Douglas County Community Calendar

@ FREE Ritual Tasting at Zero Proof Lounge! Experience the bold flavors of the #1 non-alcoholic spirit—Ritual! Join us for a complimentary tasting event where you can explore a range of premium alcohol-free spirits that perfectly mimic the flavor of your favorite cocktails, without the alcohol.  What You’ll Taste: A variety of Ritual’s award-winning non-alcoholic spirits, […]

Grab your book, a drink, and join Cherry Street Books and Ollie Birch Boutique for book club! This month we will be discussing “The Love of My Life” by: Rosie Walsh 📖 Synopsis: From the New York Times bestselling author of Ghosted comes a love story wrapped in a mystery: an up-all-night page-turner with a […]

@ 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

It's the Douglas County Historical Society's 7th annual Scarecrow Contest! The contest is open to any groups, organizations, classes, businesses, clubs, families, or individuals. The entry fee is $10 per scarecrow, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (voting will be held October 21-30, with winners announced on Halloween; watch our website and social […]

Supporting Caregivers in the Community who have loved ones with Alzheimer's or Dementia. Helping each other, sharing our burdens finding tools to help with the journey. Every Third Tuesday. Drinks and Snacks available. ArtisTree Cafe is committed to maximizing accessibility. Please let us know if you have any access needs we can help with.

10/15/2024 meeting has been cancelled.

Join Someplace Safe and United Communities Advocating Non-Violence (UCAN) as we take a walk and stand against domestic violence. Participants will be provided a free t-shirt, light supper, and a message from a domestic violence survivor.

This year send beautiful hand made Christmas cards BEFORE New Years! Join us for a fun and creative card making session. Your entry fee includes all materials and hands on instruction for 12 unique Christmas Cards with envelopes. You also get a $5 voucher for the Cafe, so you can get yourself a snack or […]

Relationships where addiction and high-risk behaviors are present can feel like navigating a minefield. When communication breaks down, harsh words are exchanged, and you feel like you are on the verge of losing your mind, you think there has to be a better way (and there is). Small changes CAN produce big results for you […]

@ Get ready to test your knowledge and have a blast at our Tuesday night Lounge Legends Trivia! Gather your team, brush up on your facts, and join us for a night of fun, laughs, and a chance to win some awesome prizes! You’ll enjoy: 2-for-1 zero proof beer during trivia Prizes for best team name Prizes for […]

Join us to listen to speaker Rory Londer, the subject of the book, "Should've Been Dead." Rory speaks about emerging from the shadows of guilt and shame. He uses his life as a guide to feeling like a disappointment, finding yourself, and then fighting for the life you want. The event is free but you […]

It's the Douglas County Historical Society's 7th annual Scarecrow Contest! The contest is open to any groups, organizations, classes, businesses, clubs, families, or individuals. The entry fee is $10 per scarecrow, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (voting will be held October 21-30, with winners announced on Halloween; watch our website and social […]

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. No storytime on 10/18, 11/6, 11/27, 11/29.

Please join United Communities Advocating Non-Violence (UCAN) and Someplace Safe for our 24th annual luncheon. The luncheon has a provided plated lunch and a short program. Program includes a silhouette ceremony of lives lost to intimate partner homicide in 2023 (Violence Free MN report), Mayor's Peace Award, and a presentation entitled "Champions of Change: The […]

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 on MEA Friday and make lasting memories with the whole family at Carlos Creek! We’ll have our usual fall Friday fun, but with a few extra things for the kiddos! 12-4 pm free face painting for kidsHay bale play area for kidsHot Country Blossom Farms cider availableOktoberfest pizza available + our fall […]

@ Join the area naturalist for the Fall Color Walk and a morning of fall related topics. During this just over a one hour walk he will introduce you to some of the seasonal changes happening in the park. This is great way to get out on a guided walk on crisp fall morning and […]

It's the Douglas County Historical Society's 7th annual Scarecrow Contest! The contest is open to any groups, organizations, classes, businesses, clubs, families, or individuals. The entry fee is $10 per scarecrow, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (voting will be held October 21-30, with winners announced on Halloween; watch our website and social […]

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. For ages 1-4. Please note: this is unstructured free play time for both caregiver and child; not a structured storytime. No Stay and Play on 11/28/2024.

Paint this adorable ceramic turtle shaped piggy bank for only $22! Every Class includes a $5 voucher for the Cafe, so you can get yourself a snack or a fancy drink to enjoy. Class is limited to 15 participants, so sign up early!

@ 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

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 […]

Bring your own project or just come and learn! This is a time to relax, enjoy a nice tea or coffee, hang out with others, learn from each other, and make some progress on that project that you've been dreaming of finishing (or even starting!). An experienced Crocheter will be on hand to help you […]

@ We’re teaming up with the incredible Amber Dauner for a blissful Sound Bath Experience that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Ready to recharge your mind, body, and spirit? Treat yourself to an evening of pure relaxation and renewal at Ollie Birch Boutique + Lounge! Let the calming tones of crystal singing bowls […]

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 Mid-Minnesota EMS Education at the Alexandria Fire Department. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit […]

It's the Douglas County Historical Society's 7th annual Scarecrow Contest! The contest is open to any groups, organizations, classes, businesses, clubs, families, or individuals. The entry fee is $10 per scarecrow, with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (voting will be held October 21-30, with winners announced on Halloween; watch our website and social […]

@ Head out to Lake Carlos State Park for the Fall Birding Walk event. Enjoy a short program on birds, before learning some birding tips. We will then head out on a 45 minute birding walk to see what we can find. The naturalist will discuss what causes birds to migrate, why some do and […]

@ Head to Lake Carlos State Park for their Creatures of the Night event! The eerie hoot of an owl lets you know that it is there even if you can’t see it. While most other birds begin turning in for the night, owls are often just waking up. Equipped with superhero-like senses including silent […]

@ Join us at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for Friday night live music from 5:30-8:30 PM. To view their music schedule, CLICK HERE. Bold North Cellars 320-846-5443 View Organizer Website Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

This year send beautiful hand made Christmas cards BEFORE New Years! Join us for a fun and creative card making session. Your entry fee includes all materials and hands on instruction for 12 unique Christmas Cards with envelopes. You also get a $5 voucher for the Cafe, so you can get yourself a snack or […]

Informal Karaoke Family Style in the ArtisTree Cafe Treehouse! You can even grab a craft to do or play a board game with your friends as you soak up the atmosphere and sing your heart out. Perfect pitch is absolutely not required, only a sense of fun and whimsy! Teas, Flavored Expresso Drinks, Sodas, Italian […]

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

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

@ Join us for one-day festival Oktoberfest at 22 Northmen Brewing celebrating falls most popular beer style – Oktoberfest! Brewed as a celebration beer for the harvest season, we love to celebrate this staple Lager! Join Bold North Cellars for a day of activities including stein relays, stein holding contests, live music from 11am-6:30p, trebuchet […]

@ Join us every Saturday at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, MN for live music from 2-5 PM inside the CCW tasting room. View the music schedule HERE. Bold North Cellars 320-846-5443 View Organizer Website Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

@ Join us at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for live music in the taproom Saturday from 5:30-8:30 PM in Alexandria, MN. CLICK HERE to view the music schedule. Bold North Cellars 320-846-5443 View Organizer Website Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live

@ The Douglas County Sheriff’s Federation and Posse is proud to present our annual “Country Music Spectacular” Frank Ray. The show takes place Saturday, October 19th at 7pm at the Alex Area High School Performing Arts Center. The show raises funds for safety equipment and to train the Douglas County Sheriff’s Posse & Federation. The […]

This year send beautiful hand made Christmas cards BEFORE New Years! Join us for a fun and creative card making session. Your entry fee includes all materials and hands on instruction for 12 unique Christmas Cards with envelopes. You also get a $5 voucher for the Cafe, so you can get yourself a snack or […]

@ Live music every Sunday at Copper Trail Brewing Co. Add to calendar Google Calendar iCalendar Outlook 365 Outlook Live Details Date: Time:

Join us for an inspiring night with Catholic speaker and author, Chris Stefanick! REBOOT! is the fun, inspiring, and practical experience of applying the beauty and genius of the Gospel to every aspect of your life.