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Music in the Gardens: Mick Sterling
Mick Sterling returns to the Legacy Gardens with Born to Run: A Celebration of the Music of Bruce Springsteen on Friday, August 7, 2026! The music of Bruce Springsteen is vast and powerful and completely distinctive. This show is a full-bodied and full-throated homage to the legendary E Street Band and a performance of over 4 decades of Springsteen classic deep tracks and hits. It's not to be missed as it includes a three-piece horn section, background vocals, violin, two keyboardists…
Find out more »Captain’s Quarters
A fun and new creative program this summer from the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. Captain’s Quarters will take place Wednesdays* through August in the BoatHouse from 10 am-11 am. This craft and hands-on learning filled hour is perfect for pre-school to second grade aged children and is free, with no registration required! *There will be no Captain’s Quarters on June 24, July 1, July 15, and July 22.
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Painting in the Garden
Let your creativity come to life in the beautiful Legacy Gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. Kids can take inspiration from the beautiful plantings, trees, and water and create thier very own masterpiece. Kids will be working with acrylic paints, so please wear appropriate clothing. Pre-registration is required. Sign up here through Alexandria Community Education.
Find out more »Boats, Builders, and Battles: America’s Small Craft at War
Join us in the BoatHouse on Thursday, September 10th at 6:30 pm for a free presentation on the contributions small watercraft have made to building up the United States and defending freedom. This talk will travel through history, starting with the Revolutionary War.
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