Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

Things to do in Alexandria

Live performance, meet & greet, & ‘Voice’ viewing with Brooklyn Marie

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Come one, come all…let’s celebrate Brooklyn Marie as she represents Alexandria on ‘The Voice’ Monday, October 26, 2026!

Join us in the Grand Hall at Carlos Creek for a fun night with a live performance by Brooklyn Marie, meet & greet + live viewing of The Voice’s latest episode!

  • 5:00 pm: doors open & food starts
  • 5:30 pm: music starts
  • 7:00 pm: show starts
  • photo booth pics w/ brooklyn marie
  • menu of fan fave pizzas & Brooklyn’s Fave Pizza
  • signature refresher – “The Brookie”
  • inside the grand hall at Carlos Creek

2026 Halloween Parade

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Get ready, Alexandria! The 2026 Halloween Parade is coming, and we’re ready to make it bigger, spookier, and more fun than ever!

Grab your costumes, gather your family and friends, decorate a float, and come celebrate Halloween with our amazing community! Whether you want to enter a float, walk in the parade, volunteer, or simply line the streets and enjoy the fun, everyone is welcome! 🎃🚗👻 
2026 Parade Theme: The Royal Halloween Ball
Saturday, October 31, 2026
2pm start time
4th/Broadway Street to 9th/Broadway Street Alexandria, Minnesota
This annual community tradition brings together local businesses, organizations, families, and friends for an afternoon/evening of costumes, creativity, candy, and plenty of Halloween spirit! Past Vikingland CSP parades have brought hundreds of community members downtown to enjoy the festivities.
Want to be part of the parade? Sign up for a float entry. Volunteer to help make the event happen. Follow our page for updates, registration information, route details, and other Halloween fun!
This event is made possible through the incredible support of our community and our collaboration with **Giving Grace MN**. ❤️
Costumes encouraged. Community spirit required. Fun guaranteed!

Saturday Story Hour

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Saturday Story Hour at Cherry Street Books | Alexandria, MN

Join Cherry Street Books in Alexandria, Minnesota for Saturday Story Hour, a fun and engaging children’s event for families in the lakes area. Kids will enjoy interactive storytime featuring reading, dancing, singing, and creative activities designed to inspire imagination and a love of books.

Perfect for families with young children, Saturday Story Hour offers a welcoming indoor activity and a great way to spend your weekend in Alexandria.

Friday Night Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing

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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 perfection with premium ingredients, or explore our seasonal beers on tap. Not feeling beer? Sip on a nitro cold brew coffee, French Lemonade, or other n/a sips. Just steps away at Carlos Creek Winery, you’ll find handcrafted cocktails, mocktails, wine, and cider to round out your evening.

📍 Every Friday | 5:30-8:30 | 22 Northmen Brewing Co. Taproom

Trivia Mafia at Copper Trail Brewing

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Looking for fun things to do in Alexandria, Minnesota? Put your knowledge to the test at Free Trivia Night at Copper Trail Brewing Co., hosted weekly by Trivia Mafia!

Gather your friends, family, or trivia team for an entertaining night of brain-teasing questions, friendly competition, and community fun in historic downtown Alexandria.

Trivia Mafia, a Minneapolis-based trivia company known for its engaging bar and brewery trivia throughout the Midwest, brings a lively atmosphere and challenging questions that make every trivia night an experience worth coming back for. Whether you’re a trivia enthusiast, a pop culture expert, or simply looking for a fun weeknight activity, everyone is welcome to join the fun.

Located in Historic Downtown Alexandria, Copper Trail Brewing Co. offers an industrial-style setting with a full bar, an in-house restaurant, tasty craft brews, and a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere. Make a night of it by enjoying a meal, grabbing a drink, and seeing how your team stacks up.

Best of all, trivia is free to play! Bring your crew, put your knowledge to the test, and enjoy one of the many fun things to do in Alexandria, MN.

Event Details:

  • Location: Copper Trail Brewing Co., Historic Downtown Alexandria, Minnesota
  • When: Thursdays, 6-8 PM
  • Cost: Free to participate
  • Hosted by: Trivia Mafia

Saturday Story Hour

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Saturday Story Hour at Cherry Street Books | Alexandria, MN

Join Cherry Street Books in Alexandria, Minnesota for Saturday Story Hour, a fun and engaging children’s event for families in the lakes area. Kids will enjoy interactive storytime featuring reading, dancing, singing, and creative activities designed to inspire imagination and a love of books.

Perfect for families with young children, Saturday Story Hour offers a welcoming indoor activity and a great way to spend your weekend in Alexandria.