Douglas County Community Calendar

Events for the Alexandria/Douglas County area

Things to do in Alexandria

Smart Alex Trivia at Copper Trail Brewing

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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 play!

Tip: Arrive early to grab a seat — we start at 6 PM sharp.

🎉 Special Weekly Prize: Enter for a chance to win BEER FOR A YEAR! Every week you play, you earn another entry. Must be present to win.

Whether you’re a trivia master or just looking for a fun night out, this weekly event is a perfect excuse to enjoy great beer, good company, and local vibes in Alexandria, MN.

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

Smart Alex Trivia at Copper Trail Brewing

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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 play!

Tip: Arrive early to grab a seat — we start at 6 PM sharp.

🎉 Special Weekly Prize: Enter for a chance to win BEER FOR A YEAR! Every week you play, you earn another entry. Must be present to win.

Whether you’re a trivia master or just looking for a fun night out, this weekly event is a perfect excuse to enjoy great beer, good company, and local vibes in Alexandria, MN.

Book Talk: A Prescription for Healthy Aging

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  Ember Reichgott Junge, former MN State Senator and author of “The Dance of Resilience: Transforming Lives and Staying Vibrant Through Partner Dance” will present on her new book. Come hear how dance is gaining momentum as it transforms lives, builds resilience, supports healing, wards off dementia, eases Parkinson’s and may even be prescribed and covered by insurance!

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.