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Water Camp
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…
Find out more »Music in the Gardens: Davina and the Vagabonds
Legacy of the Lakes Museum is pleased to welcome back global sensations Davina and the Vagabonds back to the Legacy Gardens for Music in the Gardens! "Davina Sowers' classically trained right fingers shimmy down the piano keys and meet up with an insistent boogie-woogie bass. Then she reveals her other musical talent: a sassy, salty, sweet voice that’s childlike at the top, husky at the bottom." – NPR / Marc Silver 2011 "Song of The Day" Choice song LipstickandChrome Gates…
Find out more »Kids in the Garden
A special rock n’ roll concert for the kids! With years of indie-pop gigs under their belts, The Bazillions bring their music to the kindie rock stage with a well-honed live sound. The Bazillions show influences from The Beatles, The Hollies, Big Star, Fleetwood Mac, and other masters of the world of pop music. Gates open at 2:30 pm and the music starts at 3:00 pm. There will be drinks for sale, along with free popcorn and frozen treats. Adult…
Find out more »Painting in the Garden: Session 2
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.
Find out more »Wood Paddle Making
Design and make your own canoe paddle from scratch. Choose your own design, Beavertail, Ottertail, Algonquin or Voyageur, and which types of wood to use. Over the course of 3 days, you will shape the paddle—the same way artisans have been making paddles for centuries. No previous woodworking skills are required and all tools will be provided. Course will be led by Urban Boat Builders. Minimum age to participate is 16 years. 10 am to 4 pm each day. Registration…
Find out more »Music in the Gardens: Parrothead Paradise
We're turning the Legacy Gardens into Margaritaville for the night with Parrothead Paradise performing their Jimmy Buffett tribute on August 8th! Margaritaville attire is encouraged for this concert! 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 beverages please. Tickets are…
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