Albert Lea Convention and Visitors Bureau

11/19/2024

🎄✨ A HUGE thank you to the street crew of the City of Albert Lea - City Hall for all the hard work and holiday magic you bring to our downtown! Your festive decorations make our community feel extra warm and cheerful this season. We’re so grateful for the care and effort that goes into making our city shine! 💫❤️

11/19/2024

📢 Last Call for Pots on Broadway! 🌲🎉

We have just 5 pots left to adopt and help bring the holiday spirit to downtown! Decorate your pot the weekend of Nov. 23rd and make it shine for the community contest!

How to Join:
1️⃣ Reserve your pot by filling out our quick form (link below)
2️⃣ Pick up your base bundle for $65 at Addie's Floral
3️⃣ Decorate Nov. 21-24 – let your creativity shine!

💡 Extra decorations available at our office!

🗓️ Pots ready by Nov. 25th! Community judging starts Nov. 28th, and winners announced Dec. 16th! 🎄

👉 Reserve Your Pot Now! ---> https://forms.gle/eMFwo9uVotjUvaNk6

11/19/2024

✋ Every Local Buy Gives a Small Store a Huge High Five ✋
November 30th is Shop Small Saturday! Let’s show our small businesses some love by shopping local in Albert Lea. Each purchase makes a difference. Your support helps our community shine brighter! 🌞 Click here to let us know you’ll be joining: https://www.facebook.com/share/17g18PwHsd/

11/17/2024

📖 Small Stores, Big Stories 📖
Every small business in Albert Lea has a story to tell, and your support is a big part of it! Stop by any small business on November 30th for Shop Small Saturday, and make this season extra special by shopping local. Let us know you’ll be there by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17g18PwHsd/

11/15/2024

🎄✨ Jingle Jingle! It's almost the most magical time of the year! ✨🎄

Mark your calendars for our Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, December 12th! Downtown will be filled with FREE festive fun for the whole family, including:

🎅 Photos with Santa
🦌 Live reindeer visits
🐴 Horse-drawn trolley rides
✨ SO much more!

One of the highlights? The Santa Cruise on Broadway – our light-up holiday cruise bringing cheer right down Broadway!

🎄 How to Participate in the Santa Cruise:

- Register to participate: https://forms.gle/8XA4xX5f1Gz7KYft9
- Pay your registration fee to the CVB (supports all the FREE activities at the event)
- Decorate your vehicle for the cruise
- Arrive at Slumberland parking lot by 5:30 PM on 12/12
- Spread holiday magic as you cruise up Broadway to Central Park for the BIG tree lighting ceremony taking place at Central Park! 🌲✨
Let’s make this a holiday to remember!

11/13/2024

🌍 Find Local, Buy Local, Land Huge Deals! 🌍
There's no better way to show local love than to shop small this season. Join us on November 30th for Shop Small Saturday in downtown Albert Lea, and get fantastic deals while supporting the heartbeat of our community. 🎁 Let us know you’ll be joining by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17g18PwHsd/

11/12/2024

🌟 Welcome to the Neighborhood, Anytime Fitness Albert Lea 🌟

We’re so excited to have Anytime Fitness in their new location right here in our community! 💜

Thank you, Anytime Fitness, for bringing new life to this building. We can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll have planned!

Let’s give them the warmest welcome, Albert Lea! 👏💪

Thank you for the warm welcome from the community & ALL of our new neighbors. We look forward to connecting with all of you!

We’re thankful for the opportunity to give this building new life, and thankful for the right people to help us make it happen. 💜

We’re not moving EVER again. 🤣

11/12/2024

Here's your weekly Lake Land Forecast 🌟
As always, we can't fit EVERYTHING into our Lake Land Forecast, so be sure to check out the community calendar for all that is fun in Albert Lea!
www.ExploreAlbertLea.com/calendar 🎉✨

For our hearing and visually impaired friends, please head over to our website for a fully accessible version of all the events in our area.

11/10/2024

Our offices will be closed Monday, November 11th in observance of Veterans Day. We thank all the brave men & women in serving our country, & protecting our freedoms ♥️🤍💙🇺🇸

11/09/2024

💙 Every Purchase, Big or Small, Helps the Small Business Stand Tall 💙
Celebrate Shop Small Saturday on November 30th by supporting our incredible local businesses in Albert Lea! Each buy keeps our community unique and thriving. Come down, browse, and find something special! 🌟 Be sure to let us know you’ll be participating by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17g18PwHsd/

11/08/2024

Jingle Jingle ❄️
It's time to order your Winter wreath!

Just shoot [email protected] a quick email with how many wreaths you'd like from our Downtown friends at Addie's Floral & Gifts, they will be ready for pick up the Tuesday & Wednesday of Thanksgiving week at Addie's! $30 each at pick up ❄️🌲

11/07/2024

11/07/2024

11/07/2024

🌟 Downtown Deals, Hometown Feels 🌟
This holiday season, support your favorite local shops right here in Albert Lea! Join us on Saturday, November 30th for Shop Small Saturday and experience the charm of downtown shopping. Every purchase brings a smile and helps our community thrive! 🛍💙

10/30/2024

NOVEMBER PUBLIC SKATE: Check out the public skate calendar for November! There will be public skate on November 27 and 29 from 1-3 p.m. during the Thanksgiving break so bring your family out for a fun afternoon on the ice.
A reminder that our schedule has changed for this season so be sure to double check the dates and times before you head to the rink. Stick and Puck sessions are offered during the weekday on Monday and Wednesdays from 12-1p. These sessions will require protective hockey equipment to be worn. Pucks and sticks will not be allowed during the regular public skate sessions.
Admission is paid on-site for weekday sessions when Albert Lea schools are in session. No school days and weekend public skate admission can be paid online to save $1 or paid on-site at regular price. See public skate calendar for rates.
bit.ly/recreation-registration

10/27/2024

Today is the FINAL day! Free admission at the gate! Pay for a wristband if you want your last chance at the haunted house & archery tag from 3-5pm! 🧡🖤🧡🖤