Outdoors and Recreation
Events in the Duluth area related to hiking, biking, trail running, boating, fishing, hunting and so forth.
23 events found.
Outdoors and Recreation
Events
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Microgreens are packed with vitamins and minerals, and they’re surprisingly easy to grow at home any time of year, able to be harvested in as little as 7-14…
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Free
Thu, Nov 12, 2026, 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Meet MN Book Award Winner Laurie Allmann: Places, everyone
Zenith Bookstore hosts an evening with Minnesota Book Award winner, Laurie Allmann, a Minnesota-based essayist and poet who writes on themes related to the natural world. Laurie will…
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Thu, Nov 19, 2026, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
The Great Outdoors: Paddle to the Max at Bent Paddle
Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance hosts The Great Outdoors: Paddle to the Max Party, featuring more than 12 local outdoor organizations and celebrating the season of giving and supporting…
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Free
Fri, Nov 20, 2026, 9:00am – 7:30pm
Winterers’ Gathering and Arctic Film Festival 2026
Celebrate the crafts, customs, and stories that have been inspired by winter at North House Folk School’s annual Winterers’ Gathering and Arctic Film Festival, Nov. 20-22. The weekend…
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Free
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers free admission to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on four days each year. On Free Park Days the…
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$70
Mon, Nov 30, 2026, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Beginner Classic Cross-Country Skiing: Get Ready for Holiday Skiing
This class covers the basics of ski equipment fit (skis, boots and poles), strategies to dress appropriately for the weather and activity and fundamental skills for classic technique.…
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$70
Wed, Dec 2, 2026, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Beginner Skate Skiing: Get Ready for Holiday Skiing
If you plan to ski over the holiday break consider this class a warm-up to make your skiing more fun and enjoyable. This class covers the basics of…
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$12
The annual Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show features a wide variety of new ice-fishing gear and accessories — fish houses, clothing, gear, ATVs and more. It runs…
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The Bad Fashion Ski Party is a celebration of the new ski season and a chance to show off vintage styles/gear. It’s also a fundraising event for Midwest…
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Free
The Bad Fashion Après Party at Bent Paddle is a continuation of the Bad Fashion Ski Party, held earlier in the day at Spirit Mountain. Midwest Telefest merch…
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$135
Mon, Jan 4, 2027, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Beginner Classic Cross-Country Skiing
This 5-session class, held on January 4, 11, and 25 and February 1 and 8, is for people who are new to classic skiing, who would like a…
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$135
Wed, Jan 6, 2027, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Beginner Skate Skiing
This class is for people who are new to skate skiing, who would like a review of the basics, or who feel like they haven’t made much progress…
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$25 – $150
Continue the tradition: ride the Norpine Fat Bike Classic in 2027. Experience fat biking on the Norpine Trails in Lutsen. Ride through stands of old growth cedars on…
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Free
The Lake Superior Ice Festival runs Jan. 29-30 on Barker’s Island in Superior, featuring Fairlawn Mansion tours, an escape room at the Bong Center, pond hockey, disc golf,…
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$10 – $50
Sat, Feb 6, 2027, 9:00am – 2:00pm
Ashwabay Summit Nordic Ski Race 2027
The 21st annual Ashwabay Summit Nordic Race in Bayfield is a event that showcases scenic segments of the 43-kilometer network of skate and classic cross-country ski trails at…
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$10
The Duluth Sport Show features hunting, fishing, camping and travel exhibits with the latest gear like boats, docks, lifts, ATVs, RVs, fifth wheels, travel trailers and more. The…
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Members of the Duluth Police Department are freezing for a reason during the annual Duluth Polar Plunge. Civilians can join both sworn and professional law enforcement staff in…
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$140 – $250
Fri, Feb 26, 2027, 10:00am – 1:00pm
Kortelopet Classic and Skate 29K
The annual Kortelopet Classic and Skate 29K is a 29-kilometer cross-country ski race held as part of the American Birkebeiner ski week. The “Korte” is the second-largest cross-country…
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$140 – $250
Fri, Feb 26, 2027, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Prince Haakon 15K
The Prince Haakon 15K is a cross-country ski race through the forest on the Birkie Trail. Participants glide across frozen Lake Hayward and ski over the infamous American…
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The 53rd annual North American Birkebeiner is a cross-country ski race from Cable to Hayward. The course is 50 kilometers for skate skiers and 53 kilometers for classic…
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$80 – $110
The Fat Bike Birkie is North America’s premier on-snow bike event. Riders test their skill and endurance on the professionally groomed American Birkebeiner Ski Trail, with options for…
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Lunkers and leeches abound on this high holy day in the land of 10,000 lakes. Minnesota fishing season for walleye, northern pike and sauger opens each year on…
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The 32nd annual Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament runs June 4-5 on Island Lake. There is also a virtual division on any lake in North America. Both divisions…
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