Douglas County Community Calendar

@ Shiori Wolbersen is a singer/songwriter and acoustic musician based in the Alexandria area. Shiori’s music journey started early through piano lessons, in addition to the multitude of 90s/early 2000s ballads, Chinese and Japanese music, and contemporary worship played throughout her childhood. As a Bay Area, California native turned Midwesterner, Shiori offers an eclectic music […]

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 […]

Join us for a refreshing start to your week with Mocktail Monday! Experience a different handcrafted mocktail at our free tasting event. Whether you're looking for a flavorful drink without the alcohol or simply want to enjoy a fun evening out, our expertly crafted mocktails are sure to delight your taste buds. Don't miss this […]

@ Gathered Oaks is excited to be hosting our outdoor Live Music and Pizza Nights!  Live Music by: TBD 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 available […]

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolve into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Building on the original movie's beloved soundtrack — […]

@ Youth Outdoor Activity Day is a free family-friendly event intended to provide youth a fun environment in which to learn about outdoor recreation. Activities include trap shooting, archery, hunting, angling and many other related skills. Over 40 hands-on activities and demonstrations are planned. This public event is made possible through a consortium of participating […]

@ The Alexandria Farmers Market has a wide variety of produce, meat, cheese, plants and much more! Stop by Big Ole Park every week to shop your local farmers Tues: 9-noonThurs: 3-6pmSat: 9-noon Farmers market at Big Ole Park Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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 […]

Hello Neighbor is an initiative with a simple purpose - to help residents working or attending college in the Alexandria Area integrate into the community. This event will include a food truck, beverages, and a casual and fun bean bag tournament (single elimination). Sign up on your own or bring your teammate. Pre-registration is preferred […]

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolve into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Building on the original movie's beloved soundtrack — […]

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 […]

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Serving from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. @ Alexandria Fire Hall

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

@ “Cheers” with Bold North Cellars for the beginning of the 2024 Harvest Season on Wednesday, August 14 at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota. Upon arrival, you will be greeted with a glass of our award-winning Aurora Brut Sparkling Brianna. Sit down at our beautifully decorated harvest tables while enjoying five courses of a […]

Grab a friend and join us for Back to School Dance Camp! Learn new styles of dance, stretches technique, meet friends & have blast! Open all K-5th graders. Fee: $30 Register at: https://www.justforkix.com/.../alexan.../dance-basics/57967/

Enjoy live music by Donny Brang at the Deck Bar and 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 […]

@ We are excited to bring back a Tractor Pull put on by the Red River Valley Pullers! There will be large tractors and pickups. Admission will be $5/adult. Youth ages 17 and under will get in free. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

@ Help us kick off the fair with Raised on Radio – a variety band playing all the hits. It’s sure to be a good time! Location: Alomere Health Main Stage FREE Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

Professional chamber music concert

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolve into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Building on the original movie's beloved soundtrack — […]

The Midwest Technology Summit is an engaging event where industry leaders talk about important technology topics. The Summit focuses on a mix of technology and security in business, featuring speakers from many fields who will share their insights. This year’s Summit will have a full agenda with expert panels, keynote speeches and sessions on retail, […]

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!    August 15: Robby Vee- Oldies Sponsor: Alexandria Senior Center  

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 […]

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolve into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Building on the original movie's beloved soundtrack — […]

@ The Alexandria Farmers Market has a wide variety of produce, meat, cheese, plants and much more! Stop by Big Ole Park every week to shop your local farmers Tues: 9-noonThurs: 3-6pmSat: 9-noon Farmers market at Big Ole Park Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

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 […]

Bring a friend and join me for a fun evening! We will be focusing on a life reset and tapping into the power of your future self!

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 […]

@ Lawn Mower Demo Derby & Bohemian Tractor Pull – FREE Grandstand Event at the Douglas County Fair! Join us for a fun-filled evening at the Glenwood State Bank Grandstand with Douglas County Fair’s popular Lawn Mower Demo Derby! Come see the mowers crash and smash for a family-fun event! New this year will be […]

Join us for a local Open Mic Night at Cherry Street Books! In the past our audience has been open, supportive and encouraging! Our readers have shared their creativity in this space with wonderful receptions. This is a night to uplift and empower! Whether you’re a poet, writer, or simply an enthusiast of the written […]

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolve into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Building on the original movie's beloved soundtrack — […]

@ Enjoy a FREE concert by The Fabulous Armadillos on the Alomere Stage at the Douglas County Fair! The Fabulous Armadillos came out of their shell in 2006 and have since established a large and loyal following in Minnesota and beyond with their spot-on recreations of songs from many genres of music from Country to […]

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 United Way of Douglas and Pope Counties at Woodland Elementary School. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated […]

Join us for a returning MN author event, discussion and signing! Copies of Krueger’s newest book: Spirit Crossing will be available for early release and signing! Preorder your copy today so you don’t have to wait in line to purchase your book the day of the event! About the author: Krueger writes a mystery series […]

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 […]

@ New this year: Pizza Night BOTH Friday AND Saturday nights! Pizza nights will be Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8pm. Burr Vineyards will also be offering more Wine Tasting Tours with an online reservation form. The ice cream truck will be back on Friday nights, and we will be selling pints of ice cream on […]

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.

@ Free to play Beer Bingo! Win beer & merch!Anyone can play, but must be 21+ to redeem beer prizes. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: Time:

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.

@ Come on out for the demo derby! It’s sure to be an action-packed night of flying mud and crashing cars. Special thanks to the Viking Speedway for hosting this event. This is a separated ticketed event. Tickets will be $15 for adults and $5 for ages 17 and under. Tickets can be purchased in […]

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolve into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Building on the original movie's beloved soundtrack — […]

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! Tuesday’s 9-noon Thursday’s 3-6pm

@ Join us for our Fall season opener! Starting August 17th, all outdoor activities will be open!Activities include:-our 7 acre corn maze-jumping pillow-tall tire mountain-pedal cart track-kids farmers market-corn pit-bazooka ball-wagon rides (weekends & holidays)and MORE!!!   LIVE MUSIC from The Nobles on our patio on Saturday, Aug. 17th from 11am-2pm!   ***Our Store & […]

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 […]

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.

@ New this year: Pizza Night BOTH Friday AND Saturday nights! Pizza nights will be Fridays and Saturdays from 4-8pm. Burr Vineyards will also be offering more Wine Tasting Tours with an online reservation form. The ice cream truck will be back on Friday nights, and we will be selling pints of ice cream on […]

@ Meat Raffle series for Alexandria Youth Baseball Association. Must be 18+ to play! Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: Time:

@ Chris Janson is coming to Alexandria to perform at the second annual Douglas County Fair Country Concert! The concert will start with Nashville-based singer/songwriter Damon Mitchell. Up next will be Adam Calvert who is a high-energy country music artist from Nashville. Chris Janson will take over the stage for an energetic show at 8:15 […]

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.

@ Shiori Wolbersen is a singer/songwriter and acoustic musician based in the Alexandria area. Shiori’s music journey started early through piano lessons, in addition to the multitude of 90s/early 2000s ballads, Chinese and Japanese music, and contemporary worship played throughout her childhood. As a Bay Area, California native turned Midwesterner, Shiori offers an eclectic music […]

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolve into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Building on the original movie's beloved soundtrack — […]

@ The Holy Rocka Rollaz will take the Alomere Health Main Stage at the fair! This trio of band members uses vintage instruments and will sing and play 50’s rock – we’re talking Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline and more! Let’s get ready to ROCK! Add to calendar […]

@ FREE MOVIE SHOWINGS! Watch some familiar SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS in the taproom on the big screen while enjoying some Copper Trail Brews & Beverages. Every Sunday in August at 6 PM. TONIGHT’S MOVIE: Jurassic Park A pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a […]

Lure LakeBar CrawFish Boil on the Patio! Boil will go from 11-3pm! Live music from 12-3 and 4-7pm!

@ Live Music at Copper Trail Brewing! Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: Time:

@ Come and get creative with acrylic paint! All experience levels are welcome! This is a guided kids’ acrylic painting class where your child will be led step by step to create their own unique masterpiece. Your child will learn basic painting skills and complete a final painting of Palm Trees. Price includes a beverage […]

@ FREE MOVIE SHOWINGS! Watch some familiar SUMMER BLOCKBUSTERS in the taproom on the big screen while enjoying some Copper Trail Brews & Beverages. Every Sunday in August at 6 PM. TONIGHT’S MOVIE: Jurassic Park A pragmatic paleontologist touring an almost complete theme park on an island in Central America is tasked with protecting a […]

Professional chamber music concert

On the streets of Dublin, an Irish musician and a Czech immigrant are drawn together by their shared love of music. Over the course of one fateful week, an unexpected friendship and collaboration quickly evolve into a powerful but complicated love story, underscored by emotionally charged music. Building on the original movie's beloved soundtrack — […]