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Sips on Superior Cocktail Cruise

Golden hour just got a little better at the Vista Fleet. Sips on Superior is now cruising at a new happy hour time aboard the Vista Queen, giving you the perfect excuse to get out on the water before dinner plans, a concert, or a night around Canal Park. This relaxed, 21+ cocktail cruise includes your first drink onboard, with additional cocktails and light snacks available for purchase as you take in harbor views, passing ships, and the Lake Superior skyline starting to glow for the evening. Think waterfront patio energy… except you’re actually on the water. Whether you’re meeting friends, starting date night, or just looking for the best happy hour view in Duluth, this is your summer move. We recommend booking tickets in advance as capacity is limited. Please note: the Vista Queen is not wheelchair accessible.

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Mentor North Summer Fest

Time to Welcome Summer Festival Style! Let’s get you all set up for the most fun you will have this summer while supporting youth mentoring across the Twin Ports! For the 6th year in a row, we are at Earth Rider Brewery Festival Grounds – so the vibes are on point, and the beer is great! A few things to look forward to on Thursday, June 25th, 2026: Live Music from Local Bands: The Gemstones (soul, funk, R&B) followed by Twin Cities Based Nur-D and DJ Hayes (modern hip-hop with 80’s glam rock, funk and pop influences). Earth Rider beer. Love Creamery ice cream scoops. Oasis Del Norte and R&B Grilled Cheese food trucks. Yard games and table top games for free! Pay to Play games with great prizes. Human Slot Machine with prizes. Free Photo Booth by Sounds Unlimited Entertainment. Online Auction, In-person Dessert Auctions, and so much more!…

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Summer Bow Wow Bingo at the Buff

Venue and date confirmed for the Carlton County Animal Rescue’s annual summer bingo and cash raffle drawing! We’ll be in the Buffalo Junction event space with capacity for more than 250 people who are ready to play some B-I-N-G-O! Help us fill the space and raise funds for a shelter building for Carlton County! Doors open at 4pm to secure your seats. Games start at 6pm! 10 rounds (winner has choice of prize basket worth $50+) plus 2 coverall rounds with a $100 cash prize each. Must be 18+ to play bingo. Must be 21+ with ID to select a prize basket with alcohol

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Viking Polaris Cruise Ship Watch Party

Viking Polaris Cruise Ship Watch Party | DECC Rooftop Deck | Sunday, June 21 | 4:00pm – 7:00pm Sip your favorite drink, snack on boat bites, and groove to the smoothest yacht rock, all the while watching a cruise ship make their farewell port of call announcements. Then, you can lift a glass as she majestically slips under the iconic Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge. All while soaking in one of Duluth’s most spectacular waterfront views on the DECC’s Rooftop Deck. It doesn’t get more Duluth-y than this. Join us for these FREE events when cruise ships are in town. Enter through Door D between Symphony Hall and DECC Arena. Watch Party events will be canceled for poor weather.

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