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Jun 2021
Take a Kid Fishing Weekend 2021
From June 11-13, Minnesotans age 16 or older do not need a fishing license while taking a child age 15 or younger fishing. Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is an annual free opportunity to introduce young people to one of the state's favorite activities. The DNR’s Take a Kid Fishing Weekend page includes links to a beginner’s guide to fishing; DNR’s Fish Minnesota page includes regulations and locations of easy-to-access fishing piers and shorefishing areas; and information about fishing in…
Find out more »Art Camp: Drawing and Painting Outside with Nelia Harper
Ages 9-13. The natural and built environments in the Lincoln Park neighborhood will serve as inspiration for campers to take their drawing and painting skills everywhere they go. With a sketchbook in hand and a variety of drawing and painting tools by their side, campers will learn how to work on-site, practicing plein air techniques. Alongside artist Nelia Harper, a student at the Great Lakes Academy of Fine Art, campers will learn how to draw and paint from nature. This…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Jun 30, 2021
Beer Garden at Glensheen
An event every week that begins at 6:00 pm on Wednesday, repeating until Jun 30, 2021
Each Wednesday night in June a different local brewery is featured at Glensheen Mansion. Guests have the opportunity to sip beer and chat with the brewers. Brewers give a short talk about their brewery and beer at 7:30 p.m. The featured breweries are: June 9: Bent Paddle June 16: Earth Rider June 23: Ursa Minor June 30: Castle Danger Also: yard games like bags and ladder golf on the estate and a bonfire on the shore, too. Admission is free.…
Find out more »Whipper Snapper Races
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 all children 14 years old and under. All participants receive a ribbon at the completion of their race. The 2021 Whipper Snapper races will be an “own your event,” meaning kids and their families can come anytime during the 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. window to complete their race. They can choose between pre-marked courses of 100…
Find out more »Thomson Cemetery Tour
Learn about the history of the people buried at Thomson Pioneer Cemetery on the northwest edge of Jay Cooke State Park on Highway 210 near Carlton. The group will meet at the cemetery parking lot. All naturalist programs at Jay Cooke State Park are free, but a Minnesota State Park vehicle permit is needed to park a vehicle in the park. Permits can be purchased upon arrival. The cost is $7 for a single day or $35 for a year.…
Find out more »National Marble Day Hunts 2021
Lake Superior Art Glass presents a scavenger hunt around Canal Park and the Duluth Lakewalk, where nearly $600 worth of marbles are hidden. Clues are announced throughout the day on lakesuperiorartglass.com and social media. The first hunt on May 29 -- Lake Superior Art Glass' ninth anniversary -- is a teaser hunt with one marble hidden, as is the second hunt on June 26. The big marble hunt is on July 23, when 15 marbles will be hidden. Those who…
Find out more »Independence Concert
Patriotic music by the Duluth Symphony Brass. Lawn chairs welcome. Concessions will be available.
Find out more »Jul 2021
Texasota Independence Jam
Performing: Steven James and the Revival, Hill Country Hustlers, Zach Nytomt, The Federales and Emily Haavik and the 35s. Also featuring Carlson Family and Friends and a big jam. The Texasota Independence Jam is open to all ages, with 12 and under free. Tickets can be purchased for $15 at the festival or in advance for $10. VIP packages are also available for $30. This event will be held rain or shine and food trucks will be on site. Doors…
Find out more »Walk for Animals 2021
The 28th annual Animal Allies Humane Society Walk for Animals helps raise money for homeless pets. The event takes place at Leif Erikson Park and along the Duluth Lakewalk. Pet-lovers interested in participating should register by going to animalallies.net and clicking on the Walk for Animals link. The walk is a vital fundraiser for Animal Allies and participants are encouraged to gather donations to help save the lives of pets. This year’s walk features the Rambler food truck, Crank &…
Find out more »One event on Jul 30, 2021 at 11:30 am
One event on Jul 31, 2021 at 11:30 am
Lumberjack World Championships 2021
One event on Jul 30, 2021 at 11:30 am
One event on Jul 31, 2021 at 11:30 am
Lumberjack World Championships are held at the Lumberjack Bowl in Hayward. Known as the "Olympics of the Forest," 21 events are showcased each day with men and women competing for world records in timber sports. Categories include logrolling, boom run, pole climb, chopping and sawing. Ticket prices are based on age and the day of the event. Both one-day tickets and three-day passes are available. Prices can be found at lumberjackworldchampionships.com.
Find out more »Socks for Survivors Golf Scramble 2021
The ninth annual Socks for Survivors Golf Scramble benefits the Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse. The event includes live music by Kelsey Miles. The cost is $90 per person; $100 after July 19. There will be door prizes, two 50/50 raffles and a hole-in-one prize opportunity. CASDA provides supportive services to individuals hurt by domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse while advocating for a community effort to end violence.
Find out more »Aug 2021
Bike Duluth Festival 2021
The seventh annual bike festival features racers participating in cross country, enduro and downhill events. The festival runs Aug. 6-8 and includes adventure rides, bike demos, contests, bike-related games, live music, a silent auction, raffle, and vendors with food and beverage tents. For more information or to register visit bikeduluthfestival.com.
Find out more »St. Louis River Alliance Canoe Trip & Picnic 2021
Details of the St. Louis River Alliance's annual paddle are yet to be announced.
Find out more »Superior Porchfest 2021
Superior Porchfest is a free, family-friendly music and art festival that takes place on the third Saturday of August in Superior’s Central Park neighborhood. This grassroots music event is a community gathering inviting every patron, neighbor, porch host, musician, artist and organizer to come together to unify the city by the lake through music and art.
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