Explore Alexandria, MN

Saturday Story Hour
2026-01-10 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Cherry Street Books, 503 Broadway, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
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.

Alexandria Blizzard Home Game
2026-01-09 19:10 - 21:30, 2026-01-03 19:10 - 22:00 | PrimeWest Health RCC, 802 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Cheer on the Alexandria Blizzard this hockey season at the Runestone Community Center in Alexandria, MN!

You can find the 2025-2026 home game schedule here, featuring every matchup happening right here in Alexandria.

🎟️ Tickets & Fan Info

Venue: Runestone Community Center, Alexandria MN

Buy Tickets: HERE

Contact: info@alexandriablizzard.com | (320) 460-2601

Parking: Free lot on-site

Live Music at Willy T's
2026-01-09 19:00 - 22:00 | Willy T’s, 5637 State Highway 29 S, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Live Music at Willy T’s Tavern & Grill | Alexandria, MN
Experience great live music at Willy T’s Tavern & Grill in Alexandria, Minnesota, where local and regional musicians take the stage for nights filled with acoustic sets, rock, country, and more. Enjoy a fun evening of live entertainment, delicious food, and cold drinks in a lively atmosphere at this popular hotel restaurant.
Find the music schedule HERE.

2026 Wedding & Runway Show
2026-01-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Vie Church, 2671 S McKay Ave, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56315
You’re Invited! The 2026 Lakes of Minnesota Wedding Association | 2nd Annual Wedding & Runway Show

• Saturday, January 24, 2026
• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Runway Show begins at 12:30 PM
• VIE Church & Event Center | 2671 S. McKay Avenue, Alexandria, MN

Whether you’re planning a wedding, celebrating love your way, building a wedding weekend, or simply exploring the incredible wedding industry in Central Minnesota, this event is for you.

What to expect:
• Wedding & event vendors from across the region
• Catering, venues, hair & makeup, photographers, videographers, bridal & tux companies + more
• Live music
• A full coffee bar
• Gift bags for the star of the show: our bride or groom guests!

Tickets + full details here

Drink & Know Thingz Trivia Night
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-01-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Zorbaz on the Lake, 2710 N Nokomis NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Test your knowledge and have a blast at Trivia Night at Zorbaz!
Join us every Thursday at 7:00 PM for a fun-filled evening of drinks, laughter, and brain-teasing questions. Bring your friends, enjoy great food and beverages, and see if you can drink and know things while competing for prizes.
Whether you’re a trivia master or just looking for a fun night out, Thursday trivia at Zorbaz is the perfect weekly outing!

BINGO Nights
2026-01-08 18:30 - 20:30, 2026-01-01 18:30 - 20:30 | 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and friendly competition at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN!
Join 22 Northmen from 6:30–8:30 PM for Bingo Nights. Come early to snag a table, enjoy delicious eats, and sip on your favorite drinks before the games begin. Bingo kicks off at 6:30 PM sharp, with exciting rounds leading up to a grand prize finale you won’t want to miss!
Staring Thursday, November 6 and running into April!

Trivia Wednesday
2026-01-07 18:30 - 20:30, 2025-12-31 18:30 - 20:30 | 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Trivia is back starting Wednesday, November 5 at 22 Northmen Brewing Company in Alexandria, Minnesota. Almost every Wednesday into April!

teams of 1-6 people
Free to play for prizes
4pm-7pm specials:

$3 off Appetizers
$5 beers (all sizes)

Don’t forget to grab a trivia punch card while you’re there for a chance to win free beer this season!

Sunday Brunch at Carlos Creek Winery
2026-01-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-28 10:00 - 14:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Sundays are for ‘Brunching’ at Carlos Creek Winery! 🥂☕

Looking for the best way to spend your Sunday? Head over to Carlos Creek Winery for a delicious and unforgettable Sunday Brunch experience! Enjoy every week on Sundays from 10-2pm in a family-friendly, dog-friendly atmosphere!

What to Expect

🍹 Brunch cocktails and mocktails: Sip on handcrafted drinks made just for brunch, from classic cocktails to creative mocktails for everyone to enjoy.

🍕🍳 Brunch menu: Savor a delicious selection of brunch favorites, including mouth-watering brunch pizzas, handcrafted brunch cocktails, and refreshing Nitro Cold Brew Coffee.

🍽️ Outdoor and indoor seating: Whether the weather is amazing and you’re relaxing on our dog-friendly patio or cozying up inside, there’s a perfect spot for everyone.

Family-friendly atmosphere: Enjoy a relaxed vibe that’s perfect for creating memories with your loved ones.

Karaoke Night
2026-01-03 20:00 - 23:00 | Copper Trail Brewing Co., 205 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
The first Saturday of the month is KARAOKE NIGHT at Copper Trail! Stop in from 8:00 to close, get your name on the list, and show us what you’ve got to say—err, sing. Also, don’t tell anyone, but we’ve been known to give out some free beers and other prizes to vocalists who make an effort to put on a show…

Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
2026-01-03 17:30 - 20:30 | 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. for live music in the taproom Saturday from 5:30-8:30 PM in Alexandria, MN.

CLICK HERE to view the music schedule.

Live Music at Carlos Creek Winery
2026-01-03 14:00 - 17:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us every Saturday at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, MN for live music from 2-5 PM inside the CCW tasting room.

View the music schedule HERE.

Open Skate
2026-01-02 08:00 - 11:00, 2026-01-01 08:00 - 16:00, 2025-12-31 09:00 - 15:00, 2025-12-30 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-12-29 09:00 - 15:00 | PrimeWest Health RCC, 802 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Take a break this holiday season and enjoy ice skating in Alexandria, MN! Stay active, make memories, and spend time on the ice with friends and family.
𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧: $2 per skater
𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐤𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬? Rentals available at Cowing Robards downtown.

Open Skate Schedule
• Dec 24: 9am–2pm• Dec 26: 8am–5pm• Dec 27: 3:30pm–7pm• Dec 29: 9am–3pm• Dec 30: 9am–11:30am• Dec 31: 9am–3pm• Jan 1: 8am–4pm• Jan 2: 8am–11am
All times are subject to change due to weather, cancellations, or make-up games.
Bundle up and experience winter fun in Alexandria—perfect for families, holiday visitors, and anyone looking for affordable outdoor recreation. Lace up and hit the ice in Alexandria, MN!

Big Ole Hockey Tournament: Peewee A/AA & Peewee B
2026-01-02 - 2026-01-04 | PrimeWest Health RCC, 802 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Welcome to Alexandria, hockey coaches, players, and families!
We’re excited to host 8 Peewee A/AA and 8 Pewee B teams as they arrive in Alexandria for a weekend filled with competitive hockey, family fun, and plenty of off-the-ice adventures.
Visit the AAHA website here.

Live Music at The Depot
2025-12-31 21:00 - 23:59 | Depot Smokehouse and Tavern, 104 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join The Depot Smokehouse and Tavern for live music!
View the schedule HERE.

NYE Improv
2025-12-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, United States
NYE Improv at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: A radical, gnarly, totally tubular, gag me with a spoon New Year! Join us on New Year's Eve at 7pm to kick off your night with some laughs, provided by our Quad Squad Improv team! Our improv show will be a family-friendly, hour-long performance, filled with improv games, some of which are interactive. This year's theme is all-out 80's!

NYE Improv Show at The Andria Theatre
2025-12-31 19:00 - 20:00 | Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, United States
Join us at the Andria Theatre on December 31st @7pm to finish the year with some laughs!
The Andria Theatre’s Quad Squad Improv team will host an hour-long improv show that will include a variety of improv games that will be fun for the whole family!
Purchase $15 general admission tickets at andriatheatre.org, 320-762-8300, or in the Box Office

NYE BINGO
2025-12-31 18:30 - 20:30 | 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
THIS WEEK ONLY: NYE BINGO!
Join us for BINGO on New Year’s Eve at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN!
We’ll have a mini ball drop during bingo and enjoy FREE 4 oz glass of bubbly to cheers to the new year!
Get ready for a night of fun, food, and friendly competition at 22 Northmen Brewing Co. in Alexandria, MN! Join us from 6:30–8:30 PM for Bingo Nights. Come early to snag a table, enjoy delicious eats, and sip on your favorite drinks before the games begin. Bingo kicks off at 6:30 PM sharp, with exciting rounds leading up to a grand prize finale you won’t want to miss!

NYE Comedy Show
2025-12-31 18:00 - 22:00 | Broadway Ballroom, 115 30th Ave E, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Get ready to laugh your way into the new year at the New Year’s Eve Comedy Show!
Staring Tim Harmston and Ethan Pedersen
Join us for an evening full of hilarious jokes, great vibes, and awesome energy. Make it a date w/dinner & show or show only. It’s the perfect way to celebrate and make some unforgettable memories. Don’t miss out on the fun — come have a blast and start the year with a big smile!
TICKETS
$65 for Dinner and Show
$30 for Show Only

Brew Years Eve
2025-12-31 16:00 - 22:00 | Copper Trail Brewing Co., 205 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us for a Brew Years Eve Party at Copper Trail Brewing!

Free champagne starting 5:30pm while supplies last!
Champagne toast for the London ball drop at 6pm! Watch on our projector!
Lobster in London! Pair your champagne with our special menu item the lobster roll.
Live music with Riley Spindler 7-9pm!

Opened 11am-10pm New Years Eve// Closed New Years Day

Garden of Lights Walking Light Tour
2025-12-28 17:00 - 20:00 | 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.

Live Music at Copper Trail!
2025-12-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Copper Trail Brewing Co., 205 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Live Music in the Taproom! Every Sunday, stop by and enjoy some of our favorite local musicians
