Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

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Holiday Wreath Workshop

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Get festive this holiday season at this holiday wreath workshop with MN Bloom Co., in Alexandria, Minnesota!

MN Bloom Co. is hosting two opportunities this holiday season to get creative, enjoy a little seasonal fun, and design a beautiful custom wreath to display in your home!

Choose from the following workshop dates and locations: 

Saturday, November 28

Saturday, December 5

  • 10:30am
  • MN Bloom Co. Studio at the Turning Leaf Business Center, Alexandria, MN |1920 Turning Leaf Ln SW
    Alexandria, MN 56308

*Note: Same venue, different location within the Turning Leaf Business Center*

Each workshop offers an opportunity to make your own wreath and take home a one-of-a-kind seasonal decoration.

REGISTER HERE.

 

 

Holiday Wreath Workshop

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Get festive this holiday season at this holiday wreath workshop with MN Bloom Co., in Alexandria, Minnesota!

MN Bloom Co. is hosting two opportunities this holiday season to get creative, enjoy a little seasonal fun, and design a beautiful custom wreath to display in your home!

Choose from the following workshop dates and locations: 

Saturday, November 28

Saturday, December 5

  • 10:30am
  • MN Bloom Co. Studio at the Turning Leaf Business Center, Alexandria, MN |1920 Turning Leaf Ln SW
    Alexandria, MN 56308

*Note: Same venue, different location within the Turning Leaf Business Center*

Each workshop offers an opportunity to make your own wreath and take home a one-of-a-kind seasonal decoration.

REGISTER HERE.

 

 

HOME for the Holidays

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Come feel the warmth of slowing down at The Heim this season at the HOME for the Holidays event.

 

We are already planning for Christmas 2027, but for our first Christmas we want to open our doors for a cozy little Christmas event that feels like coming home.
  • Enjoy the simple things…
  • Gather around a table and enjoy a game
  • Enjoy a Christmas cookie, mocktail and/or some hot chocolate or endless amounts of coffee just like at Grandma’s house
  • Enter our coloring contest
  • Make and Take home a DIY wooden Christmas tree ornament
  • Browse some pop up shops – stay tuned
We will also have a Wreath Making Experience with MN Bloom Co – watch for the required pre-registration
We will have Family Christmas Card Photo sessions with Colorful Edge Photography – watch for the pre-registration for this experience
Brand new retail store opening in the Turning Leaf Business Center will be opening their doors for the first time at our event. Come discover Jorah! A notice featuring vintage charm, secondhand treasures, unique gifts and unexpected finds!
Feel free to explore rentable spaces open house style and don’t be afraid to ask questions or get your next gathering on the books.

Whether you’re looking for family-friendly Christmas activities, unique holiday shopping, creative experiences, or simply a cozy place to enjoy the season, A Cozy Little Christmas at The Heim is an opportunity to slow down and make a little holiday magic.

Event flyer for “The Heim’s 1st Annual Home for the Holidays” on November 28th from 12:00pm–5:00pm, featuring festive seasonal home decor and activities including mocktails, hot chocolate, cookies, a coloring contest, crafts, and pop-up shops.

Cozy Fall Brunch BINGO – Gilmore Girls Themed.

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Sunday, November 8 join us at Carlos Creek for a quick trip to Stars Hollow right here in Alexandria, MN.

 

11 am-1 pm – cozy fall brunch bingo, gilmore girls themed!

  • all welcome, 21+ to play
  • dressing up as your favorite gilmore girls character encouraged!
  • free to play for prizes
    • grand prize: cozy gilmore girls downtown alexandria experience (gift card bundle valued at $250)

Halloween Bash feat: Mid-Flight

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🎃⚡ HALLOWEEN AT THE DEPOT IS GOING BIG! ⚡🎃

Get ready for Halloween in Alexandria, MN! 🎃 The Depot is turning up the energy on Halloween night with live music from MID-FLIGHT, dancing, drinks, costumes, and a whole lot of Halloween fun.

Gather your crew, come dressed to impress, and spend your Halloween Saturday enjoying one of Alexandria’s lively nightlife spots. MID-FLIGHT takes the stage at 9 PM, bringing high-energy live music to keep the party going all night long.

This isn’t just another Saturday night — this is Halloween at The Depot. 🦇
🎸 MID-FLIGHT @ 9 PM
🎃 Halloween Saturday 10/31
👻 Costumes HIGHLY encouraged

BLINGO Night at Copper Trail Brewing

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Get ready to get lucky, get loud, and get a little sparkly at BLINGO Night at Copper Trail Brewing in Alexandria, MN! ✨

Join the fun on Saturday, October 24, from 8–10 PM for eight rounds of FREE BLINGO with plenty of chances to win prizes. And if you know how to play bingo, congratulations, you already know how to play Blingo!

Prizes include free beer and dirty sodas, Copper Trail merchandise, food from 205 Grill, and the ultimate grand prize: a $50 Copper Trail Brewing gift card and the coveted BLINGO CHALICE. 🏆

Put on something shiny, grab your friends, and head to Copper Trail for a fun night of games, drinks, food, and prizes. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends or looking for something fun to do in Alexandria, BLINGO is calling your name.

✨ Date: Saturday, October 24
🎉 Time: 8–10 PM
🎟️ Admission: FREE
🍺 Prizes: Beer, dirty sodas, Copper Trail merchandise, a $50 gift card + the BLINGO CHALICE