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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. 

Clothing swap

Clothing Swap at Ritual Salad & Marketplace

Refresh your wardrobe without spending a dime! Join us for a fun, community-centered clothing swap where you can give new life to items you no longer wear and find pieces that feel brand new to you. How It Works: 5-5:30pm – Arrive, set up your items grab a drink or bite at Ritual Salad. 6pm – Swap begins (Late arrival is totally fine) 7:30pm – Wrap-up time What to Bring: Gently loved, clean clothing Shoes, boots, jewelry, hats & outerwear welcome No minimum required – bring what you can, take what you love All sizes, styles, and genders are welcome – the more variety the better! Any unclaimed items will be donated to Clothes That Work at the Damiano Safe Haven Shelter and The Center for Changing Lives, so nothing goes to waste. Bonus points: Bring an old cell phone to donate to Safe Haven for survivors of domestic violence….

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Nonprofit Super Bowl Mixer

From Neighborhood Youth Services: “Back by popular demand! Due to the success of the first nonprofit mixer, we’ve decided to put on a second one! With the Super Bowl about a month away, we’d like to invite all local nonprofits and community partners to our first annual Nonprofit Super Bowl Mixer! This event will be held at The Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub on Feb. 8th, starting at 5pm through the end of the game. There will be food and drink specials for purchase, games, prizes and more! We definitely hope to see you there!”

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Prime Time at the Paddle: Meat Raffle & More

Join us at Bent Paddle for Prime Time at The Paddle, hosted by Skyline Rotary, a vintage tradition with a modern twist, all in support of a great cause. All proceeds from fundraising efforts go directly to the Rotary. Enjoy happy hour beverage specials, classic raffle fun, and plenty of chances to win loads of prizes. 7–9 PM | Every 4th Thursday of the Month Retro vibes. Prime Meats. Pure luck. Meat Raffle (vegan options available) Wheel Spin 50/50 Raffles Hosted by Rotary Open to the public event: We simply ask that you order beverages throughout the night and take good care of your friendly Beertenders! Meat at the paddle for a great cause and good time and if you’re lucky, you won’t leave empty handed!

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Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk

Holding the crown as northern Minnesota’s oldest road race, the Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk starts and finishes near the Park Point Pavilion in Duluth, MN. A picturesque course sandwiched between the open water of Lake Superior and the Duluth Harbor, this event offers a perfect mid-summer option for runners and walkers alike. The 5-Miler is a more competitive running field but is now preceded by a 2-Mile Walk, which encourages people of all ages and abilities to come out and enjoy Duluth’s Park Point. This is the last of three races involved in the annual KP Challenge, in which participants commit to three races throughout the spring and summer. The others are the Saint Fennessy 4K and Fitger’s 5K, with the aim to help participants keep on a regular training schedule and consistently complete longer distance races. KIDS 18 & UNDER RUN FREE In celebration of its 50th…

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Fitger’s 5K

The iconic Fitger’s 5K has grown into one of the state’s premier spring races, offering a perfect challenge for runners of all ages and abilities while taking participants on a scenic tour of newly-renovated downtown Duluth. This is the first of three races involved in the annual KP Challenge, in which participants commit to three races throughout the spring and summer. The other two are the Saint Fennessy 4K and Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, with the aim to help participants keep on a regular training schedule and consistently complete longer distance races. KIDS 18 & UNDER RUN FREE In celebration of its 50th year, Grandma’s Marathon has announced that it will offer free kids entries (18 & under) to each of the five Young Athletes Foundation races in 2026. Healthy communities start with healthy kids. By removing the element of cost for these races, we hope to open…

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Saint Fennessy 4K

Get your green on and join us for an early-spring St. Patrick’s Day-themed run in Hermantown, MN! Our hosting partner, Skyline Social & Games, offers great food and drink specials throughout race day, PLUS a post-race costume contest offers participants with the most Paddy’s Day spirit the chance at some lucky charms and a pot o’ gold! This is the first of three races involved in the annual KP Challenge, in which participants commit to three races throughout the spring and summer. The next two are the Fitger’s 5K and Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, with the aim to help participants keep on a regular training schedule and consistently complete longer distance races. KIDS 18 & UNDER RUN FREE In celebration of its 50th year, Grandma’s Marathon has announced that it will offer free kids entries (18 & under) to each of the five Young Athletes Foundation races in…

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