Duluth Family Events - Family friendly things to do in the Twin Ports

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Thu, Sep 19, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Duluth Grill Community Block Party 2024 (Canceled)

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Duluth Grill

Duluth Grill

Celebrate the Lincoln Park Neighborhood and all the businesses in it at the second annual Community Block Party in the Duluth Grill parking lot. The event features live music from Nicholas David, shopping from local vendors, food and drinks from local restaurants, bonfires and free s'mores.

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Thu, Sep 19, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Pop Up Play – Hillside Sport Court

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm | Hillside Sport Court Park

Hillside Sport Court Park

Join the programming team for the final week of Pop Up Play. We will have extra games and activities ready for all ages.

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Thu, Sep 19, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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Unplugged: Music & Craft Celebration

Thu, Sep 19, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

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| North House Folk School

North House Folk School

Unplugged is North House Folk School's biggest celebration of the year, weaving together music, craft and community celebrations. Live music performances feature Great Lake Swimmers, Dusty Heart, the Penny Peaches, and the Roe Family Singers. The Birch Bark Bash and Welcome Center Dedication put together a dinner by Scott Graden of the New Scenic Café. There are food trucks and family activities available. International guest instructors will be present, as well as a Folk Artisan Marketplace, Points North auction and…

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Sat, Sep 21, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm

Holy Family Church Fall Festival

Sat, Sep 21, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Holy Spirit Catholic Church

Enjoy games, raffles, a bake sale, a silent auction, pasties, face painting and a farmers market. Books, DVD's, CD's will be sold and there will be a White Elephant table. Large parking lot and accessible building

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Sat, Sep 21, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Mojakka Day

Sat, Sep 21, 11:00 am to 1:30 pm | Sampo Beach

Sampo Beach

Sampo is hosting their yearly fundraiser. Enjoy a bowl of Mojakka "Finnish beef stew" with bread and sauna and swim for for free. The celebration also features live music with Dick Reese, raffles, baked goods and gently used items for sale. Meals are $15 for adults, $8 for kids under eight and $20 for Mojakka to-go.

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Sat, Sep 21, 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Flannel Fest

Sat, Sep 21, 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Bent Paddle Taproom

Bent Paddle Taproom

Everything from grunge to country to Americana music, alongside yard games and food trucks. Live music lineup: 1 p.m.: Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners (country) 3 p.m.: Yonder (alt-Americana) 5 p.m.: Dyed in Bleach (a Northland Nirvana tribute band)

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Sat, Sep 21, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Juliana Brandt

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm | Zenith Bookstore

Zenith Bookstore

Author and kindergarten teacher Juliana Brandt signs copies of her middle-grade horror novel Exit Nowhere during this author event at Zenith Bookstore. The novel follows four kids who must beat a series of games to make it out of a haunted house. Brandt lives in her home state of Minnesota, and her writing is heavily influenced by travels around the country and a decade living in the south. When not working, she is usually exploring the great outdoors. Her other…

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$8.20

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00 pm

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The Wonderful World of Chris Monroe

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00 pm

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| Zeitgeist Teatro

Zeitgeist Teatro

An energetic and interactive theatre experience that explores the quirky characters from the local author's popular children's books. Meet the sneaky sheep Rocky and Blossom, Sasquatch and Squirrel, Cookie the Walker and of course the famous monkey with a tool belt: Chico Bon Bon. The show is best suited for grades K-3. Kids can hear some stories, tell some jokes, sing some songs and have a ton of fun. Tickets are available at agileticketing.net.

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$20

Sun, Sep 22, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Annual Plant Foray

Sun, Sep 22, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm | Lester Park

Lester Park

Learn how to collect and press plants to contribute to an understanding of biodiversity in our region. We’ll meet at Lester Park and explore the surrounding Amity and Lester Creeks and trails. No experience necessary. This is a fun way to socialize with other plant enthusiasts and take part in a centuries long tradition of collecting plant specimens for teaching, documenting plant populations, and storing genetic material. Bring a lunch or snack to eat while pressing plants. No registration necessary.…

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Sun, Sep 22, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm

Family Oktoberfest

Sun, Sep 22, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm | Ursa Minor Brewing Co.

Ursa Minor Brewing Co.

Ursa Minor Brewing will have a family Oktoberfest Day. Staff and animals from the Lake Superior Zoo will be there.The schedule is: 11-3 p.m. Tie Dye Station ($15 per shirt) 12 -2 p.m. Lauralloons Balloon Artist 1-3 p.m. Live Music: Polkarobics

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Wed, Sep 25, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Kid’s Carnival & Car Show

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm | Elim Lutheran Church

Elim Lutheran Church

There will be a bouncy house, snow cones, hot dogs, face painting, games and a car show. All are welcome.

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$22 – $36

Fri, Sep 27, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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Jurassic Quest

Fri, Sep 27, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm

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| DECC Pioneer Hall

DECC Pioneer Hall

Jurassic Quest is a self-guided dinosaur exhibit that features a 60-foot long Spinosaurus, an 80-foot long Apatosaurus and a life-size Tyrannosaurus. Tickets are available at universe.com. · All guests ages 2 and older must have a ticket. Guests under 2 receive free general admission. · Ticket prices subject to applicable taxes and fees both online and onsite. · Prices are based on demand and subject to change. · Entry is allowed until 1 hour before the closing time listed each…

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Fri, Sep 27, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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Minnesota Model Railroaders Event

Fri, Sep 27, 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm

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| St. Louis County Depot

St. Louis County Depot

The Minnesota Free-mo Modelers, a group of model railroad enthusiasts, are setting up the largest HO-scale model railroad at the St. Louis County Depot's Great Hall. Each person in the club designs a piece of a huge jigsaw puzzle train layout that is assembled in Duluth once a year. HO or "half-O" is a rail transport modelling scale using a 1:87 scale. Lake Superior Railroad Museum will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the three days of…

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Fri, Sep 27, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm