Douglas County Community Calendar

Free! Learn from the Douglas County Master Gardeners. Held in the library’s big meeting room. . Incorporating Native Plants in the Perennial Garden: We will discuss what to look for when selecting plants that are native to Minnesota for the purpose of attracting a variety of pollinators to your garden.

Meet at the Visitor Center. Join the naturalist to learn about geocaching, a real life treasure hunt! We will be using GPS units to guide our way from one hidden treasure to the next. Learn the basics before putting your new knowledge to the test. All tools needed for this hunt will be provided. Come […]

Meet at the Visitor Center. Join the naturalist to learn about geocaching, a real life treasure hunt! We will be using GPS units to guide our way from one hidden treasure to the next. Learn the basics before putting your new knowledge to the test. All tools needed for this hunt will be provided. Come […]

See life from a Grand-new perspective! By exploring God's awesomeness, kids form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead! Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. for the whole family. VBS at Zion is FREE and open to the community! Register online by visiting vbsmate.com/zionalexvbs!

Drills, skill practice of your choice. and pick-up games. All ages welcome. FREE. Balls included. Sponsored by Alexandria Area Tennis Association (AATA)

Theatre L'Homme Dieu will wrap up the 2022 Theatre Series with the cult classic - Clue:Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. This show will be produced by Theatre L'Homme Dieu, and will play at TLHD from August 9 - […]

Please join us for the Knute Nelson Annual Community Picnic at the Knute Nelson Care Center campus. There is no cost to attend; however, free will donations are welcomed and appreciated. We are excited to see you at this year's picnic! Please note that this will be an outdoor-only event.

Join the Douglas County Library Book Club! Meets the second Wednesday of every month at 1:00PM beginning May 11, 2022. Open to the public! Here are the upcoming titles: July 13, 2022: Everything Here is Beautiful by Mira Lee August 10, 2022: Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Reid September 14, 2022: We Begin at […]

See life from a Grand-new perspective! By exploring God's awesomeness, kids form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead! Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. for the whole family. VBS at Zion is FREE and open to the community! Register online by visiting vbsmate.com/zionalexvbs!

Geocaching is a family-friendly, high-tech treasure hunt. This activity involves placing or looking for a cache using global positioning system (GPS) equipment. We will have various activities for those new to geocaching as well to those experienced geocachers looking for a challenge. We will have some GPS units available to check out or bring your […]

This production is a Student Theatre Project for students ages 10 - 18.

Theatre L'Homme Dieu will wrap up the 2022 Theatre Series with the cult classic - Clue:Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. This show will be produced by Theatre L'Homme Dieu, and will play at TLHD from August 9 - […]

"At the Top" Senior bike group. The Senior group will meet Tuesday and Thursday mornings, at 08:30 AM, at Big Ole for all the rides- Weather permitting. Additional rides may be organized for other weekdays and weekends by the riders. No one is left behind. If you have any questions, please contact: Tim Woodle timwoodle@hotmail.com

Meet at the Swimming Beach Our Nation’s bird is a true success story. They have been shot, poisoned, and pushed to near extinction, but with help and determination this bird’s story has no ending in sight. Join the naturalist for a walk to the eagle’s nest. We will take a closer look at eagles, their […]

Play BINGO at the library and win some fun prizes! Registration is recommended for this event so Ms. Sarah knows how many people to prepare for. Open to kids of all ages. Please register here.

Meet at the Visitor Center. Reptiles are crawling, slithering and swimming their way around the park, but are not seen as often as many other animals. Come learn about their roles in the ecosystem and what makes reptiles different than amphibians and other animals. During this program you will have the opportunity to meet a […]

Located just north of Downtown, on the Central Lakes Trail and nestled on the shores of Lake Agnes, the Alexandria Farmers Market has a wide variety of locally grown produce, cheese, meats, plants and much more! Enjoy the fresh goods of this farmers market 3 times a week in the summer and fall!

See life from a Grand-new perspective! By exploring God's awesomeness, kids form a rock-solid faith for the road ahead! Dinner will be served from 5 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. for the whole family. VBS at Zion is FREE and open to the community! Register online by visiting vbsmate.com/zionalexvbs!

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This production is a Student Theatre Project for students ages 10 - 18.

The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents FREE Concerts on the Douglas County Courthouse Lawn! Grab a lawn chair, picnic blanket or simply a patch of grass and enjoy great quality live music. The concerts are every Thursday night at 7 pm. 2022 Summer Concert Schedule

Theatre L'Homme Dieu will wrap up the 2022 Theatre Series with the cult classic - Clue:Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. This show will be produced by Theatre L'Homme Dieu, and will play at TLHD from August 9 - […]

Meet at the Fishing Docks near the Amphitheater. Join the naturalists for a morning of fish and fishing. We will discover the world of fish and then show you how to catch them. There will be a variety of hands-on stations to help hone your fishing skills, before wetting a line and reeling in your […]

Join us every Friday night for live music outside on Jack's Public House patio OR inside 22 Northmen Brewing Company.

This production is a Student Theatre Project for students ages 10 - 18.

Opening Night Camille Saint-Saëns: Suite in D minor for cello & piano, op. 16 Serge Prokofiev: Violin Sonata in F minor, op. 80 Ludwig van Beethoven: Piano Trio in E-flat Major, op. 1, #1 Stephanie Arado, violin Kirsten Whitson, cello Timothy Lovelace, piano

Theatre L'Homme Dieu will wrap up the 2022 Theatre Series with the cult classic - Clue:Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. This show will be produced by Theatre L'Homme Dieu, and will play at TLHD from August 9 - […]

Maybe you want to feel closer a parent, child, partner or spouse. You might be tired of feeling frustrated at work or in an organization. You want to say something and are not sure where to start. You think it is time to speak up. You would like to feel more confident in asking for […]

Located just north of Downtown, on the Central Lakes Trail and nestled on the shores of Lake Agnes, the Alexandria Farmers Market has a wide variety of locally grown produce, cheese, meats, plants and much more! Enjoy the fresh goods of this farmers market 3 times a week in the summer and fall!

Join us at Big Ole Central Park for Art vendors, Music, and the Deja Blue food truck, every Saturday till Sept 3.

Meet at the Visitor Center. Squirrels are one of the most commonly seen mammals in the park. There are 11 species of squirrels in Minnesota, but the busy-tailed gray squirrel is the one we most often think of. During this program you will get to act like a squirrel through activities and the naturalist will […]

This program is for teens only. Register online HERE. Learn how to design and print using DCL’s 3D printers! Program for grades 6-12. This program is a part of our teen summer reading program.

New! Vineyard and production tours now offered on Saturdays July-Labor Day Weekend at 1pm & 3pm. Tour includes: 1 hour, guided walking tour 2 wine samples on the tour Souvenir wine glass NOTE: Must be 21 or older to go on the tour. Tours are rain or shine so dress accordingly. No refunds for purchased […]

Meet at the Visitor Center. Flying across the road, flitting in your backyard, or feeding on a flower while you are in the park, our state butterfly is busy this time of year. Monarchs are in preparation for their fall journey to Mexico. We will look for caterpillars and adults. With a little bit of […]

Join us every Saturday on the Carlos Creek Winery patio from 2pm-5pm AND at Jack's Public House outdoor bar from 5:30pm-8:30pm for live music. Check our website for our music schedule.

Catch some heart-pounding action at Alexandria’s own Viking Speedway, celebrating 57 Years in 2022! The Viking Speedway is a ½ mile semi-banked clay oval that that races five WISSOTA sanctioned classes; Late Models, Modifieds, Super Stocks, Midwest Modifieds and Street Stocks every Saturday night from May through Labor Day, including the Viking Fall Classic at […]

This production is a Student Theatre Project for students ages 10 - 18.

Theatre L'Homme Dieu will wrap up the 2022 Theatre Series with the cult classic - Clue:Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. This show will be produced by Theatre L'Homme Dieu, and will play at TLHD from August 9 - […]

Join us at First Lutheran Church for outdoor worship on Sundays at 10:00am from Memorial Day to Labor Day! We'll have brunch from 9:00-10:00am along with coffee, juice, and mini donuts. Bring a lawn chair and invite a friend!

New to this church thing? Or maybe you go to church every week. Whatever your story is, you are welcome at Luther Crest Bible Camp on Lake Carlos for a unique outdoor church experience! Brunch starts at 9:30am Worship starts at 10:30am

Join us every Sunday Memorial Weekend - Labor Day Weekend for outdoor music on the Carlos Creek Winery patio. Inside the tasting room if bad weather.

Sergey Ivanovich Taneyev: String Trio in D Major Eric Ewazen: Trio for Clarinet, Viola and Piano Wolfgand Amadè Mozart: Piano Quartet in E-flat Major, K. 493 Jennifer Gerth, clarinet Colin McGuire, violin David Auerbach, viola Sarah Lewis, cello Gail Olszewski, piano

Theatre L'Homme Dieu will wrap up the 2022 Theatre Series with the cult classic - Clue:Based on the iconic 1985 Paramount movie which was inspired by the classic Hasbro board game, Clue is a hilarious farce-meets-murder mystery. This show will be produced by Theatre L'Homme Dieu, and will play at TLHD from August 9 - […]