Douglas County Community Calendar

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 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. […]

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 […]

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.

Set on the picturesque shores of Lake Brophy in Alexandria, Summer Sounds by Brophy is a free, family-friendly concert series hosted by the Alexandria Rotary Club featuring live music, food trucks and lakeside summer fun. Concert lineup: July 7 at 5 p.m.– Johnny Holm Band sponsored by Clifton Larson Allen LLP July 14 at 5 […]

💞 Romance Book Club July Pick: Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan💞 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 28th 🕠 Time: 5:30pm 📍 Location: Cherry Street Books Books must be purchased through Cherry Street Books or Libro.fm in order to attend. Sign up in store to reserve your spot! Whether you’re a romance veteran or just […]

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 […]

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: […]

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.

Learn to make ornately decorated eggs as done in Eastern Europe. The artwork is created by repeatedly outlining designs in beeswax and dying the eggs. In this class, you will choose from a selection of designs and then learn to do everything need to take a decorated egg home with you. Cost: $25 (all materials […]

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific to […]

Special Olympics Minnesota's Regional North Golf competition is being held on July 30 at the Lake Miltona Golf Club! Teams from around the area will compete for the opportunity to qualify for our State Golf competition on in August. Volunteer opportunities are available! No golf experience? No problem! A detailed training is given at the beginning […]

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 […]

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.

Live music by Blonde & the Bohunk, food trucks, beer garden, vintage tractors and dozens of the areas most gorgeous cars. The event is presented by Gardonville and the Brandon Community Club and hosted at Gardonville’s headquarters 800 Central Ave, N, Brandon, MN. Car registration and general admission are free and open to the public!

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 […]

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific to […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Aladdin Kids at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie's magic power to become a prince in order to marry her.  Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in <em>Disney’s Aladdin KIDS</em>, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem […]

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. […]

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!

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific to […]

When the street urchin, Aladdin, vies for the attention of the beautiful princess, Jasmine, he uses a genie’s magic power to become a prince in order to marry her. Iago, Jafar, the Genie, and more are here in Disney’s Aladdin KIDS, a musical adventure filled with magic, mayhem and the power of love. Specific 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 first Saturday of the month is KARAOKE NIGHT at Copper Trail! Stop in from 8:00 to close, get your name on the list, and show us what you’ve got to say—err, sing. Also, don’t tell anyone, but we’ve been known to give out some free beers and other prizes to vocalists who make an […]

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 […]