Douglas County Community Calendar

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Monday, January 12 at 4 pm to celebrate the grand opening of the newly renovated, larger space for Alexandria Area Youth for Christ. Alexandria Area Youth for Christ is part of an international movement that reaches young people everywhere with the hope of Christ. It partners with […]

Middle & High School Students Join us weekly for our After School Club Tuesdays (3-430pm) are for Middle Schoolers and Thursdays are for High Schoolers (3-430pm) We meet at the Youth for Christ Youth Center 911 state highway 29 North Alexandria Contact us with any questions 320.270.1370.

CANCER AWARENESS HOCKEY NIGHT Join us on Tuesday, January 13 at the PrimeWest Health RCC for a special night supporting an important cause. Girls | Varsity at 5:15 pm and JV at 7:15 pm Boys | JV at 5:15 pm and Varsity at 7:15 pm STUDENT SECTION: Wear PURPLE in support of cancer awareness! Boys' […]

    Monthly Meeting of Prairie Lakes Audubon Chapter WHAT: Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery Project by Siah St. Clair WHEN: Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. CST WHERE: Online via Zoom   Join us on Tuesday January 13th with nature photographer and chair of the Red-headed Woodpecker Recovery Project Siah St. Clair will present a program about the […]

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.

Trivia is back starting Wednesday, November 5 at 22 Northmen Brewing Company in Alexandria, Minnesota. Almost every Wednesday into April! teams of 1-6 people Free to play for prizes 4pm-7pm specials: $3 off Appetizers $5 beers (all sizes) Don’t forget to grab a trivia punch card while you’re there for a chance to win free […]

Enjoy a warm and inviting space where you and your child can play and socialize with others in the community. For kids ages 1-5 but all siblings welcome! Please note: this is unstructured free play time for both caregiver and child; not a structured storytime.

Middle & High School Students Join us weekly for our After School Club Tuesdays (3-430pm) are for Middle Schoolers and Thursdays are for High Schoolers (3-430pm) We meet at the Youth for Christ Youth Center 911 state highway 29 North Alexandria Contact us with any questions 320.270.1370.

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 […]

Get ready for a night of fun, food, and friendly competition at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN! Join 22 Northmen from 6:30–8:30 PM for Bingo Nights. Come early to snag a table, enjoy delicious eats, and sip on your favorite drinks before the games begin. Bingo kicks off at 6:30 PM sharp, with exciting rounds leading […]

Test your knowledge and have a blast at Trivia Night at Zorbaz! Join us every Thursday at 7:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of drinks, laughter, and brain-teasing questions. Bring your friends, enjoy great food and beverages, and see if you can drink and know things while competing for prizes. Whether you’re a trivia master […]

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 CyberTech Solutions. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to the nonprofit of the day chosen by the […]

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 […]

Live Music at Willy T’s Tavern & Grill | Alexandria, MN Experience great live music at Willy T’s Tavern & Grill in Alexandria, Minnesota, where local and regional musicians take the stage for nights filled with acoustic sets, rock, country, and more. Enjoy a fun evening of live entertainment, delicious food, and cold drinks in […]

Cheer on the Alexandria Blizzard this hockey season at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria, MN!   You can find the 2025-2026 home game schedule here, featuring every matchup happening right here in Alexandria.   🎟️ Tickets & Fan Info Venue: Runestone Community Center, Alexandria MN Buy Tickets: HERE Contact: info@alexandriablizzard.com | (320) 460-2601 Parking: […]

Join us for the 5th annual Take a Kid Ice Fishing event! Join us at Bemo Pond on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 for a chance to catch Rainbow Trout. There will be some fishing rods, reels, and portable shelters available for participants to use, you’re welcome to bring your own equipment. No previous experience necessary, […]

From garden to table, learn how to cultivate healthy, homegrown produce at a special event hosted by the Douglas County Extension Master Gardeners. Explore key topics including season extension, seed starting, composting, and succession planting. Attendees will gain practical knowledge and innovative strategies to enhance their harvests and foster a deeper connection to the gardening […]

Join us on Saturdays for a fun and engaging storytime filled with great books, giggles, and imagination! Perfect for little listeners and their grown-ups. Come early, get comfy, and enjoy the magic of stories together!

Get ready for SNOfest– a fun, NEW winter festival at Carlos Creek!   FREE ADMISSION! What to Expect at SnoFest 2026 (activites are weather dependent): Outside bars open 11:00am-5:00 pm Jaw-dropping ice sculptures by MN Ice — truly next-level artistry you have to see to believe Live ice sculpture carving demos 12-4 pm (2 sculptures carved – 2 […]

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.

Are you ready for Adventure? Come join the quest Saturday afternoons as we practice the art of interactive storytelling! * This event varies in location. Please contact the ArtisTree Team for more information @ events@artistree.cafe *

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.

BREWGO! Free Bingo at Copper Trail Brewing | Alexandria, MN Join Copper Trail Brewing in Alexandria, Minnesota for BREWGO! Free Bingo on January 17 from 7–9 PM. Test your luck and win beer, merchandise, and other fun prizes during this lively evening of games and social fun. This event is perfect for beer lovers and bingo […]

Cheer on the Alexandria Blizzard this hockey season at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria, MN!   You can find the 2025-2026 home game schedule here, featuring every matchup happening right here in Alexandria.   🎟️ Tickets & Fan Info Venue: Runestone Community Center, Alexandria MN Buy Tickets: HERE Contact: info@alexandriablizzard.com | (320) 460-2601 Parking: […]

Sundays are for ‘Brunching’ at Carlos Creek Winery! 🥂☕ Looking for the best way to spend your Sunday? Head over to Carlos Creek Winery for a delicious and unforgettable Sunday Brunch experience! Enjoy every week on Sundays from 10-2pm in a family-friendly, dog-friendly atmosphere! What to Expect 🍹 Brunch cocktails and mocktails: Sip on handcrafted […]

Join the Runestone Chorus on January 18th at 2 PM at Shalom Lutheran Church for our first concert! Free and open to the public. Experience an afternoon of music that moves from mystery and longing through hope and reflection to joy and renewal. Experience the journey from winter's quiet night to the joy of song. […]

Are you ready for Adventure? Come join the quest Sunday afternoons as we practice the art of interactive storytelling! **Free to enter and play **No experience needed. **Under 18's allowed with guardian and DM permission **Regardless of age, you must be able to participate in the game in a way that is safe and enjoyable […]