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Oct 2024
Lincoln Park Indoor Farmer’s Market “Winter Wednesdays”
The Lincoln Park Farmer's Market will host "Winter Wednesdays" series will feature shopping with local vendors and a free community meal. Find produce, eggs, meat, canned goods, baked goods, gluten free and vegan items, crafts and more. SNAP participants can swipe their EBT card at the market and receive additional matching market bucks. The full match is a $15 swipe which is accompanied by $25 in Hunger Solutions market bucks. Kids 18 and under and elders 60 and over can…
Find out more »Glow Disc Golf
Play some disc golf in the dark. Duluth parks will be charging up their glow discs and are lighting up the nets for a night of playing disc golf in the dark. This night is for people ages 12 and up. Register at secure.rec1.com.
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Open Skate
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An opportunity for anyone to try out ice skating on an indoor rink with music. No sticks or pucks allowed. Limited skates available for use. Pre-register online, or pay at the door (cash and cards accepted). All ages.
Find out more »Community Nights at Harrison – Playtime With the United Way
How is United Way important to our community? Enjoy snacks and games with a representative from our local United Way Chapter. Learn what they do here in Duluth and find out how to be involved in their important work. There will also be a Pictionary showdown with prizes. Please register at facebook.com/northexp to ensure that there will be enough materials for everyone.
Find out more »Glensheen Lantern Tours
Glensheen will offer guided, 45-minute tours of the mansion lit by guides carrying lanterns. All tour tickets include a tour, access to the grounds, free s’mores (while supplies last) and a souvenir Glensheen flashlight distributed at the end of the tour. Guests will embark on a family-friendly journey through the historic estate, revealing artifacts and artwork. Guests are strongly encouraged to pre-purchase tickets in advance online as space is limited. This tour will take place rain or shine.
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Ecstatic Dance Duluth
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Ecstatic dance is free-form movement inspired by music. The Ecstatic Dance Duluth group holds dances on the second Friday and last Sunday of each month. The focus is on exercise without a nightclub vibe. Each dance is a different 75- to 90-minute eclectic playlist in a “wave form.” Depending on the dance, a range of various styles of music are woven together into an hour-plus long playlist including anything from world, reggae, jazz, blues, rock, folk, Latin, tribal, club, house,…
Find out more »Boo at the Zoo 2024
Lake Superior Zoo presents three Saturdays of Halloween hoopla withe trick-or-treating, food trucks, games, activities, and more. Boo at the Zoo runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Oct. 12, 19 and 26. All the activities are designed to be fun for kids and not scary. Tickets are $10 for zoo members in advance and $12 at the door. Tickets for non-members are $12 in advance and $16 at the door. Admission for children ages two and under is…
Find out more »Pumpkin Palooza
The Duluth library is hosting Pumpkin Palooza this spooky season. All the materials need to paint, carve and create a pumpkins will be provided. There will also be other pumpkin activities including a themed storytime at 10 a.m. Limited supply of pumpkins available and are first come-first serve — participants can also bring their own. All ages are welcome.
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Paint with Me Livestream
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Featuring David and Kristen Austin, their four-year-old Hugo and other local artists every Saturday morning. Streaming live on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. Explore new abstract and modern art techniques in a family-friendly atmosphere, with viewers watching and asking questions live from around the world. Use new media and tools to create paintings and art together.
Find out more »Fur-K Fun Run
People howled for it and the Fur-K Fun Run is back. Bring furry friends to Snowflake Nordic Ski Center. Participants can also attend virtually. Kids 10 and under are free with paid adult, no registration required. Well behaved dogs welcome to walk, run or canicross. Registration must be received by 9/13/2024 to guarantee T-shirt availability.
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Fall Color from the Tree Tops
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Attendees can enjoy the fall colors while ziplining and climbing on a ropes course. Saturdays only through October 12. Ages 7 and up on the big course. Ages 3-6 on the playground. Ages 14 and up at axe throwing.
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Congdon Mansion District Walking Tour
An event every week that begins at 10:30 am on Sunday, repeating until Oct 13, 2024
Stroll through the historic Congdon neighborhood of Duluth and learn about the rich history and architecture of the area. The tour begins on the grounds of the Salyards Mansion at 2617 E. Third St. From there, the tour weaves through the neighborhood, exploring homes. Hear stories about the people who once lived in those homes and were instrumental in building Duluth. Get an inside look into three of the homes and enjoy a snack, coffee and tea provided at each…
Find out more »Autumn Train Ride with the Duluth Art Institute
An exclusive train ride fundraiser for the Duluth Art Institute on the North Shore Scenic Railroad Zephyr dome car. Choose a ride at 11 a.m. or 3 p.m. Ticket includes two free drinks, food, entertainment, and the train ride. 11 a.m. Enjoy pastries, Bloody Marys, mimosas, full bar cocktails and acoustic guitar with Todd Eckert. 3 p.m. Snack on charcuterie and wine with entertainment.
Find out more »Healing Paws Rescue Adoption Event
Bent Paddle Brewing Co. is hosting an Adoption Event for Healing Paws Rescue. Healing Paws Rescue will be outside of Bent Paddle Brewing Co. with pups that are searching for their fur-ever homes.
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