Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

Shopping Downtown

Handmade Christmas Market

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Experience the creativity of the Lakes Region’s professional and amateur artists of all ages and levels! From Adorable Clay Animals to Hand Knit Clothing to Jewelry to Paintings, we have something to delight everyone! At the Handmade Christmas Market, all of the Lakes area comes together to celebrate the season of giving with charming one of a kind gifts at affordable prices!

This event is from 11:00am to 8:00pm on December 21, 2024 AND 11:00am to 7:00pm on December 22, 2024 at 11:00am at ArtisTree Cafe (2020 Fillmore Street, Alexandria, MN, United States, Minnesota 56308).

Downtown Fall Festival

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Join us for some sweater weather fun taking a stroll downtown Alexandria, MN over MEA weekend!

Make sure to stop by each participating store to take advantage of their in store specials, look at new arrivals and SIGN UP TO WIN GIVEAWAYS! That’s right, you can stop into each store and sign up for every single one of their giveaways!

Invite your friends and join in the fun and help us spread the word!

Participating locations SO FAR:
• 6th & Broadway Clothing & Décor
• Adorable Chaos Boutique
• Bon Jos Boutique & Tanning
• Cherry Street Books
•Creative Touch Boutique
• Deja Bleu House of Coffee
• Exquisite Soaps & More
•Hello Beautiful Boutique
• Jackie J’s Formal Wear
• Kindred People
• Lulie Boutique
• Ollie Birch Boutique & Lounge
• Raw & Co.
• Scandinavian Gift Shop
• The Edge Co.
• The Spice & Tea Exchange of Alexandria
• The Sugar Shack of Alexandria

*Our participant list is ever growing so check back for more details!

EXTERNAL EVENT SITE: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/downtownfallfestival

(if you are a downtown business and want to join in – contact Nicole at Adorable Chaos Boutique to be added!)

Alexandria Arts and Crafters Tour

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FIVE GREAT Locations packed with handmade goodness.
The jury has selected 25 handmade sellers for 2024.
From knits to wood, to soaps & selfcare, to jams & syrups…
From fine art to pottery and ornaments, plus home decor to jewelry and children’s wear. You’ll find gifts for ALL ages & price points.
Thurs. nov. 7 from 4-7pm; plus Fri/Sat. Nov. 8th and 9th from 9-5.
This tour has FIVE great locations each packed full of wonderful handmade items.

Please follow facebook.com/crafterstour for details on each location and the photos from this year’s makers.

Five 2024 locations to include:
-Legacy of the lakes boat house – downtown Alex
– 82 W to South Lk Cowdry area
– 82 W to South Lk Brophy area
– CR 21 South – near Pilot truck stop area ( 2 locations! )
PLUS: Friday and Saturday morning Deja blue coffee & breakfast truck will be on the route! From flavored coffees to homemade egg bake, you’re in for a treat.

FREEDOM Jewelry Day!

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SHE’S BACK!!!! Permanent Jewelry by Von T Jewelry!!

NO APPOINTMENT NEEDED!

Join us for a fun filled day for Independence Day weekend. Get your permanent jewelry and bring your friends. Shop all the fun stuff with Adorable Chaos too! TONS OF NEW ARRIVALS! ….PLUS celebrate ONE YEAR at our downtown location!!!
If you joined us one of the last times when Von T Jewelry joined us; she added TONS of fun new options to start your permanent jewelry adventure or add to your stack!
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS! LET’S HAVE SOME FUN!

External Event Site: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/freedomjewelryday