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Inside the Explore Alexandria Visitor Guide find local attractions, trails, parks, lakes, lodging, restaurants, museums, sports facilities and much more!

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Four children lie side by side, smiling up at the camera on a bed of yellow corn kernels at Country Blossom Farm. Dressed in colorful, casual clothes, they radiate joy and playful energy in this cheerful moment.

A calm lake reflects autumn trees with red, yellow, and green leaves. Two people fish in a small boat under a clear blue sky—just one of the 15 ways to explore Alexandria MN in October.

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Lake Country

Our fall guide is your ultimate resource for events, activities, and all the best things to do in Alexandria this fall. Experience the vibrant beauty of changing leaves, cozy up by a bonfire in the crisp, cool air, and explore the many seasonal adventures Lakes Country has to offer.

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On The Water

Two people are stand-up paddleboarding on a lake under a clear blue sky. The woman in the foreground wears sunglasses and a life jacket, while a man in the background paddles on a separate board. Trees line the shore.

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A scenic aerial view of a narrow road bordered by trees with autumn foliage, surrounded by blue lakes and wooded islands under a clear sky.

Lakes

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People stand near large piles of orange and white pumpkins at a pumpkin patch on a grassy field, with apple trees, picnic tables, and buildings visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Pumpkin Patches & Apple Orchards

Two people ride bicycles down a paved trail surrounded by colorful autumn trees and scattered fallen leaves under a partly cloudy sky.

Biking

Two people ride horses through a grassy, tree-filled area on a sunny day. Featured in our Summer Guide, the rider in front wears a helmet while the second follows behind. A farmhouse and trees can be seen in the background.

Horseback Riding

A scenic lakeside park featured in our Summer Guide, with a playground, open grassy areas, a parking lot with a few cars, and a dock extending into a calm lake surrounded by green trees on a sunny day.

Parks

A person with a red backpack walks along a leaf-covered trail through a forest filled with bright yellow and orange autumn foliage, under a clear blue sky—a scenic contrast to any Summer Guide adventure.

Trails

A child wearing a life jacket and colorful shorts fishes with an adult in a red life vest on a boat at sunset, surrounded by calm water and trees—a perfect moment from any Summer Guide.

Hunting & Fishing

A dome-shaped tent set up on grass is silhouetted against a cloudy sky at sunset, with soft sunlight illuminating the scene—a perfect moment for any Summer Guide.

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Local Experiences

A smiling woman wearing sunglasses and a green polo shirt holds a tray with burgers, fries, onion rings, and other food, standing outdoors near colorful flowers.

Dining

Six glasses of beer from Copper Trail Brewing Co., each paired with a different fruit: mango, pomegranate, grapefruit, blackberry, blueberry, and dragon fruit, displayed on a wooden table with brewery tanks in the background.

Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries

A sign for Alexandria Farmers Market, featured in the Summer Guide, lists hours: Saturday and Tuesday 9 to 12, Thursday 3 to 6. Red and pink flowers bloom in front of the sign, with grass and trees providing a natural backdrop.

Farms & Markets

A dirt path winds through tall dry grass, leading to a view of rolling hills covered in green and orange trees under a clear blue sky—a perfect scene for any Summer Guide.

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A dark, abandoned theater with peeling paint and a faded sign sits under a stormy, cloudy sky during Alexandria Halloween. Birds fly overhead, a large cobweb hangs by the entrance, and comedy and tragedy masks decorate the marquee.

Oct 20

Halloween 2025 Events in Alexandria

A smiling person in a gray hoodie and cap holds a large yellow-green fish with a lure in its mouth while enjoying perfect fall fishing weather from a boat on a blue lake. Trees with autumn leaves are visible in the background.

Oct 04

Fall Fishing Weather is Turning

Two men sitting in a boat, each holding up two large walleyes with smiles. They're dressed in outdoor gear with autumn trees and reeds surrounding them under a clear blue sky, proud of their catch using live bait.

Sep 20

Walleyes and Live Bait in the Fall

Aerial view of a forest with vibrant autumn foliage in shades of red, orange, and yellow surrounds the serene blue lake near McCabe Cabin, all beneath a partly cloudy sky.

Sep 17

Planning ahead – Come check out the turning of the leaves this fall

Aerial view of the Grape Stomp Festival at Carlos Creek Winery, featuring tents, vendor booths, walking paths, a green-roofed building, and a STIHL-branded woodcutting demonstration area with logs and a small pool on the grass.

Sep 09

Grape Stomp Festival is Highlight of Fall in Alexandria

A group of people dressed in traditional Bavarian clothing smile and hold beer glasses, posing together in front of an Oletoberfest banner at a festive event.

Sep 05

Oletoberfest Takes Place This Weekend

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