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September 2025

Story Strolls

September 8 @ 8:00 a.m. - October 31 @ 7:00 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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In the Legacy Gardens, we've set up Story Strolls, a walkthrough the Gardens with a shipwreck tale woven in. The slightly scary story is geared towards children, but there's something for everyone to learn! The Story starts by the waterfall bridge and continues around the outer path of the Gardens. The walkthrough will be up through October 31st. The Legacy Gardens are free and open to the public from dawn to dusk so stop by and check it out!

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October 2025

Volunteer Open House

October 13 @ 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Interested in becoming a volunteer at the museum? Come check out our volunteer open house and learn about the various ways you can make a difference! There's something for everyone, whether you can volunteer one day a year or make more of a time commitment. Light refreshments will be served. This is also an opportunity to check out the museum before it closes for the season! Current volunteers, come enjoy the refreshments and share your experiences volunteering at the museum…

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2025 PADDLE ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER (1)

2025 Paddle Art Auction

October 20 @ 5:00 a.m. - October 24 @ 5:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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It's time for the annual Paddle Art Auction! Select artists from our 2025 Paddle Art Contest have generously donated their paddles for a fundraising auction for the museum. We hope you'll take the time to peruse the paddles and find one that speaks to you! View the available paddles here. The auction opens Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00 am and closes Friday, October 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm. This auction takes place 100% online and you will need to…

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Boo Boats Trick or Treat Event

October 31 @ 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Bring the kids to the museum between 3-5 pm on Halloween and give them a truly unique trick or treating experience! We'll be handing out candy from several of our classic boats, plus kids can take part in the pumpkin scavenger hunt! This event is free and open to the public.

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November 2025

Parade of Trees

November 28 @ 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Parade of Trees

It's time again for Christmas in Alexandria, Alexandria's annual holiday kick off and we're excited to once again host Parade of Trees in the BoatHouse! This event is free and open to the public! Come see holiday trees beautifully decorated by local clubs, businesses, and organizations and vote for your favorite tree to win Best in Parade. Voting is done through cash donations. Any monetary amount is accepted, whether it is $0.25, $5.00, or $20.00, whatever you can spare. Proceeds…

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December 2025

Bobber Ornament Craft Night

December 9 @ 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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BOBBER

Join us in the BoatHouse (205 3rd Ave W  | Alexandria, MN) on Tuesday, December 9th from 7:00-8:30 pm as we take ordinary fishing bobbers and transform them into fun and creative holiday ornaments! No matter your skill level, this crafty night out is a good time for all. Choose just one ornament to focus on or make all three styles! All supplies are provided, you just bring your creativity. Class is $5 for non-museum members and $3 for members.…

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May 2026

Opening Day 2026

May 22, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Main Building

We open for our 20th Anniversary season on May 22, 2026!

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June 2026

Family Day

June 7, 2026 @ 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Fam Day

Our annual Family Day, free and open to the public. More details coming soon!

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Music in the Gardens

June 19, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Announcement coming soon!

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Music in the Gardens

June 26, 2026 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Announcement coming soon!

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