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May 2024
Duluth Community Garden Program Plant & Seed Sale
The Duluth Community Garden Program hosts their annual plant and seed sale. The sale is a fundraiser for their organization. Purchases directly support community gardening in Duluth, helping to keep the gardens thriving and accessible to all. The sale includes transplants grown by local farm Fairhaven Farm, and a variety of high-quality seeds. Visit this link for a list of all of the seed varieties: https://www.duluthcommunitygarden.org/events/plant-seed-sale. This year, thanks to a grant from Essentia Health, the Duluth Community Garden Program…
Find out more »Northern Landscapes Festival
The Northern Landscapes Festival celebrates the birds, wildflowers and geology of Lake Superior's North Shore. North House Folk School hosts the weekend of field-focused courses and evening activities May 31 to June 2. Evening presentations are free and open to all, and course registration is open. Details are at northhouse.org.
Find out more »Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament
The 29th annual Kolar Toyota ALS Fishing Tournament runs May 31 to June 1 on Island Lake. There is also a virtual division on any lake in North America. Both divisions are a catch, photo, release format. Registration is required. The entry fee is $250 per angler for the Island Lake event and $200 for the virtual event. Island Lake participants gather on Friday evening for a dinner at the Ward Wells Field House on the campus of the University…
Find out more »Jun 2024
Free Park Day
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 DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit to enter state parks and recreation areas. The entrance fee waiver does not cover activities like camping, rentals or tours. The goal of Free Park Days is to get all Minnesotans outdoors. This Free Park Day coincides with National Get Outdoors Day, which takes…
Find out more »Wild at Art with Serenity Keenan
In this five session summer camp series, young artists will create nature-inspired screen printed shirts, clay planters, one-of-a-kind nature jewelry and trading postcards. Using art journals, participants will also create a community-designed poster from daily observations outdoors. For more information and registration, visit duluthartinstitute.org.
Find out more »Birds With Friends: Bear Creek Trail
Birds with Friends is open to bird enthusiasts of all experience levels. Guides present to share information on local birds and help identify them by sight and sound. Binoculars are provided. Registration is preferred but not required.
Find out more »Science on Deck
UMD Large Lakes Observatory invites the public to tour the research vessel (R/V Blue Heron). Meet the crew, scientists and students, learn about lake research taking place on Lake Superior and other large lakes around the world. The R/V Blue Heron will be docked at Pier B Resort. Stay for the in-person science presentation on the back deck at 1:30 p.m.
Find out more »Whipper Snapper Races for Kids
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 children age 14 and under. All participants receive a ribbon at the completion of the race. The free short-distance races are a way to introduce kids to running or keep the fire burning bright for future marathon finishers. Age Groups and Distances 4 and under — 1/8 Mile 5-6 — 1/8 mile 7-8 — 1/4…
Find out more »William A. Irvin 5K 2024
The 30th annual William A. Irvin 5K kicks off a weekend of running events and festivities surrounding Grandma’s Marathon. The 3.1-mile course starts and finishes near the William A. Irvin ore boat located next to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. The course passes some of Duluth’s most iconic landmarks, including Bayfront Festival Park, Sister Cities Park, Gichi-ode' Akiing Park, the Lake Superior Maritime Museum, the Aerial Lift Bridge and the William A. Irvin ore boat museum. The participation fee for…
Find out more »Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon 2024
The Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile race held in conjunction with Grandma's Marathon. With rolling hills and a net downhill elevation, the racecourse starts north of Duluth and runs along Scenic Highway 61, hugging the shores of Lake Superior before taking participants through the heart of Downtown Duluth and finishing in historic Canal Park. The participation fee is $140. Registration is at raceroster.com.
Find out more »Summer Solstice Celebration and Market
Celebrate the summer solstice at Thirsty Pagan with many talented makers and creators that call the Twin Ports home. The celebration includes live music, vendors, food and of course beer.
Find out more »Jul 2024
Veterans to the BWCA
Veterans to the BWCA is a free trip for veterans to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area for canoeing, fishing and camping in the company of fellow veterans. The trip runs July 22-28. Applications can be picked up at the Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center. Applicants must supply DD214 for veteran status verification.
Find out more »Science on Deck
UMD Large Lakes Observatory invites the public to tour the research vessel, R/V Blue Heron. Meet the crew of scientist and students and learn about lake research taking place on Lake Superior and other large lakes around the world. Stay for the in-person science presentation on the back deck at 1:30 p.m.
Find out more »All Pints North Summer Beer Festival 2024
The 12th annual All Pints North Summer Beer Festival includes beer from more than 90 breweries, along with ciders, seltzers, non-alcoholic products and more. The event is put together by the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild, a not-for-profit organization founded in 2000. The goal is to "promote Minnesota breweries, create an open line of communication between brewers and connect beer to the consumer." Chairs and blankets can be brought to the festival, but no pets are allowed. The event will be…
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