DOWNTOWN ALEXANDRIA
Stop into our downtown Alexandria shops and boutiques.
Want your gifting to really matter? Shop local this holiday.
For every $100 you spend at a small business in Alexandria, $53 stays in our local economy and makes our town a better place.
When you spend money at a local, independent retailer, more than half your money stays right here in our community, which makes it a better place for all of us. So before you click “Add to Cart”, consider browsing some original, curated gift ideas from the businesses right here in town.
Here are some great places to start:
MINNESOTA MADECHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturday
November 25, 12–5 pm
Bold North Cellars
ALEXANDRIA CHRISTMAS MARKET
Saturdays
November 25 & December 2
10 am–2 pm
Big Ole Park
And come celebrate with your neighbors at these local holiday events too!
HOLIDAY TABLES LUNCHEON
Saturday
December 2, 11 am–1 pm
-Reservations Required-
Alexandria Senior Center
CHRISTMAS IN THE FORT
Friday
November 24, 3–6 pm
Runestone Museum Foundation
PARADE OF TREES
Friday
November 24, 3–6 pm
Saturday and Sunday
Nov 25–26, 5–8 pm
The BoatHouse at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum
LIGHTS ON BROADWAY HOLIDAY PARADE
Friday
November 24, 5:30 pm
Downtown Alexandria on Broadway Street
GARDEN OF LIGHTS WALKING LIGHT TOUR
Thursdays–Sundays
November 25–December 31
Legacy of The Lakes Museum
“I want to be right there.”
When Mandy Brower was looking for a Minnesota town that could support her growing retail business, Alexandria was the winner and never looked back.
This beloved boutique is booming in Alexandria. Here’s why.
When Creative Touch Boutique outgrew its space, the Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission helped them chart a plan for growth and fill in the gaps for financing.
Small businesses are thriving in Alexandria. Here’s why.
Alexandria business owners have known this for a while, but now the news is official: Douglas County was named the fifth best place in Minnesota to run a small business.
