Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to welcome Grammy Winner Pat Donohue and the Prairie All-Stars to the Legacy Gardens for Music in the Gardens! Pat Donohue is one of the most listened-to finger pickers in the world. As the guitarist for the "Guys All-Star Shoe Band" of Minnesota Public Radio's A Prairie Home Companion, for twenty years, Pat got to show off his savvy licks and distinctive original songs to millions of listeners each week. Gates open at…

Unleash your creativity and design a boat using everyday household supplies and recycled materials! After crafting your unique creation, 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! Grades 2-5. Registration required. Click here to register.

Our 37th annual boat show will be held at Lure Lakebar on July 12, 2025. The event is free and open to the public and runs from 10-3. Check out vintage and classic boats displayed on land and water, catch a free ride on an antique launch, and so much more! Captains, register here: https://form.jotform.com/243246299995172

Please mark your calendars and plan to join us for an evening of fun and philanthropy at the 4th annual Nautical Night! This annual fundraiser has become a favorite summer tradition and a wonderful way to support the museum’s year-round work. Enjoy cocktails, dinner, a Golden Ticket raffle, exciting silent and live auctions, great company, and entertainment by the incomparable Bluewater Kings. Plus, there will be a few surprises that are outta this world. Tickets sell out quickly, so reserve…

Let your creativity come to life in the beautiful Legacy Gardens at the Legacy of the Lakes Museum. You can take inspiration from the beautiful plantings, trees, and water and create your very own masterpiece. Grades 1-6. Registration is required. Click here to register.

It'll be a night honoring the man in black with Church of Cash, who will bring their Johnny Cash tribute to the Legacy Gardens on July 25th for Music in the Gardens! Gates open at 5:45 pm and the concert starts at 6:30 pm. There will be food for purchase from the Depot Smokehouse and Tavern and a cash bar for those who are 21+ (sodas and water also available). There will also be free popcorn. No outside food or…

Going to the lake is a time-honored Minnesota tradition and cabins and cottages wait on the water’s edge to welcome their owner's home. From “Swiss” chalets to log cabins to colonial cottages, this talk explores 150 years of cottage evolution in Minnesota. $10 for non-museum members, $7 for museum members. Registration is required. Click here to register.

Dive into the science of water quality and the importance of clean lakes! Start with a tour of the Alexandria Lake Area Sanitary District wastewater plant, then head to Smokey Timbers Camp on beautiful Lake Miltona for paddle boards, kayaks, paddle boats, and wake surfing. Whether a beginner or expert, Mike Jost from Hang Loose MN will guide you to success! Two-day camp, 8:30 am-3:30pm each day. 6th-12th grade, $20.00. Pick up and drop off from the Legacy of the…