Douglas County Community Calendar

Join us to celebrate Easter! We will have a sunrise service at 7 a.m. , followed by Easter breakfast at 8 a.m., and Easter worship at 9 a.m. on March 31st, 2024. All are welcome!

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 […]

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, […]

Make new connections at Alexandria’s newest entertainment hub, Hook & Slice! Tee off friendships at our golf simulator event! Join us for friendly competitions and new connections. Competition participation not required to attend. No golf experience necessary. Come dressed as you are, with clean shoes. Learn more at HELLONEIGHBORMN.ORG, by emailing [email protected], or by calling 320-763-3161

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. March's event will include a beverage ticket and the simulator competitions! The Hook […]

🔥 Join us for our Firefighter Recruitment Open House! 🔥 Date: Tuesday, March 12 Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Come and go) Location: 302 Fillmore St, Alexandria, MN Curious about what it takes to be a firefighter? Want to learn more about serving your community? Here's your chance to meet our active firefighters, ask […]

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.

An interactive, virtual 4-week workshop series for anyone who has a loved one struggling with addiction or high-risk behaviors and needs help in establishing boundaries.

Register for FREE at the link below, your first class is FREE! Come meet some new friends and get your scrapbook going the second Tuesday of every month! Just Bring 15-20 photos and Creative Memories will supply everything you need to make an 8x8 mini album keepsake! Don't have time to stop at the photo […]

🐰 Hop into Spring Join us for a morning of family fun at the Alexandria YMCA's Bunny Run 5K & Kids' Obstacle Course on April 27th! This exciting event is part of our Holiday Race Series, and offers a fun run/walk for all ages alongside a thrilling obstacle course for the little ones. Details: 🏃‍♂️5K […]

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.

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 Empty Bowls Project is an event by the students in Kelly Hilbrands's Civic Service and Engagement Class at Alexandria Area High School. The project is intended to bring awareness to the people in our community who go without food. There will be a 5-dollar fee that includes a meal or a 10-dollar fee that […]

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 […]

Frontier life was isolating. Before the internet, many Minnesotans grew up knowing basic survival and everyday lessons that have been forgotten over the last few generations. Learn practical and timeless skills for everyday life with the Runestone Museum Foundation. Attend in person or online! If attending in person at the Runestone Museum, you will be […]

In this powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history, a gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time. Anne’s voice shines through: “When I write, I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be […]

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 Central Specialties Inc.. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day chosen by […]

The Greater Alexandria Area Association of REALTORS(R) will be picking up donations for the ReStore on March 15, 2024. Help fill the ReStore with donations of appliances, building materials, cabinets, countertops, furniture, lighting, and more! Donations help build affordable housing in Douglas County. GAAAR members will pick up donations and bringing them to the ReStore […]

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

Join us for a Lenten Mission that will inspire a renewed, passionate love of our faith through Scripture, song, story and movement led by ValLimar Jansen!

The Central MN Compete USA Competition Series runs January through March with events in Willmar, St. Cloud, Brainerd, Fergus Falls and Alexandria. Our club hosts the Battle of the Blades, the final in the Series, in March and is a fun, low stress competition for beginning skaters.

In this powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history, a gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time. Anne’s voice shines through: “When I write, I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be […]

Join us for fun activities and stories every Saturday morning at 10am!

The Alexandria VFW Auxiliary Post 936 is hosting a benefit for Judi Olson.

🍀🎉 Embrace your Irish spirit and join us for “Luck of the Irish” at the Eagles 3063 on Saturday, March 16th! 🍀🎶 B3 Cooking is bringing the taste of Ireland to you with a menu that will make your taste buds dance. 🥪 Indulge in the savory goodness of our Ruebens and Rachels, crafted with […]

We are partnering with two popular establishments to offer face painting on St Patrick's Day weekend! Donate to Act Out Productions and get your face painted. Join us at Copper Trail Brewing Company on St. Urho's Day, Saturday, March 16th from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. They have live music, green beer and food specials! […]

In this powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history, a gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time. Anne’s voice shines through: “When I write, I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be […]

Vocal soloist + piano with video “Kiss Me Once: Stories from the Homefront” immortalizes the brave men and women of ‘The Greatest Generation’ in a celebration of the songs that inspired them to greatness. Kathy draws a deeply personal narrative from her own interviews with veterans about their wartime experiences and their their lives as […]

We are partnering with two popular establishments to offer face painting on St Patrick's Day weekend! Donate to Act Out Productions and get your face painted. Join us at Copper Trail Brewing Company on St. Urho's Day, Saturday, March 16th from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. They have live music, green beer and food specials! […]

Join us for a craft and vendor expo on Saturday, March 16th from 9 am – 2 pm at Crooked Willow in Osakis! We will have a variety of vendors and crafters available, so bring your friends, and support some local small business owners. Shop for great items for yourself and find some great gifts […]

☘️ Lace up your sneakers and join us for a meaningful St. Patrick's Day Run/Walk! 🏃‍♂️🍀 Help make strides for mental health awareness at the "Mental Health Mile" event. Save the date: March 17th at 1pm at Big Ole Park. This inspiring event is coordinated by the HOSA chapter at AAHS and the Healthy Voices […]

In this powerful new adaptation by Wendy Kesselman, Anne Frank emerges from history, a gifted young girl who confronts her rapidly changing life and the increasing horror of her time. Anne’s voice shines through: “When I write, I shake off all my cares. But I want to achieve more than that. I want to be […]

Join us virtually for a short presentation to learn about the educational and spiritual philosophy of Sacred Journey Academy! Hear from administration, staff, and parents about the impact of project-based learning and intentional discipleship. Enrollment for fall 2024 is open for Kindergarten through 10th grade. All questions are welcome. Open to all area parents and […]