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Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show
Eskimo presents Duluth’s biggest ice fishing and winter show. Visit the live educational Alaskan Grizzly Bear show and exhibit. Fish for rainbow trout at the Frozen Basin and win prizes. Get a free photo inside a life-sized snow globe. Take a selfie at the interactive 3D street-art experience. Kids 12 and under free.
Find out more »Wild Santa Run 5k
Duluth Running Co. hosts the Wild Santa Run, a 5k race starting and ending at Wild State Cider. Wild State will host the post-race celebration. The $40 registration fee includes one free cider and a five-piece Santa suit. Runners will run west on Superior Street to a turnaround near 27th Avenue West, then proceed east on the Cross-City Trail to the M&H Gas Station parking lot, where they will turn around and return to the start/finish area using the same…
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 3:00pm on Sunday, repeating until Dec 29, 2019
Open Ice Skating
An event every week that begins at 3:00pm on Sunday, repeating until Dec 29, 2019
Skates are available for use are limited, so bringing skates from home is encouraged.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 9:15am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Preschool Skate
An event every week that begins at 9:15am on Tuesday, repeating indefinitely
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own skates. Limited skates are available for use.
Find out more »St. Louis River Alliance Open House
The St. Louis River Alliance hosts and end-of-the-year celebration in Suite 208 of the DeWitt-Seitz Building. This is a casual gathering to bring the SLRA community together, discuss the exciting projects happening at the SLRA and encourage attendees to become members in order to help restore, protect and enhance the St. Louis River. There will be light snacks, refreshments and door prizes.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Wednesday, repeating until Jan 1, 2020
Open Ice Skating
An event every week that begins at 6:30pm on Wednesday, repeating until Jan 1, 2020
Attendees are encouraged to bring their own skates, but limited skates are available for use.
Find out more »Marshall Holiday Ski Camp
Supervised by the Marshall Nordic Ski Team coaching staff. Instruction is provided by the members of Marshall Nordic Ski Team and Alumni. For ages 5-12. On the first day, students are placed in small groups based on age and ability. The students are assigned instructors who will work with them the entire camp. The instruction is thorough and nurturing – taking skiing students to the "next level," no matter where they started out. Rental equipment, sledding, bonfires with marshmallows, crafts,…
Find out more »Duluth Explorers Club: Sam Cook
At the January meeting of the Duluth Explorer's Club, former News Tribune outdoors writer Sam Cook shares images and reflections from his 38 years on the job showcasing the North Country for his readers. Sam takes the audience on his travels from the Minnesota-Ontario canoe country to Alaska's Brooks Range, the Hudson Bay, Canada's Northwest Territories, Baffin Island and the North Pole. Along the way, he'll share a few of the stories behind the stories.
Find out more »Banff Mountain Film Festival 2020
Duluth Cross Country Ski Club presents the annual two-night adventure-film festival Jan 4-5. Attendees can browse gear at local sponsors' booths, enter a raffle and grab a bite to eat and a drink. Specific films being shown each night vary, and are not announced prior to the event.
Find out more »John Beargrease Cub Run 2020
The Cub Run is designed to give novice mushers up to age 14 an opportunity to learn about the sport of dogsledding while competing in a scaled-down version of the larger Beargrease events. The Cub Run is complete with vet checks, official times and an awards ceremony. Families and fans are encouraged to get outside and cheer on the young mushers. Schedule Noon - Check in begins 12:30 p.m. - Musher’s meeting and bibs given out 1 p.m. - Mushers…
Find out more »Duluth Ice & Mixed Fest 2020
The Duluth Climbers Coalition presents its fifth annual winter rendezvous on Casket Quarry’s ice and mixed climbs. The event runs Jan. 30 to Feb. 2.
Find out more »Hygge Festival 2020
The fourth annual Hygge Festival in Grand Marais runs Feb. 7-16. Participating resort and restaurant owners throughout Cook County will keep their fireplaces blazing so visitors can drop by to warm their fingers and toes, and possibly enjoy a warm or cold beverage. A dozen or more fireplaces will be featured on the tour, including wood, gas, outdoor hearths and fire pits. The Hygge Festival will also feature classic North Shore winter vacation activities like dogsledding, stargazing and cross-country skiing.…
Find out more »Sax-Zim Bog Winter Birding Festival 2020
The 13th annual Sax-Zim Bog Winter Birding Festival runs Feb. 14-16.
Find out more »Pincushion Mountain Winter Festival 2020
Two miles north of Grand Marais on the Gunflint Trail, cross-country skiers of all athletic abilities and spectators gather for the Pincushion Mountain Winter Festival. The event includes skiing events throughout the day for beginners, intermediate and advanced skiers in classical, freestyle and skijoring and ranging from 0.5k to 30k. It is open to both adults and children.
Find out more »Candlelit Skiing and Snowshoeing
The Sugarbush Trail Association hosts this annual candlelit ski and snowshoe event at the Oberg Mountain Trailhead near Tofte, MN. Trails will be lit with luminaries for a snowshoeing or skiing adventure by candlelight. Participants can warm up afterwards with a bonfire and hot chocolate. For more information visit sugarbushtrail.org.
Find out more »Yeti Tour 2020
The 10th annual snowmobile event. Participants ride through the heart of the Northland to support the Northland Newborn Foundation. 100% of money raised stays local.
Find out more »Duluth Fourth Fest 2020
Duluth's Independence Day celebration features live music throughout the day and fireworks from 10:10 to about 10:30 p.m. Schedule 4 p.m. - Gates open 4:30 - Live music begins 10:10 p.m. - Fireworks display The city of Duluth is working with Duluth Event Lighting to project red, white and blue colors on the Aerial Lift Bridge during the festivities. Admission is free and handicap accessible. Attendees are invited to bring their own lawn chairs. No bottles, outside food, coolers, weapons…
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