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Jun 2022
Brews and Boards
This fundraiser to benefit the Gary New Duluth Skateboard Park features Don Ness, former mayor of Duluth, as keynote speaker. There will also be a live auction and a silent auction. Tickets are $25 and include entry in a drawing for a wine dinner for eight at Mont du Lac's Trophy Lodge. Heavy hours d'oeuvres and beer/cider tasting will be provided. Cash bar will be available.
Find out more »Bong Airport Open House 2022
The Commemorative Air Force and Bong Airport second annual open house includes WWII aircraft, classic cars, appearances by the Border Town Betties, flight experiences, dancing and more. Breakfast, lunch and free parking are available.
Find out more »Pollinator MarketPlace
Featured will be a pollinator and native plant sale from Shoreview Natives in Two Harbors, free resources on pollinator plants and gardening for Monarch butterflies, and Duluth Monarch Buddies merchandise for sale. DMB members will be on hand to answer questions, assist with plant purchases and provide direction on developing and increasing monarch and butterfly habitat in their yards and neighborhoods. Pheasants Forever and the Regional Stormwater Protection Team will host booths.
Find out more »Sidewalk Shuffle 5K 2022
The Duluth YMCA and the Greater Downtown Council kick off Downtown Sidewalk Days with the 14th 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 »Chum Rhubarb Festival 2022
Chum's 17th 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 the festival is being held at Stella Maris Academy -- Holy Rosary Campus.
Find out more »Jul 2022
Zenith Bookstore 5th Anniversary Party
Zenith Bookstore turns 5 on July 1. The anniversary event features Zenith Wheel of Fortune, live music, chalk art, a selfie station, the Rambler food truck, raffles and giveaways. Raffle proceeds and 10 percent of all sales on July 1 go to support the Program for Aid to Victims of Sexual Assault.
Find out more »Aug 2022
Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival 2022
The Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival is back after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Events run Aug. 26-27 with races starting at 8 a.m. on Aug. 27. New events this year include a 5k Fun Run and Tug of War. Both days of the family-friendly event will feature food trucks, refreshments, a live DJ and festival emcee leading up to the awards ceremony. Organized by Rotary Club of Superior, the Lake Superior Dragon Boat Festival is the…
Find out more »Sep 2022
Hawk Ridge 50th Anniversary Celebration Event
Hawk Ridge is celebrating 50 years of raptor research and education with a event recognizing the past, present and future of Duluth's popular birding location. The annual Hawk Weekend Festival is Sept. 23-25 with a lineup of workshops, speakers, field trips and special events.
Find out more »Northern Lights Foundation’s Children’s Charity Gala 2022
Support local children facing life-threatening illnesses at the Northern Lights Foundation's Children's Charity Gala. Guests will enjoy a meal, a brief program and opportunities to support the Northern Lights Foundation in a silent and live auction.
Find out more »Oct 2022
Duluth Art Institute Masquerade Gala 2022
The Duluth Art Institute’s Masquerade Gala celebrates contemporary art, artists and the community. The event offers several opportunities to support the DAI financially through its silent auction, fund-a-need campaign, and general donations. Attendees should bring cash for games and busker tips. Free parking is available in the Sixth Avenue ramp. To register for the gala visit duluthartinstitute.org/gala
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