Explore Alexandria MN

08/26/2026

🐾 We heard it's National Dog Day! We're celebrating by sharing a few of the area's dog-friendly resorts and hotels, plus patios you can hang at! Because lets be honest... the hardest part about vacation is leaving your dog behind!

08/25/2026

Get ready for the 10th Annual Oletoberfest at Copper Trail Brewing Company!

You can expect ice-cold brews, live music, German food, stein holding competitions and games for the whole family.

📅September 11-13
📍Copper Trail Brewing | Alexandria, MN

Mark your calendars....Prost to 10 years! 🥨🍻

08/15/2026

Stay an extra day so you don't miss the airshow which will now be held on Sunday.

AIRSHOW POSTPONED TO SUNDAY AUGUST 16, 2026.

All show times will remain the same:
VIP & Sponsor Gates Open: 10:00 AM
General Admission Gates Open: Shortly after 11:00 AM
On-Site General Admission Ticket Sales Begin: 10:00 AM
Aerobatic performances will begin: 1:00 PM

Raffle drawing will take place at 3:00pm on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

For more information be sure to check our website for the latest updates at: www.wingsoveralexandria.org

08/14/2026

NOW OPEN! 🎉

We’re excited to welcome a brand new hotel to Alexandria! Whether you are here on business, leisure travel, or a sporting event, the Holiday Inn Express is ready to welcome you!



Holiday Inn Express & Suites Alexandria MN

08/13/2026

Summer always seems to go by so quickly! 😭☀️

What’s left to check off your summer bucket list?

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08/12/2026

Wings Over Alexandria is taking place THIS SATURDAY, August 15th!

Get your tickets here >> https://support.wingsoveralexandria.org/2026-air-show?t=2026website

08/12/2026

Save the date!

08/08/2026

08/06/2026

Crazy Days are here! 🛍️🤪

The only thing more fun than shopping is shopping and finding a good deal! Head downtown Alexandria to shop the craziest deals of the year!

📆 August 6-9
📍 Downtown Alexandria

🛍️ Creative Touch Boutique Creative Touch Boutique
Thursday 25% off storewide wide + sale items
Friday 20% store wide + sale items
Saturday + Sunday 20% off sale only

🛍️ Kindred People KINDRED PEOPLE
$10, $20, + $25 sale racks
free gift with $100 purchase
$40 select denim

🛍️ Grace and Gather Grace & Gather
Spend $75 for a chance to win big!

⚓️ 50% off admission to the Legacy of the Lakes Museum Legacy Of The Lakes Museum

& SO MUCH MORE! This weekend is the perfect time to start back to school shopping, a seasonal wardrobe revamp, or to stop into one of our many new boutiques (we’ve had 4 new shops open THIS year!)

See Downtown Alexandria, MN for more deals and events!

08/01/2026

Spend your Saturday at the Alexandria Farmers Market and Art Market at Big Ole Park. 🌻

Browse colorful blooms, fresh produce, handmade goods and art while supporting local farmers, artists and makers.

Farmers Market | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Art Market | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

🔗 explorealex.com/listing/alexandria-farmers-market