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Her Place in the Woods: The Life of Helen Hoover by David Hakensen is the first complete biography of nature writer Helen Hoover, detailing her unconventional life from a successful Chicago metallurgist to a celebrated author living off-grid on Minnesota’s Gunflint Trail. The book explores her transition from a professional career to a rustic, primitive lifestyle, chronicling her struggles, her deep connection with the wilderness, and her eventual success as a writer, all while defying convention in a male-dominated world.
Looking for an easy family outing that doesn’t take up your entire day? Join us aboard the Vista Queen for our Family Fun Cruise — a one-hour adventure on the water designed with kids (and parents) in mind. Scheduled at the perfect time between nap time and dinner, this affordable cruise is packed with rotating onboard activities to keep little ones entertained while adults sit back, relax, and enjoy the views of Duluth’s harbor and Lake Superior. Whether you’re visiting Duluth for the weekend or looking for something fun to do with the kids this summer, the Family Fun Cruise is an easy addition to your day. Enjoy fresh air, waterfront views, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities for photos and memories together. Snacks, beverages, and a full bar are available for purchase onboard. One-hour cruise aboard the Vista Queen Activities designed for kids Affordable family fun Perfect timing for…
Hosted by the Duluth Public Library Storytime ho! Climb aboard the William A. Irvin historical ship for a special storytime! We’ll meet on the top deck for stories, songs, and rhymes at 9:30am, followed by time for families to explore the ship. For kids pre-K – grade 3 with their caregivers. Due to its historical nature as a retired freighter, the Irvin is not ADA accessible and includes multiple staircases to access certain locations. No strollers or wagons please. The top deck has minimal barriers, children must be monitored at all times. When you register, please indicate how many people will be in your group. Ship deck capacity is 130 people. Parking will be free for this event in the DECC parking lot across from the ship. Please let parking booth attendant know you are here for Storytime on the Irvin and they will honor complimentary parking. Register and learn…
Join your fellow nerds for an evening of laughs, learning, and geekiness. We’ll share three presentations from three amazing enthusiasts that are sure to inform and build your knowledge and leave you wondering about things you’d never thought of before. Join us at Studio 4, nestled in the basement of the St. Louis County Depot. Access the building from the first floor entrance off of Michigan St. Doors open at 6:30, and the show starts at 7! Entry is $5 per person and a diverse cash bar is available.
Flag Day is a new feature-length documentary about the largest Flag Day parade in the United States and the community that has kept that tradition alive for more than seventy years. You can watch the trailer now. Filmed with verité intimacy, Flag Day follows eight intertwined lives across a single town, offering a ground-level portrait of community, connection, ritual and identity. Flag Day will screen at the Duluth Cinema on June 14th at 12pm! Tickets available now! We’d love for Duluth citizens to come out and celebrate the Flag Day holiday with this special limited run of the film!
The DECC Presents William A Irvin Family Day Sunday, June 14, 2026 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM At the William A Irvin on Harbor Drive during regular tour hours TICKETS Children 17 and under are free with a paying adult, in person at the ticket booth only. Added experiences are free for Tour Guests to enjoy. All ages welcome! Regular parking rates apply Celebrating new, family-friendly tour additions with a Family Fun Day The William A. Irvin has always been an entertaining place for kids. The go-at-your-own-pace vintage freighter tour has always been a wonderful setting for littles to let their imaginations set sail. Now, the Irvin crew is adding to that fun. Guests can enjoy free face painting, Duluth-themed coloring pages, chalk stations, and plenty of fun games throughout the ship. Regular tour rates and parking apply. The William A. Irvin floating museum summer hours are 10am – 5pm. (last tour…
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