From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special.
BIG INTO is a Twin Cities based trio featuring guitarist/vocalist Jozef Conaway, drummer/vocalist Curtis Kraft Mattson, and Duluth bassist David Mold. The band blends space rock textures, sharp punk leaning rhythms, and exploratory lyricism into a groove forward sound that is both expansive and controlled, drawing comparisons to Talking Heads for its rhythmic complexity and dance friendly sensibility. The Draco Volans are an Indie Rock trio from Duluth, MN. Catchy, guitar-driven tunes come courtesy of Austin Korkowski on Vocals/Bass, Chris Burgan on Guitar, and Antonio Davis on Drums. The Leave Alones are a 4 man garage band spawned from the misery and mediocrity of the 5 day work week. These guys just want to rock again, and they want you to rock with them. Featuring loads of loud sounds, snarky remarks , and self deprication for your listening pleasure.
See what happens with no rehearsal, no director, a different actor each night and a script waiting in a sealed envelope on the stage. Written by Iranian playwright Nassim Soleimanpour, White Rabbit Red Rabbit was conceived when he was barred from leaving the country for refusing military service. The play became a “message in a bottle,” communicating the lived experiences of an entire generation under harsh censorship. Since its premiere in 2011, this wild, utterly original play has been translated into more than 30 different languages and performed over 3000 times by some of the biggest names in theatre and film including actors John Hurt, Whoopi Goldberg, Nathan Lane, Michael Sheen, and Dominic West.
It’s Valentine’s Day reimagined! Celebrate nature’s winter love with a guided forest bathing experience through the woods and shoreline of the historic Congdon Estate. This is a gentle sensory experience with prompts that open the heart, quiet the mind, and soothe the spirit. Your certified forest bathing guide, Barbara, will offer invitations that bridge the ordinary and sacred, celebrating a love story written in the winter woods. Deepen your attention and share moments of gratitude in the healing presence of nature and one another. Tea and light snacks conclude the experience. Come with someone you love or with your courageous self.
Come to Sacred Heart Music Center on Saturday morning, February 7, 2026 from 10:00-11:30 am for an interactive program that features Sacred Heart Music Center’s historic Felgemaker pipe organ. This program is free and geared towards younger children (K-5th grade). The morning activities will include: listening to music from the movie How to Train Your Dragon played on the historic Felgemaker pipe organ which was built in 1898, seeing live bearded dragons courtesy of the Lake Superior Zoo Education Department, seeing up close how a pipe organ works by experiencing an Orgelkids miniature organ, eating animal crackers and juice. The event is free. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Walk through the Zoo, lit with 1,000 glowing ice luminaries! Experience a magical winter evening as you stroll candlelit paths surrounded by the beauty of the season. Warm up along the way with festive beverages from the Porcupine Pub, relax in cozy gathering spaces, and soak in the golden glow of a thousand lights. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful winter stroll, an up-close animal encounter, or a cozy night out, the Luminary Walk lets you create your perfect evening. Lake Superior Zoo February 13–22, 2026 from 5-8pm Event Nights & Themes February 13 – Palentine’s Night Friends Who Glow Together Add on animal experiences, charcuterie and champagne! February 14 – Valentine’s Night A romantic luminary walk made for date night. Add on animal experiences, charcuterie and champagne! February 15, 17, 20 & 21 – Luminary Walk Through The full luminary experience — unhurried and magical, drinks available in the…
Taught by the well-known Chi Ma’ iingan from Round Lakes Traditions, this class gives beginners the sewing skills to create a beautiful simple ribbon skirt, and confidence in sewing basics. Learn tricks of the trade from an artist known for beautiful ribbon skirts and regalia he has sewn and designed all across the Pow Wow trail. Participants will complete their own ribbon skirt to take home. Session 1: February 5 from 6-8pm. Session 2: February 6 from 4-8pm.
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