Live DJ at Zorbaz
2025-07-04 22:00 - 23:59, 2025-07-05 22:00 - 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Zorbaz on the Lake, 2710 N Nokomis NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Turn up your summer weekends at Zorbaz on the Lake with live DJ sets every Friday and Saturday night starting at 10:00 PM!
Dance under the stars, sip your favorite drinks, and enjoy lakeside vibes all night long. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, there’s no better way to kick off the weekend than at Zorbaz! (Must be 21+ at 10pm)

Freedom Fun Run 5K & 10K
2025-07-05 07:30 - 17:00 | Lake Brophy County Park, 2175 Brophy Lndg NW, Alexandria, MN, United States
SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025 – Come celebrate FREEDOM with us at the 4th Annual Freedom Fun Run. All races begin at Brophy Park, and end in the same location.
Enjoy the coolness and beauty of Lake Darling, Cowdry & Brophy Lake and the rolling hills of the Brophy Bike Trails on your way to the finish line!
Registration and check in will be held at the Brophy Pavilion.
Locker rooms and showers NOT available, but the local YMCA is just down the road.
Indoor bathrooms available.
Packet Pick up:
Friday, July 4th: 5 PM – 7 PM or
Saturday, July 5th: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Race Times:
7:15 AM – 10 K
8 AM – 5K
9:00 AM – 1 mile (kids)
This event is hosted by Alexandria Community Christian School (ACCS) and all proceeds will go to support the equipping the next generation to learn, love and lead via a K-12 Christian education experience.
Register Here: (PRICES INCREASE AFTER JUNE 10):

Farmers Market
2025-07-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-08 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

Saturday Art Market
2025-07-05 09:30 - 13:30 | Big Ole Central Park, 200 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Experience art, music, and community at the Saturday Art Market, a weekly fine art market held at Big Ole Park along the shores of Lake Agnes in downtown Alexandria, Minnesota.

From May 24 to August 30, 2025, spend your Saturday mornings browsing original works by local and regional artists in a scenic lakeside setting. This family-friendly event brings together creativity and culture—with live music every weekend adding to the festive atmosphere.

🎨 Featured Art Forms:

Painting & Drawing
Ceramics & Pottery
Sculpture
Jewelry
Photography
Woodworking & Mixed Media

🎶 Live Music Every Saturday!Enjoy performances by local musicians as you stroll through the market. The sound of live acoustic, folk, and jazz adds a special touch to this vibrant outdoor arts experience.
VIEW THE LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULE HERE:

Event Details🗓 Every Saturday | May 24 – August 30, 2025🕘 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.📍 Big Ole Park, on Lake Agnes in Downtown Alexandria, MN💲 Free Admission | Family-Friendly

Brunch at Copper Trail Brewing / 205 Grill
2025-07-05 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-06 10:00 - 13:00 | 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!

Permanent Jewelry Pop Up!
2025-07-05 10:00 - 14:00 | Adorable Chaos Boutique, 516 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Pop on over for a fun permanent jewelry event with Kayla and Von T Jewelry!

We can’t wait to have her back with her permanent jewelry options and her other jewelry collections as well! We are absolutely AMAZED at her ever growing selection of quality pieces; they are outstanding!

Bring your friends and join in the fun!
ALL AGES WELCOME!
See you then!

Enchanted Melodies – A Disney Cabaret Concert
2025-07-05 10:00 - 17:00 | MN
Bringing the magic to Alexandria! Join us for a sparkling cabaret-style performance featuring beloved songs from fairytale royalty and timeless animated adventures. With enchanting vocals, live piano, and the spirit of your favorite prince & princess stories, this one-of-a-kind musical event is perfect for dreamers of ALL AGES!
✨ Featuring three dazzling vocalists (2 male, 2 female) and live piano
✨ Ideal for families, kids, parents, grandparents, and friend groups
✨ Optional: Dress in your royal best – crowns welcome, of course!
Hour One: Photo opps, Specialty Themed Drinks for all ages, seating opens 30 min before the show.
Hour Two: The Disney-inspired cabaret performance
Runtime of the show: Approximately 60–70 minutes
2 Shows
10am-noon
3-pm
Tickets: Start at $25. Space is limited so we highly recommend you purchase soon and secure your spots for what is sure to bring long-lasting memories! ✨💫

MN Author Event: Ann Schreiber
2025-07-05 10:45 - 11:30 | MN
Join us for a MN Author Event featuring Ann Schreiber on Saturday, July 5th at 10:45am!

About the Author:
Ann Schreiber is a freelance copywriter, blogger, and lifelong book lover who turned her passion
for words into a thriving business and a growing collection of published work. She’s the founder
of Copywriting For You and the author of three books: Perseverance. Reinvention. (2024), a raw
and honest memoir; The Top 10 Mistakes I Made My First Year as a Copywriter (2025), a
practical guide for new writers; and Emily’s Next Chapter (May 2025), her heartwarming fiction
debut about love, family, and second chances. Whether she’s crafting copy for clients or diving
into character development, Ann brings curiosity, empathy, and a deep respect for storytelling to
everything she writes.
About the Book:
Emily’s Next Chapter is a heartfelt romance about second chances, blending families, and finding love later in life. After years of putting her children first, Emily never expected to fall for Lucas, a devoted father navigating his own fresh start. As their love deepens, she must find a way to embrace a future with him and his eight-year-old daughter, Lily—without losing herself in the process.

Winery Production Tours: Carlos Creek
2025-07-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Curious how your favorite wines go from grape to glass? Join us for a Winery Production Tour at Carlos Creek Winery and get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our winemaking process. From crushing and fermentation to aging and bottling, you’ll learn about the care and craftsmanship that goes into every bottle we produce.
Each tour includes two wine samples, a souvenir wine glass to take home, and plenty of wine knowledge to savor!

Every Saturday this summer (and Memorial Day Sunday and Labor Day Sunday)
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
$20 per person

Come sip, learn, and explore with us at Carlos Creek Winery!

Proof by David Auburn
2025-07-05 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-06 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-07 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-08 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-09 13:30 - 15:30, 2025-07-10 13:30 - 15:30 | Theatre L’Homme Dieu, 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
By: David Auburn
Produced by: Gremlin Theatre (St. Paul)
Dates: June 24–28, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM (Evening Performances)
Matinee: Thursday, June 26 at 1:30 PM
PROOF is a literary work of art, beautifully encompassing themes of academia, gender, relationships, grief and mental health. Captivating and thought provoking, a triumph of writing, PROOF is the story of a woman who took care of her genius mathematician father for years, as he deteriorated due to mental illness. When he dies, she is left wondering if she has inherited her father’s illness along with his academic prowess.
Winner of the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award, clever and fast paced, creating moments of wit,hilarity, and pain with equal impact, PROOF is astonishing in its ability to create comedic and heartwrenching moments simultaneously. Gremlin’s production showcases great acting at its finest.
GET TICKETS HERE.

Brewery Production Tours
2025-07-05 14:00 - 15:00 | 22 Northmen Brewing Company, 6693 County Rd 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Hey there, beer lovers! Ever wondered how your favorite brews come to life? Join us for a behind-the-scenes look inside the brewing facility at 22 Northmen Brewing Company.
Our Brewery Production Tours offer a guided walk through our production space where you’ll learn about our brewing process, ingredients, and what makes our beer uniquely Northmen.
Tours include three beer samples and a 22 Northmen logo glass to take home!

Every Saturday this summer (and Memorial Day weekend Sunday + Labor Day weekend Sunday)
2:00-3:00 pm, meet in the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom
Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend

Grab your friends, bring your curiosity (and your taste buds), and discover the craft behind the pour.

Live Music at Carlos Creek Winery
2025-07-05 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.

Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
2025-07-05 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 The Deck Bar: Arrowwood Resort
2025-07-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Arrowwod Resort and Conference Center, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Relax lakeside and enjoy live music all summer long at The Deck Bar at Arrowwood Resort in Alexandria, MN! Join us for weekend performances featuring local and regional talent, refreshing drinks, and the perfect summer vibe.
June 2025
Date: Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Donny Brang

Thursday, June 12th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Jackson Burns

Thursday, June 19th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Robb Justice

Date: Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Kevin Klimek Duo
July 2025
Thursday, July 3rd, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Donny Brang

Friday, July 4th, 2025
Time: Band: 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM; Fireworks: 10:00 PM
Performer: Darren Quam & Friends Band

Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Donny Brang

Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Jackson Burns

Thursday, July 17th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Robb Justice

Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Kevin Klimek Duo
Event Name: Rhythm & Rhyme at Deck Bar & Grill

Thursday, July 31st, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Rhythm & Rhyme

August 2025
Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Kevin Klimek Duo
Thursday, August 14th, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Robb Justice

Thursday, August 21st, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Performer: Jackson Burns

Friday, August 29th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Performer: Darren Quam

Saturday, August 30th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Performer: Kevin Klimek Duo

Karaoke Night at Copper Trail Brewing
2025-07-05 20:00 - 22:00 | Copper Trail Brewing Co., 205 Broadway Street, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Join Copper Trail Brewing the first Saturday of every month for Karaoke Night from 8-10pm!
Gra your pals for a night of fun!

Karaoke Night
2025-07-05 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…

Sunday Brunch at Carlos Creek Winery
2025-07-06 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.

Live Music at Copper Trail!
2025-07-06 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

ABBA-solutely Fab Tribute Concert
2025-07-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Theatre L’Homme Dieu, 1875 County Road 120 NE, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Get ready to relive the magic of ABBA, the legendary pop/disco supergroup whose music has spanned seven continents, six decades, and five generations.
This unforgettable tribute concert brings together an international company of singers and musicians to celebrate ABBA’s timeless hits, including “Dancing Queen,” “Fernando,” “Gimme Gimme,” “Take A Chance on Me,” and so many more!
In addition to their iconic music, ABBA’s songs have been featured in hit movies and shows like Night at the Museum, Miss Congeniality, Get Smart, Creed, and over 112 other films and television shows. This special performance at Theatre L’Homme Dieu is brought to you by Katy Vernon, a renowned British singer-songwriter who leads a global village of talent for one night only in the Lakes Area.
Whether you’re an ABBA superfan or just love great music, this show is a must-see! Don’t miss your chance to dance and sing along to the greatest hits of all time!
GET TICKETS HERE.

Kids Recycled Boat Building
2025-07-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Legacy of the Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W, Alexandria, 56308, United States
Join Legacy of the Lakes for a fun and creative hands-on learning experience!
Kids will explore the world of sustainability and design while building boats using recycled materials. This engaging educational program is offered through Alexandria Community Education and is perfect for curious young minds who love to create and explore.
$7. Be sure to pre-register to secure your spot!
Watch their website and social media for more updates!

Pilates on the Deck at Carlos Creek
2025-07-08 17:30 - 18:15 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Pilates on the Deck at Carlos Creek – Select Tuesdays This Summer
Join Dr. Hillary for a refreshing 45-minute Pilates class on the beautiful Creekside Deck at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, MN!
🗓 Class Dates:

Tuesday, June 3

Tuesday, June 24

Tuesday, July 8

Tuesday, July 22

Tuesday, August 5

Tuesday, August 19

✨ All levels welcome! Start your day with mindful movement in a scenic outdoor setting.
✅ Register in advance HERE ($15) or sign up on-site (as space allows).🧘‍♀️ Equipment available on a first-come, first-serve basis — we recommend bringing a yoga mat and yoga block for your comfort.
Dr. Hillary has a Doctor of Physical Therapy and is a a classical Pilates teacher, Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, with advanced training in Postural Restoration (PRI), and Applied Integration Academy (AIA) techniques. This allows her to treat the whole body at once.
She has a passion for pelvic health, wellness, low-toxic living, nutrition, reducing waste, movement, and pilates.
She is a wife and mama to 2 beautiful young children. Her first postpartum experience sparked her interest and passion for pelvic health. She felt alone and isolated during her postpartum season with all the symptoms she was experiencing in her new body. She knew there had to be other women in the same boat. Her goal is to lead women out of the dark when it comes to pelvic floor symptoms and make sure no one feels alone.
Dr. Hillary was born and raised in Minnesota. The kitchen is her favorite place to be. She enjoys cooking and baking nutrient dense foods for all to enjoy.

Disney’s Moana Jr.
2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, United States
Disney’s Moana Jr. at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: This thrilling and heartwarming coming-of-age story follows the strong-willed Moana as she sets sail across the Pacific to save her village and discover the truth about her heritage. Moana and the legendary demigod Maui embark on an epic journey of self-discovery and camaraderie as both learn to harness the power that lies within. With empowering messages of bravery and selflessness,Â Moana JR.Â is sure to bring out the hero within each of us. Moana celebrates the rich history of Oceania and is based on the beliefs and cultures of the people of the Pacific Islands.
