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.
Relax on Lake Superior with live local music by Abe Curran, great food, and unforgettable waterfront views. Lake Superior Live is Vista Fleet’s summer music series, combining a casual harbor cruise, live performances from some of the Twin Ports’ favorite musicians, and a BBQ-style dinner. Whether you’re looking for a unique date night, a fun evening with friends, or simply an excuse to get out on the water, this cruise offers a laid-back way to enjoy Duluth’s waterfront. Weather permitting, cruises travel through both the Duluth Canal and Superior Entry, offering incredible views of Lake Superior, working waterfront activity, and the Duluth skyline. Your ticket includes a casual BBQ dinner. Grab a drink from the bar, find your favorite seat, and enjoy an evening of live music as the sun begins to set over the harbor. A full bar is available onboard with beer, wine, cocktails, soft drinks, and non-alcoholic…
Hosted by the Duluth Public Library Storytime ho! Climb aboard the William A. Irvin historical ship for a special storytime! We’ll meet on the top deck for stories, songs, and rhymes at 9:30am, followed by time for families to explore the ship. For kids pre-K – grade 3 with their caregivers. Due to its historical nature as a retired freighter, the Irvin is not ADA accessible and includes multiple staircases to access certain locations. No strollers or wagons please. The top deck has minimal barriers, children must be monitored at all times. When you register, please indicate how many people will be in your group. Ship deck capacity is 130 people. Parking will be free for this event in the DECC parking lot across from the ship. Please let parking booth attendant know you are here for Storytime on the Irvin and they will honor complimentary parking. Register and learn…
The Roadside Lupines are a 4-piece folk band based out of Duluth, Minnesota. After meeting in college, the band came together in 2023, blending heartfelt original songs with soulful covers spanning from Duluth’s own Trampled by Turtles to Shania Twain. With a name and music rooted in the North Shore, they capture the spirit of life up north and the place they are grateful to call home. The Roadside Lupines released their debut album at the tail end of 2025! Check it out wherever you get your music.
Monday, June 22, 2026 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Explore and be inspired while forest bathing at the Lake Superior Zoo. Different from a nature hike, being fully in the present moment gently awakens awe and discovery. Technology is set aside to plug into the healing and calming power of nature. During the 2 hour session a series of guided invitations are intermixed with walking slowly, sitting in silence, mindfully observing nature, and sharing what is witnessed. There is a mix of solo and group time. The session concludes with tea and light snacks. Return home to your place of belonging as part of what is wonderfully wild. $40 per person, or $70 for one youth and accompanying adult. Pre-registration with payment required.
Get ready to laugh your lab coat off as Duluth-area scientists try standup comedy for the first time! Join us for a night of laughter, learning, and libations as Science Riot brings its uproarious, in-person comedy show to the Zenith City! After surviving a crash course in comedy, local scientists trade their microscopes for the microphone and deliver hilarious takes and serious insights into their real-life work. Whether you’re a science nerd or just love a good laugh, this is the place to learn the weird and wild secrets of science! Science Riot is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that teaches scientists how to do public outreach through standup-style comedy about their field of expertise. We help STEM folks make science accessible, relatable and engaging. The results speak for themselves: think late night monologue meets TED talk! Get more information about our program.
Birds of a feather flock together! We’re kicking off summer with our 5th Annual Flamingo Fest — a wacky, wild, and wonderfully weird way to pre-game or post-party Grandma’s Marathon! Looking for a chill local getaway? Lincoln Park’s got shops, sips, and bites galore. Want to dance ‘til your wings fall off? Or just chillax in the yard to some vibey tunes and rest your legs. We’ve got that too. Grab your flock, stretch those legs, and let’s get flamingo fabulous. Bent Paddle Taproom Event: 3 PM – 10 PM Live Music: 4 PM – 8 PM 4:30p ~ Willem DaFoe Fan Club 6:30p ~ Entheos Enclave Food Partner: Bowlz N Thangz – With themed bowlz and bites that will have the whole town flocking to the yard! BP Glam Throwdown: Break out your flamingo-themed or tropical best and strut your stuff! Fabulous, flamingo-inspired prizes await the most dazzling participants….
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