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Bag It
Watch the film Bag It and learn about the Bag it Duluth campaign and how more than 119 local businesses, organizations and congregations are asking the city to join the global effort to protect Lake Superior. All ages welcome.
Find out more »The Basics of Radiation Oncology
Radiation oncology involves therapy that uses controlled, targeted radiation to kill cancer cells. Learn more at this lecture. Experts will address important concerns such as what to expect from treatment, possible side effects and how to manage them. Light dinner at 4:30, followed by lecture at 5.
Find out more »Zumba
Gary New Duluth Community Center hosts zumba classes every Tuesday night. The cost is $5 per session or $4 with a punch card.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until Sep 24, 2019
Community Paddle
An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Tuesday, repeating until Sep 24, 2019
Give dragon-boat paddling a try for free. No previous experience necessary. Attendees are advised to bring water.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 9:30am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Child and Parent Play Gym
An event every week that begins at 9:30am on Wednesday, repeating indefinitely
Play Gym is a weekly opportunity for parents and their young children to gather and interact in a large, open, indoor space, which has a store of toys, sports equipment and art materials available for use.
Find out more »Essentia Health Fitness Expo 2019
Grandma’s Marathon weekend officially begins with the 24th annual Essentia Health Fitness Expo. The free, two-day event runs June 20-21 in the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center Arena. Nearly 100 exhibitors will showcase the latest products and services available in the athletic industry. Participants registered for the 43rd annual Grandma’s Marathon, the 29th annual Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, and the 26th annual William A. Irvin 5K may pick up their race packets at the event. Packet pick-up continues until 11 p.m.…
Find out more »Whipper Snapper Races 2019
About 1,000 children ages 14 and under will kick off the Grandma's Marathon weekend festivities running short dashes. Registration begins at noon with races starting at 2 p.m. beginning with the youngest age group and ending with the oldest children. All participants receive an official race number and participation ribbon. Since 1991, the Whipper Snapper Races for Kids has been giving children an opportunity to experience the sport of running while getting into the spirit of Grandma’s Marathon weekend. Age…
Find out more »Runners’ Recovery
Join fellow marathoners and half-marathoners in a heated, post-race restorative yoga class. Duluth Yoga says: "Research supports the benefits of yoga after strenuous physical activity. It restores muscle, tendon, joint, fascial and dural mobility and pliability, lessening stiffness and post-race soreness." Registration required. Bring in a race bib and get 15% off all clothing and accessories (not valid on essential oils, protein bars or beverages).
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Yoga at Fairlawn
An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Monday, repeating until Jul 1, 2019
Vinyasa-style yoga with Kat Warner of Align Yoga in various rooms of the mansion every Monday June 3rd through July 1st. All levels welcome. No reservations needed. For more information, call 715-394-5712.
Find out more »Midnight Sun Midnight Run 2019
Celebrate the arrival of summer in Duluth with the 14th annual Midnight Sun Midnight Run 5k along Lake Superior. Due to Lakewalk reconstruction, this year's race start and finish will be at Leif Erikson Park.
Find out more »Kids’ Bike-Education Clinic
A free informational and educational clinic. Learn the basics on how to size and choose the proper bike for a child to produce a confident rider. Learn the ABC’s of biking safety and proper equipment-fitting. Staff will be available to answer questions and assist adults and kids to be prepared for an active biking summer.
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First Thursday Yoga and Creative-Writing Workshop
An event every month that begins at 6:00pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
A donation-based yoga practice and guided free-form writing workshop, held the first Thursday of every month. This workshop is intended to be an opportunity to slow down in order to reflect and reconnect through the use of yoga and prompted journal-writing. Each month will have a different theme, with the goal of building self-awareness and appreciation. Materials will be provided, but attendees are asked to bring a journal (if they have one) and anything else desired for their comfort. This…
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…
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One event on Jul 11, 2019 at 11:30am
One event on Aug 1, 2019 at 11:30am
Vegan Cookbook Club
One event on Jun 6, 2019 at 11:30am
One event on Jul 11, 2019 at 11:30am
One event on Aug 1, 2019 at 11:30am
Share recipes and meet new friends. Bring one or more vegan cookbooks from the collection of the Duluth Public Library and one or more recipes from other sources. If possible, bring a few copies of the recipe to share. For more information, contact facilitator Bonnie Ambrosi [email protected]
Find out more »One event on Mar 8, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Apr 12, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on May 10, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Jun 14, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Jul 12, 2019 at 7:00pm
VertiGals Monthly Climb Night
One event on Mar 8, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Apr 12, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on May 10, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Jun 14, 2019 at 7:00pm
One event on Jul 12, 2019 at 7:00pm
The North Shore VertiGals host a monthly climb night for any females and female-identifying folks on the second Friday of every month. New climbers and families with kids are welcome. Climbers who need to purchase a pass should arrive about 15 minutes early, as Fridays are typically busy at VE. Day passes at VE are half price for women on Fridays. Full price day passes are $14. A rental package including shoes, a harness, a chalk bag with chalk and…
Find out more »Park Point 5-Miler and 2-Mile Walk 2019
The 47th running of the Park Point 5-Miler -- northern Minnesota’s oldest road race -- begins at 5:30 p.m. with youth races for children 14 and under, followed by the five-mile feature race at 6:30 and the two-mile walk at 6:35. Races start near the Park Point Pavilion in Duluth and participants run down Minnesota Avenue before finishing back near the pavilion. There will be a post-race party at Green Mill restaurant. Online pre-registration is available at grandmasmarathon.com. Kids races…
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 »Minnesota Mile 2019
The 13th annual Minnesota Mile road race will be run on Skyline Parkway, starting near Enger Park Golf Course. Participants will proceed east on Skyline Parkway around Enger Park. They will then run by Twin Ponds and make their way back to the finish along Hank Jensen Drive. All pre-race and post race activities will take place at Enger Park Golf Course. In addition to the elite race, the event includes a youth and recreational race. Early registration entry fee…
Find out more »Ignite Your Fuse: Focusing on the Health of Our Citizens
Fuse Duluth hosts Ignite Your Fuse luncheons to share knowledge of the newest developments and trends in the area and network with community members. The theme of this Fuse event is "Focusing on the Health of Our Citizens: Hermantown Wellness Center Duluth." The cost to attend is $20 for Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce members and $30 for non-members. The price includes lunch.
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