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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 »Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
Peter Quill and his fellow Guardians are hired by a powerful alien race, the Sovereign, to protect their precious batteries from invaders. When it is discovered that Rocket has stolen the items they were sent to guard, the Sovereign dispatch their armada to search for vengeance. As the Guardians try to escape, the mystery of Peter's parentage is revealed. Rated PG-13. 2h 18m.
Find out more »MPR Connects! Presents “Brains On!”
Minnesota Public Radio continues its 50th anniversary celebration in Greater Minnesota with the hosts and producers of MPR’s popular kids’ science podcast Brains On! testing ears with mystery sounds, staging a family-friendly science demonstration and answering questions about the award-winning science podcast. More than 300,000 listeners each month listen to Brains On!, a show that turns kids and curious adults on to science, technology, engineering and math fun. Joined by kid co-hosts, the show asks big questions and goes wherever…
Find out more »Engwalls Corn Maze
Engwalls Corn Maze in Hermantown is open every weekend from Sept. 16 to Oct. 29. Normal operating hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. This year's all-new design features over a mile of paths that attendees can navigate through while playing a number of games for all ages. Also at the maze are hay rides, a mini maze, corn pits, corn cannons and more. The corn cannons are one of the most popular attractions at the maze…
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 »Grand Portage Car Show
Rain or shine. Early registration open until September 22nd ($10). $15 after September 22nd. Registration day of event begins at 11 a.m. Showcase: 11-4 p.m. Awards at 3 p.m. Ribs, burgers, beverages and more. For registration information, contact Norm Trewin (807-628-4460) or Rene Lindquist (807-626-3333). Grand Portage Lodge and Casino, 70 Casino Drive, Grand Portage.
Find out more »Mentor Superior Fall Festival
Mentor Superior is holding a free family friendly event to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the program on Barker’s Island. The event will feature activities such as a K-9 demonstration, mayoral proclamation, games, hayrides, DJ and face painting. Mentor Superior will also be promoting interactive educational activities with the Superior Police Department, Superior Fire Department, Calumet, JR Jensen Construction and Enbridge. For more information contact Salisa Hochestetler at shochstetler @ duluthymca.org or call 218-393-9160 for more information.
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 »Dirt Yard Dash
An action-packed, all-terrain mud run with a Christian angle. The course will feature obstacles like a downhill slide, inverted walls, a swamp crawl, dark tunnels and a log carry. Funds raised go to Second Harvest Northern Lakes Food Bank. Also: a "mini" race for mud-loving kids 8-12. Registration is limited and includes BBQ and an event t-shirt.
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 »Running for Our Heroes 5K 2017
The fourth annual Running for Our Heroes 5K run/walk will be held on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus. Registration check-in and the start/finish line are in the Marcovich Wellness Center. Children age 12 and younger will be able to participate in a free quarter-mile race at 8:45 a.m. Until Sept. 23 the registration fee is $25 per person. From Sept. 24 through race day, the cost is $30 per person. The registration fee for UW-Superior students and military veterans is…
Find out more »Lester River Rendezvous 2017
The 18th annual Lester River Rendezvous is a living history attraction devoted to re-creating the days of the fur trade, offering a variety of programs including education and artisan workshops. The interaction of the voyagers reenactment troop, their lifestyles, social status and activities is one highlight. There will also be food, games and live music. Sunday, Oct. 1, is the rain date.
Find out more »Lake Superior Estuarium Opening
A new public exhibit hall operated by the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Estuarium invites locals and tourists alike to learn about the St. Louis River Estuary and Lake Superior. Visitors will be able to explore the region’s natural and human history through interactive interpretive exhibits, short movies and games. Coinciding with National Estuaries Day, the grand opening is free and open to the public, who are invited to explore the exhibits and learn more about Superior’s coastal…
Find out more »Author Event: Chris Monroe
Children's author and illustrator Chris Monroe, a Duluth native, will read from her new book The Monkey with a Tool Belt and the Silly School Mystery." Monroe is the author of seven children's picture books, as well as the illustrator of picture books by authors Kevin Kling, Jane Yolen and Janice Levy. Her comic strip, "Violet Days" has been in print for 19 years, and is featured in the collection Ultra Violet: Ten Years Of Violet Days. In 1999, City…
Find out more »Pass The Pigs Tournament
Win prizes. Kid-friendly. Pizza and drink specials all night. Takes place every Monday.
Find out more »Author Event: Margi Preus
Children's author Margi Preus will read from her new book The Clue in the Trees: An Enchantment Lake Mystery.
Find out more »Teen Scene
DPL Green Room. First Thursday of each month. Games, crafts, movies, book discussions and more. Pizza will be served while quantities last. For teens in grades 6-12.
Find out more »The Phantom of the Opera
the original 1925 silent film with live organ accompaniment by Dr. Aaron David Miller.
Find out more »Harvest Run at Fitger’s 2017
The 11th annual Harvest Run at Fitger's is a fundraising event for the Erick Peter Person Children's Cancer Fund, Union Gospel Mission and Damiano Center. It features a 5K run or walk and a Tiny Tyke Triathlon. The train to the 5k starting line boards at 8 a.m. behind the Fitger's building on the Lakewalk and departs around 8:20 a.m. The race starts at 9 a.m. on the Lakewalk behind East High School near 40th Avenue East and London Road.…
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