Explore Alexandria, MN

Brunch at Copper Trail Brewing / 205 Grill
2025-09-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Copper Trail Brewing Co., 205 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Enjoy brunch at 205 Grill from 10am-1pm every Friday-Sunday!

Copper Trail is serving up breakfast burritos and choice of 2 or 3 apple fritter french toast! They now have mimosa flights that come with a bottle of Champagne with juices and berries to enjoy with friends or family!

Cocktails include Bloody Marys, Marina Caesars, Espresso Martinis, and Mimosas!
NA options include a virgin bloody mary and medium roast cold brew on tap!
Full food and drinks menus are also available at 10am!

Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
2025-09-27 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-20 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
2025-09-27 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-20 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.

Oktoberfest at Thousand Lakes Brewing
2025-09-27 12:00 - 21:00, 2025-09-26 16:00 - 22:00 | Thousand Lakes Brewing, 110 W Lake Street, Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, 56361
6th annual Oktoberfest celebration at Thousand Lakes Brewing
It’s FREE to attend both days and you can enjoy excellent beer, lots of great food options, live music, fun games, a vendor fair and more!
See the full schedule in the discussion section!

Food
Flavor Shack – both daysImmanuel Lutheran Brats and Kraut – both daysWoodfire Pizza – Saturday Only8th Grade Geology Trip – Bavarian Pretzels – Saturday Only
Games
Nagelbalken – nail drivingSteinholdingSausage TossBeer Server Competition
Music (Saturday)
Dan Remer and Friends – 12-3pmThe Mugwugs – 5-8pm
Vendors (Saturday 12-5pm)Country Vibe MNRosemary Clay CoGravel Road MercantileRenita Ann DesignsHwy 40 HomesteadMama B’s Baked GoodsJust Fly Low SoapSweet Perfections by SamAll Knotted UpSimply FlourishMiltona GreenhousesR Bottled GoldMark Pachan WoodworkingJerry Hobbs and Barry Tumberg Blacksmithing

Find the latest updates HERE.

Fall Pop-Up at Carlos Creek
2025-09-27 12:00 - 16:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us for a cozy fall afternoon at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota, as Full Circle Farm, a 4th-generation family farm from Starbuck, MN, brings their fresh-baked bread and hand-milled grains straight to the winery.

🍂 Sip your favorite wines or craft cocktails while shopping delicious, locally-made goods perfect for autumn gatherings. This Fall Pop-Up Shop is a one-day-only event you won’t want to miss!

Saturday Story Hour at Cherry Street Books
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-09-20 10:00 - 11:00 | MN
It’s time for Story Hour!
Join Cherry Street Books from 10:00am-11:00am every Saturday! Books from a new author will be featured author every week!
September 6th: James Dean
September 13th: Nancy Carlson
September 20th: The Berenstains
September 27th: Victoria Kahn
October 4th: Dr. Seuss
October 11th: Alan Baker
October 18: —
October 25th: Aaron Reynolds

Farmers Market
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-23 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Big Ole Central Park, 200 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Support local growers and savor the flavors of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market, located at Big Ole Park at Broadway & Second Avenue— right next to Big Ole.
The market offers a full lineup of fresh, locally grown produce, meats, flowers, and baked goods. Find a wide selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables including:
🫛 Beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers
🌿 Fresh herbs, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes
🍓 Pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes
🌸 Beautiful cut flowers
🥩 Local meats: elk, lamb, beef, pork
🥖 Homemade baked goods
Whether you’re shopping for fresh ingredients or simply enjoying the community vibe, the Alexandria Farmers Market is a must-visit.
Market Hours
🛒 Saturdays | 9 a.m. – Noon | May 13 – October 28
🛒 Tuesdays | 9 a.m. – Noon | June 27 – October 31
🛒 Thursdays | 3 – 6 p.m. | June 22 – October 26

Concert with Chris Koza with Peter Sieve
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join Carlos Creek for a live concert with Chris Koza and Peter Sieve for classic Americana vibe with a contemporary feel. They’ll deliver a wide range of textures in music rooted in folk and pop, with an emphasis on storytelling. Perfect for a cozy, autumn evening in the beautiful, intimate setting of the Grand Hall at Carlos Creek Winery.

Tickets $20 Adults • $10 Students (+ ticket fees)
7:00 pm show
6:30 pm doors open
General Admission Tickets
Rivana Club Members Receive Premium, Reserved Seating
Beer, Wine, and Craft Cocktails and Mocktails available for purchase.

Composer / Performer Chris Koza is an internationally-recognized Americana artist. Chris has toured the US extensively, sharing the stage with Gordon Lightfoot, Brandi Carlile, Ingrid Michaelson, Andrew Bird, Stephen Kellogg, and many others. His music appears regularly on ABC’s General Hospital, 60 Minutes, and Good Morning America. His song (Rogue Valley) The Wolves and the Ravens was featured in Ben Stiller’s film The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.
Chris embraces classic Americana with a contemporary feel and utilizes a wide range of textures in creating music rooted in folk and pop, with an emphasis on storytelling. Subtle synthesizers, rich harmonies and pop-music sensibilities interweave with acoustic and electric guitars, earthy pianos, and familiar rhythms. For every song that sounds like it could be strummed from a boxcar clacking slowly across a grassy midwestern plain, there’s a tune sailing from a city rooftop, echoing across a valley of streets and traffic, or a melody twisting and shimmering like a dim frequency deep into the starry night.
Longtime friend and guitarist Peter Sieve joins Chris for a stretch of duo dates this Fall, throughout the Midwest and Colorado. The pair have been playing and performing music together since meeting over acoustic guitars in the dorms as Freshmen years ago at St. Olaf College. They’ve been at various festivals including SXSW, Iceland Airwaves and CMJ, and have covered long stretches of highway; storytellers in pursuit of a stage.
Solo, with Rogue Valley, and his moniker Nobody Kid, Chris has self-produced, written, and released sixteen albums and EP’s. In 2023, Rogue Valley released their 6th album Shell Game. And in 2024 Chris’s 10th solo album Last Car At The Parking Lot was released to great enthusiasm at Minneapolis’s legendary Dakota.
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Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
2025-09-26 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-09-19 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 Friday night live music from 5:30-8:30 PM.

To view their music schedule, CLICK HERE.

Feast of The Fall- 3 Course Dinner
2025-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 | Country Blossom Farm, 1951 Englund Rd SW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Please join us for a special outdoor harvest inspired 3-course meal prepared by Country Blossom Farm and La Ferme and paired with CBF Hard Cider or Fresh Pressed Cider. This meal will be served casually, outdoors on the patio area and is a dine-here event (NOT TOGO). The first course will be served around 6 pm, you are welcome to purchase a drink ahead of time, shop, play our outdoor board games or just relax and enjoy the view. The Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE, and in an event of rain the event will be rescheduled. There also is a Gluten Free option available to select at time of purchase. (Gluten free items are prepared in a kitchen that uses gluten flour and baked in an oven where gluten products are baked.)
First Course: Apple salad – Bald Eagle Farms mixed greens, CBF apples, Fruitful Seasons cheese, hazelnuts, creamy poppyseed dressing
Second course: Chicken Pot Pie: Kadejan chicken, local carrots, onions, peas, potatoes, celery inside County Blossom Pie Crust
Dessert: Grandma’s Apple Pie Bars: County Blossom apples, almond icing

Smart Alex Trivia at Copper Trail Brewing
2025-09-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Copper Trail Brewing Co., 205 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join us every Thursday from 6–8 PM for Smart Alex Trivia at Copper Trail Brewing Company. Win up to a $50 gift card and a chance at BEER FOR A YEAR!

Prizes for Top Teams:

1st Place: $50 gift card

2nd Place: $20 gift card

3rd Place: $10 gift card

FREE to play! Pro Tip: Arrive early to grab a seat—we start at 6 PM sharp!

Farmers Market
2025-09-25 15:00 - 18:00 | Big Ole Central Park, 200 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Alexandria Farmers Market at Big Ole Park
Support local growers and savor the flavors of the season at the Alexandria Farmers Market, located at Big Ole Park at Broadway & Second Avenue.
The market offers a full lineup of fresh, locally grown produce, meats, flowers, and baked goods. Find a wide selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables including:
🫛 Beans, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers
🌿 Fresh herbs, lettuce, onions, peas, peppers, potatoes
🍓 Pumpkins, raspberries, squash, strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes
🌸 Beautiful cut flowers
🥩 Local meats: elk, lamb, beef, pork
🥖 Homemade baked goods
Whether you’re shopping for fresh ingredients or simply enjoying the community vibe, the Alexandria Farmers Market is a must-visit.
Market Hours
🛒 Saturdays | 9 a.m. – Noon | May 13 – October 28
🛒 Tuesdays | 9 a.m. – Noon | June 27 – October 31
🛒 Thursdays | 3 – 6 p.m. | June 22 – October 26

Hello Fall - Paint Social
2025-09-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Ollie Birch Boutique + Lounge, 518 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Celebrate the season with a night of creativity and connection at the Hello Fall Paint Social! Gather your friends for a relaxed evening filled with laughter, light snacks, and hands-on fun while you craft a one-of-a-kind fall project to take home.
✨ What’s Included:

A pre-cut DIY fall kit – laser cut from 1/4″ sustainable, blemish-free poplar wood

Ready-to-paint pieces, perfect for all skill levels

Paint and glue provided for your project

Project size: 10” round with a stand for display

Your choice of 4 unique fall-themed designs (available while supplies last)

Bring your creativity, enjoy the cozy vibes, and leave with a handmade piece that’s uniquely yours. Spots are limited, so be sure to reserve early!

Get Tickets HERE

Honeycrisp Tour
2025-09-24 13:45 - 2025-09-25 14:45 | MN
🍎The Honeycrisp Tour is coming to Alexandria, MN!
Come on out to Harbor Freight in Alexandria to pickup your pre-order of apples, pecans, and pistachios all FRESH from the orchard!

🗺Where: Harbor Freight – 4525 MN-29, Alexandria, MN 56308
⏰When: Thurs Sept 25 – 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM

🍎25LB Box of Michigan Honeycrisp Apples for $50 or bag your own starting at $1.75/LB
🌰Georgia Pecans (Natural or Cinnamon) and New Mexico Pistachios – 1LB Bags for $14
🍁Pure Michigan Maple Syrup – 1 Quart Jars for $24
Freshly Picked Tour brings the best of what’s in season directly from the family farm to your town, just days after harvest. Get your pre-order in ahead of time for a discount and to reserve your fruit! We do our best to bring enough extras but pre-ordering ensures you get your order!
Pre-Order Today, Pay at Pickup: www.FreshlyPickedTour.com/shop
Find a different location: www.FreshlyPickedTour.com/schedule

Live Music at Copper Trail!
2025-09-21 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

Sunday Brunch at Carlos Creek Winery
2025-09-21 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.

Pancake & Sausage Breakfast
2025-09-21 08:00 - 13:00 | Constellation Lodge, 205 6th Ave. E, Alexandria, MN, 56308
Join us as we hold our Fall Pancake Fundraiser . Fresh coffee, orange juice, milk, sausages from Miltona Custom Meats, and all the pancakes you can eat. Breakfast is $10 per person, children 5 and under eat free.

Fall Pop-Up Shop at Carlos Creek
2025-09-20 12:00 - 16:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join Carlos Creek for their Saturday Fall Pop-Up Shops!
September 20 — Clothing Vendor Sample Sale
Snag sample tees + sweatshirts (aka your new go-to layering pieces for iconic pumpkin patch pics). Happening at the back of the taproom. Come shop + sip!

Saturday 9/20 12–4 PM

Sample Sale: NEW salesmen samples and overstock merchandise being sold at significantly discounted prices from multiple sportwear brands. Offering limited sizing of one-off sportswear samples showcasing resort and college designs.

Categories/Pricing:

Hooded Sweatshirts- $20.00

Crewneck Sweatshirts- $15.00

T-shirts- $5.00

Long Sleeves- $10.00

Richardson Hats- $5.00

Travel Tumblers/Water bottles- $5.00

Specialty Items (jackets, polos, etc.) As Marked

Payment- Cash or Venmo
No Returns

Artifact Chat: WWII
2025-09-19 11:00 - 12:00 | Douglas County Historical Society MN, 1219 Nokomis St., Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308
Step back in time and explore the stories behind World War II at the
Douglas County Historical Society Artifact Chat!
Join DCHS on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 11:00 am for a fascinating discussion highlighting unique pieces from our collection. This event offers a closer look at WWII history through original objects that connect us to the people and experiences of the past.
This event is FREE to the public.
