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Join us for a fun adventure of trick or treating on Glensheen’s historic grounds! Grab a treat or trinket at all 11 stops around our 12 acre estate, that will guide you through various stops including the Gardener’s cottage front door, boathouse, servant’s door, the Juliet balcony, and the mansion front door. This event is free to the public and takes place at Glensheen between 4pm-6pm on October 28th. Get dressed up in your favorite halloween costume and come on down to Glensheen!
Explore six remarkable historic Duluth properties during the DPA Historic Properties Tour! Visit the properties in any order and enjoy a fun, self-guided look inside some of the city’s most distinctive buildings. This popular annual event is a wonderful way to experience Duluth’s rich architectural history.
Veterans Memorial Hall, a program of the St. Louis County Historical Society, is partnering with the Minnesota Humanities Center to present Objects of War: A Storytelling Circle of Service, Memory, and Community on Thursday, September 24, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at American Legion Post 71. The event is free, and advance registration is required. Register online at https://www.mnhum.org/event/duluth-objects-of-war-a-storytelling-circle-of-service-memory-community. Space is limited, and registration helps organizers plan seating and the light meal. For Objects of War, participants are invited to bring an item connected to military service or the experience of war and conflict — such as dog tags, a service member’s good luck charm, a photograph, a letter, or a family heirloom — and share the story behind it. Guided by trained facilitators, the evening will explore why we hold on to certain objects and how those objects help us better understand the human impacts of war. Participants…
🎄 JULEBYEN 2026 – Scandinavian Nordic Christmas Village Festival 🎄 Step into the magic of a Nordic Christmas at Julebyen 2026, a one-of-a-kind holiday festival celebrating the traditions, culture, and festive spirit of Scandinavia! Join us on December 5–6, 2026 for a weekend filled with Christmas lights, holiday shopping, delicious food, family activities, live entertainment, and unforgettable winter experiences. ✨ Festival Highlights 🛍️ Outdoor Market, Fisherman’s Village & Heated Indoor Market 🚂 Heated train rides and scenic excursions 🎶 Live music and holiday entertainment throughout the grounds 🍲 Food vendors, food trucks, and Scandinavian-inspired treats 🎄 Beautiful Christmas displays and festive decorations 🧌 Trolls, gnomes, and Nordic folklore brought to life ⚔️ Viking-inspired exhibits and activities 🎁 Unique gifts from local artists, makers, and craftsmen ❄️ Family-friendly games, Hobby Horse Races, Activities, and Holiday fun Whether you’re searching for the perfect holiday gift, enjoying a warm meal with friends, taking…
Step into the 1920s for an evening of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, music, and history at Glensheen! Begin your evening by entering through the Juliet Balcony, where you’ll be greeted with a cocktail and hors d’oeuvres before heading downstairs to explore Glensheen’s basement. Discover 1920s-inspired activities and artifacts on display, enjoy music from the era, snap a photo in the billiards room, and take in a few surprises along the way. Enjoy a selection of fun, 1920s-inspired cocktails available for purchase at the cash bar before settling in for an engaging history talk by local historian Tony Dierckins. Tony will present “Drying Out Duluth: From Temperance to Prohibition,” exploring Duluth’s complicated relationship with alcohol—from the city’s early liquor ordinances and temperance movement to Prohibition and the creative ways Duluthians continued to enjoy a drink. Following the talk, enjoy dessert and a special 1920s-themed experience to round out the evening. Dress to…
We’re excited to welcome athletes to our Greyhounds SPOOKTACULAR Cheer Camp! Please complete this form to register your athlete. Camp cost includes camp instruction and cheer items based on grade level. Halloween Themed 🎃 SPOOKTACULAR EARLY BIRD SPECIAL 🎃 K-3rd Grade is $30 4th-9th Grade is $55 Register before Sept 24th for after that price goes up K-3rd Grade is $40 4th-9th Grade $65 Last Day to register is Oct 10th Pay it forward donations/scholarship available for families who wish to help support another cheerleader. When: October 24th, 2026 Where: East High School Time: K-3rd 9am to 12pm and 4th-9th 9am to 4pm Two showcase K-3rd Perform @ 12pm and 4th-9th Perform @ 4pm Contact Coaches for any information or questions Head Coach Shania Shania.bush@isd709.org Assistant Coach Jasmine Coachhaskins23@gmail.com