Calendar of Events

  1. No matter what the season, there is always something going on in the City of Alvarado. Keeping our residents informed of scheduled events and local happenings is important. 

Know of an upcoming event that we need to add? Give us a call or send us an email and we will be happy to add it for you.

Upcoming Events

Greenway Snow day Event

Begins: 2/7/2026 - 10:00 am
Ends: 2/7/2026 - 4:00 pm

Join us for a snow-filled day of ice skating, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding, horse-drawn rides, and cardboard sled races. Everyone, grab your hat, mittens and friends, and we'll see you at Lincoln Drive Park for Greenway Snow Day!
Admission: FREE
FREE Equipment Use - Compliments of The Ski & Bike Shop (First Come, First Serve Basis).
Cardboard Sled Races - Pick Up Supplies ahead of time at The Ski & Bike Shop.
Chili Feed - Sponsored by Ground Round
For more information, visit: https://www.gfparks.org/.../special.../greenway-ski-days/

Jamieson's on Main Soup Contest

Begins: 2/7/2026 - 4:00 pm
Ends: 2/7/2026

Bloomfest indoor winter garden

Begins: 2/9/2026 - 12:00 pm
Ends: 2/20/2026 - 6:00 pm

The Grand Outdoors Show

Begins: 2/13/2026 - 4:00 pm
Ends: 2/15/2026 - 4:00 pm

Downtown Frosty Forks Fest

Begins: 2/21/2026 - 9:00 am
Ends: 2/21/2026 - 4:00 pm

Join us for a full day of winter activities! Everything from a fat tire race, trail run, skating, and the Average Person Winter Olympics all with tunes from an awesome DJ! Plus enjoy drinks and eats from The Happy Camper Coffee and Rhombus Guys Pizza! Registration details for the race and Average Person Winter Olympics will be available soon!
Want a sneak peek on what to expect? Check out this video of a past year's event! https://youtu.be/UPsh9gu3BhM
Schedule:
9am: Race registration in Town Square
10am: Frosty Forks Fest Fat Bike Race & Run on the Greenway
11-1pm: Skating at the FCCU Downtown Ice Rink
12-12:45pm: Average Person Winter Olympic Team Check In
1:00pm: First round of competitions of Average Person Winter Olympics
1:30pm: Second round of competitions
2:00pm: Third round of competitions
2:30pm: Fourth round of competitions
3:00pm: Fifth round of competitions
4:00pm: Closing ceremonies and awards
*The afternoon schedule may vary slightly based on the number of teams that sign up
Thank you to See Dick Run and Ski and Bike Shop for helping make this event happen

Vintage Snowmobile Day-Stephen, MN

Begins: 2/21/2026
Ends: 2/21/2026

Harlem Globetrotters

Begins: 3/7/2026 - 2:00 pm
Ends: 3/7/2026

100 Years of Thrills. 100 Years of Laughs. 100 Years of Joy. This is a once-in-a-century celebration of 100 Years of Jaw-Dropping "No Way!" moves, 100 Years of "Wow!" and 100 Years of Heart-Pounding Thrills! The Harlem Globetrotters are coming to your city with their most LEGENDARY TOUR EVER. From gravity-defying dunks to game-changing tricks, experience the team that redefined basketball! This is history you can feel and a celebration of 100 years of over-the-top FUN with all-new surprises like the Golden Basketball by Spalding®. This is fan celebration from the moment you arrive with epic new pre-game magic, unforgettable post-game interactions, and the most fan-fueled experience in sports. This is your only chance to be part of The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the LEGACY.

Warren Snodaze

Begins: 3/7/2026 - 12:00 pm
Ends: 3/7/2026 - 5:00 pm

Monster Truck Tour-Alerus Center

Begins: 3/28/2026 - 3:00 pm
Ends: 3/28/2026

Home, Sport and Family Show-Thief River Falls

Begins: 4/11/2026
Ends: 4/12/2026

Bike & Car Show

Begins: 5/2/2026
Ends: 5/3/2026

2026 Marshall County Fair

Begins: 7/22/2026 - 6:00 pm
Ends: 7/26/2026

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