Fall

1 22Northmen Primary Color

Live Music!

By Samantha Rushing / April 15, 2024

Join us for live music every Friday night in the 22 Northmen Brewing Co. taproom in Alexandria, Minnesota. Be sure to check out our STOKE Wood-Fired Pizza kitchen while you […]

Read More >>

Live Music!

By Samantha Rushing / March 27, 2024

Enjoy live music every Saturday from 2-5 at Bold North Cellars / Carlos Creek Winery CLICK HERE for artist schedule.

Read More >>

Live Music!

By Samantha Rushing / March 27, 2024

Enjoy live music every Friday night from 6-9pm at Bold North Cellars inside 22 Northmen Brewing Co. CLICK HERE to see who is performing this week!   *Subject to change […]

Read More >>

Stand Up Comedy Night

By Staci Bennett / November 2, 2023

Join the Lakes Are Theatre for Stand Up Comedy, featuring Hayden Fredriksen and Jack Haessly. Call Mike at 320-815-7664 to reserve your seats!

Read More >>

YMCA Turkey Day 5K Fun Run/Walk

By Staci Bennett / November 2, 2023

The Alexandria Area YMCA would like to invite the community to participate in our annual YMCA Turkey Day 5K fun run/walk on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 23 at 8:00 am. […]

Read More >>

The Night Before Gettysburg

By Staci Bennett / October 18, 2023

Chuck Johnson portrays Abraham Lincoln in a 1-man, 3-scene, 1-act play, in which Lincoln finishes writing the Gettysburg Address in his bedroom the night before the speech.   This will […]

Read More >>
Fall Boutique Crawl 2023 IG Story 8.5 × 11 in 4

Alexandria Boutique Crawl

By Joe Korkowski / October 17, 2023

Join 16 local boutiques for the Alexandria Boutique Crawl.  Pick up a shopping card at any of these boutiques.  Each boutique will be having a sale for this two day […]

Read More >>

3rd Annual Spooky Sprint

By Staci Bennett / October 12, 2023

What: Costume Run for Kids and 5k Run! When: Saturday October 28th, 2023 Why: Kalon Prep’s THIRD annual Spooky Sprint! We run to give back to The Pinky Swear Foundation. This […]

Read More >>
20221005 1x1 2500px

Oktoberfest

By Staci Bennett / October 12, 2023

A one-day festival celebrating fall’s most popular beer style – Oktoberfest! Brewed as a celebration beer for the harvest season, we love to celebrate this staple Lager! Join us for […]

Read More >>
“Girls Weekend” (1)

Girls’ Weekend

By Joe Korkowski / October 3, 2023

“Girls Weekend” is a comedy show produced by Lakes Area Theatre. Enjoy craft beverages while laughing with your best friends! Three shows will be performed during our annual Fall Getaway weekend […]

Read More >>
“Girls Weekend” (1)

Girls’ Weekend

By Joe Korkowski / October 3, 2023

“Girls Weekend” is a comedy show produced by Lakes Area Theatre. Enjoy craft beverages while laughing with your best friends! Three shows will be performed during our annual Fall Getaway weekend […]

Read More >>
JMPF1547

Fall Festival – Lake Carlos State Park

By Joe Korkowski / October 2, 2023

Enjoy the rich colors of fall while exploring the park and trying a variety of activities. Come experience the park and the trails on your own or join us by […]

Read More >>
Horses Carlos pasture

Crossing Life’s Bridges’ Open House

By Joe Korkowski / October 2, 2023

  We invite you to join us for our Open House! Meet Dr. Myra and her horses and learn how they partner together to help people using the Equine Gestalt […]

Read More >>

A Month of Sundays

By Staci Bennett / September 27, 2023

Get your tickets now for “A Month of Sundays,” a two-act dramatic comedy that deals with the challenges and humor of aging. The story centers on Cooper and Aylott, residents and […]

Read More >>
default

Leaves getting ready to turn for fall

By Joe Korkowski / September 22, 2023

It is a welcome sight for many, the turning of the leaves to splashes of red, orange and yellow. Because of its location, the Alexandria Lakes Area produces a nice […]

Read More >>
Carlos Creek drone photo2

Grape Stomp Festival is Highlight of Fall in Alexandria

By Joe Korkowski / September 14, 2023

The Grape Stomp Festival has been a huge festival in the Alexandria Lakes Area since it first took place many years ago. Carlos Creek Winery is at the hub of […]

Read More >>

Norwegian Jewelry Solje

By Staci Bennett / September 14, 2023

Norwegian Jewelry Craftsman – Sylvsmidja will be at the Scandinavian Gift Shop on 9/22/23 from 11-4 and giving a presentation at 1:00. Discover the craftsmanship behind Sylvsmidja Norwegian Jewelry, learn […]

Read More >>
CLSO

Central Lakes Symphony Gala

By Staci Bennett / September 14, 2023

Join the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra for their 2023 Gala, featuring a live auction, silent auction, dinner, and cash bar! The event will feature music from 1960s cinema, including West […]

Read More >>

Junkin’ Market Days

By Staci Bennett / September 1, 2023

Junkin’ Market Days®, is a curated market featuring unique products such as boutique clothes, jewelry, home decor, furniture, candles, gourmet foods, and lots more! This is a place for shoppers […]

Read More >>
Explore Alexandria Fall MSP Aim pic

Autumn Activities Not-to-Miss in Alexandria!

By Joe Korkowski / August 31, 2023

Autumn is a much-adored season for many reasons…cool nights around a campfire, pumpkin patches, cozy sweatshirts, and of course the beautiful vibrant colors of foliage during a Minnesota fall. Couple […]

Read More >>
union fall pass maple James Feist

Biking Across Minnesota – Moorhead to Minneapolis and beyond

By Joe Korkowski / August 30, 2023

The fall is a great time to ride bike in Minnesota. The cooler temperatures and the beautiful fall colors add up to ideal conditions. In June of 2022 MnDOT released […]

Read More >>
LCSP Oct 2016 james feist

Fall Color Hotspots in the Alexandria Lakes Area

By Joe Korkowski / August 16, 2023

By mid-September the landscape really begins to change around the Alexandria Lakes Area.  I encourage you to book your stay now at one of our local hotels, resorts, B & […]

Read More >>

Veterans Fall Festival

By Staci Bennett / July 17, 2023

Join 68 & Vine Veterans Winery for their Fall Festival, featuring wine tasting, food trucks, grape crushing, hayrides, kids’ inflatables, pumpkin painting, and more! The event features the Jim Stairs […]

Read More >>
past stomping

Grape Stomp 2023

By Staci Bennett / July 12, 2023

Join us for our Annual Grape Stomp Festival September 15th through the 17th. Come experience our Grape Stomp Festival held annually the second weekend after Labor Day. The three day […]

Read More >>
IMG 0045

Oletoberfest 2023

By Staci Bennett / July 12, 2023

BEER, FOOD, MUSIC, AND MORE — OLETOBERFEST 2023 IS COMING! FOR THIS YEAR’S OLETOBERFEST… Copper Trail Brewing is teaming up with the Runestone Museum to raise money for the Big […]

Read More >>

RC Fun Fly/Swap Meet

By Staci Bennett / June 28, 2023

The Alexandria RC Flyers host the 2023 Fall Fun Fly at our home field in Carlos Township. Flying starts at 9:00 AM. *New for this year* Foam Delta events for […]

Read More >>
IMG 7875 724x1024 1

Holiday Beer Poke

By Joe Korkowski / October 28, 2022

Join us Saturday, November 26 for holiday beer poking! We’ll have all our outdoor fires going and we’ll be poking your beer from 12:00-6:00 PM. How it works: we take […]

Read More >>
IMG 7056 jpg 768x1024 1

Black Friday – Bold North Cellars

By Joe Korkowski / October 28, 2022

Get ready for the best sale of the year on Black Friday 2022! In-store only! WINERY OPEN 12-7 PM | BREWERY OPEN 12-10 PM | STOKE PIZZA OPEN 12-8 PM […]

Read More >>
IMG 7689

Fall Getaway Weekend

By Joe Korkowski / October 28, 2022

Plan the perfect fall getaway with your significant other, friends, or family on November 5 + 6. **SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | WINERY OPEN 12-7 PM, BREWERY OPEN 12-10 PM, STOKE […]

Read More >>
IMG 7689

Fall Getaway Weekend

By Joe Korkowski / October 28, 2022

Plan the perfect fall getaway with your significant other, friends, or family on November 5 + 6. **SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5 | WINERY OPEN 12-7 PM, BREWERY OPEN 12-10 PM, STOKE […]

Read More >>
Cribbage flyer

Food, Tunes, Brews & 15-2’s

By Joe Korkowski / October 19, 2022

The Sage Creek Financial Consultants team at Thrivent is hosting a fundraiser to benefit: Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN and Safe Families for Children – West Central MN Fundraiser includes: […]

Read More >>
ADMA halloween flyer kids 1187x1536 1

Trick or Treat in Downtown Alexandria

By Joe Korkowski / October 19, 2022

Come have a fun and safe trick or treating experience in the beautiful Downtown Alexandria! Stores will be open from 3-5 pm.

Read More >>
fall colors

Fall Festival – Lake Carlos State Park

By Joe Korkowski / September 29, 2022

Enjoy the rich colors of fall while learning about the history of the park and those who came before us, while trying a variety of activities. Come explore the park […]

Read More >>
waffle

Lions Waffle Feed at The Farm

By Joe Korkowski / September 16, 2022

The Lions will be cooking up waffles and sausage links all to benefit the Outreach Food Shelf and other local charities. This is a great opportunity to come support the […]

Read More >>
willy wonka

Willy Wonka Kids

By Joe Korkowski / September 16, 2022

Willy Wonka Kids is coming up and tickets are going FAST!! This is a perfect show for young children. A great family show! All seats for this production are $10 […]

Read More >>
willy wonka

Willy Wonka Kids

By Joe Korkowski / September 16, 2022

Willy Wonka Kids is coming up and tickets are going FAST!! This is a perfect show for young children. A great family show! All seats for this production are $10 […]

Read More >>

Stay Updated

Sign up for monthly updates on activities, events and more to help you explore the Alexandria Lakes Area! 

WELCOME,

Enjoy luxury, exclusivity and discretion

NOW TREAT YOURSELF!

Get 25% Off & Free Shipping On Your First Order. Enter Code WELL25SPE