Awake the Grapes at Carlos Creek Winery

The most unique 5K & 10K runs in Minnesota! Winding through the vineyards of Carlos Creek winery each Memorial Weekend on Sunday. This annual event is a fundraiser for the Alexandria Figure skating program. Official timing by chip technology.

Autumn Event

Tractor-pulled trolleys will transport you back in time as you explore Harvest time in 1900. Check our website for more information.
Held on October 16 & 17, 11am – 6pm, $7.00 – age 13 and up, $4.00 – age 3 thru 12, Free – under age 3.

Austi-Con V

5th annual gathering for gamers of all types. Opportunity to play, trade, build your collection, learn more about this fun hobby over a whole weekend. Open gaming as well as scheduled events. Attendees can also take part in play to win events, check out games from the board game library and win door prizes. For more information, contact Michael at jormiboced@gmail.com.

Aurora Patriotic Days

Aurora Celebrates the Fourth of July with a bang!

July 1st -

  • Opening Chamber Music Concert - 7PM-9PM

 July 2nd -

  • Quilt Show - Times TBD
  • Miss Aurora and Lil' Miss Aurora Coronation

July 3rd -

Atwater Threshing Days

Join us every year in Atwater the weekend after Labor Day for Atwater Threshing days!
Great fun for the entire family!

A historical representation of agricultural and farming practices in the mid-twentieth century.

Atwater Festival Days

The 2025 Atwater Festival Days is coming June 19-22nd!

Events usually include a Fire Department Fun Night at the Atwater Community Center, City-Wide Garage Sales, Craft Vendors, Food Booths, Kiddie Parade, Kids Pedal Pull, Fire Department Waterball, Turtle Races, Bed Races, Bean Bag Tournament, Basketball Tournament, Sand Volleyball, Street Dance, Golf Scramble and much more!!!

Arts Off 84 Art Crawl

Arts Off 84 Art Crawl features over 80 juried artists along and adjacent to State Highway 84 from Pine River to Longville. You'll find paintings, photography, pottery, wood carvings, jewelry, wool art and much more! Pick up maps and information at the Pine River Chamber of Commerce or the Longville Chamber of Commerce. Signs will be posted at official sites.
Maps available at Pine River and Longville Chambers of Commerce and on Discover Racks throughout the area!
Please, no pets other than needed Service Animals! Thank you!

Arts in the Park

Gregory Park. AIP is widely known and respected as one of central Minnesota’s finest arts presentations. Artists are individually juried into AIP to ensure the highest possible quality of wares. Guests and artists alike will find some new art elements, as well as some old favorites. Whether it is a favorite artist, entertainer or even your favorite snack offered by our food vendors, AIP has something for everyone.