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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. 

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Tundra’s Summer Cooldown Ice Cream Festival

Join us at the Lake Superior Zoo for a one-of-a-kind tasting event featuring 30+ flavors from seven incredible creameries across the Upper Midwest—including the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and Wisconsin. It’s a rare chance to sample this much small-batch goodness without leaving Duluth. Perhaps the largest Ice cream festival in the upper Midwest Your ticket gets you a tasting cup and unlimited one-ounce scoops, so you can wander, sample, and discover your new favorite flavor at your own pace. Plus, with the Zoo open after hours, you’ll enjoy a more relaxed vibe—and maybe catch some animals exploring special enrichments along the way. Want more of something you love? Many vendors will have pints, treats, and extras available for purchase, along with additional food and drinks throughout the night. Before you go, don’t forget to vote for your favorite creamery—because bragging rights (and a featured spot at the Zoo next year)…

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Northshore Philharmonic Orchestra Summer Concerts

Stellar DSSO concertmaster Erin Aldridge joins the NSPO to perform the Tchaikovsky violin concerto. Also featured is the dramatic second symphony by Sibelius, plus Rossini’s William Tell Overture. Conductor J. David Arnott leads this full orchestra in its 16th summer season. This regional group is dedicated to providing high-quality music to the Northland FREE OF CHARGE (free-will offerings appreciated).

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Pancake breakfast fundraiser during Agate Days!

Come down to the Moose Lake City Park on Saturday, July 18th from 7:30 am – 11 am for an all-you-can-eat breakfast during Agate days! All proceeds will be split between the Carlton County Animal Rescue and Boy Scouts Troop #180.

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Solute To Soldiers Event

Join us on Saturday, August 29, for our Salute to Soldiers event as we come together to honor those who have served our country. The day begins at Elite Sports Complex with great food, community, and fundraising before the celebration continues at Roscoe’s Pioneer Bar for the official after-party. Rome’s Ribs be serving roast pig,, brats, and hot dogs, and sides. We’ll have a large community raffle featuring some incredible prizes donated by local businesses and supporters. Food is donated by Roscoe’s Pioneer Bar for the event and will all food will be paid via donation. More details on raffle items and the day’s events will be announced as we get closer.

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Sept 19th

The Old West Casino

Give us a good ol’ hoot n holler its time to head on down to The Old West Casino with Coral Collective’s latest drag show. Our songs and artists change every show so you never know what might be in store! Support local queer drag artists and come see the ace-high cast at the Wired Whisker cat café, September 19th at 2pm. Tickets: $10 (Cash Only) [Cash Available on Site] Event for All Ages 1823 E Superior St. Duluth MN 55812

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Sept 4th

Sirens of the Great Lakes

The depths of the great lakes are calling with Coral Collective’s latest drag show: Sirens of the Great Lakes. Our songs and artists change every show so you never know what might be in store! Support local queer drag artists and come see the hypnotizing cast at The Caddy Shack, September 4th at 8pm Tickets: $10 (Cash Only) [ATM on Site] 21+ Event (ID’s Checked at Door) 2023 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55806

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