Explore Alexandria, MN

Brunch at Copper Trail Brewing / 205 Grill
2025-09-26 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-28 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-03 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-04 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!

Oktoberfest at Thousand Lakes Brewing
2025-09-26 16:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-27 12:00 - 21:00 | 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.

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

Live Music at 22 Northmen Brewing
2025-09-26 17:30 - 20:30, 2025-10-03 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 Friday night live music from 5:30-8:30 PM.

To view their music schedule, CLICK HERE.

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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Farmers Market
2025-09-27 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-04 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 Story Hour at Cherry Street Books
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-04 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

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!

Live Music at Carlos Creek Winery
2025-09-27 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
2025-09-27 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.

Sunday Brunch at Carlos Creek Winery
2025-09-28 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.

Flower Bar / Pumpkin Floral Workshop
2025-09-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Carlos Creek Winery, 6693 County Road 34 NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Flower Bar + Rustic Floral Workshop at Carlos Creek Winery
🍂 Embrace the beauty of fall with flowers, pumpkins, and wine!
A curated fall flower bar will be available for all winery guests to shop and design their own take-home bouquet.
Looking for something more hands-on?Join Rustic Floral at Carlos Creek Winery for an immersive autumn design workshop where classic pumpkins meet refined floral artistry. In this guided, hands-on class, you’ll create a seasonal centerpiece using fresh blooms, textural accents, and curated details.
💐 Each arrangement will be styled in a premium heirloom pumpkin, making it the perfect statement piece for your fall table or autumn gatherings.

Live Music at Copper Trail!
2025-09-28 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

“Let’s Talk About Neurodiversity" with Sierra Grandy
2025-10-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Holiday Inn, 5637 MN-29, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Everyone is encouraged to join us for an engaging event to learn about and celebrate the unique perspectives and strengths of individuals with diverse neurological differences. Whether you’re a parent, educator, employer, supervisor, coworker, friend, advocate, or local resident who wants to learn and be a more informed community member, this event is for you! There are many living among us with neurological disorders who have abundant skill sets and gifts to contribute. By coming together to learn, grow, and share information, conversation, and experiences, we can all benefit and build a stronger community!
Event Tickets

Tickets for this event are $20 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
If cost is prohibitive, visit the Alexandria Chamber of Commerce, 206 Broadway, for complimentary tickets.

About Sierra

Sierra Grandy, JD, is a speaker, attorney, advocate, Congressional Candidate, and founder of Questify Your Life LLC, who is passionate about neurodiversity, disability, and mental health topics. As a neurodivergent and disabled person herself, Sierra draws on her lived experiences and educational background to give voice to marginalized and overlooked communities. As an avid volunteer and leader in her community, including in the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Minnesota State Advisory Council on Mental Health, and the Minnesota Disability Bar Association, Sierra uses her connections and resources to try to make a difference in the lives around her. Her mission is to empower disabled and neurodivergent individuals by fighting for greater inclusion, acceptance, and access to essential tools for success.

Farmers Market
2025-10-02 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

Cardinal Community Fest
2025-10-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Woodland Elementary School, 1410 South McKay Ave., Alexandria, 56308, United States
Gather the family and come on out for an evening of fun at the Cardinal Community Fest! Enjoy an unforgettable night of free activities for everyone, including youth bingo, Shenanigans Indoor Playground, a Ninja Warrior course, a Mario Kart tournament, and trivia bingo for adults with awesome prizes.
You can also cast your vote for your favorite decorated pumpkin, watch incredible student performances, and take advantage of extended early voting on site. Delicious food will be available for purchase, so come hungry and ready to celebrate with the community!

Smart Alex Trivia at Copper Trail Brewing
2025-10-02 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!

Fiddler on the Roof
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, United States
Production of the classic musical, Fiddler on the Roof, brought to you by the Andria Theatre!
Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia.
Oct. 2-4 & 9-11 @7pm, 5 & 12 @2pm at Andria Theatre

Fiddler on the roof
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Andria Theatre, 618 Broadway St, Alexandria, MN, United States
Fiddler on the roof at the Andria Theatre! Show Synopsys: Set in the little village of Anatevka, the story centers on Tevye, a poor milkman, and his five daughters. With the help of a colorful and tight-knit Jewish community, Tevye tries to protect his daughters and instill them with traditional values in the face of changing social mores and the growing anti-Semitism of Czarist Russia. Winner of nine Tony Awards when it debuted in 1964,Â Fiddler on the RoofÂ is the brainchild of Broadway legends, Jerome Robbins and Harold Prince; songwriters, Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick; and bookwriter, Joseph Stein. Touching audiences worldwide with its humor, warmth and honesty, this universal show is a staple of the musical theatre canon.
