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.

Join us in the Legacy Gardens with the Douglas County Library for free story time, perfect for ages 2-5. Stories start at 10:00 am. In case of rain, story time will take place in 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 […]

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 […]

@ Gathered Oaks is excited to be hosting our outdoor Live Music and Pizza Nights!  Live Music by: Josie Nelson 4:30 – 8:00 • hand tossed, wood-fired pizza + bar open5:00 – 8:00 • l i v e m u s i c Family-friendly event • Full bar and pizza (regular + gluten-free crusts) are […]

@ 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). […]

Calling ALL board gamers and card gamers! We are hosting another one of our fun game nights on Monday, July 22nd at 6:30pm. Bring a friend!

@ 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 […]

@ 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). […]

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 […]

We are hosting a kids only book club this summer! The book to be discussed for this month will be “The Magician’s Elephant” by Kate DiCamillo! Join us for a discussion and popcorn snack! This book is geared towards ages 7-12.

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 […]

Produced by Open Eye Theatre & Girl Friday Productions | A comic reflection on the ride of love and loss, LIFE SUCKS just may lead you to the opposite conclusion.   Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE […]

Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA that is at once irreverent, poignant, hopeful, raw, highly theatrical, and yes, very funny. A group of old friends, estranged relations, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest […]

@ 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 […]

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

This is an amazing community of like-minded people looking to collaborate, share real estate knowledge and build community! Whether you're looking to buy your first investment property, expand your portfolio or just simply learn more about real estate investing, we want you to join us! Our meeting structure is networking with light appetizers, a message […]

Enjoy live music by Jackson Burns at the Deck Bar and Grill // at Arrowwood Resort & Conference Center  

Painting or creative experience is not required, anyone can do it! Paint, canvas and brushes are provided as well as an experienced instructor who leads the group step by step through the process. Get tickets here

Produced by Open Eye Theatre & Girl Friday Productions | A comic reflection on the ride of love and loss, LIFE SUCKS just may lead you to the opposite conclusion.   Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE […]

Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA that is at once irreverent, poignant, hopeful, raw, highly theatrical, and yes, very funny. A group of old friends, estranged relations, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest […]

Join us for our monthly Connect Groups! Connect group gatherings take place 2 times per month. They give members the opportunity to get to know other members on a more personal level in small groups. No RSVP necessary, join us when you can! Connect Groups are twice a month: Every 3rd Thursday from 5:00 pm […]

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 […]

Produced by Open Eye Theatre & Girl Friday Productions | A comic reflection on the ride of love and loss, LIFE SUCKS just may lead you to the opposite conclusion.   Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE […]

@ 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 possibilities and opportunities. As you engage […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Canvas, paint and brushes are provided as well as an experienced instructor who leads you step by step through the process for an unforgettable evening of painting, sipping and socializing! No experience is required. Come with friends or come on your own and make new friends! $39 per adult. Doors open at 6:15pm.  

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 25: White Sidewalls- Oldies Sponsor: West Central Sanitation/ Bell Bank  

Produced by Open Eye Theatre & Girl Friday Productions | A comic reflection on the ride of love and loss, LIFE SUCKS just may lead you to the opposite conclusion.   Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE […]

Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA that is at once irreverent, poignant, hopeful, raw, highly theatrical, and yes, very funny. A group of old friends, estranged relations, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest […]

@ 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. […]

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 […]

JULY 26th & July 27th We are committed to one simple goal: GETTING OUTSIDE! We want to celebrate this beautiful lake community by getting kids and adults in nature and challenging them to make a commitment.  The Alexandria Noontime Kiwanis help organize and support this event. EVENTS: FRIDAY NIGHT (July 26th) –  Tri Challenge Race at […]

🍝 Italian Night for the Around the World Food Tour 🇮🇹 Join us at the Alexandria Eagles on July 26th, 2024, for an unforgettable Italian Night presented by B3 Cooking! From 5 PM to 8 PM (or until gone), dive into a culinary journey with B3 Cooking’s unique flavors that you won’t find at your […]

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.

A nine-piece, horn-driven band from Minneapolis that specializes in the music of Van Morrison, mixing rock, blues, roots and soul sounds. They have flourished in the renowned Minnesota music scene, and have consistently packed houses and wowed crowds since 2002 - even opening for Son Volt and Chicago. Gates open at 6:00 and the music […]

Join us in the Legacy Gardens for live music on select summer Friday nights. Each year we bring a variety of bands from the Midwest and beyond to perform on the Pohlig Family Stage. Adult beverages (21+), soda, and water are for sale throughout the concert and there is free popcorn. Children 12 & under are […]

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.

Produced by Open Eye Theatre & Girl Friday Productions | A comic reflection on the ride of love and loss, LIFE SUCKS just may lead you to the opposite conclusion.   Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE […]

Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA that is at once irreverent, poignant, hopeful, raw, highly theatrical, and yes, very funny. A group of old friends, estranged relations, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest […]

JULY 26th & July 27th We are committed to one simple goal: GETTING OUTSIDE! We want to celebrate this beautiful lake community by getting kids and adults in nature and challenging them to make a commitment.  The Alexandria Noontime Kiwanis help organize and support this event. EVENTS: FRIDAY NIGHT (July 26th) –  Tri Challenge Race at […]

Come shop Big Ole Park in downtown Alexandria, Minnesota and experience a variety of unique art. Whether you want to look at paintings, drawings, pottery, jewelry, handmade soaps, and more, there is something for everyone here. All items at the market are handcrafted and sold by the vendors, allowing for interaction between artists and customers. […]

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!  

Food, music, fine arts, and friends will gather for all fun when Art In The Park in 2024. Art in the Park is held at City Park in Alexandria, Minnesota. Entrance either day is free, however parking onsite is $5 per car. Come for the art, the variety of ethnic and Minnesota food options and […]

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.

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

Join us for a MN author event with children’s book author: Madison Giesinger! About the book: "The world isn't always happy and grand, it's sometimes a little gray. So here's the wish I wished for you to know you'd be okay." A parent wishes for what they hope the world will be like for their […]

Join us for a MN author event with Daphne Parker! About the book: "The open sea is a dangerous creature, unpredictable and heartless. It will swallow you whole and dissolve your bones into foam. It is a lawless, wretched thing and yet it is equally seductive, alluring, and elusive. I cannot think of a better […]

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.

Produced by Open Eye Theatre & Girl Friday Productions | A comic reflection on the ride of love and loss, LIFE SUCKS just may lead you to the opposite conclusion.   Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE […]

Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA that is at once irreverent, poignant, hopeful, raw, highly theatrical, and yes, very funny. A group of old friends, estranged relations, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest […]

Food, music, fine arts, and friends will gather for all fun when Art In The Park in 2024. Art in the Park is held at City Park in Alexandria, Minnesota. Entrance either day is free, however parking onsite is $5 per car. Come for the art, the variety of ethnic and Minnesota food options and […]

Open Eye Theatre and Girl Friday Productions partnered up to produce LIFE SUCKS by Aaron Posner, a cheeky re-visioning of Anton Chekhov’s classic UNCLE VANYA that is at once irreverent, poignant, hopeful, raw, highly theatrical, and yes, very funny. A group of old friends, estranged relations, and lifelong enemies gather to grapple with life’s thorniest […]