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Fall Festival
Children ages 5-12 can enjoy two days of fall-themed games and crafts with UMD Kids Rock camp staff. Event registration is limited to 32 children.
Find out more »Story and Play at Cascade Park
Bring a picnic and blanket for a family storytime at Cascade Park. (W. 6th St. and 1st Ave. W.) Duluth Parks and Recreation will be at the park with extra equipment for young children to utilize. Storytime at 10:30. Families are welcome to play and picnic before and after the storytime. Event Type(s): Storytime Age Group(s): Baby/Toddler, Preschool
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 10:15am on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Storytime at Mount Royal Library
An event every week that begins at 10:15am on Thursday, repeating indefinitely
Mount Royal Branch Blue Room, every Thursday. 30 minutes of stories, songs and fingerplays. Birth-preschool.
Find out more »Crafternoons for Kids
Kids can drop in for a make-and-take craft project and enjoy the company of other crafters. No experience or sign-up required.
Find out more »One event on Oct 12, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 17, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 18, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 19, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 20, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 24, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 25, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 26, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 31, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 26, 2019 at 11:00am
Haunted Shack Presents Haunted Ridge 2019
One event on Oct 12, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 17, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 18, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 19, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 20, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 24, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 25, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 26, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 31, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Oct 26, 2019 at 11:00am
The Haunted Shack celebrates its 26th year of creepiness with another Haunted Ridge in Carlton. Tickets are $15 for the haunted house, hayride and trail through the corn. Donating a non-perishable food item earns a $2 discount on admission; bringing a coat for the coat drive earns a $5 discount. Those under 18 need to print out and bring a liability form signed by a parent or guardian. A special Kids Day/Faint of Heart Day will be held on Saturday,…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 9:00am on Wednesday and Friday, repeating indefinitely
Child and Parent Play Gym
An event every week that begins at 9:00am on Wednesday and Friday, repeating indefinitely
Play Gym is a weekly opportunity for parents and their young children to gather and interact in a large, open, indoor space, which has a store of toys, sports equipment and art materials available for use.
Find out more »Create Your Own Comic Character
Students can learn different tools that will help them create a comic character and start their own story. The instructors -- Minnesota author Trisha Speed Shaskan and Minnesota author/illustrator Stephen Shaskan -- are the creators of the picture book Art Panels, BAM! Speech Bubbles, POW! Writing and Illustrating Your Own Graphic Novel and the Q & Ray graphic novel series. Program is appropriate for 5th graders and older.
Find out more »Family-Friendly Friday Movies
Two films are scheduled: Escape to Witch Mountain (October 18) and Early Man (November 15).
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 5:30pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Oct 19, 2019
Harvest Dinner Cruise
An event every week that begins at 5:30pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Oct 19, 2019
This two-hour dinner cruise features music and narrated highlights of the harbor. Passengers will take in views of Duluth’s skyline and harbor activity. The fall-themed dinner by Bellisio's Catering includes polenta-encrusted pork loin with cranberry mostarda served with garlic mashed potatoes, seasonal vegetables and mixed baby greens with balsamic vinaigrette and dinner rolls.
Find out more »Best of the West Variety Show
This variety show is part of the weekend-long Fall Fest at Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Participation and attendance are free; a collection will be taken to support the CHUM West Food Shelf. The church is in search of family friendly acts to include in the inaugural show: vocal, instrumental, dramatic or humorous readings, dance, comedy, etc. Performers should plan for a 3-5 minute slot, with longer time frames considered upon application. Click here to apply.
Find out more »Fall Market
Handmade items from local crafters and select vendors will be available at this shopping experience. A lasagna lunch with bread stick, coleslaw and homemade dessert is available for $8, starting at 11 a.m. while it lasts. Gluten-free lasagna lunches are also available. A local farmer will be selling fall produce, including carrots, potatoes, beets, etc.
Find out more »Boo at the Zoo 2019
Thousands of families go trick or treating within the Lake Superior Zoo grounds during two Boo at the Zoo events -- Oct. 12 and 19. Costumed kids visit treat stations throughout the zoo, take part in Halloween-themed activities, and visit food vendors and hundreds of zoo animals. Activities include hourly costume contests, food trucks, face painting, games and more. All the activities are designed to be fun for kids and not scary.
Find out more »Scarecrow Contest
The scarecrow decorating contest during Fall Fest at Our Savior's Lutheran Church includes building from 10 a.m. to noon, judging at noon, and prizes at 12:30 p.m. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies. Free activities for all ages will include an obstacle course, pumpkin decorating, face painting and crafts.
Find out more »Free Family Art Day
The Duluth Art Institute hosts four Free Family Art Days each year at its Lincoln Park location. People of all ages and artistic abilities can create make-and-take art projects. This session will have fall-themed activities.
Find out more »Stories and Art For Kids
Young artists are invited to a morning of watercolor painting and stories: The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and Beautiful Oops by Barney Saltzberg. Register here.
Find out more »The Awesome Halloween Magic Show
Magic Bob and the Boo-Tiful Lynn Marie present the Awesome Halloween Magic Show. Magic Bob believes that each time a book is opened readers have the opportunity to explore extraordinary worlds, meet outrageous characters (even creatures) and learn how to do the most amazing things. In short, there is a ghoul-ish-ous adventure waiting inside every book. Magic Bob uses books, storytelling, drama, comedy, magic and audience participation in the show, intended for pre-K through fifth graders.
Find out more »Heroes & Villains of Broadway
A musical featuring songs from Broadway’s "bravest heroes and dastardly villains" from witches and beasts to princesses and kings. There will be opportunities to snag a photo and join the cast as they lead the interactive audience participation. The show is a part of the Family Edition Concert Series. Ticket sales are on hold and redeemable by membership.
Find out more »Family Hike: Quarry Park
Duluth Parks and Recreation guide hikers through naturalist interpretations, a scavenger hunt and other outdoor games. End the hike with roasting hot dogs and s’mores over a fire. Hikers are recommended to wear sturdy shoes and to dress for the weather. Quarry Park is an accessible park, meeting the Americans with Disabilities Act Guidelines for "outdoor developed areas. The gravel parking lot has two marked handicap parking spaces. The path is crushed limestone, with an incline up to the flat…
Find out more »Heroes & Villains of Broadway
An evening of song celebrating Broadway’s most famous heroes and villains from shows like Hamilton, Disney’s The Little Mermaid, Wicked, Footloose, Into The Woods and more of Broadway’s most well-known musicals.
Find out more »Pumpkin Patch Party 2019
Lake Superior Art Glass partners with Wild State Cider for the second annual Pumpkin Patch Party, a festive evening of pumpkin making, cider tasting, snacks and glassblowing demonstrations. Glassblowers will be creating custom pumpkins for customers who can request their own colors and shape. There is a limited number of custom pumpkins that can be made during the party, so reservations are recommended.
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