Harrison Community Center
Duluth, MN 55806 United States 218-624-1510
Jun 2021
Composting In the Garden Workshop
Duluth Community Garden Program Green Corps member Kaleb Montgomery teaches the basics of taking care of the community garden compost pile. Learn how and when to turn, transfer and moisten the community garden compost pile. Learn the do's and dont's when it comes to taking care of a compost pile and letting a full bin rest until it is ready. Additionally, this workshop will include an activity about soil health and what that looks like in the garden. This workshop…
Find out more »Sep 2021
Creativity in the Kitchen: Peas, Please!
Northern Expressions Arts Collective partners with the Duluth Community Garden Program for this One Vegetable, One Community program presenting recipes and opportunities to taste peas and take part in a polymer clay peapod craft. It's the inaugural Creativity in the Kitchen event. The program is part of NEAC’s “Community Nights at Harrison,” which takes place each Thursday evening at Harrison Community Center from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The program is free of charge, but families are encouraged to register at…
Find out more »Playtime with a City Councilor
Renee Van Nett, Duluth's fourth district city councilor, talks about her political journey and favorite snacks, and invites kids to play games she has loved since her childhood.
Find out more »Family Connect Club: Small Things Matter
Northern Expressions Arts Collective partners with Community Action Duluth for a meal where participants learn that small things matter, play games where words count and make tiny art -- Shrinky Dinks!
Find out more »Imagination Station: Wind Tunnel Challenge
Creative tinkerers are invited to this night of brain food and fun. Northern Expressions Arts Collective will be hosting several wind tunnel themed challenges throughout the night in which participants can win prizes.
Find out more »Oct 2021
Creativity in the Kitchen: Apple Harvest
Attendees can join Northern Expressions Arts Collective to make apple crisp, sample some different kinds of apples (and rank the best ones) and make an apple stress ball.
Find out more »Playtime with a Deputy Fire Chief
Deputy Fire Chief Jon Otis talks about what a deputy fire chief’s job is like and shares a little bit about Halloween safety. Young attendees can eat some of his favorite snacks and participate in an UNO tournament while learning about what it takes to keep a city safe.
Find out more »Pumpkinpalooza and Storytime
A pumpkin-themed storytime from 9:30 to 10 a.m., followed by pumpkin painting from 10 a.m. to noon. Co-hosted by Duluth Parks and Recreation and the Duluth Public Library.
Find out more »Family Connect Club: Safety First
Dine on some homemade mac and cheese, make glow-in-the-dark trick-or-treat bags, and try to win a prize in a game of Halloween-safety trivia.
Find out more »Monster Bash
Monster-themed snacks, mummy crafts and a celebration of this spooky time of year. Suitable for all ages. Costumes encouraged, but not required.
Find out more »May 2022
May Day Rally
Celebrate International Workers Day during the May Day Rally, featuring speakers, music, free food and family activities to recognize worker solidarity and recent labor victories. The event will be outdoors if the weather is nice, indoors if not. The May Day Rally is sponsored by the Minnesota Nurses Association, United Steelworkers Local 9460, Twin Ports DSA, Northwoods Socialist Collective, HOTDISH Militia, Twin Ports International Feminist Strike and others.
Find out more »City Hall in the City: Let’s Connect!
Mayor Emily Larson and the City of Duluth hold a community listening session. This free and family-friendly event is open to all residents. Children are welcome to attend and will have access to art supplies.
Find out more »Jun 2022
Twin Ports Miracle League Home Run Derby
A fundraiser to support the area's only adaptive baseball program. All proceeds from this event will go directly towards Duluth YMCA accessibility programming and services.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Sep 29, 2022
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Sep 29, 2022
Lincoln Park Farmers Market, organized by Community Action Duluth’s Seeds of Success, is open every Thursday from June 16 to Sept. 29. It features fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, canned goods, crafts and more. Live music and food trucks might also be present. The market provides a $15 dollar match for all SNAP participants and up to a $10 match in produce bucks. The Power of Produce Club will be running again this year, which provides children under 18…
Find out more »Jul 2022
Playtime with Our Community Officer
Northern Expressions Arts Collective presents this event, featuring Lincoln Park Community Officer James Forsyth and others. Attendees will learn more about what it means to be a police officer, why the officers chose to go into law enforcement and get a chance to share some of their favorite snacks and games as they learn together.
Find out more »Sep 2022
Lincoln Park Farmers Market Harvest Festival
This special day at the Lincoln Park Farmers Market includes the usual vendors, but with live music, food trucks, kids activities, free giveaways and more.
Find out more »Oct 2022
Duluth Park Fund Referendum Info Session
The city of Duluth is holding three Park Fund Referendum informational sessions. The sessions include a brief presentation from Mayor Emily Larson and Director of Property, Parks and Libraries Jim Filby Williams. Parks and Rec liaison and City Councilor Terese Tomanek and Council Vice President Janet Kennedy are also attending. The presentation highlights key information regarding Parks funding and other questions before voting on Nov. 8. Residents have the opportunity to ask questions, provide feedback and learn more. The dates, times and…
Find out more »Ghosts of GichiGami
Northern Expressions Arts Collective presents Ghosts of GichiGami, an interactive trick or treating stop. Children and families will have the opportunity to explore an underwater shipwreck scene and learn about some of the shipwrecks that have happened in Lake Superior from the “ghosts” of those who were involved. This will be a time to recall the powerful Great Lake and honor those who have been claimed by it, while attending a trick or treating venue with no gore or jump…
Find out more »Nov 2022
Lincoln Park Holiday Farmer’s Market
Vendors at this holiday market will be selling produce, bakery items, crafts, gifts and more. There will also be a free community meal and a raffle to win a prize. Electronic benefit transfers will be matched up to $15 for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants. Youth and elders can receive $4 to spend on fresh produce through the Power of Produce program.
Find out more »Dec 2022
Lincoln Park Winter Farmers Market (Postponed)
This event has been postponed due to the snow emergency. It is rescheduled for Jan. 26.
Find out more »Feb 2023
Lights, Camera, Action
Ever wondered if you have what it takes to make it on Broadway or in Hollywood? Join Northern Expression Arts for their Lights, Camera, Action workshop. Get an idea of what your favorite actors and actresses do when they go to work on set. Come ready to learn what it takes to create a character, craft a costume and perform.
Find out more »River Connection Event
The St. Louis River Alliance presents a River Connection event where the public can give feedback on how the St. Louis River might be experienced as the 2023 event calendar is being planned. Food and drinks will be provided, and $20 Super One gift cards will be awarded to the first 50 participants who attend the event, fill out the River Connection Survey, live in one of the 18 neighborhoods along the river, and are over the age of 18.…
Find out more »Mar 2023
The Great Lego Event
Come and unleash your creativity and learn how to better communicate using Legoss! This themed event will include a Lego-themed snack, lots of activities, fun with friends and of course a ton of Legos!
Find out more »River Connection
The St. Louis River Alliance is hosting a River Connection event on Tuesday, March 28th from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Harrison Community Center located at 3002 W 3rd St. in Duluth. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public with food and drinks provided. This is a chance for the public to give input on how to experience the St. Louis River and ask questions about the construction projects happening in and along the water. $20 Super One…
Find out more »Apr 2023
Egg-splosion: Budget Friendly Edition
Egg-splosion has been reimagined this year with the traditional important parts still in place with a light breakfast of donut holes, fruit and juice while connecting with friends and family in the community by creating colorful eggs. The difference this year is that instead of launching eggs with a wrist rocket, participants will be building cool gadgets to drop them. How high can an egg drop and still be safe? Science will tell, and the three highest drops during the…
Find out more »Love Your Block: Let’s Talk (About) Trash
Love Your Block hosts a learning series and service days and provides mini-grants for residents to complete improvement projects on their block. Focus topics for Love Your Block 2023 include abandoned waste and trash, home repairs, trees and community connections. Residents and community organizations in Central Hillside and Lincoln Park can apply for $500 mini-grants by June 1 to fund the following projects: community clean-ups, hosting a community gathering, trimming overgrown trees and bushes, planting trees, and performing small home…
Find out more »May 2023
Lincoln Park Farmer’s Market Spring Kickoff Event
Garden seedlings, value-added products, spring greens, baked goods and much more. Also: a free community meal. SNAP participants can receive matching market bucks when they use their EBT card. Swipe for $15 and receive an extra $25 in market bucks to spend on EBT-eligible items. Children under 18 and folks over 60 can sign up for the Power of Produce Program to receive $4 in free tokens to spend on produce.
Find out more »Love Your Block: A Tree Grows on My Block
Love Your Block hosts a learning series and service days and provides mini-grants for residents to complete improvement projects on their block. Focus topics for Love Your Block 2023 include abandoned waste and trash, home repairs, trees and community connections. Residents and community organizations in Central Hillside and Lincoln Park can apply for $500 mini-grants by June 1, 2023, to fund the following projects: community clean-ups, hosting a community gathering, trimming overgrown trees and bushes, planting trees, and performing small…
Find out more »Jun 2023
Duluth Public Library Redesign Open House
In February the Duluth Library Foundation announced its partnership with the city of Duluth, Duluth Public Library and Workforce Development to explore a redesign of the Downtown Main Library. The first phase of community engagement includes a survey and an open house event. To participate in the survey visit surveymonkey.com. The first phase of community engagement will focus on programs and services offered by the library and Workforce Development. That information will be used by the architects to develop a…
Find out more »Love Your Block: These Old Houses
Love Your Block hosts a learning series and service days and provides mini-grants for residents to complete improvement projects on their block. Focus topics for Love Your Block 2023 include abandoned waste and trash, home repairs, trees, and community connections. Residents and community organizations in Central Hillside and Lincoln Park can apply for $500 mini-grants by June 1, 2023, to fund the following projects: community clean-ups, hosting a community gathering, trimming overgrown trees and bushes, planting trees, and performing small…
Find out more »Lincoln Park Farmer’s Market Opening Day
Along with a diversity of vendors, there will be kids' activities and music by Aimee Tischer. The Power of Produce (PoP) program will be back again, as will the SNAP market buck match for folks using an EBT card.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Sep 28, 2023
Lincoln Park Farmers Market
An event every week that begins at 3:00 pm on Thursday, repeating until Sep 28, 2023
Lincoln Park Farmers Market, organized by Community Action Duluth’s Seeds of Success, is open every Thursday until Sept. 28. It features fresh fruits and vegetables, baked goods, eggs, flowers, canned goods, honey, crafts, soap and other items. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants using an electronic benefits transfer card at the market can receive an extra $25 in matching market bucks when they swipe their EBT card for $15. The Power of Produce Club will be running again this year, which…
Find out more »Jul 2023
55+ Lunch, Learn and Share: Finding Joy in Gardening
Learn about collard greens, the community garden vegetable of the year. Share your joy of gardening, recipe ideas and tips for container gardening. The conversation will be led by Haley Diem, Education and Outreach Coordinator with the Duluth Community Garden Program and Nora Steinmetz, Urban Farm Educator and Outreach VISTA at Ecolibrium3. To register, call 218-730-4310 or email [email protected] to sign up.
Find out more »Aug 2023
Pop Up Play
Pop Up Play will be at a new park every week for the summer of 2023. Duluth Parks and Rec staff will have yard games and activities every Wednesday and Thursday from 4-6 p.m. Look for the trailer and tent at the parks listed on the schedule. This event is for all ages. Other Pop Up Play Dates and Places: Aug. 16-17 Duluth Heights Park Aug. 23-24 Norton Park Aug. 30-31 Morley Park
Find out more »Lincoln Park Farmers Market: Salsa Day
Salsa Day includes vendors, a live salsa-making demo by the Duluth Community Garden Program, and salsa dancing with Simply Ballroom.
Find out more »Party at the Lincoln Park Farmers Market
The party at the Lincoln Park Farmers Market features a free community meal, music by Steve's Overpopulated One-Man Band, family-friendly activities, face painting and the usual shopping with market vendors.
Find out more »Oct 2023
Lincoln Park Indoor Farmers Market
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market team will host an indoor farmers market featuring vendors selling produce, eggs, meat, canned goods, baked goods, gluten free and vegan items and crafts. A free community meal is open to all and will be a vegan soup served with local bread. SNAP participants can swipe their EBT card at the market and receive additional matching market bucks. Kids 18 and under and elders 60 and over can receive $4 in tokens to spend on…
Find out more »The Vanishing Mushroom Forest
The Vanishing Mushroom Forest is an interactive trick-or-treating stop in the Lincoln Park neighborhood that takes about 15 minutes to experience and is geared for all ages. It is a fantastical journey through a giant mushroom forest with some of the creatures that make it their home.
Find out more »Nov 2023
Lincoln Park Indoor Farmers Market
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market team will host an indoor farmers market featuring vendors selling produce, eggs, meat, canned goods, baked goods, gluten free and vegan items and crafts. A free community meal is open to all and will be a vegan soup served with local bread. SNAP participants can swipe their EBT card at the market and receive additional matching market bucks. Kids 18 and under and elders 60 and over can receive $4 in tokens to spend on…
Find out more »Dec 2023
Lincoln Park Indoor Farmers Market
The Seeds of Success Team at Community Action Duluth hosts once-monthly indoor farmers markets at the Harrison Community Center on select Wednesdays. There will be a variety of market vendors that will be selling produce, eggs, meat, canned goods, baked goods, gluten-free and vegan items, crafts and more. A free community meal is open to all and will be a vegan soup served with local bread. SNAP participants can swipe their EBT card at the market and receive additional matching…
Find out more »Jan 2024
Lincoln Park Indoor Farmers Market
The Seeds of Success Team at Community Action Duluth hosts once-monthly indoor farmers markets at the Harrison Community Center on select Wednesdays. There will be a variety of market vendors that will be selling produce, eggs, meat, canned goods, baked goods, gluten-free and vegan items, crafts and more. A free community meal is open to all and will be a vegan soup served with local bread. SNAP participants can swipe their EBT card at the market and receive additional matching…
Find out more »Feb 2024
Be MinneSNOWta NICE! Kickoff
The Be MinneSNOWta NICE! campaign is set for its official kick off. The mission is to work alongside the community and ensure year-round accessibility of all the Duluth sidewalks. There will be light refreshments and giveaway items such as shovels, knit hats, stickers, buttons, yard signs and of course booklets! There will be a pledge document available for individuals to sign, a selfie station and a large banner for signatures of those taking the pledge.
Find out more »Lincoln Park Indoor Farmers Market
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market team will host an Indoor Farmers Market. There will be a variety of market vendors that will be selling produce, eggs, meat, canned goods, baked goods, gluten free and vegan items, crafts, and more.A free community meal is open to all. SNAP participants can swipe their EBT card at the market and receive additional matching market bucks. The full match is a $15 swipe which is accompanied by $25 in Hunger Solutions market bucks. Kids…
Find out more »Mar 2024
Egg-splosion
The concept is simple: Dye an Easter egg or two ... then launch them with a wrist rocket. Northern Expressions Arts Collective will be serving a light breakfast of donut holes, mixed fruit and juice. The collective is also bringing back the best parts of previous Egg-splosions -- including last year’s favorite: the Egg-lympics. This event is free and designed to be family fun for all ages.
Find out more »Lincoln Park Indoor Farmers Market
The Lincoln Park Farmers Market team will host an Indoor Farmers Market. There will be a variety of market vendors that will be selling produce, eggs, meat, canned goods, baked goods, gluten free and vegan items, crafts, and more.A free community meal is open to all. SNAP participants can swipe their EBT card at the market and receive additional matching market bucks. The full match is a $15 swipe which is accompanied by $25 in Hunger Solutions market bucks. Kids…
Find out more »