Jake's Bikes

At Jake's Bikes, we do much more than rent bikes; we promote fun, safe cycling in the communities we serve so you can enjoy a great riding experience. When you step inside our door, we strive to offer a friendly, knowledgeable service. Whether you are buying bikes for the first time or just need a tire pumped up... "It's all about the Experience!"

Alex Bike Shop

Here at Alex Bike Shop, all of our bike rentals are designed to please. These rentals are the highest quality while offering both conventional and electric bike options. We have a good fleet of comfort bikes to ride on the beautiful Central Lakes Bike Trail located only one block behind our shop. For more information feel free to call us or simply come by our bike shop in Alexandria MN to see our full selection.

Rock’n The Grove with Hairball

Rock’n The Grove 2025 is a night of music, community, and fun under the stars, headlined by Hairball. Enjoy an unforgettable rock spectacle, food and drink vendors, and a festive outdoor setting with friends and neighbors—all for a great cause.

The Maple Grove Lions Club, a volunteer-driven service organization committed to supporting local needs through charitable giving, scholarships, and community events, is proud to present 2025 Rock’n The Grove. Proceeds from the event benefit Lions Club community projects in Maple Grove and beyond.

Pounded Botanical Printing

Join the Textile Center for a free workshop on pounded botanical printing! Create vibrant, nature-inspired designs on mordanted cotton bandanas using flowers and botanicals. Using fresh flowers and leaves from Textile Center's Dye Garden, the instructors guide you through the process of pounding them onto fabric or paper to transfer their natural pigments, creating stunning, one-of-a-kind prints on fabric.

Photography & Art at the Rock: Shelley Getten

For the month of October, we are proud to feature Shelley Getten, who has been a printmaker since 2005. All of her art (and poetry) is deeply rooted in our connection to the Earth and its creatures. This connection is what binds us as inhabitants of an increasingly fragile planet. The exhibit, North Shore Life represents work created since moving to the North Shore from the Twin Cities seventeen years ago!

Pennfest

Once a year, Penn Avenue in Richfield is closed to motorized traffic and open for walkers and bikers to explore a wide range of fun activities, including music, dance, sports, games, crafts, community groups and more. That especial day is Penn Fest! Penn Fest is a community-oriented, grassroots event meant to bring people together for a day of fun. Neighbors meet neighbors. Families make memories with their children. It's a day to bring along and old friend, or maybe make a new one.

Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacies of an Iconic Space

Julia Child's kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe‑testing lab that exuded a sense of mid‑century homey comfort. It has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., for most of the past twenty years and museum goers have made it a top destination. Join us on the opening day of the Julia Child: A Recipe for Life exhibition for a special conversation with the original collectors and keepers of Julia Child's home kitchen.

Joyann Parker Presents The Music of Patsy Cline

In this powerful 90-minute stage performance, Joyann Parker and her seasoned band showcase the most popular and best-loved of Patsy’s songs. Enjoy a nostalgic trip back in time as Joyann beautifully weaves the stories of Patsy’s life and career in and out of the music you know and love. Hear Patsy’s iconic songs like “Crazy,” “Walking After Midnight,” “Sweet Dreams,” “Faded Love,” “Three Cigarettes in an Ashtray,” “She’s Got You” and many more!

Hardwood Hills Golf Course

Prepare yourself for an unparalleled golfing experience. Our course is a pleasure for golfers of any skill level to play. Hardwood Hills will challenge you while providing a relaxing, picturesque backdrop. Test your accuracy with our fairways, water hazards and sand traps; we have everything you need to challenge you and improve your game. Our goal is to provide you with a quality experience that includes exceptional service and a comfortable atmosphere that will turn Hardwood Hills Golf Course into your premier Alexandria, Minnesota golfing destination.

Scandinavian Gift Shop

The Scandinavian Gift Shop has been in operation since 1983. Sisters Heidi Bergerson and Sandra Sheets purchased the business from the original owners in early 2011. We take pride in our Scandinavian heritage and live it every day. We want to pass along this enthusiasm to all of our customers.