Alexandria Farmers Market
2026-05-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-18 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-30 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) and 4 more dates | Big Ole Central Park, 200 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Alexandria Farmers Market | Fresh, Local, Seasonal

Experience the best of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market, where local growers and makers bring fresh, high-quality products straight to the heart of downtown Alexandria. Held at Big Ole Park, this market is your go-to destination for farm-fresh produce, locally raised meats, and handcrafted goods.
Shop a full lineup of locally grown fruits and vegetables, including beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, fresh herbs, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, and tomatoes. You’ll also find beautiful cut flowers, along with locally sourced elk, lamb, beef, pork, and a delicious selection of homemade baked goods.
Whether you’re stocking up for the week, planning a lakeside meal, or simply enjoying a morning outdoors, the Alexandria Farmers Market offers a vibrant, community-centered shopping experience.
Location: Big Ole Park (Broadway & 2nd Ave), just across from The Hub on Broadway in Alexandria
Market Hours:

Mid-May through October: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Late June through October: Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Mid-June through October: Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Come early for the best selection and enjoy one of Alexandria’s favorite seasonal traditions.

Summer Concert Series
2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-11 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-25 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-09 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00 | Douglas County Courthouse Lawn, 305 8th Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
The Red Willow Arts Coalition presents the Summer Concert Series on the Courthouse Lawn in Alexandria Minnesota.

These weekly musical concerts run from late May through August. Red Willow Arts Coalition is proud to promote and support the Arts in Central Minnesota!
The courthouse lawn concerts have become one of the areas most popular social gatherings.
Every Thursday evening, friends and families gather on the lawn to picnic and listen to live music. The concerts are free to the public and supported by sponsorships from local businesses.
A wide variety of musical styles are sure to provide an entertaining family friendly evening. Concerts begin at 7:00pm, and conclude by 8:30, with a short break for announcements and to collect free will donations.
Popcorn and water are available for sale by local youth groups.
The Douglas County Courthouse property is smoke and alcohol free. Come and enjoy a Minnesota summer evening with friends and neighbors!
Rain Policy
In case of rain or bad weather, these concerts will be re-located to the Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center.
Cancellations will be announced to the area radio stations by 2:00pm. We will notify KXRA and KIKV radio stations. We’ll also post on Facebook and here on our website if a concert is cancelled.

Family Day at Legacy of the Lakes Museum
2026-06-07 12:00 - 16:00 | Legacy of the Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, 56308, United States
The Annual Family Day at Legacy of the Lakes Museum!
Free and open to the public! Family Day activities run from 1-3 pm throughout the museum and Legacy Gardens.
We’ve added more fun than ever before to this year’s Family Day.

More kid’s activities from the museum and other local organizations (12-3 pm)
Demonstrations & crafts
Face Painting
Free Museum Admission (12-4 pm)
Free kid’s concert from The Bazillions (3 pm)

We’ll be serving up $5 Hot Dog Baskets all day, plus we’ll have free popcorn and ice cream treats.

Interactive Magic Show with Magician Zak Mirz: Kid@Heart
2026-06-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Alexandria Area High School Performing Arts Center, 4300 Pioneer Rd, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
The world’s first interactive magic show where YOU decide what happens next.. is coming to Alexandria, MN!

YOU decide every twist and turn. No two shows are the same!
Zak Mirz is a world-renowned magician, fresh off of AGT where Simon Cowell said, “That’s not a trick… that’s magic.” Zak is an AGT Season 20 semifinalist, a Penn and Teller Fool Us winner, and girl dad.
Kid at Heart is a choose your adventure magic show where you become part of the magic as it unfolds!
Zak’s work has taken him around the globe. He’s known for both his emotional storytelling and the unconventional ways he approaches the art of magic. Bring your entire family (or a date) for a FUN night of mind-blowing illusions and magic!
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Artist of the Month
2026-06-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Alexandria Art Guild Center for the Visual Arts, 612 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
The Alexandria Art Guild’s June Artist of the Month, Jewett Benson, will be honored at an Artist Reception on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Guild’s downtown gallery, 612 Broadway Street in Alexandria. A retired Alexandria art educator, Benson works in watercolor, oil, and mixed media, creating landscapes, florals, abstractions, and graphic works inspired by the beauty of central Minnesota.
The public is invited to meet the artist, view a special exhibition of his work, and enjoy light refreshments.
The exhibition will remain on display throughout June. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and closed Sunday.

History 250: A Revolutionary Night of Trivia
2026-06-16 17:30 - 20:30 | Legacy of the Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, 56308, United States
Raise a glass to 250 years of American history! Join Douglas County Historical Society and Legacy of the Lakes Museum for a fun, fast-paced trivia night featuring fascinating facts, friendly competition, appetizers, and a cash bar.
Come for the drinks, stay for the history.
Team registration (up to 8 individuals) is $300, while individuals can register for $40 and be placed on a team. People registering together will be placed on a team together or you can write a request to be placed with other individuals registering separately (if not enought for a team). Registration comes with one free drink ticket and complimentary appetizers. Register by clicking here!
This event will take place in the Legacy of the Lakes Museum BoatHouse (205 3rd Ave W | Alexandria, MN). Social begins at 5:30, trivia kicks off at 6:00 pm!

Alexandria Art Guild's Art DeTour
2026-06-19 10:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-20 10:00 - 17:00 | MN
Alexandria Art Guild’s Art DeTour
Explore the work of 21 area artists during Alexandria Art Guild’s Art DeTour, a self-guided studio tour featuring 11 locations throughout the Alexandria area. Meet artists, view original artwork and discover creative spaces at your own pace.
Visit the Art DeTour website for a map and complete list of locations. Clicking an address will open Google Maps directions to your destination of choice.
Date: June 19-20, 2026
Time: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Multiple locations throughout the Alexandria area
Website: alexart.org/art-detour

From the Cities of Europe to the Lakes of Minnesota: Artist Talk with Melissa Werpy
2026-06-21 17:00 - 19:00 | MN
From the Cities of Europe to the Lakes of Minnesota: Artist Talk with Melissa Werpy
The Alexandria Art Guild, in collaboration with Ida Graves Distillery, presents From the Cities of Europe to the Lakes of Minnesota, featuring the work of artist Melissa Werpy.
Working in both painting and fine art ceramics, Werpy explores the relationship between form, function and artistic expression. Her work highlights the connections between ceramic and painting practices, resulting in pieces that are both beautiful and functional.
Join Melissa Werpy for an artist talk on Sunday, June 21, from 5-7 p.m. at Ida Graves Distillery. Guests will have the opportunity to hear about her artistic inspirations, creative journey and artistic process while viewing the collection.
The exhibit is on display at Ida Graves Distillery from May 22-June 21.
Exhibit Hours:
Thursday: 3-9 p.m.
Friday: 3-9 p.m.
Saturday: Noon-9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon-6 p.m.
For more information, visit alexart.org/ida-graves.

The Mousetrap
2026-06-23 - 2026-06-27 | Theatre L’Homme Dieu, 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Enjoy a memorable night of live theatre in Alexandria, MN with The Mousetrap, the world’s longest-running play by legendary mystery writer Agatha Christie.

The Mousetrap is the world’s longest running play, from the “Queen of Crime” herself, Agatha Christie. After a local woman is murdered, the guests and staff at Monkswell Manor find themselves stranded during a snowstorm. It soon becomes clear that the killer is among them, and the seven strangers grow increasingly suspicious of one another. When a second murder takes place, tensions and fears escalate. Will the murderer’s identity be revealed before they can strike again?

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Leslie Vincent live at Theatre L'Homme Dieu
2026-07-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Theatre L’Homme Dieu, 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Experience an unforgettable night of live jazz in Alexandria, MN at Theatre L’Homme Dieu with acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Leslie Vincent, one of the most exciting voices to emerge from the Minneapolis music scene.

Leslie is a prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist. Equally at home singing the Great American Songbook, musical theater, and contemporary rock and pop, she has become one of the most notable voices to emerge in the vibrant Minneapolis music scene, being hailed for her joy-filled performances and her “fun, human, beautiful interpretations” (Levi Weinhagen).
A prolific jazz songwriter and vocalist, Leslie Vincent’s lyrical creativity, rich alto tone, and magnetic stage presence have made her a standout in the modern-day jazz scene. Alongside her 5-piece band, Leslie melds modern lyrics rooted in the jazz, swing, and blues traditions.
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Collective Unconscious
2026-07-10 19:30 - 21:30 | Theatre L’Homme Dieu, 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Spend an unforgettable summer evening in Alexandria, MN with Collective Unconscious as they perform the legendary Abbey Road by The Beatles live at Theatre L’Homme Dieu.

Show Run Time: 2 Hours
Intermission: 15 Mins
July 10, 2026 7:30 pm

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Recorded just before the band broke up, and released in September of 1969, Abbey Road became an instant classic from the opening track, Come Together, through classics such as the tender Something, the passionate rocker Oh! Darling, the optimistic Here Comes The Sun, the haunting Because, and through the infamous medley that featured Polythene Pam, Golden Slumbers, and Carry That Weight. No one had heard anything like it before or since.
Collective Unconscious presents a very faithful rendition of the entire Abbey Road album, infusing it with our own personal savor.

They also feature a set of Beatles classic tracks from earlier in their short career with songs like While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Paperback Writer, A Hard Days Night, We Can Work It Out and more…

Collective Unconscious
Recorded just before the band broke up, and released in September of 1969, Abbey Road became an instant classic from the opening track, Come Together, through classics such as the tender Something, the passionate rocker Oh! Darling, the optimistic Here Comes The Sun, the haunting Because, and through the infamous medley that featured Polythene Pam, Golden Slumbers, and Carry That Weight. No one had heard anything like it before or since.
Collective Unconscious presents a very faithful rendition of the entire Abbey Road album, infusing it with our own personal savor.
The six piece group consists of:

Jeff Engholm – bass & vocals

Nathan Nesje – guitar & vocals

Muggsy Lauer – guitar & vocals

George Maurer – keyboards & vocals

Erin Vork – keys, percussion, guitar & vocals

Scott Chabot – drums

About Collective Unconscious
Formed in the spring of the year 2000 to support lead singer/bass player Jeff Engholm’s first solo CD (Summit Climb), CU performed around central Minnesota as a jam band. A couple of years of Wednesday nights at the Red Carpet Nightclub in St. Cloud, MN firmly established the band’s repertoire, and musicianship, and kept audiences dancing.

Songs by Boys by Girls
2026-07-15 19:30 - 21:30 | Theatre L’Homme Dieu, 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Add powerhouse vocals and unforgettable energy to your summer plans in Alexandria, MN with Songs by Boys by Girls.
Presented by Lori Dokken
Theatre L’Homme Dieu
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Patty Peterson, Judi Vinar, Rachel Holder and Lori Dokken (members of “the girls,” the “I Am Woman,” and “Women on the Moon” shows) will put their own spin on iconic songs made famous by legendary “boys” — including Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, Elton John, The Beatles, Kenny Loggins, Steve Miller, Leon Russel and many more. Every time these great friends take the stage; it promises to be a fantastic evening of powerful vocals, rich harmonies, and a sprinkle of Rat Pack-style charm and humor. Presented by local music powerhouse Lori Dokken – this dynamic ensemble of women will deliver a one-night-only event you won’t want to miss!
Featuring:

Patty Peterson: Vocals
Judi Vinar: Vocals
Rachel Holder: Vocals
Lori Dokken: Vocals & Piano
