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🦅There’s a new beak in town 🦅 Join us as we officially welcome Saphira, the bald eagle, to Raptor Ridge at Great Lakes Aquarium! Come meet the newest resident and celebrate with a day of family-friendly activities including eagle-themed crafts, eagle storytime, curator Q&A, animal encounters, touchpool experiences, a SCUBA program, and more! 📆 Sunday, Oct. 4 ⏰ 10 AM – 3 PM 📍 Great Lakes Aquarium 🎟️ Standard admission and parking rates apply. Aquarium members are always free. For more information, visit GLAquarium.org/Saphira-Welcome
Explore a spookily-decorated Aquarium, trick-or-treat among the exhibits, and show off your creative costumes! We will provide crafts, projects, and games as well as activity materials to take home and enjoy. Great Lakes Aquarium proudly participates in the Teal Pumpkin Project. That means that no edible treats will be provided during trick-or-treat. 🎃 IMPORTANT: Pre-registration is required for *all* parties! 🎃 2026 Dates: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29, 2026 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Adjusted Hours: In order to allow time for event set up, Great Lakes Aquarium will be open to the public from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on October 27th, 28th, and 29th. The exhibit floor will reopen at 4:00 p.m. each day to accommodate *pre-registered* Scarium at the Aquarium guests. Cost: Adults: $20.00 Youth (age 13 – 17) $16.00 Children…
Join us for an evening of connection, community, and hope. On Thursday, October 15, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., we’re transforming the Lake Superior Zoo into a glowing experience filled with luminary-lit pathways, live music, local food vendors, wellbeing activities, and opportunities to connect with others. Inspired by Project Horizon, this free community event celebrates the power of mental wellbeing and the impact we can make when we come together. What to Expect • Free admission to the Lake Superior Zoo • Luminary-lit walk through the zoo • Live music from local artists • Food trucks and local vendors • Wellbeing activities and joy stations • Community resources and connections Whether you come to reflect, connect, learn, or simply enjoy a unique evening with family and friends, Light the Horizon offers something for everyone. Why We Light the Horizon Mental wellbeing shines brightest when communities come together. Every light…
Celebrate spooky season with Nerd Nite in our NEW location: Dovetail Café & Marketplace! Presentations include: -“Ghouls Rule: the Life and Legacy of Vampira” by Kelly Florence Presentation Description: Many may not know all that Maila Nurmi, aka Vampira, contributed to horror. Also…come to hear the tea of the men she dated, the people who lied to her, and her time living in Duluth, MN! Presenter Bio: Kelly Florence is the co-author of eight books including The Science of Women in Horror. She teaches at Lake Superior College and is the horror programmer for the Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival. -“MTV’s Fear–What Were They Thinking?” by Luke Moravec Presenter Bio: Luke Moravec is a radio show host with The North 103.3 in Duluth. He’s in a Scooby-Doo-inspired one-man band called Zeb or Zeke and the Run Away Screamings. He loves biking, swimming in Lake Superior, and presenting at Nerd Nite. -“Haunted…
Gather with us for the latest Reese’s Book Club discussion! Self-professed book lovers and casual page turners – gather with us for the Reese’s Book Club discussion at Sheraton Duluth. The monthly book information can be found on https://reesesbookclub.com
We are so excited to host our first Lakeside community event! Please join us in our FIRST annual Lakeside Local Day! Featuring the Grand Opening of this collaboration with LakeSide Creative + Siiviis Gallery! We will have a collective of neighborhood businesses, local artisan vendors, refreshments from Ritual Salad, & live music by local musicians, Adam Herman + The Trash Cats. It’s been very warm welcome to the neighborhood this summer, and we’re excited to celebrate with all of you this Fall! xoxo, LakeSide Creative + Siiviis Gallery Team
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