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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Gathered Oaks is excited to be hosting our outdoor Live Music and Pizza Nights! We’re kicking off our summer series with the musical stylings of Robb Justice and Riley the Guitar Man on Monday, June 24th  4:30 – 8:00 • hand tossed, wood-fired pizza + bar open5:00 – 8:00 • l i v e m […]

Join us for an introduction to Stand Up Paddle-boarding! Learn about your equipment, fundamental techniques, steering with ease, different ways to stay stable on your board, and getting on and off. We’ll gain some confidence and go for a short tour. Youth are welcome and encouraged (we have kids boards!), ages 8 and up if […]

@ Hi! My name is Kirsten! I am the owner of Lagom: Music and Yoga Education. While we are based out of Madison, WI, I am spending my summer in Alexandria. So we are going outside! These classes focus on music and yoga for kids 3+ and their caregivers. (Children MUST attend with an adult). […]

Alexandria Public Schools Regular School Board Meeting

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. […]

@ Hi! My name is Kirsten! I am the owner of Lagom: Music and Yoga Education. While we are based out of Madison, WI, I am spending my summer in Alexandria. So we are going outside! These classes focus on music and yoga for kids 3+ and their caregivers. (Children MUST attend with an adult). […]

@ Kids can let their creativity come to life in the beautiful Legacy Gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. They can take inspiration from the beautiful plantings, trees, and water and create their very own masterpiece. Grades 1-6 | $7 Register Here Legacy of the Lakes Museum 320-759-1114 View Organizer Website museum@legacyofthelakes.org Add to calendar Google […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Alexandria MN Rotary Club is excited to announce their second annual Summer Sounds by Brophy series.  The venue is located at the beautiful Lake Brophy County park, about three miles west of Alexandria, along the Central Lakes Bike Path. The four concerts are July 16th (Fabulous Armadillos), July 23rd (Xpedition), July 30th (The Perfect […]

Join us for a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, July 16 to celebrate a new playground shelter at Lake Brophy County Park made possible by the Rotary Club of Alexandria! The ribbon cutting will happen during intermission (about 7:15 pm) of the Summer Sounds by Brophy Concert. The concert will the first of four for […]

@ 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 […]

Blood Drive

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 […]

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

Come to an open house at the Andria Theatre July 17th from 4-6pm to enjoy cake and view photos and memorabilia from the last 50 years of being a nonprofit, and community theatre! If you donate $50 before 6pm on the 17th, you will be entered in a giveaway to win 50 tickets, valid for […]

Our 38th Annual Western BBQ is at Shalom Church on July 17, 2024. Come for Douglas County Pork Producers' grilled pork chops and all the fixin's! Serving from 4:30 - 7:00pm indoors or under the tent. $15 and children under five free. 681 Voyager Dr. , Alexandria

If you LOVE Taylor Swift then this is the camp for you! Grab a friend and join us! Dress up in Taylor themed attire, learn new styles of dance, meet new friends and have a blast! Open to all K-5th graders. Fee $30 Register at: http://www.justforkix.com/.../alexand.../dance-basics/57966/

One of the best parts of lake life is eating outside, and the Deck Bar and Grill takes that to heart. Join us from Memorial Day to Labor Day in an outdoor setting for happy hour, appetizers, or dinner. We’ll be serving up delicious burgers, tacos, drinks, and kids’ meals, as well as beautiful views […]

@ Join us at Bold North Cellars in Alexandria, Minnesota for a beautiful summer evening — an outdoor Lakes Area Theatre production of Mark Twain’s: The Diaries of Adam and Eve by David Birney. A uniquely American theatre piece, funny, beautiful, and deeply moving. A light-hearted look at the world’s first love story through the eyes of […]

Student Theatre Project Youth Show Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for […]

Lakes Area Theatre is ready to produce another play. Wednesday July 17th at 7:00 pm. Mark Twain's Diary of Adam and Eve. Quincy Roers and Leah Drexler are on an outside stage at Carlos Creek Winery. Carlos Creek Winery will provide a beautiful backdrop for this fun, carfree and touching story. Mark Twain gives your audience […]

@ 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 […]

Big Ship Rockin’ on the Sea: Rolicking songs, song games and stories from Ireland, Scotland, and other lands across the sea, performed on a variety of fun musical instruments with the audience singing, playing, and dancing along.

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 […]

UPDATED LOCATION FOR JULY & AUGUST AT THE ARROWWOOD DECK BAR & GRILL! Join us for our monthly Connect Groups! Connect group gatherings take place 2 times per month in the morning and evening. They give members the opportunity to get to know other members on a more personal level in small groups. No RSVP […]

Enjoy live music by Geoff Elvie at Deck Bar & Grill One of the best parts of lake life is eating outside, and the Deck Bar and Grill takes that to heart. Join us from Memorial Day to Labor Day in an outdoor setting for happy hour, appetizers, or dinner. We’ll be serving up delicious […]

For the past two seasons, the community has been coming out to support the Legacy of the Lakes Museum and our mission during our Nautical Night fundraiser. We are pleased to invite you to our third annual Nautical Night. Enjoy appetizers, open bar, and delicious plated dinner, with 4 to the Bar Cabaret providing first-class […]

How do you even begin to figure out what makes you tick? By just showing up! Being curious about the unique and different parts of self – without judgment. Exploring the different ways you show up in relationships – like the subtle shift of a kaleidoscope. Willing to have an open heart and mind to […]

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 […]

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 18: Mason Dixon Line- Country Sponsor: Larson Insurance / Sertoma Club

Student Theatre Project Youth Show Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for […]

Like a good many before him, singer and pianist Andrew Walesch manages to encapsulate the sophistication of a cosmopolite and the self-effacing charm of a country boy. Leading his all-star big band packed with local sidemen favorites, showman Andrew Walesch kidnaps the Blue Eyes tradition and makes it his own in his jazz-bent Sinatra revue […]

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 Gardonville Cooperative Telephone Association at its Brandon location. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit […]

Nasty Habit playing from 8:30pm-12am on Sat Aug 3rd! Come Rock the Lake with Nasty Habit!

@ 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. […]

The Blessing of the Build occurs near the beginning of every Habitat build to celebrate the community of volunteers, supporters, and community members coming together to build a stronger community. Participants are invited to write a message of encouragement on the boards.

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 […]

This event is a craft beer, hard cider, & malt beverage sampling event that is four hours long. The first hour is for VIP attendees ONLY. VIP receive: an additional hour of sampling. access to specialty beers, a sampling mug, T-shirt, Hat, and a beer tour swag bag full of other customized beer tour goodies! […]

Student Theatre Project Youth Show Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for […]

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.

Student Theatre Project Youth Show Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for […]

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!  

Join us for this returning MN author event and special story hour guest speaker/singer featuring his children’s books! About the author: Tom Listul is a farmer from southwestern Minnesota. A lifelong music lover and longtime musician, he was inducted into the Minnesota Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band the […]

Come join us at the ArtisTree Cafe on July 20th from 11:00am to support local artists, vendors, and businesses. The ArtisTree Cafe will be hosting a variety of vendors and makers that are selling some very unique, crafty, or tasty items. And don't forget to treat yourself to the best coffee in town while you're […]

Student Theatre Project Youth Show Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for […]

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.

Student Theatre Project Youth Show Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: Pet owners, Roger and Anita, live happily in London with their Dalmatians, Pongo and Perdita, stalwart dogs devoted to raising their puppies. Everything is quiet until Anita's former classmate, the monstrous Cruella De Vil, plots to steal the puppies for […]

On July 20th, Geneva will become an 18-hole Cross Country Par 3 course for only one night! We welcome golfers of all skill levels to compete in this handicapped event. The Top finishers will battle for the overall title in an exciting sudden-death shootout. There are multiple ways to win and plenty of excitement throughout […]

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 […]

Enjoy the piano stylings of Mark Mraz from 5-8pm. Late night happy starts at 9pm!

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.

Join us for a MN Author Event with Don Carr! About the Author: For over fifteen years, Don Carr has investigated and written about America’s worst polluters from the gas fields of North Dakota to the “Dead Zone” in the Gulf of Mexico. His writing has been featured in Politico, Sierra Magazine, the Washington DC […]

Paradocx playing on the patio from 4pm-7pm!