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Paddle Art Registration
The Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Paddle Art Contest! We're inviting community members to paint, carve, burn, or sculpt paddles into works of art. They will be displayed at the museum in a special exhibition opening May 22, 2026. Information for Artists There are two age categories, Adult (16 & Up) and Youth (15 & Under). The museum provides the paddles, which will be available for pick up at the museum starting in January. An email will be sent to…
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Gyotaku: Fish Printing
Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese method of printing using fish. Kids will learn about the ancient practice and create their own prints to display at home. Pre-registration is required. Register here with Alexandria Community Education.
Find out more »Family Day
Our annual Family Day, free and open to the public. More details coming soon!
Find out more »Recycled Boat Building
Kids will unleash thier creativity and design a boat using everyday household supplies and recycled materials! After crafting thier unique creation, they will test it on the water to see if it floats. Explore the exciting world of engineering and problem-solving through this fun, hands-on challenge! Pre-registration is required. Register here through Alexandria Community Education.
Find out more »History 250: A Revolutionary Night of Trivia
Raise a glass to 250 years of American history! Join Douglas County Historical Society and Legacy of the Lakes Museum for a fun, fast-paced trivia night featuring fascinating facts, friendly competition, appetizers, and a cash bar. Come for the drinks, stay for the history. Team registration (up to 8 individuals) is $300, while individuals can register for $40 and be placed on a team. People registering together will be placed on a team together or you can write a request…
Find out more »Music in the Gardens-The Honeydogs
We're pleased to welcome the Honeydogs to the Legacy Gardens to kick off our 2026 Music in the Gardens concert series! The story of the Honeydogs begins in Minneapolis in the early 1990’s with two combative yet musically harmonious brothers, songwriter/guitarist Adam and drummer Noah Levy who wanted a band in which their favorite music-soul, American roots music, British pop, and punk--could coexist. Gates open at 5:30 pm. The Museum's North Gallery will be open for viewing and there will…
Find out more »Music in the Gardens-Jazz Women All Stars
Join us in the Legacy Gardens as we welcome some powerhouses of sound to the stage, the Jazz Women All Stars! The Jazz Women All Stars were created by Minnesota Music Hall of Fame vocalist and KBEM jazz radio personality Patty Peterson. In 2016, the Jazz Women All-Stars made a terrific debut at the Twin Cities Jazz Festival in Mears Park. This ensemble celebrates the great women of jazz artists in the Twin Cities, instrumentalists as well as vocalists. You…
Find out more »Fun with Flowers
We’re getting inspired by flowers! Kids will create several take home crafts and projects centered around florals, flowers, and other growing things. Pre-registration is required. Register here through Alexandria Community Education.
Find out more »Diamond Classic Boat Show
Our 38th annual classic boat show will be held on July 11, 2026 at Lure Lakebar on Lake Le Homme Dieu. More details coming soon!
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