Events & Festivals in Duluth
Good Times on the Great Lake
We don’t believe in boredom in Duluth! With 12 months of festivals and fun-filled events, our calendar is packed with great times all year long and all across the city. Whether it’s a large-scale festival in Bayfront Festival Park, a sporting event in AMSOIL Arena, or a community gathering in one of our many parks, you’ll find endless opportunities to make memories. Explore our event calendar to see what’s happening in Duluth and plan your perfect visit.
Duluth’s Annual Events
Duluth is home to a fantastic lineup of annual events that draw visitors from across the region and beyond. These are the traditions that define our city’s seasons and bring the community together in celebration. Look out for favorites like Grandma’s Marathon in the summer, the Bayfront Blues Festival in August, and the festive Bentleyville Tour of Lights during the holidays.
Find Upcoming Duluth Events
Ready to find your next adventure? Our event calendar is packed with happenings, big and small, from today and into the future. Browse by date, category, or name to discover a wide variety of activities, including music, sports, theater, recreation, and more!
Cards & Cribbage Night at Hungry Hippie Tacos
Friday’s Cards & Cribbage is back! Bring your family! Bring your friends! Enjoy comfy, cozy vibes along with $1 off tap beers and free chips and salsa. Join us in conversation and connecting over a hand of cards every Friday 3pm – close at both our Duluth and Grand Marais locations.
High Key Mondays & Industry Nights
High Key Mondays & Industry Night Are BACK! Live local music | Drink specials | 6–9pm High Key Monday is FRI-YAY for many of our industry partners — and we’re roll with it. Calling all restaurant, bar, liquor store, and brewery professionals in the Twin Ports — get on down to the Paddle for Industry Night! Show a worker ID or pay stub for $1 off all Bent Paddle beverages. Thank you for keeping our paddles in the water! Everyone is welcome! Come for the tunes, stay for the conversations, delicious beverages, and good times. This month to kick off and celebrate the return, we invite you to connect with local organizations making waves in the Twin Ports — like WE Health, Trans+ Northland, Twin Ports Artists Collective, and Men As Peacemakers. Org’s may vary based on who available each week, but the good vibes are guaranteed!
HighKey Mondays with Saltydog & Guest Artists
Saltydog is back at the Paddle for HighKey Mondays! Let’s shake a little something and see if the floorboards still hold up. They’ll be laying it on thick every Monday for the month of February with special guests, keeping the vibes tight and the limbs loose as a country goose. Special Guests: 2/2 Four Mile Portage 2/9 Jon Edwards 2/16 Skarlett Wood 2/23 Coyote + Jonny Castle B-Day Deets: Free Show 6-9pm $4 Light Lagers Positive vibes galore
Mastering Your Energy with Play
A series of four classes ($15 per class) that will teach you how to clean and clear your personal space. Use your imagination and have fun playing with movement of your own life force energy with awareness and intention. Learn how to clear your energy field and have fun doing it. Play with creating energetic flow, understand your own energy, and creating healthy energetic spaces. Beginner class in understanding, feeling, and playing with your energy field. Learn how to differentiate energies and harmonize with other people. By the end of the four weeks you will have a better understanding of yourself, and how you move through the world. Graduates from a previous series can join any class individually for $10 for practice and self development. No new students after the 1st class. Each class builds on itself and becomes overwhelming for new students to try to catch up mid series....
Trivia Night at Lake Superior Zoo
Think you’ve got the brains and the bravado? Join us for Trivia Night at the Zoo, happening the second Wednesday of every month inside the Porcupine Pub at Lake Superior Zoo. Each night features a mix of animal-inspired questions alongside general trivia pulled from headlines, pop culture, sports, history and more – so whether you’re a wildlife whiz or a well-rounded know-it-all, there’s something for everyone. 5PM – Porcupine Pub Opens 5:50PM – Register your Team of up to 6 people 6PM – Trivia starts 7:30PM – Trivia wraps/Prizes/Last Call for Alcohol! Fuel your trivia prowess with local favorites from Bent Paddle, Earth Rider, Wild State Cider, and more. Grab a warm pretzel, a slice of pizza, or a variety of pub snacks, settle in, and get ready for the wildest trivia night in town. This is a 21+ event, and the Porcupine Pub is the only area of the...
TNT HiFi Taproom Paddle Splash Reggae Party
BP Tropical Getaway! Come see what the big SPLASH is all about. Featuring a night dedicated to the, musicality and resilience of Reggae Music & Culture. Positive vibes curated by Al Pajamas & Friends on the TNT HiFi Sound System. Now in Cinemascope! Wednesday Nights House DJ Jam Session. Expect songs of peace, love, humanity, happiness and rebellion All Welcome | No Cover | Good Vibes Only
Winter Cribbage League
Start the year with a winning hand in our Winter Cribbage league. Grab your favorite cocktail and best partner… and let’s play! 8-week league starting January 7, 2026 Weekly on Wednesdays starting at 6:30pm 1 match per night (3 games per matchup) 2 players per team (playing doubles), $70 per team 21+ to play Questions? If you have questions about the league or need help registering, reach out to our League Team at 218-520-0539 or leagues@skylinesocialandgames.com.
The Seance: A Parody Dinner Theater Event
Ritual Marketplace Presents: The Seance – A Parody. Written by Nathan Sykes and Cori Zastera. Join us for the dinner theater event that will have you questioning the universe and reality as you laugh ’til you levitate! (18+) Dates: Friday, February 13th and Saturday, February 14th, 2026 Times: 2 shows per day. Matinee at 12:30 pm and Evening at 6:30 pm Tickets are limited to 30 per show and are 18+. Early Bird & Standard Pricing Includes: Lunch or Dinner, a beer, wine or seltzer (NA options), dessert and the interactive play. Cash Bar available. Early bird pricing until January 31st: $50/ticket + tax and fees. Standard pricing from February 1st – 12th: $60/ticket + tax and fees. VIP Pricing: $100 (limited to only 3 spots per show). Includes: Lunch or Dinner, a beer, wine or seltzer (NA options), dessert and the interactive play. Enjoy a spirit led guidance and...
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