Douglas County Community Calendar

🔥📚 Join Our Banned Book Club! 📚🔥 Celebrate the freedom to read with us at Cherry Street Books! Our next meeting will be held on: 📅 Monday, February 16th REGISTRATION REQUIRED This powerful, timeless classic is essential reading, and we’re excited to dive into its themes together. 👉 Please note: To participate, the book must […]

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.

Between the Covers Book Club ~ The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 📅 Tuesday, February 17th • 5:30PM-6:30PM 📍 In-store at Cherry Street Books Step into the world of profiling and secrets with our Between the Covers Book Club! 🕵️‍♀️✨ This month we’re reading The Naturals by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Follow a group of gifted […]

Candidacy information meeting and community discussion Come meet Gary Judkins, your independent candidate for MN House District 12B! This is your opportunity to: -Learn about Gary and why he chose to run - Learn about Gary’s campaign and vision -express comments or concerns -ask any questions you may have -see how you can get involved […]

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.

Join us at First Lutheran Church for Ash Wednesday meals and worship. 11:00am-12:00pm Soup & Salad Lunch 12:10pm Traditional Worship 5:00-6:15pm Supper - Pasta, Salad, Breadsticks, Dessert 6:30pm Contemporary Worship

Learn about the Medical Office Support Programs include Medical Coding, Patient Access, and Healthcare Administrative Specialist offered at Alexandria College. We'll also cover the admissions process, employment opportunities, and more. You'll have the opportunity to ask the program director specific program questions. Join us to learn about these in-demand career options! Webinars are approximately 1 […]

Join us at First Lutheran Church for Ash Wednesday meals and worship. 11:00am-12:00pm Soup & Salad Lunch 12:10pm Traditional Worship 5:00-6:15pm Supper - Pasta, Salad, Breadsticks, Dessert 6:30pm Contemporary Worship

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 […]

Put your trivia skills to the test every Thursday from 6–8 PM at Copper Trail Brewing Company with Smart Alex Trivia! Compete with friends, family, or coworkers for fun, prizes, and bragging rights. Top scoring teams win gift cards: $50 for 1st place, $20 for 2nd, and $10 for 3rd. Best part? It’s FREE to […]

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 ProfitMax at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum BoatHouse. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated to 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 […]

At the Alexandria Area YMCA, we know that change starts with people like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time brings us closer to achieving our mission. Your dollars towards this event will support our Strong Kids Campaign, which ensures that every child in our community is able to […]

Join us on Saturdays for a fun and engaging story time 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!

Saturday Story Hour at Cherry Street Books | Alexandria, MN Join Cherry Street Books in Alexandria, Minnesota for Saturday Story Hour, a fun and engaging children’s event for families in the lakes area. Kids will enjoy interactive storytime featuring reading, dancing, singing, and creative activities designed to inspire imagination and a love of books. Perfect […]

Unleash your creativity at a Vinyl Record Paint Party! Join Palette District at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN on Saturday, February 21 for a fun, artsy afternoon. Transform old vinyl records into colorful, unique works of art—no experience needed! Just bring your imagination and a smile. Paint, brushes, and good vibes are provided. […]

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.

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 […]