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Sep 2022
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 »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
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
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 »Jan 2023
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 »Feb 2023
Winter Out West 2023
See a free family movie, try an outdoor activity and hear some stories and songs during this weekend-long event in West Duluth's Spirit Valley shopping district.
Find out more »Lincoln Park Business District Snow Removal
City of Duluth crews will be removing snow in the Lincoln Park Business District on West Superior Street from Feb. 14-17. Crews will be removing snow in the Downtown Business District on East Superior Street Feb. 15-16. Snow removal operations will generally occur from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the noted days, and parking will not be allowed in those areas during those times. Snow is being removed to improve sightlines and public safety. Should there be a snow…
Find out more »Downtown Duluth Business District Snow Removal
City of Duluth crews will be removing snow in Duluth's Downtown Business District on East Superior Street from Feb. 15-16. Snow removal operations will generally occur from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the noted days, and parking will not be allowed in those areas during those times. Snow is being removed to improve sightlines and public safety. Should there be a snow event during the week, the snow removal operations will be rescheduled. No parking signs will be posted…
Find out more »Apr 2023
Grant-in-aid Snowmobile Trails Close
The statutory end of the snowmobile riding season on grant-in-aid trails is midnight, March 31, when permits with private landowners expire. Snowmobile trails remain open on public land while weather and snow conditions permit. Riders should be aware that trail grooming operations will cease when conditions are too warm to effectively groom. Late season snowmobilers should keep safety in mind and be aware of changing conditions. As snow recedes, rocks and other obstructions can become a hazard to trail users.…
Find out more »IROMA Multi-venue Event
The Iron Range Original Music Association presents the return of the IROMA Multi-Venue Event in downtown Virginia, featuring nine bands at three locations. Sugar Shack - Back of the Shack 6 p.m. - Thor Leseman 7 p.m. - Mya Petroskey 8 p.m. - Paul Lawrence Pauly G's 7:30 p.m. - Morning Bird 8:45 p.m. - Josh Palmi and The Strange Frequencies 10 p.m. - Pocketknife Rainy Lake 8:15 p.m. - Horse Fzce 9:30 p.m. - Hobo Revival 10:45 p.m. -…
Find out more »May 2023
Duluth Dylan Fest 2023: Robert Zimmerman Hibbing Day
Robert Zimmerman Hibbing Day includes a lunchtime story session, a tour of Hibbing High School and music at Bob Dylan's childhood home. Schedule 11:30 a.m. - Lunch at Sammy’s Pizza, 106 E. Howard St., with stories by Joe & Mary Keyes 1 p.m. - Meet at Dylan Monument at Hibbing High School for Tour 2:30 p.m. - Front yard music at Dylan's childhood home by Gene La Fond & Amy Grillo The Duluth Dylan Festival runs May 20-28, celebrating the…
Find out more »Clover Valley Farm Trail
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and Two Harbors. The farms offer a variety of produce, baked goods, crafts and other items sold from self-serve farm stands. Visitors can simply follow the map and posted directional signs to find each farm. The trail, modeled after Bayfield’s “Fruit Loop,” provides farmers the opportunity to sell items commonly found at farmers markets. Event organizers…
Find out more »Jun 2023
Superior Porchfest 2023: Girl Scout Point
Superior Porchfest is a music and art series. Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and/or simply stop by to enjoy the show. This edition will feature musicians performing on Girl Scout Point at Billings Park.
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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 »Make Music Superior 2023
The second annual Make Music Superior event will feature a variety of musicians performing concerts on streets, sidewalks, storefronts and parks across the city. More information will be available closer to the event. Make Music Day is a free celebration of music around the world that is held on the first day of summer in more than 1,000 cities in 120 countries. Siggy's Musical Garden and Superior Porchfest help with organizing the event for the city of Superior.
Find out more »Jul 2023
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Woodland Days Rummage Sales
One event on Jul 14, 2023 at 8:00 am
One event on Jul 15, 2023 at 8:00 am
One event on Jul 16, 2023 at 9:00 am
The Woodland neighborhood of Duluth will have more than 30 properties hosting sales during the third annual Woodland Days Rummage Sales event. Master sale list Google map of sale addresses
Find out more »Superior Porchfest 2023: Billings Park
Superior Porchfest is a music and art series. Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and/or simply stop by for the show. This edition of Porchfest features performances by Boomstick, Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners and Boku Frequency.
Find out more »Lutsong Music Festival
The second annual Lutsong Music Festival runs July 13-16 on stages at Caribou Highlands Lodge and the North Shore Winery in Lutsen. On Saturday, in addition to music, festival patrons can join Sarah Morris for a morning hike and concert on the lawn and browse the artist vendor village. On Sunday evening patrons are encouraged join the Weekend Wine Down at the North Shore Winery. On Friday and Saturday Night there will be a Caribou Campfire Guitar Pull after the…
Find out more »715 Day
Superior's Development Association presents day focused on celebrating the city of Superior and its residents and business community. Events take place around the city throughout the day at different local businesses and community staples, ending with a grand finale at the Carnegie Library featuring live music by Breanne Marie and Friends from 8-10 p.m. Participating businesses include: Thirsty Pagan Brewery, The Pottery Burn Studio, Tower Avenue Tavern, Yes, Cheese, The Spirit Room, Fairlawn Mansion, Richard I Bong Veteran’s & Historical…
Find out more »Big Marble Hunt
Lake Super Art Glass hosts an event to find one of their 12 hidden marbles. Marbles are hidden throughout the parks and trails of Duluth, MN. July 23 is the start of their annual hunt. Follow Lake Super Art Glass on Social Media for clues and up-to-the-minute updates. The Ballad of Our Lost Marbles Oh, once we had marbles, so shiny and round, But now they're all missing, they can't be found! Top ten places to look? We're afraid you're…
Find out more »Superior Porchfest 2023: Village of Superior
Superior Porchfest is a music and art series. This edition is in the Village of Superior, with music by Skarlett Woods, Andy Peterson Quartet, John Dromeshauser & Eric Filipovich and Last Highway Band Due to weather, Porchfest will not be canceling but will be moving indoors. Space might be limited, but there will be music. Superior Village Office 6702 Ogden Ave. 5 p.m. - Skarlett Woods 6:45 p.m. - Andy Peterson Quartet Mama T’s Smokin Eats 6428 Tower Ave. 6…
Find out more »Carlton Daze 2023
The city of Carlton’s annual community celebration runs July 28-30, featuring a 5k walk/run, car show, parade, beer gardens, live music, food trucks galore, kids bubble dance party, coin hunt, vendor show, sporting tournaments and more. The full schedule is available at carltonchamber.com.
Find out more »Aug 2023
Spirit Valley Days 2023
A three-day extravaganza celebrating the neighborhood of West Duluth. Thursday's events include the Miss West Duluth pageant, the Burgers & Dogs Dinner at the West Duluth American Legion Post 71 and the Spirit Valley Days Parade at 6 p.m. Friday's events include a pancake breakfast, the Valley Youth Center's golf fundraiser at Nemadji Golf Course and the Spirit Valley Days Car Show. On Saturday, there will be free admission at the West Theater to see Willy Wonka and the Chocolate…
Find out more »Superior Porchfest 2023: North End
Superior Porchfest is a music and art series. Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and/or simply stop by to enjoy the show. Music performances in North End include Similar Dogs at 1012 Broadway St., Sonofmel at 1020 Weeks Ave., and Nightsong Jazz Trio at 1011 Weeks Ave. The Rainy Rose food trailer will be on site.
Find out more »SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival 2023: Hexas Deployment
The third annual SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival is a series of performances and installations below, above and beside the surface of Lake Superior from Aug. 13-19. Events will be held at multiple locations and are based upon the wild whims of the Gitchi Gumee. Today the weather is forcing a rapid deployment of Hexas in the Duluth Harbor. Organizers promise "the voyage is short, the peril is manageable, the spectacle will be exceptional." All events are free to…
Find out more »Hoghead Festival 2023
Proctor's annual Hoghead Festival, the city's tribute to its railroad industry, runs Aug. 16-19. Friday events include a movie on the golf course and live music at the Powerhouse Bar.
Find out more »Hoghead Festival 2023
Proctor's annual Hoghead Festival, the city's tribute to its railroad industry, runs Aug. 16-19. Saturday's events include a pancake breakfast, a parade at noon, a street dance and fireworks.
Find out more »SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival 2023
The third annual SubSuperior Underwater Music and Art Festival is a series of performances and installations below, above and beside the surface of Lake Superior from Aug. 13-19. 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 »Sep 2023
Duluth Preservation Alliance Historic Properties Tour 2023
The Duluth Preservation Alliance presents its annual Historic Properties Tour. Duluth is a city rich with architectural history and that history will b on full display during this event. The tour allows people to wander inside and out of five historic gens around Zenith City. More information about tickets and admissions to come. Stay tuned at duluthpreservation.org.
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One event on Sep 24, 2023 at 10:00 am
Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour
One event on Sep 23, 2023 at 10:00 am
One event on Sep 24, 2023 at 10:00 am
A group of studio artists on the outskirts of Two Harbors near Lake Superior hope visitors and locals will be inspired to see what new work they have created. The philosophy of the tour is to take “the road less traveled,” to enjoy and discover the amazing talent that the North Shore and its environment has to offer. The tours' artists build their studios on their properties in the woods and along the beautiful backdrop of majestic Lake Superior and…
Find out more »Oct 2023
Duluth Superior Film Festival 2023
The 13th annual Duluth Superior Film Festival runs Oct. 5-8. Thursday's featured film is Cue the Strings, a documentary about Duluth band Low, directed by Philip Harder, which screens at 7 p.m. in the NorShor Theatre. The Duluth Superior Film Festival is part of the North Star Story Summit, which also includes the Minnesota WebFest and Catalyst Content Festival.
Find out more »Bayfield Apple Festival 2023
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 61st annual Bayfield Apple Festival Oct. 6-8. 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 »Duluth Superior Film Festival 2023
The 13th annual Duluth Superior Film Festival runs Oct. 5-8. Friday's feature is 40 Below: The Toughest Race in the World, directed by Marius Anderson and produced by Melody Gilbert. It screens at the NorShor Theatre at 7 p.m. The documentary follows endurance athletes attempting the Arrowhead 135, a 135-mile running race held in temperatures as low as 40 degrees below zero. The Duluth Superior Film Festival is part of the North Star Story Summit, which also includes the Minnesota…
Find out more »Duluth Superior Film Festival 2023
The 13th annual Duluth Superior Film Festival runs Oct. 5-8. The festival is part of the North Star Story Summit, which also includes the Minnesota WebFest and Catalyst Content Festival.
Find out more »Duluth Superior Film Festival 2023
The 13th annual Duluth Superior Film Festival runs Oct. 5-8. Sunday's closing event is the 30th anniversary screening of Iron Will in the Duluth Depot at 4:45 p.m. The star of the film, Mackenzie Astin, will be in attendance and will answer questions. There will also be a reception in which attendees can tour railroad cars that were used in the movie. The festival is part of the North Star Story Summit, which also includes the Minnesota WebFest and Catalyst…
Find out more »First Generation Celebration
UW-Superior’s TRIO programs are highlighting students, faculty and staff that are the first in their family to attend college — nearly half of UW-Superior students are the first in their families to attend college. The celebration begins in the Swenson Hall Atrium with a reception at 3 p.m. followed by a first-generation group photo at 3:30 p.m. Events will then move to Swenson Hall’s Erlenbach Lecture Hall at 4 p.m. for presentations. Before the celebration concludes, TRIO McNair and TRIO…
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. Medications to…
Find out more »Superior Spooktacular Parade
Superior's ninth annual Halloween-themed parade starts at the intersection of 14th Street and Ogden Avenue and proceeds north down Ogden to Broadway Street, ending at Hughitt Avenue and Broadway.
Find out more »Nov 2023
Eat Downtown: Flavors of Fall
Eat Downtown is the Downtown Duluth Council's annual weeklong celebration of downtown restaurants. Special discounted meal options are offered by 14 participated restaurants. To view the options visit downtownduluth.com.
Find out more »Duluth Margarita & Mimosa Fest
Part bar hop, part delicious summer cocktail celebration! The Duluth Margarita and Mimosa Fest features four different bars and restaurants, live DJs, hard seltzer, handcrafted margaritas and fresh mimosa specials! All specials and venues will be listed on the event map. The map will be posted in the discussion section of the Facebook event page the week of the event — all venues are within walking distance of one another.
Find out more »Dec 2023
Spirit of Duluth Hockey Tournament
The 46th annual Spirit of Duluth hockey tournament runs Dec. 1-3. 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 »Head of the Lakes United Way: Day of Caring Holiday Edition
A community-wide event where hundreds of volunteers complete projects for local non-profit agencies.
Find out more »Jan 2024
Homegrown Winter Fiasco 2024
The Homegrown Music Festival's annual Winter Fiasco is a free showcase of local rawk and/or roll. This year's event features 12 bands at four venues in Downtown Duluth. Sir Benedict's Tavern on the Lake (all ages) 7 p.m. - Austin Castle 8 p.m. - Misisipi Mike Wolf 9 p.m. - George Ellsworth Blacklist Brewing Company (21+) 8:15 p.m. - Boog3ym3n 9:15 p.m. - Horse Fzce 10:15 p.m. - Pronoya R.T. Quinlan's Saloon (21+) 9 p.m. - Mr. Kickass 10 p.m.…
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. Most Minnesotans live within 30 miles of a state park. Visitors looking…
Find out more »Feb 2024
Winter Walk to School Day
Winter Walk to School Day is sponsored by Minnesota Safe Routes to School and encourages students and parents to celebrate the fun of walking while increasing their physical activity, reducing traffic congestion around schools and practicing pedestrian and bicycle safety skills. Parents and community members can also consider the walkability and bikeability of their neighborhoods. Keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice, especially at corners, helps make communities safer and more accessible to children and families going for a walk.…
Find out more »Winter Out West 2024
Attend a kids night, see a free family movie, try an outdoor activity and hear some stories and see some animals during this weekend-long event in West Duluth's Spirit Valley.
Find out more »218 Days
The second annual 218 Days community celebration features live music along with art and local food. It runs Feb. 16-18. For a list of specific events visit 218days.com/#events.
Find out more »Mar 2024
Presidential Nomination Primary Election
The Presidential Nomination Primary Election requires voters to choose either a Democratic-Farmer-Labor, Legal Marijuana Now or Republican party ballot. Declaration of a specific party is required; pursuant to state law, the party choice of the voter is private information. Duluth residents can register to vote online at mnvotes.org, or fill out a voter registration application on the Duluth City Clerk’s webpage and deliver it in person or by mail to the Duluth City Clerk, 318 City Hall, 411 W. First…
Find out more »Apr 2024
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Twin Ports Festival of History 2024
One event on Apr 4, 2024 at 2:00 am
One event on Apr 5, 2024 at 2:00 am
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One event on Apr 9, 2024 at 2:00 am
One event on Apr 10, 2024 at 2:00 am
The third annual Twin Ports Festival of History runs April 3-9 at multiple venues in Duluth and Superior. It features lectures, tours and more. The event aims to provide those with an interest in history an opportunity to listen and discuss topics with authors and historians of local, regional, national and international renown. It is sponsored by the University of Minnesota Duluth's Public History and Museum Studies Programs and the multiple heritage organizations that are putting on events.
Find out more »Twin Ports Festival of History 2024
The third annual Twin Ports Festival of History runs April 3-9 at multiple venues in Duluth and Superior. It features lectures, tours and more. The event aims to provide those with an interest in history an opportunity to listen and discuss topics with authors and historians of local, regional, national and international renown. It is sponsored by the University of Minnesota Duluth's Public History and Museum Studies Programs and the multiple heritage organizations that are putting on events.
Find out more »Severe Weather Awareness Week Tornado Drill Day
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has encouraged counties to sound their outdoor warning sirens at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. so Minnesotans can practice their tornado sheltering plans. Tornado Drill Day is part of Severe Weather Awareness Week, conducted by the state of Minnesota in partnership with the National Weather Service and local governments. It runs April 8-12. The reason for a 6:45 p.m. drill is that severe weather including tornadoes occurs…
Find out more »Healthy Kids Day 2024
Duluth Area Family YMCA and the Superior Douglas County Community YMCA will be hosting Healthy Kids Day.YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day includes fun active play and educational activities to keep kids moving and learning, in order to maintain healthy habits and academic skills to achieve goals and reach their full potential. Anyone over the age of 16 will need a valid ID to enter the event. Downtown Duluth YMCA: 302 W. 1st St., Duluth, MN 55802 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Highlights 9:30…
Find out more »Get Downtown
Downtown Duluth, the nonprofit community organization that promotes and supports the city's downtown area, presents Get Downtown week April 22–27. The event celebrates restaurants, retailers and breweries by inviting people to shop, eat and drink downtown and take advantage of special offers from about 30 participating businesses.
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. Most Minnesotans live within 30 miles of a state park. Visitors looking…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2024
The 26th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs April 28 to May 5, featuring about 160 bands at 35 venues in Duluth and Superior. Weeklong admission wristbands are $40. All events on opening day are free admission. The schedule for opening day is below. Studio Four 10am Sea Smoke Aerial Arts Youth Flyers 11am Josie Langhorst 12pm Dan the Monkey Man 1pm Minnesota Ballet Academy 2pm Rocking Rodents Hoops Brewing 4pm Founder’s Reception with Starfire 4:15pm Winzige Hozen 5:15pm Dog Talk…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2024
The 26th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs April 28 to May 5, featuring about 160 bands at 35 venues in Duluth and Superior. Weeklong admission wristbands are $40. Monday night's events are all in the Lincoln Park Craft District. Dovetail Café & Marketplace 5:30pm Lindula Brothers 6:30pm Kailyn & Paul 7:30pm Severio Mancieri Legacy Cannabis 5:45pm Dre aka Jamaican 6:45pm Campfire Tranarchists 7:45pm The Emporium Wild State Cider 6pm Blu Volta 7pm Hobo Revival 8pm Timothy Martin & the New…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2024
The 26th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs April 28 to May 5, featuring about 160 bands at 35 venues in Duluth and Superior. Weeklong admission wristbands are $40. Tuesday night's schedule is below. Vikre Distillery 6:30pm John Agacki 7:30pm Hollow Profit 8:30pm Hannah Rey Sir Benedict’s Tavern on the Lake 6:45pm MN Moder 7:45pm Darren Sipity 8:45pm Sugar on the Roof DECC Amsoil Arena 7pm The Brothers Burn Mountain 8pm Woodblind 9pm A Band Called Truman 10pm Big Wave Dave…
Find out more »May 2024
Homegrown Music Festival 2024
The 26th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs April 28 to May 5, featuring about 160 bands at 35 venues in Duluth and Superior. Weeklong admission wristbands are $40. Day four is Westside Wednesday, with all performances in West Duluth. Wussow’s Concert Cafe 6:30pm Coyote 7:30pm Sheila Wonders 8:30pm God’s Holy Blood West Theatre 7:15pm Horse Fzce 8:15pm Israel Malachi Orchestra 9:15pm Father Hennepin Gopher Restaurant & Lounge 7:45pm The Repairmen 8:45pm DJ Nola 9:45pm Wolf Blood Kom-on-Inn 8:30pm Berserk Blondes!…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2024
The 26th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs April 28 to May 5, featuring about 160 bands at 35 venues in Duluth and Superior. Weeklong admission wristbands are $40. Thursday night is Superior Night. The schedule is below. Superior Tavern 5:45pm The Trash Cats 6:45pm Brinn Major 7:45pm Misisipi Mike Wolf Earth Rider Brewery Fest Grounds 5:50pm Superior Mayor’s Reception 6pm The Old Smugglers 7pm Greg Cougar Conley 8pm Boog3ym3n 9pm The Spin Collective Earth Rider Brewery Cedar Lounge Taproom 7:15pm…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2024
The 26th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs April 28 to May 5, featuring about 160 bands at 35 venues in Duluth and Superior. Weeklong admission wristbands are $40. Friday night's schedule is below. Wussow’s Concert Cafe 6pm Stel 7pm The Adjustments 8pm Anatomy of Ruminants Owls Club 6:15pm Skarlett Woods 7:15pm Nevins 8:15pm Raw Space Zeitgeist Teatro 6:30pm Steve’s Overpopulated One-man Band 7:30pm Big Into 8:30pm Zeta Carinae Duluth Flame Nightclub 6:45pm Dead End Friends 7:45pm The Elements 8:45pm The…
Find out more »Homegrown Music Festival 2024
The 26th annual Homegrown Music Festival runs April 28 to May 5, featuring about 160 bands at 35 venues in Duluth and Superior. Weeklong admission wristbands are $40. Saturday's schedule is below. Chester Bowl Park 12pm Homegrown Kickball Classic (Canceled) Wussow’s Concert Cafe 6pm Big Science 7pm P.B&J 8pm Sour Venom Owls Club 6:15pm The Field Birds 7:15pm Beyondbliss 8:15pm Water Cat Zeitgeist Teatro 6:30pm Iron Range Outlaw Brigade 7:30pm Zeb or Zeke and the Run Away Screamings 8:30pm The…
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St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour 2024
One event on May 11, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on May 12, 2024 at 10:00 am
The St. Croix Valley Pottery Tour is an annual gathering of exceptional potters and pottery enthusiasts in the beautiful St. Croix River Valley of Minnesota. The Tour is an opportunity to explore seven studios, each with distinctive character and purchase pots from dozens of guest artists and nine host potters. The studios are a short drive from each other, allowing some or all to be visited in a single day and within an hour drive of the Twin Cities. For…
Find out more »Minnesota Fishing Opener 2024
Lunkers and leeches abound on this high holy day for Minnesotans. Minnesota fishing season for walleye, bass, northern pike and lake trout opens each year on the Saturday two weeks prior to the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend.
Find out more »An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until Oct 6, 2024
Clover Valley Farm Trail
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Sunday, repeating until Oct 6, 2024
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and Two Harbors. The farms offer a variety of produce, plant seedlings, baked goods, crafts and other items sold from self-serve farm stands. Visitors can simply follow the map and posted directional signs to find each farm. This is the trail's second season. It is modeled after Bayfield’s “Fruit Loop,” providing farmers the opportunity to sell…
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
Take a Kid Fishing Weekend
From June 7-9, Minnesotans do not need a fishing license while taking someone age 15 or younger fishing. Take a Kid Fishing Weekend is an annual free opportunity to introduce young people to one of the state's favorite activities. Children age 15 and younger do not require fishing licenses at any time of the year, though they must observe all fishing seasons and other regulations. The DNR’s Take a Kid Fishing Weekend page includes links to a beginner’s guide to…
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 »Park Point Rummage Sale
The Park Point Rummage Sale is a four-mile long event on Minnesota Avenue in Duluth's Park Point neighborhood. It runs June 14-15. Approximately 125 properties will be simultaneously holding sales Shoppers should plan ahead for potential traffic delays and remember to bring a tote bag, backpack or a wagon to transport purchased items. All sales are on private property. There is no public area for selling.
Find out more »Cook County Pride
Cook County celebrates Pride Month on the north shore with a variety of free activities and events in downtown Grand Marais. Schedule 9 a.m. - Free yoga with Carly in Harbor Park 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Crafts and sign making at The Hub 11 a.m. - Drag Queen Story Hour at The Hub Noon - OutFront MN Presentation at The Hub 3 to 4 p.m. - Free Oula Dance Class and live music in Harbor Park 4 p.m.…
Find out more »Make Music Day in Superior
Siggy's Musical Garden presents the third annual Make Music Day in Superior. This international event allows people of whatever talent and age to play music all over the world. The goal is for "every kind of musician — young and old, amateur and professional, of every musical persuasion" to set up on "streets, parks, plazas and porches to share their music with friends, neighbors and strangers." The Lot 1211 Banks Ave. 11 a.m. - BogStompr Noon - Born Too Late…
Find out more »Head of the Lakes United Way Day of Caring
Head of the Lakes United Way's Day of Caring is a community-wide event where hundreds of volunteers complete projects for local nonprofit agencies. Volunteering is a direct and hands-on effort to help advance the missions of these local organizations. To view all the places that are participating and for volunteer sign up visit hlunitedwayvolunteer.com. Volunteer sign-up closes on Monday, June 24.
Find out more »Superior Porchfest 2024: North End
This edition of Superior Porchfest features three bands performing at three locations in the North End of Superior. Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners are at 1011 Weeks Ave. Gina Lee is at 1102 Clough Ave. Sidestreet Detour is at Phoenix Villa Apartments, outside the St. Mary’s Hall building at 1001 Clough Ave. There will also be chalk art with Annmarie Geniusz, and the Superior Cubans food trailer will be on site. Superior Porchfest is an every-other-Thursday outdoor music…
Find out more »Jul 2024
Gordon Good Neighbor Days
Gordon Good Neighbor Days is a three-day community festival in Gordon, a small town about 45 miles south of Duluth. Gordon's fireworks draw crowds of around 18,000 people. The history of Fourth of July fireworks at Gordon dates to the lumber era, when fireworks would be launched to celebrate the last log drive down the St. Croix for the season. This year's fireworks, on July 6, will be the first display in northern Wisconsin to produce a laser light show.…
Find out more »Downtown Duluth Sidewalk Days 2024
Superior Street shuts down to traffic from First Avenue East to Fifth Avenue West for three days of sidewalk shopping, food, entertainment and fun during Sidewalk Days, July 10-12. Wednesday's events include the Power Up the Plaza concert at Lake Superior Plaza featuring Indecent Proposal from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., the 16th annual Sidewalk Shuffle at noon, and the Kolar Classic Car Show from 5 to 8 p.m.
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One event on Jul 12, 2024 at 10:00 am
Downtown Duluth Sidewalk Days
One event on Jul 11, 2024 at 10:00 am
One event on Jul 12, 2024 at 10:00 am
Superior Street shuts down to traffic from First Avenue East to Fifth Avenue West for three days of sidewalk shopping, food, entertainment and fun during Sidewalk Days, July 10-12. More than 100 local vendors will set up along the six-block stretch. Highlights of the festival include the Duluth Children’s Museum Imagination Playground, the Lake Superior Zoo's Zoomobile, a bounce house and inflatable obstacle course, skating demonstrations from Damage Boardshop and Harbor City Roller Derby, Sea Smoke Aerialists and balloon art…
Find out more »Superior Porchfest 2024: Central Park Neighborhood
This edition of Superior Porchfest features five bands at five locations in the Superior's Central Park neighborhood. The Last Highway is at 603 E. Seventh St. from 5 to 7 p.m. Black River Revue is at 609 Eighth Ave. E. from 5 to 7 p.m. Ken Sievers Band is at 628 E. Fifth St. from 6 to 8 p.m. Boku Frequency is at 609 E. Fourth St. from 6 to 8 p.m. Tony Derrick is at 602 E. Fifth St.…
Find out more »Grand Marais Arts Festival 2024
The 33rd annual Grand Marais Arts Festival is a juried fine-arts festival on the North Shore of Lake Superior. It runs July 13-14.
Find out more »Yoga HIIT Park Series
Presented by UMD RSOP. Begin every session with a Yoga sequence warm-up, followed by a series of high-intensity exercises using equipment like battle ropes, medicine balls, kettlebells and resistance bands. Meetings take place on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and will run through August. The first session will take place at Lester Park but future meetings will be sent out via email. RSOP member fee is $40 and non-member fee are $60. Register for the whole series at the RSOP Registration…
Find out more »Lutsong Music Festival
The third annual Lutsong Music Festival runs July 18-21 on stages at Caribou Highlands Lodge and the North Shore Winery in Lutsen. Head down the hill to the North Shore Winery main stage each night for the headliner act. Both mornings start with a foraging hike and end with a Campfire Guitar Pull after the days musical acts. On Sunday evening patrons are encouraged join the Weekend Wine Down at the North Shore Winery. There will also be vendors set…
Find out more »Lutsong Music Festival
The third annual Lutsong Music Festival runs July 18-21 on stages at Caribou Highlands Lodge and the North Shore Winery in Lutsen. Head down the hill to the North Shore Winery main stage each night for the headliner act. Both mornings start with a foraging hike and end with a Campfire Guitar Pull after the days musical acts. On Sunday evening patrons are encouraged join the Weekend Wine Down at the North Shore Winery. There will also be vendors set…
Find out more »Lutsong Music Festival
The third annual Lutsong Music Festival runs July 18-21 on stages at Caribou Highlands Lodge and the North Shore Winery in Lutsen. Head down the hill to the North Shore Winery main stage each night for the headliner act. Both mornings start with a foraging hike and end with a Campfire Guitar Pull after the days musical acts. On Sunday evening patrons are encouraged join the Weekend Wine Down at the North Shore Winery. There will also be vendors set…
Find out more »Lutsong Music Festival
The third annual Lutsong Music Festival runs July 18-21 on stages at Caribou Highlands Lodge and the North Shore Winery in Lutsen. Sunday Schedule 10 to 11:30 a.m. — Ben Suchy’s Folk Brunch on the Caribou Tent Stage 3:30 to 5:30 — Weekend Wine Down with Rich Lewis Band at North Shore Winery Tickets are available online at atlutsongmusicfestical.com.
Find out more »Superior Porchfest 2024: Hayes Court
This edition of Superior Porchfest features three bands performing at three locations in Superior's Hayes Court neighborhood. Danny Frank & the Smoky Gold is at 12B Hayes Court Slope City is at 5D Hayes Court Adam Herman's Pretty Band is at 11E Hayes Court The Superior Cubans food truck will be onsite. Superior Porchfest is an every-other-Thursday outdoor music and art series. Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and/or simply stop by to enjoy the…
Find out more »Spirit Valley Days 2024
Spirit Valley Days is an annual four-day extravaganza celebrating the neighborhood of West Duluth. Events run July 31 to Aug. 3. Wednesday's events include the Miss West Duluth Pageant at Mr. D's and live music at the Caddy Shack in Lincoln Park.
Find out more »Aug 2024
Spirit Valley Days 2024
Spirit Valley Days is an annual four-day extravaganza celebrating the neighborhood of West Duluth. Events run July 31 to Aug. 3. Thursday's events include the Spirit Valley Days Parade at 6 p.m. There will be street closures on 59th Avenue West, Grand Avenue and Central Avenue from 5:30 p.m. until approximately 7:30 p.m.
Find out more »Spirit Valley Days 2024
Spirit Valley Days is an annual four-day extravaganza celebrating the neighborhood of West Duluth. Events run July 31 to Aug. 3. Friday's events include a pancake breakfast and the Spirit Valley Days Car Show. There will also be live music. Starting at 3 p.m., Grand Ave between 57th Avenue West and Central Avenue will close for the car show. The car show will end at 7 and the streets will re-open by approximately 8 p.m. No parking will be allowed…
Find out more »Spirit Valley Days 2024
Spirit Valley Days is an annual four-day extravaganza celebrating the neighborhood of West Duluth. Events run July 31 to Aug. 3. Saturday's events include a craft show from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Grand Avenue between Central Avenue and 59th Avenue West. There will also be live music.
Find out more »National Night Out 2024
Building relationships and ensuring the safety of the community are at the center of the mission of the Duluth Police Department. 2024's National Night Out event finds them engaging with the community and meeting them in their places and spaces. Full list of locations here.
Find out more »Superior Porchfest 2024: Central Superior
This edition of Superior Porchfest features three artists at three locations in Central Superior. NightSong Jazz Trio at 2614 Hammond Ave. Born Too Late at 2505 N. 25th St. Ian Alexy at 2420 Hammond Ave. The Rainy Rose food truck caters this event, bringing chimichangas, street tacos and hot pressed sandwiches for the evening. Superior Porchfest is an every-other-Thursday outdoor music and art series. Attendees can bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic and/or simply stop by to…
Find out more »Duluth Primary Election 2024
Duluth's Primary Election ballot includes federal, state and judicial races. The federal and state offices are partisan contests in which voters must choose a party and vote for the same party in all races. Use the handy polling place finder to locate where to vote. A sample ballot is available via Perfect Duluth Day. The General Election will take place Nov. 5.
Find out more »Hoghead Festival 2024: Pizza and Food Court
The 49th annual Hoghead Festival, Proctor's tribute to its railroad industry, runs Aug. 13-17. Wednesday features food at the VFW Post 137 and Proctor Moose 1302.
Find out more »Hoghead Festival 2024
The final day of the 49th annual Hoghead Festival, Proctor's tribute to its railroad industry, features a golf scramble, pancake breakfast, parade, fireworks and other entertainment.
Find out more »Superior Porchfest 2024: The Village
This edition of Superior Porchfest features four bands at four locations in the Village of Superior, as well as a kids' circus with Dan the Monkey. Andy Hauswirth and Robynn Stark are at 6701 Ogden Ave. from 5 to 7 p..m. Dan the Monkey is at 6800 Ogden Ave. (Park) from 5 to 7 p.m. Berserk Blondes! are at 7123 John Ave. from 6to 8 p.m. Mackie Brothers are at 7225 John Ave. from 6 to 8 p.m. Janie and…
Find out more »Sep 2024
One event on Sep 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on Sep 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm
One event on Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Celebrate the Night Skies Week
One event on Sep 21, 2024 at 11:00 am
One event on Sep 27, 2024 at 7:00 pm
One event on Nov 21, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Celebrate the Night Skies Week is September 20-27. Starry Skies North is pleased to announce the annual week of free public events that entertain, inform and raise awareness of the need to protect our night sky resources. Friday Sept. 20, 9 p.m.- 11 p.m Telescope viewing star party at Barker's Island Sat. Sept. 21, 11 a.m.- 3 p.m. Great Lakes Aquarium aquatic life and light pollution plus children activities Sat Sept. 21, 7 p.m. Night Sky Celebration: An Evening of…
Find out more »Oct 2024
Bayfield Apple Festival 2024
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 62nd annual Bayfield Apple Festival Oct. 4-6. 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 »Duluth Halloween Bar Crawl 2024
The seventh annual Duluth Halloween Bar Crawl begins at Spurs on First. For more information about the schedule and to buy tickets visit crawlwith.us.
Find out more »Goin’ Postal Poltergeist Pub Crawl and Music Festival 2024
This eighth-annual event supports the Bluebird Foundation's mission of funding scholarships and grants for local kids in the arts. Costumes, drink specials, live music at several venues, prizes and more. Full schedule here.
Find out more »Nov 2024
Duluth General Election 2024
Duluth's General Election ballot includes federal, state, county and judicial races. Use the handy polling place finder to locate where to vote. A sample ballot is available on Perfect Duluth Day.
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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 »Operation Green Light
The St. Louis County Board and Veterans Service Office are encouraging residents and businesses to shine a green light as a show of support for people who serve or have served in our nation's military. The Duluth Lift Bridge and Enger Tower in Duluth will also be lit green in support of this initiative.
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