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An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Bingo at the OP
An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
The cost is $2 for a sheet of three bingo cards. All proceeds support Woodland hockey and upkeep of the neighborhood rink.
Find out more »Chum Rhubarb Festival 2019
Chum's 15th 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. The festival is held on London Road at 11th Avenue East.
Find out more »Sidewalk Shuffle 5K 2019
The Duluth YMCA and the Greater Downtown Council kick off Downtown Sidewalk Days with the 12th annual Sidewalk Shuffle 5K walk and run to raise money for scholarships. The course starts and ends at Endion Station and follows the Lakewalk. The Shuffle is an out and back course heading north toward Leif Erikson Park. The turnaround point is past the park and almost to the water treatment station. Once turned around, shufflers head back to the finish line at Endion…
Find out more »Taste of Greece 2019
The annual Taste of Greece Festival features Greek music and dancing as well as a marketplace and boutique. Greek victuals will include lamb, souvlaki, Athenian chicken, gyros, spanakopita, pastichio, dolmades, Greek pastries and more. Visit the Taste of Greece Express outside to grab food items to go.
Find out more »Rally in the Valley, Party in the Alley 2019
Valley Youth Center holds its fourth annual bike run and fundraiser. Also: raffles, a bean bag tournament, live music, food and bar and more.
Find out more »Honor the Earth: Water is Life Festival 2019
The Water is Life Festival celebrates with powerful music from prominent native musicians Keith Secola, Corey Medina and many other guests. The day begins with a free morning parade called the Procession of the Species. Starting in the afternoon, there will be an all-day native-led market with a local and diverse selection of artist wares, food, information and activities from allied groups and organizations. $20 Early Bird Tickets available now through Memorial Day. After that, pre-sale general admission is $25,…
Find out more »Glensheen Gala 2019
Semi-formal attire requested. Dress to walk the estate.
Find out more »Wild Waters Music Fest
Organized by Save the Boundary Waters, the Wild Waters Music Festival is an event to raise awareness of the plight of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and raise money for the preservation group Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness. The lineup features Atmosphere, Low, Doomtree, Cloud Cult and more. Schedule 3:30 p.m. - Gates open 4:30 p.m. - War Bonnet 5:05 p.m. - The Lioness 5:40 p.m. - Dem Atlas 6:15 p.m. - Jeremy Messersmith 7:05 p.m. - Low 8 p.m.…
Find out more »The Tribute Fest 2019
The Tribute Fest raises funds for homeless veterans by presenting three days of country, pop and rock cover bands. Free tickets are available for veterans, active-duty personnel and their families at North Shore Federal Credit Union. Information about this year's lineup can be found at thetributefest.com.
Find out more »Walk to End Alzheimer’s 2019
The annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s is a three-mile walk that begins behind Pioneer Hall at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., with the ceremony at 10 a.m., and the walk to follow. Registration is mandatory, but there is no fee. To start or join a team, visit the Alzheimer’s Association. To learn more about the disease and available resources, call the toll-free Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900.
Find out more »Shoot for Fun
During the 21st annual Shoot for Fun, participants take part in a round of 50-point sporting clays and other games. Held at the Old Vermilion Trail Hunting Preserve & Sporting Clays, this popular fundraising event is the largest sporting clay event in Minnesota -- with more than 475 participants and 100 volunteers -- and raises more than $150,000 for Courage Kenny Northland programs. Volunteers help run sporting clay stations, ticket sales and game tents. Courage Kenny Northland's mission is to…
Find out more »United Way Chili Cook-Off 2019
Head of the Lakes United Way hosts its 28th annual Chili Cook-Off, where up to 50 entrants compete for awards. Attendees can sample different types of traditional and specialty chili. Many of the competitors will be dressed in costumes "that reflect their 'Spicy Spirt,'" one of the awards available at the event. Other awards to be presented are: Most Unique, Hottest-Yet-Edible, Vegetarian and People’s Choice. Soda, bread, cookies and ice cream have also been donated for this event. Tickets are…
Find out more »Guy Gruters
International speaker Guy Gruters travels to Duluth for the Gift of Love annual fundraiser for the needy. A U.S. Air Force Captain from Minster, Ohio, Gruters flew more than 400 combat missions during the Vietnam War and has more than 30 combat awards, including two Silver Stars, two distinguished Flying Crosses, two Bronze Stars for Valor, two Purple Hearts, the POW Medal and more than 20 Air Medals. It was his faith, however, that carried him to victory in the…
Find out more »Running for Our Heroes 5K 2019
The sixth annual Running for Our Heroes 5K run/walk will be held on the University of Wisconsin-Superior campus. Registration check-in and the start/finish line are in the Marcovich Wellness Center. Children age 12 and younger will be able to participate in a free quarter-mile race at 8:45 a.m. Registration is $35 per person. The registration fee for UW-Superior students, military veterans and pre-kindergarten to 12th grade students is $20 per person. Registration includes a T-shirt and gift bag while supplies…
Find out more »Goin Postal’s Back the ’80s Halloween Party
Top Hat Tavern in the Haunted North End of Superior hosts this Halloween Bash as part of the Goin Postal Fall Art and Music Festival and North End Days. There will be music by Laura Velvet, DJ Pat Hannu and more. All proceeds go to support the Bluebird Foundation in its mission to advocate for youth in the arts. There will be costume contests, prizes and '80s-themed drinks and atmosphere.
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