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Mar 2020
Duluth Skywalks Temporarily Closing
The Skywalk system in Downtown Duluth will be close at 7 p.m. on March 27 and reopen on April 13, consistent with Governor Walz’s Stay at Home Executive Order. The Northwest Passage from the Transportation Center to the DECC parking ramp, however, will remain open on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Essential employees working in the area are asked to use the street to access parking facilities and buildings.
Find out more »May 2020
Duluth Skywalks Reopen
The Skywalk system in Downtown Duluth reopens at 7 a.m. and will be open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Reminders will be placed throughout the Skywalk to remind users of proper social distancing and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations in the form of posters and floor clings. Doors throughout the system will be propped open during open hours to limit touching. Business owners within the system will be encouraged to increase the amount of cleaning and…
Find out more »Jun 2020
Duluth Superior Film Festival 2020 (Postponed)
This event has been postponed until further notice. The 11th annual Duluth Superior Film Festival runs June 3-7 at venues such as the Zeitgeist Arts Building and NorShor Theatre. The five days of events include numerous film screenings -- some with visiting filmmakers to introduce and discuss their works. The array of supporting events include panels, discussions, parties and live music.
Find out more »Jul 2020
Wrong Days in Wright 2020
The 55th annual Wrong Days in Wright festival runs July 17-20 in the city of Wright, about 45 miles west of Duluth. The event features fireworks, a parade, a mixed doubles softball tournament and more.
Find out more »Nov 2020
Duluth Branch NAACP Face Mask Distribution
Wilderness Health and the Duluth NAACP will be distributing free cloth face masks at Denfeld High School, Asbury United Methodist Church and First United Methodist Church. Please practice appropriate social distancing measures when picking up face masks.
Find out more »Jun 2021
Get Outdoors Day Duluth Scavenger Hunt
Leadership Duluth and Duluth Parks & Recreation have partnered with local businesses and organizations to bring an outdoor scavenger hunt adventure to Duluth. The city has 129 parks with 11,000 acres of green space, and more than 150 miles of hiking trails. Visit: • Hartley Nature Center Parking Lot • Fairmont/Kingsbury Creek Trailhead • Chester Bowl Playground • Quarry Park Trailhead Start the search at any of the locations above and pick up a passport detailing the hunt. Everyone who…
Find out more »Superior Porchfest Popups: Adam Herman, Similar Dogs and Jake Searl
Superior Porchfest is a free, family-friendly music and art festival. This year it is taking place in the form of popups on 18 porches in Superior neighborhoods on six Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and/or simply stop by to enjoy the show. June 17 Performances 609 E. Fourth St. - Adam Herman 701 E. Third St. - Similar Dogs 811 E. Fourth St. - Jake Searl
Find out more »Superior Public Museums & Lake Superior Zoo: Father’s Day Special
Superior Public Museums and the Lake Superior Zoo host a Father’s Day special. Option 1: Visit one Superior Public Museums site and receive one complimentary pass to the Lake Superior Zoo. Option 2: Visit the Lake Superior Zoo and receive one complimentary pass valid at the Superior Public Museums site of your choice. One complimentary pass per group. The offer expires Aug. 31, 2021. Regular ticket rates apply. For hours, rates, and locations, visit superiorpublicmuseums.org or lszooduluth.org.
Find out more »Duluth Primary Election 2020
Duluth's Primary Election ballot includes races for four city council seats -- the second and fourth districts and two at-large positions. Use the handy polling place finder to locate where to vote. Absentee in-person or mail voting begin June 25. The last day to pre-register is July 20; voters who miss this deadline may still register at their polling place on Primary Election Day. Duluth residents can register to vote by doing one of the following: Register online by going…
Find out more »Jul 2021
Superior Porchfest Popup: Shane Nelson, Cyr and the Cosmonauts and James Wiita & Eric Lester
Superior Porchfest is a free, family-friendly music and art festival. This year it is taking place in the form of popups on 18 porches in Superior neighborhoods on six Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and/or simply stop by to enjoy the show. Shane Nelson Red Mug Porch at the Library 1204 Hammond Ave. Cyr and the Cosmonauts Spirit Room Porch 1101 John Ave. James Wiita & Eric Lester Amberwing…
Find out more »Downtown Duluth Sidewalk Days 2021
Superior Street shuts down to traffic from Lake Avenue to Fifth Avenue West for three days of sidewalk shopping, food, entertainment and fun for the kids right in the heart of the city. Sidewalk Days run July 7-9. Special attractions at this year’s Sidewalk Days include the Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Classic Car Show (eight blocks of classic cars and bands -- from Lake Avenue to Third Avenue East -- on July 7, 5 to 8 p.m.), the 13th…
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Woodland Days Rummage Sales
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The Woodland neighborhood is hosting the inaugural Woodland Days Rummage Sales July 15-18. A master list of sale locations will be posted by July 12 to the Woodland Days Duluth Facebook page. Interested in learning more or hosting a sale? Send an email to woodlanddaysduluth @ gmail.com.
Find out more »Superior Porchfest Popups: Sonofmel, Maintenance Free and Theresa Williams
Superior Porchfest is a free, family-friendly music and art festival. This year it is taking place in the form of popups on 18 porches in Superior neighborhoods on six Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and/or simply stop by to enjoy the show.
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Superior Porchfest Popups
One event on Jul 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm
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Superior Porchfest is a free, family-friendly music and art festival. This year it is taking place in the form of popups on 18 porches in Superior neighborhoods on six Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and/or simply stop by to enjoy the show.
Find out more »Aug 2021
National Night Out 2021
Neighborhoods throughout Duluth join forces with communities nationwide for the 37th annual National Night Out Crime and Drug Prevention events. A list of local gatherings is available at duluthmn.gov/national-night-out. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Duluth Police Department, National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. Neighborhoods throughout Duluth are hosting a variety of events such as block parties, cookouts, visits from…
Find out more »Billings Park Days 2021
The sixth annual Billings Park Days in Superior runs Aug. 2-3, held at various locations along Iowa Avenue. Friday, Aug. 6 4 to 8 p.m. - Car Show 4 to 6 p.m. Music by John & Andy 7:30 p.m. - Stone - Live at Charlie Brown's 9 p.m. - Fireworks at Billings Park Civic Center Saturday, Aug. 7 10 a.m. - Craft Show 10 a.m. - Parade 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Pat Flynn Memorial Free Throw Contest 11…
Find out more »Duluth Primary Election 2021
Duluth's Primary Election ballot includes the citywide race for two at-large city council positions, as well as city council races in districts two and four. A sample ballot can be found on Perfect Duluth Day. Use the handy polling place finder to locate where to vote. The St. Louis County Health Division is recommending mask wearing for all indoor, public places in St. Louis County due to substantial transmission rates of COVID-19. It is therefore strongly recommended that all voters…
Find out more »Superior Porchfest: Born Too Late, Noteable’s & Steven Friends, and Hodag and Hooch
Superior Porchfest is a free, family-friendly music and art festival. This year it is taking place in the form of popups on 18 porches in Superior neighborhoods on seven Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and/or simply stop by to enjoy the show. In this edition Born Too Late performs at 1004 22nd Ave. E., Noteable’s & Steven Friends perform at 1930 E. 10th St., and Hodag and Hooch perform…
Find out more »Hoghead Festival 2021
Proctor's Hoghead Festival is the city's tribute to its railroad industry. It runs Aug. 16-21. Saturday Schedule 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. - Pancake Breakfast in the Community Center 8 a.m. - Green & White Walk/Run at Hylla Field House 9 a.m. - Hylla 5k Run starting at Hylla Field House 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Golf Tournament at Proctor Golf Course 10 a.m. Softball Tournament at Softball Fields Noon - Hoghead Parade starting at the Fairgrounds Noon to 4…
Find out more »Sep 2021
DC’s Best Pumpkin Patch
DC's Best pumpkin patches are at various locations, including the Miller Hill Mall parking lot and on Central Entrance and Arlington Avenue across from Kwik Trip in Duluth, NAPA Auto Parts on Tower Avenue in Superior, Pizza Hut in Cloquet, next to McQuade's Pub and Grill on Highway 61 in Two Harbors, by Sammy's Pizza in Grand Rapids and more. The patches are open seven days a week until Halloween, from 8:30 a.m. to dusk. DC's Best pumpkin patches are…
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Lake Superior Open 2021
One event on Sep 23, 2021 at 7:00 am
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One event on Sep 25, 2021 at 7:00 am
One event on Sep 26, 2021 at 7:00 am
The Lake Superior Open is a five-day disc golf tournament that runs Sept. 22-26. Wednesday Sept. 22 - Flex Start C Tier at Superior Municipal Forest Thursday Sept. 23 - Flex Star C Tier at Hidden Meadows Friday Sept. 24 - Tee Times Round 1 - All Divisions Saturday Sept. 25 - Tee Times Round 2 - All Divisions Sunday Sept. 26 - Tee Times Round 3 - All Divisions Register at discgolfunited.com.
Find out more »Take a Kid Hunting Weekend
Getting youth outdoors in pursuit of squirrels, rabbits and other small game is the focus of Take a Kid Hunting Weekend, which runs Sept. 25-26. During the weekend, adult Minnesota residents accompanied by a youth younger than age 16 may hunt small game without a license, although they must comply with open seasons, limits and other regulations. Hunting small game is a way to introduce kids to hunting. Kids learn how to search for game signs, properly handle firearms and…
Find out more »Catalyst Content Festival 2021
The Catalyst Content Festival runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Duluth at various locations. It's the festival's third year in Duluth and technically the 16th iteration of what was formerly known as the International Television Festival. The event is an industry marketplace for independently produced episodic programming. The goal is to lower the barriers between creators, audiences, the industry, and Minnesota so each group can benefit.
Find out more »Catalyst Content Festival 2021
The Catalyst Content Festival runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Duluth at various locations. It's the festival's third year in Duluth and technically the 16th iteration of what was formerly known as the International Television Festival. The event is an industry marketplace for independently produced episodic programming. The goal is to lower the barriers between creators, audiences, the industry, and Minnesota so each group can benefit. Venues for the 2021 festival are the Zeitgeist Teatro and Zinema, Fitger's Spirit…
Find out more »Oct 2021
Bayfield Apple Festival 2021
There will be more than 60 orchard and food booths, nearly 100 arts and crafts booths, a kids carnival with games and rides, and more at the 59th annual Bayfield Apple Festival Oct. 1-3. Apple pies, tarts, tortes, dumplings, caramel apples and ciders galore will fill the streets of Bayfield in a celebration of the autumn harvest and Bayfield’s agricultural heritage. The festival’s attractions also include a grand parade, apple peeling and pie contests, raffles and street entertainment.
Find out more »Catalyst Content Festival 2021
The Catalyst Content Festival runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Duluth at various locations. It's the festival's third year in Duluth and technically the 16th iteration of what was formerly known as the International Television Festival. The event is an industry marketplace for independently produced episodic programming. The goal is to lower the barriers between creators, audiences, the industry, and Minnesota so each group can benefit. Venues for the 2021 festival are the Zeitgeist Teatro and Zinema, Fitger's Spirit…
Find out more »Catalyst Content Festival 2021
The Catalyst Content Festival runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Duluth at various locations. It's the festival's third year in Duluth and technically the 16th iteration of what was formerly known as the International Television Festival. The event is an industry marketplace for independently produced episodic programming. The goal is to lower the barriers between creators, audiences, the industry, and Minnesota so each group can benefit. Venues for the 2021 festival are the Zeitgeist Teatro and Zinema, Fitger's Spirit…
Find out more »Catalyst Content Festival 2021
The Catalyst Content Festival runs Sept. 29 to Oct. 3 in Duluth at various locations. It's the festival's third year in Duluth and technically the 16th iteration of what was formerly known as the International Television Festival. The event is an industry marketplace for independently produced episodic programming. The goal is to lower the barriers between creators, audiences, the industry, and Minnesota so each group can benefit. Venues for the 2021 festival are the Zeitgeist Teatro and Zinema, Fitger's Spirit…
Find out more »DuluCon: the Twin Ports Nerd Convention
DuluCon, a locally sourced celebration of all things nerdy, runs Oct. 22-24 at Miller Hill Mall and the Encounter. It features vendors, oddities, panels/speakers, gaming, a virtual reality station, cosplayer's gala and contest, and a stage for creatives to showcase their fandoms. Miller Hill Mall will be open to the public though DuluCon activities at the Encounter will require a ticket for entry.
Find out more »Goin Postal Fall Music Festival and Pub Crawl 2021
The third annual Goin Postal Fall Music Festival and Pub Crawl features live music at Top Hat Tavern, Tower Avenue Tavern and Thirsty Pagan Brewing. The pub crawl will include numerous establishments in Superior's North End. Top Hat Tavern 6 p.m. - John Seguin 7 p.m. - The Fractals 8 p.m. - Winzige Hosen 10-11 p.m. - Boomstick 11:30 p.m. - Costume Contest Midnight - Boomstick Tower Avenue Tavern 7 p.m. - Woodblind 8 p.m. - Boog3ym3n 9 p.m. -…
Find out more »Poltergeist Pub Crawl
The Poltergeist Pub Crawl is part of the Goin' Postal Fall Music Festival and the Superior Spooktacular celebration. Participants are invited to wear a costume and tour the North End of Superior, stopping at participating taverns. The Pub Crawl starts at 7 p.m. and ends at Top Hat Tavern for the costume contest. The will be live music along the way at multiple venues. Purchase a pub-crawl pass at either Top Hat Tavern, Tower Avenue Tavern or Lost in the…
Find out more »Nov 2021
Winter Clothing Drive
The third annual Winter Clothing Drive -- held at three drop-off locations -- helps keep the community warm and provides supplies to area kids and families. New or gently-used coats, hats, mittens and blankets will be collected at the following Duluth locations: Bonnie Jacobson Farmers Insurance -- 738 E. Superior St. Life 97.3 KDNW -- 1101 E. Central Entrance DLH Clothing -- 12 N. 20th Ave. W. #3 Every drop-off will receive an ice cream treat.
Find out more »Christmas City of the North Parade 2021
The Christmas City of the North Parade has been an annual holiday tradition in Duluth for six decades. It features marching bands, dance performances, colorful floats and an appearance by Santa Claus. This year's parade begins in front of the Fitger's Brewing Complex at Sixth Avenue East and marches on Superior Street to Fourth Avenue West. The parade is broadcast live on KBJR-TV channel 6.1 and online at kbjr6.com. Parade units will begin lining up at 4 p.m. on London…
Find out more »Dec 2021
Spirit of Duluth Hockey Tournament 2021
The 44th annual Spirit of Duluth hockey tournament takes place Dec. 3-5. It features Pee Wee AA, Bantam AA and Junior Gold A hockey teams from three states and Canada playing at six arenas -- Duluth Heritage Sports Center (Sill & Seitz arenas), Mars Lakeview, Fryburger, SAHA and DECC. A full schedule of games will be online at spiritofduluth.com.
Find out more »Sounds of the Season: Carolers in the Duluth Skywalk
Carolers will be spreading holiday cheer through the Duluth Skywalk in Downtown Duluth, beginning at the Maurices headquarters and caroling to the Duluth Technology Village. 11:30 a.m. - Maurices 11:45 a.m. - Holiday Center 12:00 p.m. - North Shore Bank 12:15 p.m. - Duluth Technology Village Atrium
Find out more »Jan 2022
Homegrown Winter Fiasco 2022
The Homegrown Music Festival's annual Winter Fiasco is a free showcase of local rawk and/or roll. This year events will be held at four venues in West Duluth.
Find out more »Winter in the West 2022
Visit outdoor activities and participating businesses in West Duluth's Spirit Valley shopping district during this event designed to encourage outdoor play and active movement while exploring what western Duluth has to offer. Memorial Park is the main location; other events are at Spirit Mountain and West Theater. West Theater 10 a.m. Movie: Smallfoot Memorial Park 10:30 a.m. - Free Breakfast 11 a.m. - Opening Ceremony 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Cross-country Skiing / Snowshoeing / Fat Tire Biking /…
Find out more »Mar 2022
Tour Duluth 2022 Ski Festival
The Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club invites skiers of all ages and skill levels to visit their favorite trails and explore new ones during the 16th running of the Tour Duluth. Events are on March 5 and 6 throughout the city, including the CXC Youth Championships races both days at Grand Avenue Nordic Center/Spirit Mountain, a Candlelight Ski at Lester Park to raise money for youth ski equipment, and the DXC SkiSparks Youth Carnival on Sunday March 6. Saturday Schedule 9…
Find out more »Tour Duluth 2022 Ski Festival
The Duluth Cross-Country Ski Club invites skiers of all ages and skill levels to visit their favorite trails and explore new ones during the 16th running of the Tour Duluth. Events are on March 5 and 6 throughout the city, including the CXC Youth Championships races at Grand Avenue Nordic Center/Spirit Mountain and the DXC SkiSparks Youth Carnival. Saturday Schedule 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - CXC Youth Championships at Grand Avenue Nordic Center 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. -…
Find out more »May 2022
Homegrown Music Festival 2022: Opening Ceremonies
The 24th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs May 1-8. Sunday's Schedule Duluth Public Library Plaza 11:55am Rev Fitness 12pm Dan the Monkey Man 1pm Steve’s Overpopulated One-man Band 2pm Woodblind Lake Superior Railroad Museum 12:30pm Brian Barber 1:30pm Beats by Girlz 2:30pm Jeremy Lepak Hoops Brewing 4pm Duluth Mayor’s Reception 4:15pm AfroGeode & the Gemstones 5:15pm Stardust Collective Carmody Irish Pub 7:45pm Keith Dust 8:45pm Polkarobics 9:45pm Rick McLean 10:45pm Fenestra Funk Pizza Lucé 10pm Nvr Tgthr 11pm The Hermits…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2022: Craft District Night
The 24th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs May 1-8. Day two takes place mostly in Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District. Monday Schedule Sacred Heart Music Center 6pm Big Science 7pm Homegrown Poetry Showcase Wild State Cider 5pm Ty Johnson 6pm Misisipi Mike Wolf 7pm The Mad Violin Scientist Ursa Minor Brewing 6:15pm Robin Hood Was Right 7:15pm Side String Band 8:15pm Rob May Band Duluth Cider 6:30pm BeatKeys 7:30pm Zeb or Zeke and the Run Away Screamings 8:30pm Father Hennepin…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2022: Canal Park Night
The 24th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs May 1-8. Day three is spread out across Canal Park and Downtown Duluth. Tuesday Schedule Zeitgeist Atrium 5pm Opening reception for Homegrown Photo Show featuring music by Goat Hill Quartet Zeitgeist Zinema 6pm Homegrown Music Video Festival Amazing Grace Café and Grocery 6:15pm Kenneth Gregory Bressler 7:15pm Lindula Brothers 8:15pm Aimee Tischer Vikre Distillery 6:30pm Grand Holler 7:30pm Robot Rickshaw 8:30pm Darin Bergsven Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake 6:45pm John Agacki 7:45pm…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2022: Westside Wednesday
The 24th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs May 1-8. Events at day four are at Clyde Iron Works in Lincoln Park and at five West Duluth establishments. Wednesday Schedule Wussow’s Concert Cafe 5:30pm The Rhizomes 6:30pm Eldri Snow 7:30pm Newberrigan Clyde Iron Works 7pm Ingeborg von Agassiz 8pm Sadkin 9pm The Latelys Jade Fountain 8pm DJ Nola 9pm Boog3ym3n Gopher Restaurant & Lounge 9:45pm Emma Jeanne 10:45pm Hannah Rey 11:45pm Shadows of Me Kom-on-Inn 10:15pm Steve’s Overpopulated One-man Band 11:15pm…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2022: Soup Town Night
The 24th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs May 1-8. Events on day five are mostly in Superior. Thursday Schedule Empire Coffee 5:30pm Four Mile Portage 6:30pm Alchemie Dance 7:30pm Paul Cerar Earth Rider Brewery Festival Grounds 5:50pm Superior Mayor’s Reception 6pm Janie & the Spokes 7pm Life Parade 8pm Lanue 9pm The Spin Collective The Spirit Room 6:45pm Eric James Revolution 7:45pm Wes Hadrich 8:45pm Rory Van James Cedar Lounge 7:30pm Lioness 8:30pm The Adjustments 9:30pm Winning Isn’t Everything DTA…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2022: Rawk Night
The 24th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs May 1-8. Friday Schedule Owls Club 5:45pm Owls Club Big Band 6:45pm Danny Frank & the Smoky Gold 7:45pm Sonofmel 8:45pm Jaze Wussow’s Concert Cafe 6pm Theindianheadband 7pm Kaylee Matuszak 8pm Torment Zeitgeist Teatro 6:15pm Judas 7:15pm Onto Maple 8:15pm Nate J. Mattson 9:15pm Zenith City Horror Drag Show Annex du Nord 6:30pm Tim Kaiser 7:30pm ARP Diocese 8:30pm Timothy Martin & the New Norm 9:30pm Horse Fzce Sacred Heart Music Center 7pm…
Find out more »Clean Yer Creek
Volunteer to gather trash from Keene, Chester and Miller creeks. Post-cleanup party at Bent Paddle. The event is part of Bus Bike Walk 2022. 9:30-10 a.m. — Registration 10 a.m.-1 p.m. — Cleanup 2-4 p.m. — Party at Bent Paddle Register at one of the following : Keene Creek: Loll Designs, 5912 Waseca St. Chester Creek: Chester Bowl Improvement Club, 1801 E. Skyline Parkway Miller Creek: Lincoln Park Pavilion, 501 N. 25th Ave. W. This event is rain or shine.…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2022: Roll Night
The 24th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs May 1-8. Saturday Schedule Chester Bowl Park 12pm Homegrown Kickball Classic Owls Club 6:45pm Honey Dick 7:45pm Tobin Dack 8:45pm De Se Wussow’s Concert Cafe 6pm Pocketknife 7pm C-Silence 8pm Airship Caravan Zeitgeist Teatro 6:15pm Gavin Glen 7:15pm Dead End Friends 8:15pm Dan Dresser Annex du Nord 6:30 pm Jesse Luoma with Steve Garrington 7:30pm Minorbirds 8:30pm Alberto Del Toro 9:30pm Alien Book Club Sacred Heart Music Center 7pm Ryan Van Slooten 8pm…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2022: Recovery Beer Lunch
The 24th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs May 1-8. Closing day events are at Canal Park Brewing Co. and the Duluth Public Library Plaza. Canal Park Brewing Co. 1:30pm Holy Hootenanners 2:30pm Crooked Miles 3:30pm The Field Birds Duluth Public Library Plaza 4:30pm Gaelynn Lea
Find out more »Jun 2022
Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival 2022
Ursa Minor Brewing and Duluth MakerSpace are combining to feature agate venders and artisans at both locations during the two-day Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival. Friday, June 3: Agate Hunter Release Party, 4 to 7 p.m. Ursa Minor Brewing is releasing its Agate Hunter sour beer. Patrons can bring agates for identification or casual swap or show-and-tell; no vendors. Saturday, June 4: Gitchee Gumee Agate Festival, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Agate vendors and artisans will be featured at both Duluth…
Find out more »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 »Superior Porchfest Popups
The third season of Superior Porchfest begins with popups on four Central Park neighborhood porches. Music will be performed by Adam Pederson Quartet, Sonofmel, Janie and the Spokes, and Similar Dogs. Addresses to be announced closer to the date of the event.
Find out more »Jul 2022
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
First Wednesday of the Month Siren Test
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
"Don't panic, it's only a test." Duluth's emergency sirens sound off at roughly 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
Find out more »Downtown Duluth Sidewalk Days 2022
Superior Street shuts down to traffic from Lake Avenue to Fifth Avenue West for three days of sidewalk shopping, food, entertainment and fun for the kids right in the heart of the city. Sidewalk Days run July 13-15. Wednesday Schedule 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Sidewalk Sales Noon - YMCA Sidewalk Shuffle 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Kids Inflatable Obstacle Course 5 to 8 p.m. - Kolar Chevrolet Buick GMC Cadillac Classic Car Show Thursday Schedule 9 a.m.…
Find out more »Lutsong Music Festival
The inaugural Lutsong Music Festival runs July 15-17 on stages at Caribou Highlands Lodge, Moguls Grille & Tap Room and the North Shore Winery in Lutsen. On Saturday, in addition to music, festival patrons can join Mary Bue for yoga on the lawn, browse the artist vendor village, join in guitar talk with Gordon Thorne or experience a metal/foundry demonstration with Greg Mueller. On Sunday evening, patrons are encouraged join the Weekend Wine Down at the North Shore Winery. On…
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Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival 2022
One event on Jul 22, 2022 at 8:00 am
One event on Jul 23, 2022 at 7:00 am
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The 67th annual Hoyt Lakes Water Carnival runs July 21–24. The festival features softball, volleyball and bean bag tournaments, a 5K race, turtle races, bounce houses, face painting, archery, mini golf, axe throwing, a beer garden, bingo, queen coronation, a parade, fireworks, a Shockwaves water ski show, live music and more. Hoyt Lakes is located about 50 miles north of Duluth. The $10 admission covers all of the weekend's events. Children under age 12 are admitted for free. Wednesday Schedule…
Find out more »SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival 2022
The second annual SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival is a series of performances and installations below, above and beside the surface of Lake Superior from July 24-30. Events will be held at multiple locations and are based upon the wild whims of the Gitchi Gumee. All events are free to attend, but donations can be made online. Follow along with the evolving schedule at theembassy.love.
Find out more »SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival 2022
Brian Pfeifer of East Grand Forks will perform underwater percussion in Lake Superior. Duluth artists Diegetic and Raw Space will also perform underwater sets. The performances are part of the the second annual SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival. The location is Rock Beach near the Ledges townhomes. SupSuperior is a series of performances and installations below, above and beside the surface of Lake Superior from July 24-30. Events will be held at multiple locations and are based upon the…
Find out more »Carlton Daze 2022
The city of Carlton's annual community festival runs July 29-31, featuring 5k races, a car show, a baking contest, a parade, live music, a dance party and more. The full schedule is available at carltonchamber.com.
Find out more »SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival 2022
Juraj Kols and Jennifer Beattie, together known as the Committed Duo, will perform two shows on Park Point. The performances are part of the the second annual SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival. Stage 1: The Lake A guided outdoor sonic exploration without sight. Participants will be blindfolded and guided around an outdoor location and prompted to explore the sonic properties of their environment. The experience will begin with a short instructive session and participants will take turns leading and…
Find out more »Aug 2022
National Night Out 2022
Neighborhoods throughout Duluth join forces with communities nationwide for the 38th annual National Night Out Crime and Drug Prevention events. A list of local gatherings is available at duluthmn.gov/national-night-out. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the Duluth Police Department, National Night Out is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness and strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships. The Duluth Police Department strives to attend every neighborhood block party throughout the city. National Night…
Find out more »Spirit Valley Days 2022
Spirit Valley Days is a three-day extravaganza celebrating the neighborhood of West Duluth. Thursday's events include the Ms. West Duluth Pageant and the Spirit Valley Days Parade. Thursday Schedule 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Book Sale by Friends of the Library at the West Duluth Branch Library 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. - Italian American Club Sandwich and Sausage Sale at Mr. D's Bar & Grill 4 p.m. - Ms. West Duluth Pageant at Mr. D’s 5:30 to 5:55…
Find out more »Spirit Valley Days 2022
Spirit Valley Days is a three-day extravaganza celebrating the neighborhood of West Duluth. Friday Schedule 7 a.m. to noon - Pancake Breakfast at the American Legion 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. – Italian American Club Sandwich and Sausage Sale at Mr. D’s Bar & Grill 5 to 6:30 p.m. - Fish Fry at the American Legion
Find out more »Art Von Memorial Tournament 2022
709 Baseball and Lake Park Baseball host the 28th annual Art Von Memorial Tournament Aug. 5-7. The tournament consists of 64 teams of ballplayers age 14 and under from the United States and Canada. Multiple venues are being used, but the bulk of the 149 games will be at Lake Park, 3525 Riley Road in Rice Lake, just outside Duluth's border. Teams and schedules can be found at tourneymachine.com. Home run derbies will be held on Saturday -- ages 12…
Find out more »Billings Park Days 2022
The seventh annual Billings Park Days in Superior runs Aug. 5-6, held at various locations along Iowa Avenue. Events include neighborhood rummage sales, live music, a parade and more. Friday, Aug. 5 4 to 7 p.m. - Car show 4 to 6 p.m. - Live music by John & Andy on the main stage 8 p.m. - Live music by Stone at Charlie Brown's 9 p.m. - Fireworks at Billings Park Civic Center Saturday, Aug. 6 9 a.m. - Craft…
Find out more »Brickyard Days 2022
The annual Brickyard Days celebration in Wrenshall runs Aug. 5-6 with a parade, a movie in the park and more.
Find out more »Spirit Valley Days 2022
Spirit Valley Days is a three-day extravaganza celebrating the neighborhood of West Duluth. Saturday Schedule 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Craft/Rummage Sale at the American Legion 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Western Garden Tour at Norton Park United Methodist Church 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Holistic Health Fair at Harmony Reiki and Inner Wellness 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Shred-N-Go at Valley Youth Center
Find out more »Duluth Primary Election 2022
Duluth's Primary Election ballot includes federal, state and county offices. Use the handy polling place finder to locate where to vote. The General Election will take place Nov. 8.
Find out more »One event on Aug 13, 2022 at 10:00 am
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Under the Spreading Walnut Tree Art Festival
One event on Aug 13, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on Aug 14, 2022 at 10:00 am
The 28th annual Two Harbors Art Fair runs Aug. 12-14 on Highway 61 in the town of Two Harbors. It features works from 30 artists and folk music by Thea Ennen.
Find out more »Hoghead Festival 2022
Proctor's annual Hoghead Festival, the city's tribute to its railroad industry, runs Aug. 15-21. Friday Schedule 4 to 11 p.m. - Friday Night Reunions at Powerhouse Bar 8 p.m. - Community Movie Night at the Proctor Golf Course 8 to 11 p.m. - Live music by McCollough Brothers on the outside stage at Powerhouse Bar 9 to 1 a.m. - Live music by Whiskey Trail on the inside stage at Powerhouse Bar
Find out more »Hoghead Festival 2022
Proctor's annual Hoghead Festival, the city's tribute to its railroad industry, runs Aug. 15-21.
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Duluth Superior Pride 2022 Parade
The Duluth Superior Pride Parade glides down Tower Avenue in Superior. The 35th annual Duluth Superior Pride celebration runs Sept. 1-4.
Find out more »PreserveMN Statewide Historic Preservation Conference 2022
The 42nd annual Statewide Historic Preservation Conference runs Sept. 14-16 at multiple locations in Duluth. The National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 provided for a network of historic preservation offices in every state to spearhead state preservation initiatives and help carry out the nation's historic preservation program. Minnesota's State Historic Preservation Office was created by state statute in 1969 to provide statewide leadership. The conference includes a variety of educational sessions and tours. Tickets and a schedule are available at…
Find out more »Duluth Preservation Alliance Historic Properties Tour 2022
The Duluth Preservation Alliance presents its annual Historic Properties Tour, focused on five historic architectural gems. Four of the properties are Mid-Century Modern. Attendees have the freedom to tour the five properties in any order. Tickets are $25 and are available online at duluthpreservation.org or at the event.
Find out more »North Central Camera Club Council Convention
The Duluth-Superior Camera Club is hosting the 64th annual North Central Camera Club Council Convention, “46° North.” N4C’s membership includes 37 camera clubs from eight states in the Upper Midwest. The four-day program runs Sept. 22-25 and is designed to inspire and help grow a photographer’s skill at every level. The convention will include: Opening and closing keynote speakers Workshops by local and nationally known photographers Field trips with hands-on experience “Best of N4C” Photography Award Ceremony Vendors For more…
Find out more »One event on Sep 24, 2022 at 10:00 am
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Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour 2022
One event on Sep 24, 2022 at 10:00 am
One event on Sep 25, 2022 at 10:00 am
The 11th annual Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour, centered in the Two Harbors area, is a self-guided tour of local artists' personal studios. The 43 participating artists represent a range of mediums that includes painting, drawing, ceramics, fiber, photography, wood, jewelry and more. Among the host studios are three farms and one native plant greenhouse. The tour runs Sept. 23-25. For more information, including full list of participating artists and a studio map, visit lakesuperior2020.com.
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One event on Sep 25, 2022 at 12:00 pm
Duluth Superior Film Festival 2022
One event on Sep 23, 2022 at 11:00 am
One event on Sep 24, 2022 at 9:00 am
One event on Sep 25, 2022 at 12:00 pm
The 12th annual Duluth Superior Film Festival runs Sept. 22-25. The event is part of the 10-day, three-event North Star Story Summit, which also includes the Minnesota WebFest and Catalyst Content Festival.
Find out more »Minnesota WebFest 2022
Minnesota WebFest is a festival dedicated to the web series format, including podcasts and ultra-short content like TikTok and Instagram. It is a member festival of the Web Series World Cup and a program of the nonprofit Northern Film Alliance. The sixth annual festival runs Sept 26-28. Monday’s events start at noon at Zeitgeist. There will be two screening blocks and the world premiere of Good Black Man. There will be axe throwing at Blacklist Brewery at 8 p.m. Tuesday…
Find out more »Catalyst Content Festival 2022
The Catalyst Content Festival runs Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 in Duluth at various locations. It's the festival's fourth year in Duluth and technically the 17th iteration of what was formerly known as the International Television Festival. The event is an industry marketplace for independently produced episodic programming. The goal is to lower the barriers between creators, audiences, the industry, and Minnesota so each group can benefit. The event is part of the 10-day, three-event North Star Story Summit, which…
Find out more »Minnesota WebFest 2022
Minnesota WebFest, a festival dedicated to the web series format, concludes today with a Lake Superior cruise. Minnesota WebFest is part of the 10-day, three-event North Star Story Summit, which also includes the Duluth Superior Film Festival and Catalyst Content Festival. Most Minnesota WebFest events and screenings are free or included with a Duluth Superior Film Fest badge or day pass.
Find out more »Oct 2022
Bayfield Apple Festival 2022
There will be more than 60 orchard and food booths, nearly 100 arts and crafts booths, a kids carnival with games and rides, and more at the 60th annual Bayfield Apple Festival Oct. 7-9. Apple pies, tarts, tortes, dumplings, caramel apples and ciders galore will fill the streets of Bayfield in a celebration of the autumn harvest and Bayfield’s agricultural heritage. The festival’s attractions also include a grand parade, apple peeling and pie contests, raffles and street entertainment.
Find out more »Prescription Drug Turn-In
Oct. 29 is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. It's a day aimed at reminding people of the importance of safely disposing of unused and expired medications. Proper disposal of prescription and over-the-counter medications in a local drop box helps prevent accidental poisoning, reduces the possibility of medication misuse, and prevents water pollution and other environmental threats. Medication drop boxes will be staffed and available for take-back events at the St. Louis County Sheriff's offices in Virginia and Hibbing, and the…
Find out more »Nov 2022
Duluth General Election 2022
Duluth's General Election ballot includes state and county offices. Use the handy polling place finder to locate where to vote.
Find out more »Christmas City of the North Parade 2022
The Christmas City of the North Parade has been an annual holiday tradition in Duluth for six decades. It features marching bands, dance performances, colorful floats and an appearance by Santa Claus. This year's parade begins in front of the Fitger's Brewing Complex at Sixth Avenue East and marches on Superior Street to Fourth Avenue West. The parade is broadcast live on KBJR-TV channel 6.1 and online at kbjr6.com. Parade units will begin lining up at 4 p.m. on London…
Find out more »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. For more information, contact the DNR Information Center by emailing info.dnr @…
Find out more »Dec 2022
Spirit of Duluth Hockey Tournament 2022
The 45th annual Spirit of Duluth hockey tournament runs Dec. 2-4. It features Squirt A, Pee Wee AA, Bantam AA and Junior Gold A hockey teams from three states and Canada playing at six arenas -- Duluth Heritage Sports Center (Sill & Seitz arenas), Mars Lakeview, Fryburger, SAHA and DECC. A full schedule of games will be online at spiritofduluth.com.
Find out more »Jan 2023
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
First Wednesday of the Month Siren Test
An event every month that begins at 1:00 pm on day First of the month, repeating indefinitely
"Don't panic, it's only a test." Duluth's emergency sirens sound off at roughly 1 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
Find out more »Sandstone Ice Festival 2023
The 18th annual Sandstone Ice Festival is an ice-climbing event held primarily at Robinson Park Quarry in Sandstone, about 60 miles southwest of Duluth. It runs Jan. 6-8. Friday Schedule 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Gear demos in Robinson Quarry Ice Park 4 to 9 p.m. - Climbers social at SandRocks Bar in downtown Sandstone Saturday Schedule 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Ice-climbing clinics and gear demos in Robinson Quarry Ice Park 4 to 9 p.m. - Climbers…
Find out more »Sandstone Ice Festival 2023
The 18th annual Sandstone Ice Festival is an ice-climbing event held primarily at Robinson Park Quarry in Sandstone, about 60 miles southwest of Duluth. It runs Jan. 6-8. Friday Schedule 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Gear demos in Robinson Quarry Ice Park 4 to 9 p.m. - Climbers social at SandRocks Bar in downtown Sandstone Saturday Schedule 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Ice-climbing clinics and gear demos in Robinson Quarry Ice Park 4 to 9 p.m. - Climbers…
Find out more »Sandstone Ice Festival 2023
The 18th annual Sandstone Ice Festival is an ice-climbing event held primarily at Robinson Park Quarry in Sandstone, about 60 miles southwest of Duluth. It runs Jan. 6-8. Friday Schedule 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Gear demos in Robinson Quarry Ice Park 4 to 9 p.m. - Climbers social at SandRocks Bar in downtown Sandstone Saturday Schedule 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Ice-climbing clinics and gear demos in Robinson Quarry Ice Park 4 to 9 p.m. - Climbers…
Find out more »Homegrown Winter Fiasco 2023
The Homegrown Music Festival's annual Winter Fiasco is a free showcase of local rawk and/or roll. This year's event features 15 bands at five venues in Duluth's Lincoln Park Craft District. Ursa Minor Brewing (all ages) 7 to 7:45 p.m. - Slope City 8 to 8:45 p.m. - Hannah Rey 9 to 9:45 p.m. - Lioness Wild State Cider (21+) 7:15 to 8 p.m. - Zeb or Zeke & the Run Away Screamings 8:15 to 9 p.m. - Babie Eyes…
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