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.
Walk through the Zoo, lit with 1,000 glowing ice luminaries! Experience a magical winter evening as you stroll candlelit paths surrounded by the beauty of the season. Warm up along the way with festive beverages from the Porcupine Pub, relax in cozy gathering spaces, and soak in the golden glow of a thousand lights. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful winter stroll, an up-close animal encounter, or a cozy night out, the Luminary Walk lets you create your perfect evening. Lake Superior Zoo February 13–22, 2026 from 5-8pm Event Nights & Themes February 13 – Palentine’s Night Friends Who Glow Together Add on animal experiences, charcuterie and champagne! February 14 – Valentine’s Night A romantic luminary walk made for date night. Add on animal experiences, charcuterie and champagne! February 15, 17, 20 & 21 – Luminary Walk Through The full luminary experience — unhurried and magical, drinks available in the…
Taught by the well-known Chi Ma’ iingan from Round Lakes Traditions, this class gives beginners the sewing skills to create a beautiful simple ribbon skirt, and confidence in sewing basics. Learn tricks of the trade from an artist known for beautiful ribbon skirts and regalia he has sewn and designed all across the Pow Wow trail. Participants will complete their own ribbon skirt to take home. Session 1: February 5 from 6-8pm. Session 2: February 6 from 4-8pm.
Come grab a slice (or two!) and be catered to by rescue volunteers from 4-8pm. 10% of all proceeds will benefit the Carlton County Animal Rescue, as well as 100% of all cash tips and donations. We will be selling Pizza Ranch Round Up fundraiser cards for $15, valued at over $95, with 100% proceeds to the rescue! It will be a fun night to gather, dine and support your local animal rescue.
PARADISE, created in collaboration by choreographer Helen Hatch and theater visionary Jon Ferguson, combines movement, physical theater, clown, and music to evoke joy through a journey beyond the everyday. The 70 minute all ages performance features original music by Seth Conover and Joe Strachan, lighting by Karin Olson, sets by Ashley Mary, and rich contribution from the ensemble: Artemis Brown, Juliana Johnson, Kendall Kramer, Genevieve Waterbury, Remi Blakesley, and Connor Simone. Presented for the first time since it’s premiere in 2023, PARADISE celebrates wonder, connection, and finding warmth together during winter, when we all could use some light. “The show knocked my socks off. I can’t say why exactly, and it doesn’t really matter, but I was deeply moved. I cried several times and felt changed afterwards. Lighter, more hopeful.” – PARADISE audience member
Sir Psycho, Minnesota’s Premier Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute, joins forces with Swerve City, St. Cloud’s tribute to The Deftones for A NIGHT OF FUNK & FURY. Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm $10 · 21+
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.
