Gichi-ode’ Akiing
Duluth, MN 55802 United States 218-730-4300 duluthmn.gov/parks/parks-listing/lake-place-park
Formerly known as Lake Place Park.
Sep 2021
Goodnight, Absalom!
Fox & Beggar Theater presents this surreal dark comedy that fuses street theater, puppetry and contemporary dance into a whimsical critique of American capitalism, performed out of a hand-painted pop-up solar-powered double-decker vaudeville stage. Performances are Sept. 3-4 near the Arising sculpture at Gichi-ode' Akiing Park on the Lakewalk Plaza. Attendees are invited to bring a lawnchair. Opening acts start at 6:30 p.m. Charlotte Montgomery performs on Sept. 3 and Sugar on the Roof plays on Sept. 4. The play…
Find out more »Gichi-Ode’ Memorial Powwow
The Gichi-Ode’ Memorial Powwow celebrates new artwork on the ramps and stairways connecting Gichi-Ode’ Akiing Park to the Duluth Lakewalk. The project began in early September and is expected to continue until the end of the month. Artists and volunteers are working to complete a series of murals dedicated to the legacy of Chief Buffalo in our region and celebrating the contemporary livelihoods of Indigenous people in Duluth. The powwow will include a feast and opportunities to participate in the…
Find out more »Apr 2022
JDRF Community One Walk
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Community One Walk is organized by local volunteers. Participants walk five kilometers on the Duluth Lakewalk to raise money for critical type 1 diabetes research and have the opportunity to experience a morning of family-friendly activities.
Find out more »Jul 2022
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Aug 31, 2022
Sunset Slow Flow Yoga with Lindsey
An event every week that begins at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, repeating until Aug 31, 2022
This one-hour mindful movement practice is held outdoors overlooking Canal Park as the sun begins to lower in the sky. Slow flow is a gentle practice that invites participants to turn inward and experience what a slower pace can do for their mind and body. All levels are welcome. The group meets at Evolve Studio, 132 E. Michigan St. and walks with teacher Lindsey to Gichi-Ode' Akiing Park (formerly Lake Place Park) across the street. Participants should bring a water…
Find out more »Sep 2022
Chief Buffalo Celebration: Mural Unveiling, Feast and Public Forum
The Chief Buffalo Memorial Mural will be unveiled during a celebration that includes a feast consisting of frybread tacos with vegan options. There will be an opportunity for community members to meet the project’s lead artists and connect with the city’s Indigenous Commission. The event is hosted by the mural artists, All Nations Indigenous Center and American Indian Movement Twin Ports Support Group, in partnership with members of the Duluth Indigenous Commission. An intro and keynote speech on decolonization will…
Find out more »Jun 2023
Trans Joy Fest 2023
The second annual Trans Joy Fest aims to infuse love, hope and joy into the trans community. This community event will feature music, art, food, healing practices, education and much more. Activities will be led by and centered upon trans, two spirit and gender non-conforming people in the Twin Ports. All day free activities include a kids area with craft stations, a Plinko board with prizes, games, "Love Your Selfie" photo booth, a free clothing exchange, art making, and 25+…
Find out more »Midnight Sun Midnight Run 2023
The 16th annual Midnight Sun Midnight Run 5k along Lake Superior celebrates the arrival of summer in Duluth. Register online at tempotickets.com.
Find out more »Jul 2023
Dances on the Lakewalk 2023
The Freshwater Dance Collective presents Dances on the Lakewalk 2023 – A Festival of Dance in Duluth with two free outdoor dance concerts at Gichi-Ode’ Akiing, formerly Lake Place Park, at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday July 7 and 8. This year, choreographers from Duluth, the Twin Cities, and Colorado gather to share dances expressing relationships of all kinds. This journey through relationships of abstract patterns races to the relations of romance, friends, and family with dash of jazz, folk,…
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