Douglas County Community Calendar

The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championship returns to Alexandria June 15–23, 2026, at Alexandria Shooting Park. Recognized as the world's largest youth shooting sport event, the championship will bring nearly 7,800 student athletes representing more than 350 high school teams to Alexandria. Competition takes place on assigned tournament days throughout the nine-day […]

Curious about how AI works, how data powers apps like TikTok and Spotify, or how hackers are caught? Join us for a hands-on AI & Data Science Summer Camp at Alexandria Technical and Community College.   June 15-18, 2026 | 9:00-3:00 Daily Grades 9-12 Residential Option Available! Explore how AI works, how data powers your […]

Youth Librarian 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! Feel free to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. In the case of inclement weather, storytime will […]

Celebrate Nature Photography Day with the Alexandria Art Guild on Monday, June 15, at 11:30 a.m. for “Out of Africa: A Photo Safari Adventure with Barbara Johnson,” a slide presentation and Q&A exploring Johnson’s wildlife photography experiences in Africa. The event will be held at the Alexandria Art Guild Gallery, 612 Broadway Street in downtown […]

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. Mondays: 1:00pm-2:15pm Osakis Osagi Park https://www.uwlp.org/what-we-do/united-way-programs/traveling-tree-house.html […]

Alexandria Public Schools Regular School Board Meeting

The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championship returns to Alexandria June 15–23, 2026, at Alexandria Shooting Park. Recognized as the world's largest youth shooting sport event, the championship will bring nearly 7,800 student athletes representing more than 350 high school teams to Alexandria. Competition takes place on assigned tournament days throughout the nine-day […]

Explore healthcare careers with hands-on simulation, interactive team-building activities, and more at Scrubs Summer Camp.   High School Camp, Grades 9-12 June 16, 2026 | 8:00-4:30 | Cost: $79 Middle School Camp, Grades 6-8 June 18, 2026 | 8:00-4:30 | Cost: $79 Register HERE

Curious about how AI works, how data powers apps like TikTok and Spotify, or how hackers are caught? Join us for a hands-on AI & Data Science Summer Camp at Alexandria Technical and Community College.   June 15-18, 2026 | 9:00-3:00 Daily Grades 9-12 Residential Option Available! Explore how AI works, how data powers your […]

The Traveling Tree House is a program of our local United Way. It is a mobile learning center offering FREE 75-minute summer sessions for local children, with a story time, crafts, activities, a snack, and a gently used book of their choice to take home after each visit. The mission of the Traveling Tree House […]

Come help us celebrate 1 year in business with a week full of activities.

Join us each month as we come together to pray over the workplaces in our community. 12-1pm, 3rd floor at Creative Touch Boutique Conference Room What to expect: Each gathering focuses on a different area of the workplace — including businesses, nonprofits, healthcare, education, government, and more. We believe prayer is not just personal, but […]

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 ~ Wicked by Gregory MaGuire 📅 Tuesday, June 16th • 5:30PM-6:30PM 📍 In-store at Cherry Street Books Step into a world where magic, morality, and misunderstood villains collide with our Between the Covers Book Club 📖 This month, we’re reading Wicked by Gregory Maguire...a richly imagined reimagining of the Land […]

Outdoor Pilates Class Join Dr. Hillary for a 45 minute pilates class on our outdoor Creekside Deck at Carlos Creek in Alexandria, MN on set Tuesdays throughout the summer. Tuesday, June 16 Tuesday, June 30 Tuesday, July 14 Tuesday, July 28 Tuesday, August 4 Tuesday, August 18 Register in advance, or sign up on site as […]

Raise a glass to 250 years of American history! Join Douglas County Historical Society and Legacy of the Lakes Museum for a fun, fast-paced trivia night featuring fascinating facts, friendly competition, appetizers, and a cash bar. Come for the drinks, stay for the history. Team registration (up to 8 individuals) is $300, while individuals can […]

The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championship returns to Alexandria June 15–23, 2026, at Alexandria Shooting Park. Recognized as the world's largest youth shooting sport event, the championship will bring nearly 7,800 student athletes representing more than 350 high school teams to Alexandria. Competition takes place on assigned tournament days throughout the nine-day […]

Douglas County Senior Services and Sheriff's Office partner with Alexandria Police to host the annual senior expo at St. Mary's School. This free event features speakers with information on avoiding financial scams. There is also a free lunch served by law enforcement.

Curious about how AI works, how data powers apps like TikTok and Spotify, or how hackers are caught? Join us for a hands-on AI & Data Science Summer Camp at Alexandria Technical and Community College.   June 15-18, 2026 | 9:00-3:00 Daily Grades 9-12 Residential Option Available! Explore how AI works, how data powers your […]

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. Wednesdays: 9:00am-10:15am: Forada City Park 11:00am-12:15pm: […]

Come help us celebrate 1 year in business with a week full of activities.

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.

Beginning with a free catered meal at 5:15 WOW Wednesdays then have a program beginning at 6 pm with Jennifer Weber. She will guide participants through a session of somatic meditation, a calming mindfulness technique focused on the body. This practice emphasizes awareness of physical sensations to support emotional health, healing, and overall well-being. Everyone […]

This mini-camp provides participants with a practical intro to essential chainsaw knowledge and safe operating practices. Whether you’re new to using a chainsaw or looking to refresh your skills, we’ll cover the fundamentals needed to operate, maintain, and handle a chainsaw safely and effectively. Topics Include: • Basic Chainsaw Maintenance • Understanding Chain Types • […]

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to […]

The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championship returns to Alexandria June 15–23, 2026, at Alexandria Shooting Park. Recognized as the world's largest youth shooting sport event, the championship will bring nearly 7,800 student athletes representing more than 350 high school teams to Alexandria. Competition takes place on assigned tournament days throughout the nine-day […]

Explore healthcare careers with hands-on simulation, interactive team-building activities, and more at Scrubs Summer Camp.   High School Camp, Grades 9-12 June 16, 2026 | 8:00-4:30 | Cost: $79 Middle School Camp, Grades 6-8 June 18, 2026 | 8:00-4:30 | Cost: $79 Register HERE

“Spark” your creativity in this one-day summer camp! Learn basic welding skills and safety while crafting a custom metal box to take home. June 18, 2026 | 8:30-3:30 Grades 10-12 Register HERE  

Curious about how AI works, how data powers apps like TikTok and Spotify, or how hackers are caught? Join us for a hands-on AI & Data Science Summer Camp at Alexandria Technical and Community College.   June 15-18, 2026 | 9:00-3:00 Daily Grades 9-12 Residential Option Available! Explore how AI works, how data powers your […]

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 Thursdays: 9:00am-10:15am: Brandon Lions Park 11:00am-12:15pm […]

Come help us celebrate 1 year in business with a week full of activities.

Swanky Floral available each week at The Dashery! Boujie Broque (Large) or Basic B (Small) bouquets available. We also have various sized vases available for those in need. Pre-order to reserve yours (while supplies last) and available during store hours. Thurs-Sat 10a to 5p and Sun 11a-3p

Kids of all ages are welcome to attend this Legacy sponsored program. The Sound Playground is an interactive musical performance that invites young audiences to explore music with their own hands. Blending live performance, movement, and playful storytelling, The Sound Playground transforms the stage into a vibrant world of instruments waiting to be discovered. Children […]

Pope/Douglas Solid Waste Management is hosting an Open House and tours of the new facility. Light refreshments will be provided.

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.

Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh, Local, Seasonal   Experience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market, where local growers and makers bring fresh, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce, locally raised meats, and handcrafted goods. […]

Calling all mystery and thriller lovers! Come chat about twists, clues, and theories with fellow sleuths in this exciting new monthly book club. 🕯️📚 🔎 Details: 📖 Book: Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto 📅 Date: Thursday, June 18th ⏰ Time: 6:00-7:00pm 📍 Location: Cherry Street Books 💰 Enjoy 10% off your book […]

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 […]

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to […]

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents the Summer Concert Series on the Courthouse Lawn in Alexandria Minnesota.   These weekly musical concerts run from late May through August. Red Willow Arts Coalition is proud to promote and support the Arts in Central Minnesota! The courthouse lawn concerts have become one of the areas most popular […]

The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championship returns to Alexandria June 15–23, 2026, at Alexandria Shooting Park. Recognized as the world's largest youth shooting sport event, the championship will bring nearly 7,800 student athletes representing more than 350 high school teams to Alexandria. Competition takes place on assigned tournament days throughout the nine-day […]

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 The Title Team Alexandria located at 423 Broadway St., Ste. 100. $1 will be collected at the door from each attendee to be donated […]

Curious about how AI works, how data powers apps like TikTok and Spotify, or how hackers are caught? Join us for a hands-on AI & Data Science Summer Camp at Alexandria Technical and Community College.   June 15-18, 2026 | 9:00-3:00 Daily Grades 9-12 Residential Option Available! Explore how AI works, how data powers your […]

Come help us celebrate 1 year in business with a week full of activities.

Alexandria Art Guild’s Art DeTour Explore the work of 21 area artists during Alexandria Art Guild’s Art DeTour, a self-guided studio tour featuring 11 locations throughout the Alexandria area. Meet artists, view original artwork and discover creative spaces at your own pace. Visit the Art DeTour website for a map and complete list of locations. […]

Swanky Floral available each week at The Dashery! Boujie Broque (Large) or Basic B (Small) bouquets available. We also have various sized vases available for those in need. Pre-order to reserve yours (while supplies last) and available during store hours. Thurs-Sat 10a to 5p and Sun 11a-3p

Perfect for Your Creative Kiddos! A step up from our Design a Sweatshirt Workshop, the Build a Brand Workshop will allow kids to build their own business. They will build a marketing campaign, design letterhead, business cards, a print ad and a hat. Kids can come with an idea or make one up on the […]

Two Shows! 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Douglas County Fairgrounds Tickets: $15 each Register to win a youth bicycle. Tickets can be purchased from: Cub Foods, Elden's Fresh Foods or at the FAIRGROUNDS

Donut & Cider Pairing at Country Blossom Farm It’s back by popular demand!  Grab your pals and come on out to the farm on Friday, June 19th for our Summer/Lake Themed Donut + Cider Pairing!! Enjoy 4 exclusive donut flavors paired with 4 (5oz) Hard Ciders.  Ticket prices: Preorder- $25+tax (preorders recommended) At the door- […]

Warm up your weekend in Alexandria, Minnesota with Friday Night Live Music inside the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom.   Every Friday from 5:30-8:30PM, we feature incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for crisp beers, hearty bites, and a laid-back night out. Pair the tunes with one of our wood-fired pizzas, baked to […]

Looking for something to do Friday nights in Alexandria? Head over to The Depot Smokehouse and Tavern for live music every week.   Kick off the weekend with great food, cold drinks, and a rotating lineup of talented local and regional musicians. From acoustic sets to high-energy bands, each Friday brings a new vibe to […]

Join the Lure on the patio for a great night of live music, food, and drinks! Find their music calendar schedule here.

We’re pleased to welcome the Honeydogs to the Legacy Gardens to kick off our 2026 Music in the Gardens concert series! The story of the Honeydogs begins in Minneapolis in the early 1990’s with two combative yet musically harmonious brothers, songwriter/guitarist Adam and drummer Noah Levy who wanted a band in which their favorite music-soul, […]

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to […]

Two Shows! 3:00pm and 7:00pm. Douglas County Fairgrounds Tickets: $15 each Register to win a youth bicycle. Tickets can be purchased from: Cub Foods, Elden's Fresh Foods or at the FAIRGROUNDS

The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championship returns to Alexandria June 15–23, 2026, at Alexandria Shooting Park. Recognized as the world's largest youth shooting sport event, the championship will bring nearly 7,800 student athletes representing more than 350 high school teams to Alexandria. Competition takes place on assigned tournament days throughout the nine-day […]

Spend your Saturday mornings at the Saturday Art Market where creativity, community, and local talent come together all summer long! This juried arts event showcases carefully selected local artists offering original, handmade work you won’t find anywhere else. Every piece is crafted with passion, giving you the chance to discover one-of-a-kind art while supporting local […]

Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh, Local, Seasonal   Experience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market, where local growers and makers bring fresh, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce, locally raised meats, and handcrafted goods. […]

Come help us celebrate 1 year in business with a week full of activities.

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!

Summer Play Day at Country Blossom Farm Join us this June for a one-day only Play Day on The Farm before our regular fall season starts (mid August) Save the date: Saturday, June 20th from 10am-6pm Activities open will include the giant bouncy pillow, bouncing farm animals, zip lines, tire mountain, bubble hut, swings, slides […]

Alexandria Art Guild’s Art DeTour Explore the work of 21 area artists during Alexandria Art Guild’s Art DeTour, a self-guided studio tour featuring 11 locations throughout the Alexandria area. Meet artists, view original artwork and discover creative spaces at your own pace. Visit the Art DeTour website for a map and complete list of locations. […]

Swanky Floral available each week at The Dashery! Boujie Broque (Large) or Basic B (Small) bouquets available. We also have various sized vases available for those in need. Pre-order to reserve yours (while supplies last) and available during store hours. Thurs-Sat 10a to 5p and Sun 11a-3p

Open House at The Village Cooperative of Alexandria

In the 1590s, brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are desperate to write a hit play but are stuck in the shadow of that Renaissance rock star known as “The Bard.” When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theatre involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to […]

Ease into the weekend with Saturday Afternoon Live Music at Carlos Creek, inside the Carlos Creek Winery Tasting Room.   Featuring incredible local and regional musicians, creating the perfect backdrop for an afternoon of great wine, delicious food, and good company. Pair the music with one of our wood-fired pizzas, made with premium ingredients and […]

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.

Join the Lure on the patio for a great night of live music, food, and drinks! Find their music calendar schedule here.

The Minnesota State High School Clay Target League Championship returns to Alexandria June 15–23, 2026, at Alexandria Shooting Park. Recognized as the world's largest youth shooting sport event, the championship will bring nearly 7,800 student athletes representing more than 350 high school teams to Alexandria. Competition takes place on assigned tournament days throughout the nine-day […]

Come help us celebrate 1 year in business with a week full of activities.

Swanky Floral available each week at The Dashery! Boujie Broque (Large) or Basic B (Small) bouquets available. We also have various sized vases available for those in need. Pre-order to reserve yours (while supplies last) and available during store hours. Thurs-Sat 10a to 5p and Sun 11a-3p

Ease into your summer Sunday with live music outdoors at Carlos Creek. Every Sunday from 1–4 PM, they feature talented local and regional musicians, creating the perfect soundtrack for a relaxing afternoon of wine, conversation, and connection. Sip on award-winning wines, seasonal cocktails/mocktails, brews, and Big Bruno Hard Cider — or opt for a non-alcoholic […]

From the Cities of Europe to the Lakes of Minnesota: Artist Talk with Melissa Werpy The Alexandria Art Guild, in collaboration with Ida Graves Distillery, presents From the Cities of Europe to the Lakes of Minnesota, featuring the work of artist Melissa Werpy. Working in both painting and fine art ceramics, Werpy explores the relationship […]