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SUMMARY:Tinsel Taproom
DESCRIPTION:✨ THE TINSEL TAPROOM ✨ A Minnesota Holiday Pop-Up Bar & Christmas Experience\n\n\nDecember 13 – January 4 | 22 Northmen Brewing Co. | Alexandria\, MN\n21+ | Open Every Day the Brewery is Open (brewery hours) \nLooking for the best Christmas things to do in Minnesota\, a festive holiday pop-up bar\, or a magical winter experience worth traveling for? Step inside the Tinsel Taproom at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria\, MN—an immersive holiday destination overflowing with twinkling lights\, cozy winter vibes\, and unforgettable seasonal drinks. \nHidden in the back of our taproom\, the Tinsel Taproom transforms into a glowing\, glittering Christmas hideaway drenched in nostalgia and over-the-top holiday décor. It’s one of Minnesota’s most enchanting holiday experiences—perfect for date nights\, friend gatherings\, winter getaways\, and anyone searching for unique holiday events in Minnesota. \nSip your way through the most wonderful time of the year with exclusive holiday beer cocktails\, crafted only for this seasonal pop-up. Enjoy our full tap menu\, then extend the celebration by visiting Carlos Creek Winery next door for seasonal cocktails\, mocktails\, wine\, and cider—making this a must-visit destination for holiday travelers and festive drink lovers. Don’t forget about that Gingerbread Cinnamon Roll wood-fired pizza from Stoke. \nWhether you’re road-tripping for Christmas adventures\, planning a winter weekend in Alexandria\, or searching “holiday bars near me\,” the Tinsel Taproom delivers an unforgettable experience. \nEvery moment is pure\, can’t-miss holiday bliss. \nThis is the 22 Northmen experience…reimagined and wrapped in tinsel. \nTinsel Taproom Hours 12/13/25-12/31/25:\n\nMonday – Tuesday | 12-7\nWednesday – Thursday | 12-9\nFriday – Saturday | 12-10\nSunday | 10-7\n\nTinsel Taproom Hours 1/2/26-1/4/26:\n\nFriday- Saturday 12-9\nSunday 10-6
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LOCATION:22 Northmen Brewing Company\, 6693 County Rd 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Family,Music,Nightlife
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SUMMARY:Holiday Merry Market
DESCRIPTION:The magic of the season is calling! Our Holiday Merry Market is your chance to shop festive finds\, sip cozy drinks\, and soak in all the holiday cheer.\nFrom unique gifts and seasonal decor to tasty treats and family fun\, this event is designed to make your holiday shopping merry and bright.\n\n Save the Date!Stay tuned—more details on vendors\, activities\, and special surprises are coming soon.\n\nBring your friends\, your family\, and your holiday spirit—it’s going to be a joyful celebration you won’t want to miss!
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/holiday-merry-market/
LOCATION:Ollie Birch Boutique and Lounge\, 518 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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SUMMARY:Country Vibe Pop Up Event
DESCRIPTION:Discover handmade\, small-batch goodness with Country Vibe at our boutique! This pop-up features goat milk soaps made with milk from their own hobby-farm goats\, gentle goat milk shampoo bars\, nourishing tallow cream\, handcrafted earrings (metal\, wood\, and leather)\, plus cozy knit hats and headbands.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/country-vibe-pop-up-event/
LOCATION:Sota Cleaning Co.\, 614 Broadway St.\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Shopping
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SUMMARY:2025 Jingle & Mingle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2025 Holiday Jingle & Mingle—a fun\, festive\, and free-to-attend holiday celebration!\nEnjoy free food including pizza and snacks\, play bingo for prizes\, and enter door prize drawings throughout the day (must be present to win). \nGet into the holiday spirit with a performance by the AAHS Carolers at 2:00 PM and participate in a Sock and Mitten Exchange—please bring your items wrapped. If possible\, we also encourage attendees to bring a non-perishable food item to support the local food shelf. \nBring your friends and family and celebrate the season with community fun\, music\, and holiday cheer. See you there!
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/2025-jingle-mingle/
LOCATION:Holiday Inn\, 5637 MN-29\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Festival
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lakes Area Pride":MAILTO:lakesareapride@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Cookie & Cocktail Flight at Carlos Creek Winery
DESCRIPTION:COOKIE & COCKTAIL FLIGHT — SATURDAY\, DECEMBER 13 ✨Carlos Creek Winery | Alexandria\, Minnesota | While Supplies Last \nMake your holiday season a little sweeter with a festive Minnesota Christmas event! Join us at Carlos Creek Winery on Saturday\, December 13 for our Cookie & Cocktail Flight — a cozy\, delicious holiday experience perfect for anyone searching for Minnesota Christmas things to do\, winter weekend plans\, or holiday activities in Minnesota. \nEnjoy four festive mini cocktails paired with four handcrafted holiday cookies\, all designed to bring out the warm\, nostalgic flavors of the season. Flights are sold as a set (cookie + cocktail together) and available only in the Winery Tasting Room — and only while supplies last. \nIf you’re looking for Christmas events near Alexandria\, MN\, Minnesota holiday outings\, or a unique way to celebrate winter with friends\, this is your must-do stop. \nSip\, snack\, and soak up the holiday spirit at Carlos Creek Winery. ✨🍪🍸
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/cookie-cocktail-flight-at-carlos-creek-winery/
LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Story
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas Story at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys:  Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother\, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store with the consistent response of: "You'll shoot your eye out!"     All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here\, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas\, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more. <em>A Christmas Story</em> is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/a-christmas-story-10/
LOCATION:Andria Theatre\, 618 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Music at Carlos Creek Winery
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria\, MN for live music from 2-5 PM inside the CCW tasting room.\n\n\n\nView the music schedule HERE.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/live-music-at-carlos-creek-winery/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Carlos Creek Winery\, 6693 County Road 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Family,Music
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SUMMARY:Garden of Lights Walking Light Tour
DESCRIPTION:Garden of Lights Walking Light Tour\nFridays – Sundays\, Nov 28 – Dec 28 in Alexandria\, MN\n  \nStep into the holiday season with the Garden of Lights Walking Tour at Legacy of the Lakes Gardens in downtown Alexandria. From Friday\, November 28 through Sunday\, December 28\, 2025\, the gardens will be transformed \ninto a shimmering wonderland of festive lights and glowing installations — open Fridays and Sundays from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.\, including Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.  \nThis free event invites families\, couples\, and groups of friends to stroll the outdoor paths\, take in dazzling light displays\, and capture memorable holiday photos under the glow of twinkling lights \nBundle up\, bring hot cocoa\, and make it an evening you’ll remember. The Garden of Lights is a magical way to begin your holiday season in Alexandria\, MN.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/garden-of-lights-walking-light-tour/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Legacy of the Lakes Museum\, 205 3rd Ave W\, Alexandria\, 56308\, United States
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SUMMARY:Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for live music in the taproom Saturday from 5:30-8:30 PM in Alexandria\, MN. \n\n\n\nCLICK HERE to view the music schedule.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/live-music-at-22-northmen-brewing-2/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:22 Northmen Brewing Company\, 6693 County Rd 34 NW\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Breweries, Wineries, Distilleries, Cideries,Music
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Story
DESCRIPTION:Get in the holiday spirit with a live performance of A Christmas Story at the Andria Theatre!\n  \nHumorist Jean Shepherd’s memoir of growing up in the Midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother\, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee’s Department Store with the consistent response of: “You’ll shoot your eye out!” \nAll the elements from the beloved motion picture are here\, including the family’s temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas\, the school bully; the boys’ experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie’s father winning a lamp shaped like a woman’s leg in a net stocking; Ralphie’s fantasy scenarios and more. A Christmas Story is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial.
URL:https://explorealex.com/event/a-christmas-story/2025-12-13/
LOCATION:Andria Theatre\, 618 Broadway St\, Alexandria\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Family,Nightlife,Theater
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Story
DESCRIPTION:A Christmas Story at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys:  Humorist Jean Shepherd's memoir of growing up in the midwest in the 1940s follows 9-year-old Ralphie Parker in his quest to get a genuine Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. Ralphie pleads his case before his mother\, his teacher and even Santa Claus himself at Higbee's Department Store with the consistent response of: "You'll shoot your eye out!"     All the elements from the beloved motion picture are here\, including the family's temperamental exploding furnace; Scut Farkas\, the school bully; the boys' experiment with a wet tongue on a cold lamppost; the Little Orphan Annie decoder pin; Ralphie's father winning a lamp shaped like a woman's leg in a net stocking; Ralphie's fantasy scenarios and more. <em>A Christmas Story</em> is destined to become a theatrical holiday perennial.
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