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March 2026

Paddle Art Registration

March 27 @ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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PADDLE ART CONTEST 2026

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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May 2026

Opening Day 2026

May 22 @ 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 @ 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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History 250: A Revolutionary Night of Trivia

June 16 @ 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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History 250 SM Photo

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…

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Music in the Gardens

June 19 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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MIG LOGO

Announcement coming soon!

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Music in the Gardens

June 26 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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MIG LOGO

Announcement coming soon!

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July 2026

Diamond Classic Boat Show

July 11 @ 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Lure Lakebar, 2800 N Nokomis NE
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308 United States
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Boat Show 6

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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Nautical Night 2026

July 16 @ 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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NN26

Our 5th Annual Nautical Night Fundraiser is scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026. More details coming soon!

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August 2026

Big Event

August 1
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Top Secret

Mark your calendars for this classic event made new. Announcement and details coming soon!

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Music in the Gardens

August 7 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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MIG LOGO

Confirmed concert on August 7, 2026. We'll announce the artist soon!

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