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Honk! Jr. the Musical
Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry Cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be. Performed…
Find out more »Chum Rhubarb Festival 2017
Chum's 13th annual Rhubarb Festival promises lots of rhubarb -- including hundreds of pies, muffins and crisps, as well as rhubarb brats and burritos. There will also be live music, games, crafts, auctions and stage shows. The festival is held on London Road at 11th Avenue East.
Find out more »Park Point Art Fair 2017
The 66th annual Park Point Art Fair will feature the juried fine art and craft of over 120 artists from the upper Midwest and beyond. In addition to the outdoor gallery, there will be a food court, demonstration areas, a stage with live music and more — all at the Park Point Recreation Area. Each year, an estimated 10,000+ visitors attend the weekend festival as artists display and sell work in media such as ceramics, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, woodwork and…
Find out more »Scenic St. Louis River Railroad Tours and Choo Choo Paddle
The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad tourist train departs on two excursions -- 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. -- every Saturday and Sunday from mid June to mid October for a one-hour and 50-minute ride along the St. Louis River. The ride departs from the ticket office just off Grand Avenue, across from the Lake Superior Zoo, behind the Minit Mart convenience store. Reservations are not necessary, however, group tickets may be purchased in advance. The ride follows the last…
Find out more »Super Sunday Family Skate
World of Wheels Skate Center in Superior offers a family skating session every Sunday afternoon. The cost is $6.50 per person, plus the cost of skate rental if necessary.
Find out more »Neighborhood Youth Services 25th Birthday Bash
NYS celebrates 25 years of early intervention and after-school programming in the Duluth Hillside area. This block-party event will feature food, live music, DJs, games, bounce house, rock wall, art and visits from local businesses and organizations, along with the Duluth Police Department and Duluth Fire Department.
Find out more »Duluth Community Garden Program 40th Anniversary Potluck
The Duluth Community Garden Program celebrates four decades of urban food growing, land stewardship and community building. The event is open to all and cake will be provided. DCGP asks guests to please bring a labeled dish to share in the potluck and also a favorite yard game. DCGP will be recognizing and honoring folks who have volunteered or gardened with the organization for years.
Find out more »Zumba at the Zoo
Zumba Kids classes feature kid-friendly routines based on original Zumba choreography. Instructor Monita Gibson will break down the steps, add games, activities and cultural exploration elements into every class. It is an environment that is intended to be friendly to kids of all ages and their caregivers. Weekly drop-in class prices: Members: $5.00 • (adult + 1 child over age 2, add’l child is $2.50) Non-members (No Zoo Admission): $7.50 • (adult + 1 child over age 2, add’l child…
Find out more »Champions Building Champions
Duluth Parks and Recreation’s summer programs at the Duluth Heritage Sports Center run June 21 to Aug. 23. The Champions Building Champions program, a partnership with Men as Peacemakers to build social and character concepts through athletic activities for youth ages 7-17, runs on the Heritage Center turf from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Wednesday. Activities are facilitated by collegiate athletes who focus on building constructive relationships with the youth involved, while teaching the basics of sports and athletic…
Find out more »Duluth Public Library Storytime
Storytime takes place every Wednesday at the Duluth Public Library. Baby and toddler time is at 10:15 a.m. and preschool storytime is at 11:15 a.m.
Find out more »Open Ice Skating
Duluth Parks and Recreation offers open pleasure-skating sessions every Wednesday in Sill Arena at the Heritage Sports Center. A limited supply of skates are available to use for free; those who have their own should bring them. Open skate is free to all participants. Children under the age of 10 should be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »Crescent Moon
Opening week of the family-friendly Bayfront Sounds 2017 summer concert series features Superior's own Crescent Moon playing a variety of original and cover music. Bayside Sounds offers a variety of music in a beautiful outdoor setting each Wednesday evening from June 28 to Aug. 23.
Find out more »The Mighty Thomas Carnival 2017
The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center parking lot is the location of the annual Mighty Thomas Carnival, with rides and the usual cotton-candy hoopla. The carnival is in Duluth from June 29 to July 9.
Find out more »Storytime
Storytime for kids every Friday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Adults are invited to enjoy a complimentary cup of drip coffee while they wait for their charges.
Find out more »Red Cliff Pow Wow
The Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Cippewa hosts its 39th annual gathering from June 30 to July 2 in Red Cliff. The event features drummers, a feast and more.
Find out more »Wigwam Talks with Michael “Laughing Fox” Charette
Wisconsin’s Native American culture and heritage is featured in several events at the tent throughout the season. Michael "LaughingFox" Charette holds multiple Wigwam Talks to provide opportunities to learn about the Ojibwe culture and heritage. The event is part of the Native American Community Connections Series, and all events in the series can be found at bigtop.org/nacc.
Find out more »Darren Thompson & Friends
Native American flutist Darren Thompson, Ojibwe from the Lac Du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, performs and tells the history of this "iconic and ancient instrument." He is joined by guest Laughing Fox from the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and violinist Aleah Eagleboy, Oglala Lakota from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota. Dancer Michelle Reed, Lac Du Flambeau Ojibwe, joins with members of her Woodland Sky Dance Troupe. An appearance will be made by…
Find out more »Bayside Sounds
The family-friendly concert series offers a variety of music in a beautiful outdoor setting each Wednesday evening from June 28 to Aug. 23.
Find out more »Dungeon’s End Game Night at the DAI
Play tabletop games with fellow game lovers as the locally owned game store, Dungeon’s End, builds community through gaming.
Find out more »Fond du Lac College Summer Concert Series
The Hot Summer Nights Concert Series has been presented by Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College every summer since 1998. All concerts are held rain or shine under the dome of the amphitheater. In the case of poor weather, the concerts are held indoors. Average audience attendance each week ranges from 200 to 500 people. The concert series features a range of musical styles and acts, from solo artists to small groups to bands. Each evening of music is…
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