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The Wild Santa 5k is a family friendly run through the Lincoln Park Craft District in which all the participants are dressed as Santa Claus. Sign up includes a five-piece Santa suit, a free cider (or juice), live holiday music and food for after the run. Kids eight and under can join the Reindeer Run, a quarter mile fun run, for free. Reindeer Run registration includes a pair of antlers and entrance in the Reindeer Run. A portion of race…
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NASA Returns to Grand Marais for the sixth annual Dark Sky Festival. The three-day event celebrates the county's dark sky and its impact on humans and nature. Hosted by Visit Cook County MN, this event invites stargazers, nature enthusiasts and families to immerse themselves in the pristine night skies of the North Shore, "one of the darkest and most stunning places to view the stars in the United States." Festival activities include a guided night sky viewing, dark sky dinners,…
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NASA Returns to Grand Marais for the sixth annual Dark Sky Festival. The three-day...
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Free – $10
Lake Superior Zoo presents its annual light-display event, featuring giant animal inflatables and photo ops. Families can enjoy free s’mores, visits from Santa and live holiday music. Additionally, the Safari Cafe will have hot chocolate and treats, and light-up items will be available in the Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop.
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Lake Superior Zoo presents its annual light-display event, featuring giant animal inflatables and photo...
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Merryweather Inn is again hosting Marcia Hales' traditional holiday light display from December 1 through December 31st from 5-9 p.m. Cookies and dog biscuits are available in the pink shed on weekends. Letters to Santa can be mailed on the outside of the pink shed. Donations for Healing Paws Rescue will be collected. To see the inside of the house, come to afternoon teas on Fridays or Saturdays 1-3. Details and tickets are on the website. For more information, contact…
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Merryweather Inn is again hosting Marcia Hales' traditional holiday light display from December 1...
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$3
An opportunity for anyone to try out ice skating on an indoor rink with music. No sticks or pucks allowed. Limited skates available for use. Pre-register online, or pay at the door (cash and cards accepted). All ages.
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The Full Moon Hike is on easy trail at Hawk Ridge. Meet at the yellow gate on Skyline going to Hawk Ridge observatory. Bring a headlamp or flashlight if you have one. Parks & Rec will provide one if you need one. We will be hiking the Hawk Ridge road that is closed for driving during the winter. This hike costs $5. Registration is required and all ages are welcome. You can register on our website: bit.ly/3YZK45X
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Meet at W. Skyline and Hank Jensen Dr. near Twin Ponds. Women Hike have partnered with Hike Duluth to provide guided hikes at various parks to encourage women to be active and meet others who also enjoy the outdoors. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Each month will be a new location. Pre-registration preferred. Please register to receive hike updates and weather cancellation notices: bit.ly/3VUU0f2
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Meet at W. Skyline and Hank Jensen Dr. near Twin Ponds. Women Hike have...
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Adults ages 55 and older can casually enjoy puzzles, games and fun in Lakeside every Wednesday. Duluth Parks and Recreation provides the games, but attendees are also encouraged to bring their favorites along.
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Adults ages 55 and older can casually enjoy puzzles, games and fun in Lakeside...
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A self-guided, candlelit walk. Start from the Enger Park Golf Course clubhouse and follow the luminaries along a snow-stomped path. Campfires and hot chocolate, too. All ages welcome. Limited parking. Trail is less than a mile long and conditions will vary.
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A self-guided, candlelit walk. Start from the Enger Park Golf Course clubhouse and follow...
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Attendees of the Solstice Luminary Hike can welcome winter with a self-guided, candle-lit walk at Enger Park Golf Course any time between 5-8 p.m. Walkers start from the Enger Park Golf Course Clubhouse and follow the luminaries along a snow stomped path. Hot chocolate and a fire are available during the event. Organizers encourage car-pooling, as parking is limited. The trail is less than a mile, and conditions vary based on weather leading up to the event. Event updates are…
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Attendees of the Solstice Luminary Hike can welcome winter with a self-guided, candle-lit walk...
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In March of 2018, Pete Bromen began hiking north from the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. 115 days later he stood atop Mount Katahdin in Maine, the northernmost point of the trail. Bromen speaks about the friends he made and the healing he went through throughout the 2200 mile journey.
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The Lake Superior Estuarium houses family-centered exhibits that tell the story of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior and the communities on their shores. It also includes a classroom, meeting space and offices. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient visitors to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help anyone explore. An estuarium is gathering place for learning and play. The term is a combination of words “estuary” and “museum.”…
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Western Lake Superior Sanitary District and area partners kick off the annual Treecycling program on Dec. 21. The free holiday tree recycling program offers multiple drop-off locations throughout the region. Holiday trees, like other yard and garden waste, are banned from the landfill in Minnesota. Trees contain valuable resources that can be reclaimed through Treecycling. Collected trees will be ground up and composted by WLSSD, saving landfill space while safely managing invasive species that may have been brought in on…
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Western Lake Superior Sanitary District and area partners kick off the annual Treecycling program...
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Experienced birders document Superior's winter bird species. From the City of Superior, to Pokegama, to Parkland, they will be exploring and recording species in 176 square miles of local land and reporting findings to the National Audubon Society. This information contributes to 124 years of citizen science. Beginners welcome, and experts needed.
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Experienced birders document Superior's winter bird species. From the City of Superior, to Pokegama,...
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