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Apr 2024
Slackline Clinic
RSOP is hosting a slackline clinic to challenge your balance, build core strength and have fun. Instructors will be on hand to teach the basics of beginning slacklining. Non-Rec Center members must purchase a climbing day or semester pass — all UMD students are free. Register online at umdrsop.d.umn.edu or at the door.
Find out more »Luminate
An evening to benefit Life House Duluth featuring music, film and performances by young artists from Life House Duluth, the Music Resource Center and local schools. This event features the premiere of Light Holder, a short film documentary by Jeremy Gardner following Life House alum Jasmine Clark's journey from loss, abuse, unstable foster care and youth homelessness to stability, entrepreneurship and community activism.
Find out more »WLSSD Courtland Street Block Party and Medicine Cabinet Clean-Out
An open house at WLSSD's Courtland Street facilities that includes education, giveaways and specialized disposal events. Bring expired or unwanted medications to be safely and confidentially disposed of for free and tour the compost site.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Apr 26, 2024
Spirit of the Lake Homeschooler Art: Exploring Cultural and Creative Art Forms
An event every week that begins at 2:00 pm on Friday, repeating until Apr 26, 2024
Alison Aune and University of Minnesota Duluth art and education students lead art lessons for children during this 12-session course. Sessions are on Fridays from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $20 per class, per child ages 6-13. Children ages 5 and under must be accompanied by an adult; the cost is $5 per adult. Register at zeffy.com. January - Painting 1/12 - Miriam Shapiro Mixed Media Pattern Painting 1/19 - Sonia Delaunay inspired Shapes & Colors Painting 1/26 -…
Find out more »STEAM Club: Light Benders
Calling all scientists. Explore the wonder of the natural world, build amazing inventions and solve problems using science, technology, engineering art and math — activities are best suited to youth aged 8-12 years old. Each month will offer a different theme to explore and April's is Light Benders — explore the colorful world of rainbows through. For a full schedule and registration visit duluthlibrary.org.
Find out more »By Youth For Youth Bike Check Basics
Duluth Public Library hosts By Youth For Youth Bike Check Basics: Free Workshop for Kids + Teens (with any level of experience). This is part of the Transportation Equity We Bike series. Learn how to: - Fix your flat - Lubricate your chain - Align your brakes - Set your seat - And more
Find out more »Free Park Day
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers free admission to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on four days each year. On Free Park Days the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit to enter state parks and recreation areas. The entrance fee waiver does not cover activities like camping, rentals or tours. The goal of Free Park Days is to get all Minnesotans outdoors. Most Minnesotans live within 30 miles of a state park. Visitors looking…
Find out more »Lakeside Live and Local
Kick off your Saturday morning with Lakeside Live and Local. This event brings talented musicians, local artists and brewed coffee to the community of Duluth.
Find out more »Duluth Fiber Guild Rummage Sale
Huge sale featuring all things fiber: yarn, fabric, spinning and weaving supplies, needle-craft supplies, sewing notions and more. Intake and setup will be held on Friday, April 26th from 3-6 p.m. Clean up and pickup of unsold items is from 1-1:30 p.m. the day of the sale.
Find out more »CSS Family Music Series: Carnival of the Animals
Join the CSS String Orchestra and pianists Jessica Schroeder and Emily Valine as they perform Camille Saint-Saëns' Carnival of the Animals, with narration by Kevin Quarmby. The program will also feature additional CSS student ensembles and kids will have an opportunity to try out various musical instruments for themselve. General admission is $7 for adults and free for all kids and students, pre-K to college, and free for Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery.
Find out more »Every Child Ready
Families with children ages 0-5 are invited to play and learn at the Every Child ready resource fair. Enjoy stories, performances, playtime and learn about community resources that support successful learning. Lake Superior Railroad Museum admission are will be free for all attendees.
Find out more »Saturdays at the Farm
Explore the Eco3 Urban Farm, learn about their food systems programming and enjoy hands-on family activities.
Find out more »Great Duluth Sweat Together 2024
The second annual Great Duluth Sweat Together is a communal sauna party on the edge of Lake Superior that combines sauna culture with community engagement and support for a cause. In addition to multiple mobile saunas, other activities include a Parade of Robes contest, yard games, outdoor yoga, food vendors, live music and more. Proceeds from the event will go to Bots of Another Color to support youth with autism spectrum disorder.
Find out more »Sibshops
Sibshops is a special program designed to help kids who have a sibling with chronic health, mental health or developmental needs. This event is for children ages 8-13. It features a series of fun activities and the opportunity to connect with others experienced in working with people who have disabilities. The Sibshops model mixes information and discussion activities with games designed to be unique and appealing to a wide ability range. Registration is required. Lunch will be provided.
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