Boo Boats Trick or Treat
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Legacy of the Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, 56308, United States
Boo Boats Trick or Treat Event

Bring the kids to the museum between 3-5 pm on Halloween and give them a truly unique trick or treating experience! We’ll be handing out candy from several of our classic boats, plus kids can take part in the pumpkin scavenger hunt!
This event is free and open to the public.

Halloween in Downtown Alexandria 2025
2025-10-31 15:00 - 17:00 | Downtown Alexandria, Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Celebrate Halloween in Downtown Alexandria with an afternoon full of family-friendly fun! 🎃

🗓️ October 31, 2025 | 3–5 PM📍 Downtown Alexandria, Minnesota
Bring the whole family downtown on Thursday, October 31 from 3–5 PM to enjoy trick-or-treating at your favorite local businesses. Kids can fill their candy buckets while exploring the festive fall atmosphere in the heart of Alexandria.
After trick-or-treating, stick around for the annual Halloween Parade, hosted by Vikingland Community Support Program and themed this year, “Hometown Heroes.” Enjoy the creative costumes, community spirit, and spooky fun that make downtown Alexandria the perfect place to celebrate Halloween!
👻 Event Highlights:

Trick-or-treating at participating downtown shops and businesses

Halloween parade featuring the “Hometown Heroes” theme

Family-friendly activities and festive photo ops

Support local shops and enjoy seasonal treats

Deer Hunter's Widow Craft and Vendor Festival
2025-11-08 09:00 - 15:00 | Crooked Willow, 11181 County Road 82, Osakis, MN, 56360, United States
Join us for a craft and vendor festival on Saturday, November 8th from 9 am – 3 pm at Crooked Willow in Osakis!

We will have a variety of vendors and crafters available, so bring your friends and support some amazing local small business owners. Shop for items for yourself and find some great gifts for the upcoming Holiday season! Food and drink will be available for purchase during the event.

For a list of participating vendors and crafters, click HERE.
If you have questions regarding the event or would like to sign up as a vendor/crafter, please email MeghanBerg14@yahoo.com.

14th Annual Arabella Marketplace Shopping Event
2025-11-22 09:00 - 15:00 | Arabella Manor, 1810 Darling Ave E, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Kick off your holiday shopping season at the 14th Annual Holiday Shopping Event at Arabella Manor in Alexandria, MN!

This beloved family-friendly community event brings together your favorite local vendors and makers for a full day of fun, festive finds, and holiday cheer.
Explore two buildings full of booths featuring unique gifts, handmade goods, home essentials, and must-have items to jump-start your holiday shopping. Whether you’re checking off your wish list or discovering something special, you’ll find plenty of treasures to take home.
Enjoy prizes, holiday treats, and the joy of supporting local businesses while connecting with fellow shoppers in a warm and welcoming environment.
📍 Location: Arabella Manor, 1810 & 1812 Darling Ave East, Alexandria, MN(near Discovery School)

Parade of Trees
2025-11-28 14:00 - 18:00 | Legacy of the Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, 56308, United States
Parade of Trees at Legacy of the Lakes Museum
Come see holiday trees beautifully decorated by local clubs, businesses, and organizations in the Legacy of the Lakes Boathouse.
Free and open to the public. More information coming soon!

Christmas in Alexandria
2025-11-28 14:00 - 20:00 | The Runestone Museum, 206 Broadway St, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308
Join us for a festive and fun-filled kickoff to the holiday season at Christmas in Alexandria!
The event takes place at The Runestone Museum and Legacy of the Lakes Boathouse from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m., with the downtown lighting ceremony at 5:15 p.m.
Activities include:

Visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus

Christmas choir performances

The festive Parade of Trees & Hot Cocoa Bar inside the Legacy of the Lakes Boathouse

Live music and warming stations at Copper Trail Brewing Co., plus refreshments throughout the event

Walk through light display at Legacy of the Lakes Gardens: Fridays-Sundays from 5-8 pm
(including Christmas Eve & Day)

Lights on Broadway Holiday Light Parade
2025-11-28 17:00 | Downtown Alexandria, Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Christmas in the Fort and the Downtown Lighting Ceremony and Parade is put on by the Runestone Museum Foundation is a long-standing tradition in our area that attracts many people.

Anyone can enter – only rule is to “light it up!”
No charge to enter – just send email of intent with contact name, email address and phone number to christmasinalex@gmail.com

MORE DETAILS TO COME.

Garden of Lights Walking Light Tour
2025-11-28 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-29 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-11-30 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-05 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-06 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-07 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-12 17:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-13 17:00 - 20:00 and 7 more dates | Legacy of the Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, 56308, United States
Garden of Lights Walking Light Tour
Fridays – Sundays, Nov 28 – Dec 28 in Alexandria, MN

Step 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
into 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.
This 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
Bundle 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.

Carols & Cocktails
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Gathered Oaks, 4550 County Hwy 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Celebrate the season with two festive nights of Calvary’s Carols & Cocktails / Mocktails at Gathered Oaks!

Join us on Thursday, December 4th or Friday, December 5th from 7–9 PM for an evening filled with your favorite Christmas carols and plenty of cheer.
Calvary’s Worship Team will lead live music both nights, creating a warm and joyful holiday atmosphere. Gathered Oaks will offer a full cash bar, and guests can enjoy snacks, prizes, and fun surprises throughout the evening. 🎄🎶🥳
This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. A free-will donation will support Calvary’s Giving Tree, which partners with Big Hearts of Central Minnesota, United Way of Douglas & Grant Counties, and Kalon Prep Academy to make a meaningful impact this holiday season.
Reserve your tickets here.

2025 Jingle & Mingle
2025-12-13 11:00 - 19:00 | Holiday Inn, 5637 MN-29, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us for the 2025 Holiday Jingle & Mingle—a fun, festive, and free-to-attend holiday celebration!
Enjoy free food including pizza and snacks, play bingo for prizes, and enter door prize drawings throughout the day (must be present to win).
Get 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.
Bring your friends and family and celebrate the season with community fun, music, and holiday cheer. See you there!

1st Annual SNOfest
2026-01-17 12:00 - 19:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Get ready for SNOfest– a fun, NEW winter festival at Carlos Creek!

FREE ADMISSION!
What to Expect at SnoFest 2026 (activites are weather dependent):

Outside bars open 11:00am-5:00 pm
Jaw-dropping ice sculptures by MN Ice — truly next-level artistry you have to see to believe
Live ice sculpture carving demos 12-4 pm (2 sculptures carved – 2 hours each)
An epic outdoor Ice Bar serving seasonal cocktails, craft beer, mulled wine, mocktails + winter warmers
3pm ‘Craziest Winter Hat’ contest, 21+ only (winner gets a ‘hibernation stash!’)
2pm kid sled parade, meet by winery tasting room (prizes for participation!)

bring your own sled decorated in ‘winter olympic’ theme

Hot cocoa bar
Afternoon and evening live music
Beer poking (yes, it’s a real thing — and it’s delicious)
Carlos Creek wine, 22 Northmen beer, winter cocktails, NA options, and comfort-food eats
Sculpture lighting when it gets dark (around 5:15pm)
Snowshoe and cross-country ski trail available + snowshoe rentals (weather dependent)
Live music throughout the day

A full day celebrating community, winter, and the best of Minnesota living
Outdoor activities run until 6pm, and indoor live music from 6-9 pm in the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom.

2nd Annual Beat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival
2026-02-06 - 2026-02-08 | Gathered Oaks, 4550 County Hwy 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
The 2nd Annual Beat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival returns with three days with amazing musicians, winter warmth, and soulful connection.

Beat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival
📍 Alexandria, MN | February 6–8, 2026

2 Venues:
Gathered Oaks (Friday & Saturday) + The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek (Sunday)
The 2nd Annual Beat the Winter Blues & Jazz Festival returns with three days of live music, winter warmth, and soulful connection. Think:

Jazz, blues, gospel & soul
Cozy indoor rooms + outdoor fire pits
Outdoor ice bar by Lake Charlie
Food vendors, drinks, and spaces to linger

This isn’t a rush-through-your-weekend festival.
It’s winter, done intentionally.
🎶 Festival Schedule
Friday | February 6 – Gathered Oaks
5:00 Indoor & Outdoor Spaces Activated. Ice bar, fire pits, food and drinks available for purchase
5:45 Seating | Music 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
6:30 Kevin Burt
8:00 Danielle Nicole Acoustic Duo
Saturday | February 7 – Gathered Oaks
3:30 Indoor & Outdoor Spaces Activated. Ice bar, fire pits, food and drinks available for purchase
3:45 Seating | Music 4:30 PM – 9:30 PM
4:30 One Trick Pony
6:30 Dinner available for purchase – Caterer TBA
7:00 Michael Ward-Bergeman
8:15 Southside Aces
Sunday | February 8 – The Grand Hall at Carlos Creek
🎤 Gospel Roots Blues Brunch with Joyann Parker
Buffet brunch featuring pastries, egg bake, muffins, and fresh fruit
Brunch seating: 10:30 AM
General seating: 11:00 AM
Music: 11:30 AM–1:30 PM Joyann Parker Duo
✨ Back by popular demand, Joyann Parker returns for her Gospel Roots Blues Brunch – an uplifting, soulful close to the weekend. This year we’re adding a full brunch option at Carlos Creek Winery.
Tickets
🔥 EARLY BIRD Full Weekend Pass** – $100 (Save 10% + premium seating closest to the stage) This is the best deal. Ends Friday, Jan 9, 2026 at noon.
🎟 Full Weekend Pass – $100 (save 10%. Purchase by Jan 23.)
Day Passes:

Friday – $40 until Jan 23. $45 after Jan 23.
Saturday – $45 until Jan 23. $50 after Jan 23.
Sunday – $25 until Jan 23. $30 after Jan 23.
Add on: Sunday Buffet Brunch – $21.65 (+tax and service fees)

✨Join us for year two.✨
More music. More warmth. More reasons to embrace winter in Alexandria, MN.

Easter Weekend at Carlos Creek
2026-04-03 - 2026-04-04 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Easter weekend 2026 fun at Carlos Creek in Alexandria, MN. Get out of the house Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4 to enjoy some time with your holiday weekend crew, without having to cook or clean! Fun for all ages.

FRIDAY APRIL 3special tipsy carrot cocktail & mocktail, wineryspecial bloody mary & carjillo cocktails, wineryspecial seasonal n/a refresher, wineryspecial signature mimosa (nice juicery juice), winerylive music w/ jackson burns 5:30-8:30, brewery

SATURDAY APRIL 4special tipsy carrot cocktail & mocktail, wineryspecial bloody mary & carjillo cocktails, wineryspecial seasonal n/a refresher, wineryspecial signature mimosa (nice juicery juice), wineryface painting 12-4mn bloom co. build-a-bouquet pop-up 12-4, wineryspring coloring for kiddoslive music w/ robb justice 2-5, winerylive music w/ teague alexy 5:30-8:30, brewery

SUNDAY APRIL 5ALL PROPERTY CLOSED FOR EASTER HOLIDAY

Bull-a-Rama
2026-05-15 19:00 - 22:00, 2026-05-16 18:00 - 22:00 | PrimeWest Health RCC, 802 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
BULLARAMA 2026

Experience two nights of bull riding action at the PrimeWest Health RCC in Alexandria. Presented by the Alexandria Fire Department Relief Association, this family-friendly weekend features top riders, concessions and entertainment for all ages.
Friday, May 15Doors open at 5 p.m. • Main event at 7 p.m.Friday Family Day: Kids 10 and under free
Saturday, May 16Doors open at 4 p.m. • Main event at 6 p.m.Kids 5 and under free
Tickets are available online and at Elden’s Fresh Foods in Alexandria.

Shrine Circus
2026-06-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Douglas County Fairgrounds, 300 Fairgrounds Rd, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Enjoy two shows of the Alexandria Calliope, 4-Wheelers & Shrine Circus this summer.

The event is Friday, June 19 at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
Shows at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets are $15 each and available at Cub Foods, Elden’s Fresh Foods or at the Douglas County Fairgrounds. Register to win a youth bicycle!
