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We are so excited to announce our next upcoming show curated by two amazing Duluth artists, Shawna Gilmore + Scott Murphy! Animal Instincts | “These are the schemes and themes of animals behaving unexpectedly.” Opening Reception | Thursday, September 10th, 2026 | 4:00-7:00p | Siiviis Gallery, Canal Park On Display | September 1st – November 8th, 2026 You won’t want to miss this amazing collaboration!
Welcome to the home of the William A. Irvin Haunted Ship Tours in Duluth, Minnesota! That hint of cool breeze you feel isn’t just a change of weather. Those are the spirits of the Duluth Haunted Ship swinging on anchor just outside your view. The ghouls on board are waiting to morph the William A. Irvin historic freighter into something truly sinister. This season marks the 31st year of this unhallowed event, starting Friday, October 2, 2026 and running long weekends through Halloween (plus MEA Wednesday, October 14, 2026). This year, you can look forward to more activity outside of the ship on Harbor Drive: enjoy food trucks every Friday & Saturday, lights, bonfires, drinks available for purchase, and more. Know Before You Go Avoid the General Admission (GA) line and buy a FAST PASS ticket. Enter through FAST PASS gate. General Admission tickets enter through the GA line. All tickets…
The Halcyon House Community Sound Bath is a fun and restorative event for everyone. Bring a yoga mat, a pillow, blanket, and anything that will help you get cozy on the floor for an hour of dreamy relaxation. Hang around afterwards to share tea and stories. Doors open at 5PM. We look forward to seeing you!
Junk journaling (or art journaling) is accessible to everyone, fun, a great way to upcycle materials you already have, and a way to let go of preconceived notions of any artistic outcome. This class is all about the journey. These two sessions are designed to be taken either together or individually. Participants in the first session will create their own unique junk journal. In the second session, participants will explore color and materials via some art exercises, then use those results to start embellishing their junk journals. Everyone is welcome—no prior journaling or art experience is necessary, and creating with friends, family, and/or loved ones works great. Funded by the National Endowment for the Arts.
Celebrate fall on Lake Superior aboard our Harvest Dinner Cruise on the Vista Fleet! Take in the colors of the season, Duluth’s skyline, and harbor activity while enjoying a relaxing two-hour cruise complete with a fall-inspired dinner catered by Black Woods. Dinner includes your choice of Champagne Chicken, Roasted Pork Tenderloin, or Butternut Squash Ravioli, served with Butter & Chive Whipped Potatoes, Sautéed Green Beans Almondine, Black Woods House Salad, and a roll with butter. Dessert is also available to add to your reservation for a sweet ending to your evening. The Harvest Dinner Cruise is open to all ages and reservations are required. Join us for one of the best ways to experience fall in Duluth; from the water!
Celebrate community, love, and self-expression in the Twin Ports! We’ve created the ultimate insider’s guide to this year’s milestone celebration over Labor Day weekend. From the Mayor’s Reception and Saturday’s flagship free festival to Sunday’s historic Pride Parade and the Foo Foo Choo Choo, discover how to plan the perfect, inclusive long-weekend getaway in Duluth and Superior.