Douglas County Community Calendar

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

Ms. Sarah will be at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum (205 3rd Ave West, Alexandria, MN) doing storytime in the gardens on select Mondays in the summer. This program is for kids ages 2-5! In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held inside the museum.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

@ Looking for a way to beat the summer heat? Need some ideas for a rainy day? Check out our Open Skate schedule at the RCC through the rest of June Just $2 per skater! No skates? No problem – you can rent skates at Cowing Robards downtown Alexandria. Sorry, NO sticks or pucks allowed. […]

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

Habitat for Humanity of Douglas County is thrilled to invite you to a ground blessing ceremony for Summer Meadows, the largest and most impactful affordable housing project in its 27-year history. Join us for this momentous occasion at 10 am on July 9, 2024, at the south end of the Summer Meadows site, near the […]

Dazzling Dave, Yo-Yo Master is a delightful performer for kids of all ages! This program is sponsored by Douglas County Library and Viking Library System. This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. His yo-yo has a heartbeat. See a performance by Dazzling Dave and […]

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

Hello Neighbor is an initiative with a simple purpose - to help residents working or attending college in the Alexandria Area integrate into the community. July's event will provide social time to connect with others and guided tours at Bold North Cellars. Join us on Jack's Patio at 5:00! (In the event of inclement weather, […]

Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes […]

@ Looking for a way to beat the summer heat? Need some ideas for a rainy day? Check out our Open Skate schedule at the RCC through the rest of June Just $2 per skater! No skates? No problem – you can rent skates at Cowing Robards downtown Alexandria. Sorry, NO sticks or pucks allowed. […]

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

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.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

Woodcarving can be a wonderful hobby. Come to camp to learn to carve a beautiful bird, taught by the great folks at Prairie Woodcarvers. Safety and use of tools will be emphasized. Go home with the sweetest bird of your very own! Cost: $35, Age: 10+. Location: Camp Deck Instructor: Prairie Woodcarvers

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

Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes […]

Nancy Euteneuer, Regional Mental Health Coordinator, Sourcewell, will be presenting on the importance of fostering a positive mental health culture.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

Win prizes and have fun playing BINGO. Open to kids of all ages but recommended for kids ages 5 and older. No registration required.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

Join us at Broadway Ballroom on the 2nd Thursday of July to hear from Dylan McGarthwaite, Wealth Advisor with CliftonLarsonAllen. He’ll be talking on the importance of starting young to build on retirement. Dylan has nearly five years of experience in the financial services industry. He helps individuals, families, and business owners accumulate, preserve, and […]

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The Traveling Tree House is a mobile learning center that provides FREE summer learning opportunities for local children. At each visit kids experience 75 minutes of reading, crafts, and activities. A snack and gently used book, of their choice, is sent home with them to keep after each visit. New Parks added in […]

Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes […]

@ Looking for a way to beat the summer heat? Need some ideas for a rainy day? Check out our Open Skate schedule at the RCC through the rest of June Just $2 per skater! No skates? No problem – you can rent skates at Cowing Robards downtown Alexandria. Sorry, NO sticks or pucks allowed. […]

Join us for an Alexandria, MN author event! About the book: When Lonzo finds his way from the humane society into a human heart and home, he teaches some valuable lessons, including Lick Your Wounds, Chase Wisely, and Hide Your Panties. His human, Sherry Ann, shares practices inspired by her four-legged friend that encourage you […]

What makes you tick? If your response to this rather interesting question is "I have NO idea!", you're not alone! The benefits of increasing our self-awareness not only deepens our understanding as to what motivates or inspires us, it helps us to identify and shift what may be holding us back or interfering with our […]

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 6-8 […]

Head over to the Douglas County courthouse lawn every Thursday night for the Summer Concert Series presented by Red Willow Art Coalition.   FREE to the public!   All concerts being at 7pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket!    July 11: Front Fenders -50’s/60’s Sponsor: Dwain Schuette Insurance

Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes […]

@ Looking for a way to beat the summer heat? Need some ideas for a rainy day? Check out our Open Skate schedule at the RCC through the rest of June Just $2 per skater! No skates? No problem – you can rent skates at Cowing Robards downtown Alexandria. Sorry, NO sticks or pucks allowed. […]

This is a special Meet and Greet time at Evansville Art Center which is showcasing photographs by Photo Club members, participating area photographers and Brandon- Evansville 4th Grade photographers! This exhibit will run from March 8 through April 27 during regular Gallery hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, or by […]

Our Joseph Ribkoff trunk show is an exciting event! Our vendor will present the latest fashion lines directly to you, the customer, at a our retail location. It allows you to preview and/or purchase the fashions before they are made available to the public. Many styles are exclusively available at our boutique only during this […]

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 […]

Every Friday in June and July, the library will be showing a kids movie at 2:00PM in the library's big meeting room. No registration is required. To find out the title of the movie, visit the library's summer reading events page at https://www.douglascountylibrary.org/events/events-calendar/summer-reading-events or call us at 320-762-3013. Due to licensing restrictions, we are unable […]

Join us for our sourdough wood-fired pizza on Friday and Saturday from May 24th - early September. Come for pizza and stay for wine, a walk on our hiking trails, and a relaxing evening at our unique and romantic vineyard setting. We have many wines, spritzers, and non-alcoholic options. Half Pints Ice Cream Truck will […]

(Formerly the Douglas County Relay for Life) Local Relay for Life / American Cancer Society Event

Join us for live music every summer Friday from 5:30-8:30 pm at Jack’s Pub (if bad weather, inside brewery).   Click HERE for the music schedule.

Join us for live music every Friday night in the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom in Alexandria, Minnesota. Be sure to check out our STOKE Wood-Fired Pizza kitchen while you are here. Located inside the brewery.   Click HERE for the music schedule.

As longtime stewards of the modern string band revival, Pert Near has a songcraft informed by the American folk tradition in a delivery of acoustic instrumentation. The songs themselves tell a different tale, lightly veiled as bluegrass while sneakily appeasing their inner desire for a more modern musical timbre. Gates open at 6:00 and 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 socializing!   No experience is required! […]

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.

Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes […]

The Alexandria Farmers Market has a wide variety of produce, meat, cheese, plants and much more! Stop by Big Ole Park every Saturday from 9-12 to shop from your local farmers!  

Saturday Art Market is excited for it's 4th summer to begin. Varied artisans, food, and live music all summer. Held at Big Ole Park on 2nd Avenue.

Today is a special Meet and Greet time at Evansville Art Center which is showcasing photographs by Photo Club members, participating area photographers and Brandon- Evansville 4th Grade photographers! This exhibit will run from March 8 through April 27 during regular Gallery hours of 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, or by […]

Join the Legacy of the Lakes Museum for their annual Diamond Classic Boat Show at The Lure Lakebar on Lake Le Homme Dieu. Come take in vintage and classic boats displayed on land and water, get a free ride in a vintage boat, enjoy pop up exhibits from the museum, and more! This event is […]

It’s time for story hour! Come join us for stories and fun activities from 10am-11am!

Vineyard and production tours offered on Saturdays Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend at 1pm & 3pm (and on holiday weekend Sundays). Tour includes: 1 hour, guided walking tour 2 wine samples on the tour Souvenir wine glass NOTE: Must be 21 or older to go on the tour. Tours are rain or shine […]

Join us every summer Saturday for live music on the wine patio from 2-5 PM. Be sure to check out our STOKE Wood-Fired Pizza kitchen while you are here. Located inside the brewery.

Join us for our sourdough wood-fired pizza on Friday and Saturday from May 24th - early September. Come for pizza and stay for wine, a walk on our hiking trails, and a relaxing evening at our unique and romantic vineyard setting. We have many wines, spritzers, and non-alcoholic options. Half Pints Ice Cream Truck will […]

Join us every summer Saturday night at Bold North Cellars in Alexandria, MN for live music at Jack’s Pub. If bad weather, music will be moved into the brewery.

Before Rent, there was Tick, Tick... Boom!. This autobiographical musical by Jonathan Larson, the Pulitzer Prize- and Tony Award-winning composer of Rent, is the story of a composer and the sacrifices that he made to achieve his big break in theatre. Containing fourteen songs, ten characters, three actors and a band, Tick, Tick... Boom! takes […]