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Jun 2024
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. This Free Park Day coincides with National Get Outdoors Day, which takes…
Find out more »Bong Airport’s 4th Annual Open House
Check out the planes, take a flight, dance to the Blue Water Big Band, learn about flight history and checkout the gathering of classic cars at the Bong Airport Open House. Food will also be available with breakfast served by the EAA and lunch served by the CAF. All funds raised during this event will for the airport nonprofit groups.
Find out more »Wild at Art with Serenity Keenan
In this five session summer camp series, young artists will create nature-inspired screen printed shirts, clay planters, one-of-a-kind nature jewelry and trading postcards. Using art journals, participants will also create a community-designed poster from daily observations outdoors. For more information and registration, visit duluthartinstitute.org.
Find out more »Mystical Magical Me with Mx. Rose
Explore the art journey of telling stories through different methods of children's illustration with local artist and teacher Mx. Rose in this five session summer camp. Explore fantasy art in different art mediums such as paper-cutting art, sword and wand building, pastel etchings, watercolor painting and line drawing. For more information and registration, visit duluthartinstitute.org.
Find out more »Let’s Make Some Ice Cream!
This class at Whole Foods Co-op - Denfeld teaches how to make ice cream using old-fashioned techniques. Ice and salt will be used to compare two batches of ice cream: one batch is hand churned and the other uses an electric mixer. Participants will be taught about the chemistry of the process and create two flavors: vanilla and mint chocolate chip.
Find out more »Hillside Tour and Sampling
Whole Foods Co-op Hillside hosts an hour long deli sampling event. Snack while you shop for local and organic foods.
Find out more »On The Record One Year Anniversary Party
Raise a glass to another year of awesomeness for at the On The Records one year anniversary party. The party will feature a great variety of live music, The Rambler food truck, art vendors, live painting, pop-up record shop, kids activities and more. Grab your tickets at eventbrite.com.
Find out more »NAACP’s 50th Annual Juneteenth Celebration!
For half a century, the Duluth NAACP has been gathering in community to celebrate Freedom Day, and for their 50th celebration this year, they are going all out. The celebration includes music, free dinner, vendors, community information tables, a photo booth and more fun events for the whole family. On top of just attending, there are other ways to help out and celebrate this Juneteenth event such as sponcerring, volunteering or hosting a table during the event. For more information…
Find out more »Duluth NAACP Juneteenth Jamboree
The Duluth NAACP's 50th annual Juneteenth Jamboree features music, a free dinner, family fun, BIPOC vendors, community information tables, a photo booth and more.
Find out more »Whipper Snapper Races for Kids
The Whipper Snapper kids' races are held each year in Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park on Grandma’s Marathon weekend. These races are free and open to children age 14 and under. All participants receive a ribbon at the completion of the race. The free short-distance races are a way to introduce kids to running or keep the fire burning bright for future marathon finishers. Age Groups and Distances 4 and under — 1/8 Mile 5-6 — 1/8 mile 7-8 — 1/4…
Find out more »Teen Intensive Summer Improv Camp
Zeitgeist Arts presents two week-long improv and theater intensives for youths aged 13-19. The first runs June 24-28; the second is from July 8-12. Both are from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday and feature a showcase on Friday at 4 p.m. Participants can learn and sharpen skills of improvisation in performance. These skills can help kids to become more comfortable interacting in social settings, give them a valuable tool in becoming a stronger actor and of course…
Find out more »Renegade Teen Improv Summer Camps
Renegade Comedy is excited to announce its first ever Improv Summer Camp. In these week-long intensives, participants will learn the skills of improvisation in performance, the art of “Yes, and...,” characterization, physical acting, “playing the game” and being a generous scene partner. At the end of the week, there will be a public showcase on Zeitgeist’s Teatro stage. Renegade’s Improv Summer Camps are available for teens ages 13-19. Two camp sessions are available for registration; one on June 24 through…
Find out more »Chum Super Rhubarb Fest 2024
Chum's 19th 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. This year marks Chum's 50th anniversary, and the organization is promising a Super Rhubarb Festival, with more pie, more food and more everything. Rhubarb Fest and the work of Chum in general benefits people experiencing homelessness in Duluth. Every pie sold, bratwurst eaten and…
Find out more »Park Point Art Fair 2024
The 52nd annual Park Point Art Fair is an outdoor visual arts showcase featuring more than 100 juried artists working in clay, photography, painting, printmaking, mixed media, sculpture, fiber, jewelry, wood and glass. Held at the Park Point Recreation Area, rain or shine, the event offers the chance to meet the juried artists showing and selling fine art and craft, while enjoying live music, food venders and more. Presented by the Park Point Community Club, the event proceeds support youth,…
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