Douglas County Community Calendar

⏰ It's time—our annual Scarecrow Contest is just around the corner, and you could scare up first place this year! It's never too early to start planning your entry! 💸 Participation is $10 per scarecrow, with prizes paid out to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries (determined by public voting.) 🍁 Scarecrows may be […]

Join the Alexandria Figure Skating Club for our Fall Learn to Skate group lessons! Our program provides skaters of all ages and abilities with the opportunity to learn and develop fundamental skating skills in a fun, supportive environment. Whether your skater is stepping onto the ice for the very first time or continuing to build […]

Alexandria Public Schools Regular School Board Meeting

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. […]

⏰ It's time—our annual Scarecrow Contest is just around the corner, and you could scare up first place this year! It's never too early to start planning your entry! 💸 Participation is $10 per scarecrow, with prizes paid out to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries (determined by public voting.) 🍁 Scarecrows may be […]

Dreaming about owning a home? With home prices where they are right now, it can feel out of reach. Stop by our open house on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at 1276 Seasons Dr NE, Alexandria. This is your chance to ask questions about how the Habitat homeownership program works, […]

Join us on Tuesday, October 20th from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm for Chamber 101! Chamber 101 is a virtual program that showcases the many ways the Chamber can support you and your business and showcases how to put your membership benefits to use. It highlights ways that members can maximize their membership through networking, […]

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 […]

A Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 20 at 1 pm to celebrate the new location for Douglas County HRA located at 700 Northside Dr. NE. Everyone is welcome to attend. Douglas County HRA owns 28 public housing located in various communities throughout Douglas County. The agency also owns 5 apartment buildings […]

Between the Covers Book Club ~ Home is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose 📅 Tuesday, October 20th • 5:30PM-6:30PM 📍 In-store at Cherry Street Books Step into a world of buried secrets, fractured family ties, and chilling discoveries with our Between the Covers Book Club 📖 This month, we’re reading Home Is Where […]

This fun evening for pregnant and parenting teens (ages 11-19) includes a free meal and child care, activities, conversations, and encouraging support. It is a great opportunity to meet with mentors and other teen moms, sharing the joys, fears, and frustrations unique to teen parenting. If you are a pregnant or parenting teen, we would […]

⏰ It's time—our annual Scarecrow Contest is just around the corner, and you could scare up first place this year! It's never too early to start planning your entry! 💸 Participation is $10 per scarecrow, with prizes paid out to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries (determined by public voting.) 🍁 Scarecrows may be […]

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.

⏰ It's time—our annual Scarecrow Contest is just around the corner, and you could scare up first place this year! It's never too early to start planning your entry! 💸 Participation is $10 per scarecrow, with prizes paid out to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries (determined by public voting.) 🍁 Scarecrows may be […]

Shop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, fresh herbs, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers, along with locally sourced elk, lamb, beef, pork, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods. Whether […]

Join us for an open house at Edgewood! It's a great opportunity to tour our community, meet our caring staff, and learn about the exciting activities and services we offer.

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 […]

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 […]

⏰ It's time—our annual Scarecrow Contest is just around the corner, and you could scare up first place this year! It's never too early to start planning your entry! 💸 Participation is $10 per scarecrow, with prizes paid out to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries (determined by public voting.) 🍁 Scarecrows may be […]

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 […]

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 […]

Shop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, fresh herbs, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers, along with locally sourced elk, lamb, beef, pork, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods. Whether […]

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!

Join us for an MN Author Event with Ann Schreiber!! About the Author: Ann Schreiber is an accomplished freelance copywriter, blogger, and owner of Copywriting For You. She has been in the marketing and sales business for over 25 years and is passionate about business-focused writing. She released her first book, a memoir and self-reflection […]

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.

When care, closeness, and being needed start to feel like too much. Sometimes the people we love aren’t the problem — our capacity is simply spent. This workshop explores what happens when caregiving, touch, noise, requests, and constant access to us begin to feel overwhelming, and how we can recognize what our bodies are asking […]

Violin, Classical Guitar, Electric Guitar, Erhu (Chinese Two-String Fiddle), Flute Dizi & Piccolo Dizi (Chinese Bamboo Flutes) TY and Strauss met at The Juilliard School and soon discovered their chemistry not only as friends but in music-making. ArcoStrum is committed to pushing boundaries and redefining the 21st-century violin-guitar art form, presenting a new chamber music […]