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Duluth Studio Market Fall into Winter Makers Market

Fall Into Winter Makers Market – October 24–25 in Canal Park As fall gives way to winter, it’s the perfect time to start thinking about holiday shopping! Join us for the Fall Into Winter Makers Market, our last outdoor Makers Market of the year. Skip the ordinary and discover something truly special! Shop unique, handmade gifts, jewelry, art, home décor, seasonal treasures, and more from talented independent artists, makers, and small businesses. Every purchase supports a small business and the people behind the products. You’ll find thoughtful gifts with a story, one-of-a-kind creations, and plenty of inspiration for everyone on your holiday list. **EVENT DETAILS** **When:** Saturday, October 24 & Sunday, October 25, 2026 **Time:** 10 AM–4 PM both days **Where:** Outdoor deck between Duluth Studio Market and Little Angie’s in Canal Park, Duluth, Minnesota WHY YOU’LL WANT TO STOP BY – Get a head start on holiday shopping. –…

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USW FREE HALLOWEEN EVENT

The United Steel Workers are hosting a Free Community Halloween Party on October 31, 2026 3pm-7 pm. We will be having free food, games for smaller children and a spooky room for older kids! Please help us spread the word! Everyone is welcome! We are also excepting donations of gently used decorations and candy!

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Carlton County Animal Rescue Adopt Joy Event

Join us at PetSmart in Duluth on Saturday, October 24th from 10 am – 1 pm to meet adoptable cats, kittens, adult dogs, and puppies who are looking for their forever homes! PetSmart Charities is hosting their fall national adoption week and we are excited for the opportunity to showcase some of our adoptable animals. Submit an application ahead of time to start the approval process: https://www.ccarescue.com/adoptioninfo

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Trick-or Treating in Lincoln Park

Celebrate Halloween Lincoln Park style! Put on your costumes and come down to Lincoln Park for free Trick-or-Treating, discounts, and special events. Learn more here: https://visitlnpk.com/halloween Oct. 24th · 1pm – 4pm

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December Free ArtDAI

A beloved tradition. Stop in for a FREE, casual, creative art-making afternoon and learn to make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages. This session: easy, wintery projects that work as decorations, handmade gifts, and fun seasonal creativity for the holidays or some midwinter color.

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Room for Grief

A Peer-led gathering on Grief, Gratitude, & Belonging Grief is not a problem to be solved, but an experience to be witnessed. Grief, when shared, becomes a bridge that connects us rather than a burden that isolates us; and offers an opportunity for finding authentic healing. We will speak from personal experience, listen with curiosity, and honor different ways of responding to grief. We will ground ourselves, share what brings us to the space, as well as what we are taking with us as we leave. As our monthly gatherings evolve, participants and community members will be invited to share the particular gifts and skills they have to offer this collective experience of grief. This may include singing, movement, breath work, and other embodied practices. Participants are welcome to bring something to add to the altar that represents their experience of grief. Bio: Paula Williams will hold the space for…

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