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Zenith Bookstore is delighted to invite you to our Chasing Wildflowers Tea at the beautiful Tasting Room (313 N Central Ave, Duluth) on Saturday, May 17th 1-3pm. All flower lovers are welcome! We will be celebrating the newly released book Chasing Wildflowers: An Adventurous Guide to Finding Minnesota’s Native Flowers in Their Unique Habitats by author Phyllis Root and photographer Kelly Povo. This is a ticketed event. Space is limited. Perfect gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a birthday, or even your garden or book club! About the Chasing Wildflowers Tea: Tickets are available online and in the store for $30 (tea only). Included in the ticket price is the Chasing Wildflowers presentation with author Phyllis Root and photographer Kelly Povo, author/photographer meet and greet, tea bar, and tea finger foods catered by MidCoast Catering. Or you may purchase a tea ticket and pre-order the book Chasing Wildflowers for $55….
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a one-of-a-kind brunch cruise on Lake Superior. Step aboard the Vista Star and take in stunning views of Duluth’s skyline and harbor activity, all while enjoying a delicious brunch buffet catered by Blackwoods Catering. Brunch menu includes baked ham, baked chicken, scrambled eggs, cheesy hashbrowns, french toast with warm maple syrup, fruit compote, whipped topping and fresh fruit. Reservations must be made in advance.
Sip & Bloom – Mother’s Day Event Come join us for a lovely afternoon! Saturday, May 10th, 2025 | 3:00–5:00 PM Build a beautiful bouquet for a loved one just in time for Mother’s Day. Enjoy 1 free mimosa, delicious food, and a chance to create something meaningful. Bring a friend and celebrate the season of love and flowers with us!
Come on down to the Lake Superior Zoo, Saturday, May 10th from 10am – 4pm for the Mother’s Day Craft (and Plant) Sale! Please note this sale is the day before Mother’s Day, so a perfect opportunity to find some great gifts/trinkets for the mothers in your life! Come on down, bring your mom, and enjoy shopping with our vendors! Food Trucks Kenwood Farm’s Lunch Box Emma’s Global Delights Sunhee’s Little Table Every $50 spent with vendors at the sale will get you one free admission ticket to the Zoo! If you are interested in being a vendor at this sale, reach out to our Director of Guest Experience, Samantha Halligan, shalligan@lszoo.org, or fill out the Vendor Registration form.
If you’re planning a trip to Bentleyville this season with your family, significant other, friends or solo, we have a few top tips to help you keep those joyful sleigh bells ringing the entire time you’re in Duluth.
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