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July 2025

Water Camp

July 30 @ 8:30 a.m. - July 31 @ 3:30 p.m.
Smokey Timbers Camp, 15567 Smokey Timbers Rd NW
Miltona, MN 56354
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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…

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August 2025

Music in the Gardens: Davina and the Vagabonds

August 1 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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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…

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Kids in the Garden

August 3 @ 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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A special rock n’ roll concert for the kids! This is a rain or shine concert. In the event of rain, the show will take place inside the BoatHouse. 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…

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Painting in the Garden: Session 2

August 5 @ 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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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.

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Wood Paddle Making

August 7 @ 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Legacy of the Lakes BoatHouse, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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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…

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Music in the Gardens: Parrothead Paradise

August 8 @ 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Legacy Gardens, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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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 5:30 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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September 2025

Closing @ 4:00 pm 9/29

September 29 @ 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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CLOSE EARLY

The museum and offices will be closing at 4:00 pm on Monday, September 29. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, September 30th.

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October 2025

Perpetual Jewelry Pop-Up

October 4 @ 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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A pop-up event in the Main Musuem with Perpetual Jewelry. Come and purchase your custom-fitted, clasp-free jewelry, fused on-site for a unique and lasting accessory experience!

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Volunteer Open House

October 13 @ 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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Interested in becoming a volunteer at the museum? Come check out our volunteer open house and learn about the various ways you can make a difference! There's something for everyone, whether you can volunteer one day a year or make more of a time commitment. Light refreshments will be served. This is also an opportunity to check out the museum before it closes for the season! Current volunteers, come enjoy the refreshments and share your experiences volunteering at the museum…

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2025 PADDLE ART AUCTION FUNDRAISER (1)

2025 Paddle Art Auction

October 20 @ 5:00 a.m. - October 24 @ 5:00 p.m.
Legacy of The Lakes Museum, 205 3rd Ave W
Alexandria, MN 56308 United States
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It's time for the annual Paddle Art Auction! Select artists from our 2025 Paddle Art Contest have generously donated their paddles for a fundraising auction for the museum. We hope you'll take the time to peruse the paddles and find one that speaks to you! View the available paddles here. The auction opens Monday, October 20, 2025 at 5:00 am and closes Friday, October 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm. This auction takes place 100% online and you will need to…

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