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Jul 2024
4-H Performing Arts Camp at The Depot
Learn about the history of different puppet styles and gain experience in making your own puppets. Participants will work on storytelling, character development and set design that will be shown as a performance at the end of the week. There are two session options to choose from. One from Monday, Jul. 15 through Thursday, Jul. 18 and the other from Monday, Jul. 22 through Thursday, Jul. 25. For more information and registration, visit extension.umn.edu.
Find out more »4-H Artist Camp at The Depot
Ready, set, create. At the 4-H Artist Camp at The Depot, explore famous artists and their style of artwork, then create your own art inspired by you. By the end of the camp, you will have at least four pieces of artwork to showcase. On the last day of camp there will be an art show for youth to share their completed artwork. There are two session options for this camp. One being Monday, Jul. 15 through Thursday, Jul. 18…
Find out more »STEM Bots Series
Learn and play with robots. Participants will be introduced to coding with various, easy-to-program robots. These little bots open up the creative side of coding, while promoting problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork. This program will be enjoyed by kids the most and tweens could still be interested. Teens might be too old to get the same experience. Other Dates: September 16 November 18
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Nate Weiler
One event on Aug 16, 2024 at 6:00 pm
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One event on Oct 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Nov 30, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Banjo and guitar player Nate Weiler brings his up-north tunes to Ledge Rock Grille for a dinner show in the fireside room and bar.
Find out more »4-H Performing Arts Day Camp
4-H Performing Arts Day Camp for kids in grades 3-5 are taught about the history of different puppet styles while making their own puppets for a performance at the end of the week. The $50 cost will cover supplies and snacks. Classes will be held at the same time from Monday to Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon.
Find out more »Aug 2024
Spirit Valley Days 2024
Spirit Valley Days is an annual three-day extravaganza celebrating the neighborhood of West Duluth. Thursday's events include the Miss West Duluth pageant1 and the Spirit Valley Days Parade at 6 p.m. Friday's events include a pancake breakfast and the Spirit Valley Days Car Show.
Find out more »A Midsummer Night’s Dream Youth Acting Camp
A cast of kids, ages 12-18, and local Duluth artists will put on the Shakespearian favorite, A Midsummer Night's Dream, in a one-of-a-kind, two-week theatrical experience. Students will have a guaranteed role and learn audition techniques, get acting guidance, build confidence, take part in workshops, learn tech and much more. The camp runs from Aug.5 to Aug. 18. For more information and registration, visit agileticketing.net.
Find out more »DIY Room Decor with Tiffany Fenner
Make your room into the ultimate artist space during this five session summer camp. Campers complete a variety of paper mache and clay projects to decorate their space. Projects include clay coaster sets, shelves and oil diffuser beads. For more information and registration, visit duluthartinstitute.org.
Find out more »Fantastic Fibers with Lauren Faherty
Explore your personal style through textiles in this five session summer camp. Experiment with weaving, embroidery, collage and more using a variety of materials. For information and registration, visit duluthartinstitute.org.
Find out more »Sep 2024
Lake Superior Harvest Festival 2024
Lake Superior Sustainable Farming Association's 30th annual Harvest Festival is a family-centered event featuring a huge farmers market showcasing the region's agricultural bounty. The event also includes a food court, live music, an energy fair, crafts and more. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of $5 per person or $10 per family.
Find out more »STEM Bots Series
Learn and play with robots. Participants will be introduced to coding with various, easy-to-program robots. These little bots open up the creative side of coding, while promoting problem-solving skills, communication, and teamwork. This program will be enjoyed by kids the most and tweens could still be interested. Teens might be too old to get the same experience. Other Dates: November 18
Find out more »Nov 2024
Christmas City of the North Parade 2024
The Christmas City of the North Parade has been an annual holiday tradition in Duluth for six decades. It features marching bands, dance performances, colorful floats and an appearance by Santa Claus. The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. in front of the Fitger’s complex at Sixth Avenue East and Superior Street and continues along Superior Street to Fourth Avenue West. The parade is broadcast live on KBJR-TV channel 6.1 and online at kbjr6.com. Parade units will begin lining up at…
Find out more »Bentleyville Tour of Lights Opening Night
Duluth's mega Christmas-light spectacular is the largest walk-through display of lights in America. Guests are invited to stroll under the glow of more than 5 million lights in a 20-acre park on the shores of Lake Superior. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, along with Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, will be on hand for photos and handing out candy canes. The event will open each night at 5 p.m., closing at 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and 10 p.m. on Fridays…
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. For more information, contact the DNR Information Center by emailing info.dnr @…
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