Nicholas Catholic Church: 7 pm

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a trip to the Runestone Museum! All day long, the museum will be offering 2 for 1 admissions for all visitors.

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.

LO-raine, a mid to late 70’s widow with crippling arthritis in her legs uses a walker to get around. She has a large home and has taken in two life-long friends, Midge who has early Alzheimer and Doris who is confined to a wheelchair, because their families were about to put them in old folks’ […]

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.

Join us for Ash Wednesday meals and worship. 11:00am-12:00pm Soup & Salad Lunch | 12:10pm Traditional Worship 5:00-6:15pm Soup & Salad Supper | 6:30pm Contemporary Worship

Cut flowers have become a popular crop for small and medium scale mixed organic production farms. They can diversify and increase your income stream and offer an attractive option that draws consumers to your farmers’ market stall or farmstand. Cut flowers are a value-added specialty crop that in general can be managed like many other […]

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: […]

Ash Wednesday begins the season of lent. Remember that you are dust, and unto dust you shall return. St. Mary's Catholic Church: 8:30 am & 5:30 pm Immaculate Conception Catholic Church: 5 pm St. Nicholas Catholic Church: 7 pm

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 Ash Wednesday meals and worship. 11:00am-12:00pm Soup & Salad Lunch | 12:10pm Traditional Worship 5:00-6:15pm Soup & Salad Supper | 6:30pm Contemporary Worship

Grab your other half or your bestie and join us for a hilarious night of painting, sipping and socialising! Paint, canvas and brushes are provided as well as an experienced instructor who leads you step-by-step through the process for an unforgettable night. If you don’t want to paint your partner, feel free to paint anything […]

Using Sara Thingvold's book, Living A Flourishing Life, we will begin your twelve-day journey of living life at a higher level of living. Join a community of like-minded individuals who crave living life with more purpose and intentionality. You will want to register today! Buckle your seat belt for a scenic drive where you will […]

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.

LO-raine, a mid to late 70’s widow with crippling arthritis in her legs uses a walker to get around. She has a large home and has taken in two life-long friends, Midge who has early Alzheimer and Doris who is confined to a wheelchair, because their families were about to put them in old folks’ […]

Andes Tower Hills is offering a learn-to-ski program for any adult ages 25 to 65. Dan Lasch (newly retired) loves to teach adults how to ski! The $29 package includes lift ticket, ski rentals, helmet, and a lesson for 1st timers.

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 […]

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 […]

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 Alexandria Martial Arts & Movement. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day […]

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 […]

St. Mary's Lenten friday fish frys: Friday, February 16 from 4:30-7 pm Friday, March 1 from 4:30-7 pm Friday, March 15 from 4:30-7 pm

Three brothers arrive in a rented beach house to read a letter from their estranged father after his funeral. Ryan, the middle brother, explains to his two brothers his theory of how there are three different kinds of funny people: Godzillas, Mothras, and Gameras. Godzillas destroy all they see with their jokes. Mothras, the silent […]

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 at Bold North Cellars as Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos puts on a night of fun Friday 2/16.   TICKETS ON-SALE NOW! CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFORMATION   Bold North Cellars and Hubbard Radio are bringing Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos to Alexandria, MN. On Friday February 16th, 2024, Dueling Pianos will be hitting the […]

SMALL JOKES ABOUT MONSTERS is about a family that uses humor to deflect their feelings, and what it means to confront the pain beneath the comedy so traumas can be healed. Adult theme and adult language – This show is rated R   Organized by Fire Pit Productions, Hosted by Lakes Area Theatre

Join us for a fun filled morning! Miss Becky will be reading books, singing songs, and leading a craft all PUPPY themed! ****This weeks story hour will feature a fuzzy, cute, and tiny special guest!!****

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 […]

Come enjoy an evening in the park by candlelight and moonlight. Walk the trail where you will be guided by the full moon, candles and lanterns. Then come warm up by the wood stove or enjoy snacks and refreshments in the Lakeview warming shelter. *** 2/13/24 Update: This event is going to be a hike […]

This event is going to be a hike with the lack of snow. It will be a 1.6 mile loop style hike which will include the Maple-Basswood Trail. Parking will be in the Boat Access and Lower Campground area. Please consider conditions and wear appropriate good traction footwear.   Come enjoy an evening in the […]

Enjoy a drink or two and uncork your creativity while recreating the featured painting of the day, Moo Moo. Canvas, paint and brushes are provided as well as an experienced instructor who leads you step by step through the process for an unforgettable night of painting, sipping and socialising! No experience is required! If you […]

Three brothers arrive in a rented beach house to read a letter from their estranged father after his funeral. Ryan, the middle brother, explains to his two brothers his theory of how there are three different kinds of funny people: Godzillas, Mothras, and Gameras. Godzillas destroy all they see with their jokes. Mothras, the silent […]

Alexandria Blizzard vs. Rochester Grizzlies

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!

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 […]

Join us for FREE live music from Ben Stoeck in the taproom!