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!
The Great Pumpkin Train
October 15-18, 3-departures each day. Ride the train to the pumpkin patch & return to the train museum for even more fun. Tickets available at www.DuluthTrains.com
Whoopsa Daisy Farm
Come and explore the farm with your family. Jump in the corn pit, dig in the sandbox, or explore Dinoland and Fairyland. There are two playgrounds, yard games, a wagon ride through the Whimsical Woods and so much more. Feed the donkeys, goats, and chickens and walk through the berries. The farm is open to everyone Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, August 7 through October 25, 2026, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. We will also open Thursday, October 15 for MEA weekend from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Tickets are sold at the entrance in the yellow building. The cost is $8.00 a person, and infants are free. Everything on the farm is included in the price. We are off Highway 53 in Duluth at 5399 Samuelson Road.
Duluth River Train Excursion
Ride the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad. A historic 2-hour rail journey through the majestic St. Louis River Estuary. Family-friendly, volunteer-run, and purely Duluth. Our narrated tour takes you along the original Lake Superior & Mississippi line in vintage coaches. Go where cars and hiking boots can’t reach. The St. Louis River Estuary is a hidden sanctuary for bald eagles, osprey, and Northland wildlife. Bring your camera for unparalleled views of the Duluth riverfront. Best to arrive about a half-hour before departure. Our ticket office is located just off of Grand Avenue.
Similar Dogs at Ritual Marketplace
Join Us for Similar Sundays from 1pm – 3:30pm at Ritual Marketplace with the Similar Dogs (@similardoggy). Joe Lindzius and Sarah Jane Hale perform their diverse acoustic repertoire. Food and drink specials. Great company. It doesn’t get more magical than this!
Going Solar in the Northland
Thinking about solar for your home or small business? Curious about the financial and environmental benefits of energy independence? Get your questions answered about Going Solar in the Northland! Join us for a free info session at Bent Paddle Brewing Co and enjoy a free drink on us! See us Sundays from 4 – 4:30 PM in the Tap Room. Informational sessions run from March 1st – April 12th. This event is hosted by Optimum Energy Group.
Coral Collective Presents: Circus Of The Dead drag show
The Coral Collective is back for a spooky October drag show: Circus Of The Dead! Stop by for some awesome local drag in the spirit of the spooky season 👻 Doors: 4pm · Show: 5pm $10 · 21+
Hadestown
Hadestown, previously scheduled for March 16, 2026, at the DECC Symphony Hall, has been POSTPONED due to travel conditions and restrictions surrounding the Midwest Winter Storm. The performance has been rescheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026. All current tickets will be valid for the October performance. ABOUT THE SHOW COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today… and always. HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld...
Between Howls | September Residency in The Yard!
Between Howls (Duluth, MN) are violinist Ren Howl & guitarist Nick Howl. The husband & wife duo’s unique blend of vocal harmonies, thoughtful lyrics and virtuosic instrumental arrangements have been drawing in audiences across the US since 2018. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly
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