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Duluth Studio Makers Market’s Spend the weekend shopping handmade in the heart of Canal Park! Join us for the Duluth Studio Makers Market on Saturday, September 5 & Sunday, September 6, from 10 AM–4 PM on the outdoor deck between Duluth Studio Market and Little Angie’s. Browse unique handmade goods, meet talented makers, and discover one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying one of Duluth’s favorite destinations. Whether you’re looking for a special gift, something for your home, or simply a fun way to spend the day, the Duluth Studio Makers Market is the perfect stop during your visit to Canal Park. Admission is free! Saturday, August 15 & Sunday, August 16 10 AM–4 PM 369 Canal Park Drive, Duluth
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. Craft handmade make-and-take essentials for an evening of trick-or-treating: costume pieces, candy bags, autumnal decor, and more. Thank you to Whole Foods Co-Op for providing snacks!
Celebrate the 4th of July on the water with the best seat in Duluth; onboard the Vista Fleet! Join us aboard for a front-row view of the fireworks over the harbor. Choose your experience: Vista Star – Family Friendly Fireworks Cruise Bring the whole crew aboard for a relaxed evening on the water. Enjoy classic snacks, live music, drinks available for purchase, and plenty of space to take in the show together from the decks. Vista Queen – 21+ Fireworks Cocktail Cruise Looking for something a little more elevated? Step aboard our intimate cocktail cruise with a laid-back lounge vibe, bar service, dessert buffet, and unbeatable fireworks views from the harbor. Spots fill quickly every year. Secure your seats early and make this your most memorable Fourth yet.
The Creepmas Parade is an annual outdoor costume parade focused on folklore, blending Krampusnacht traditions and Creepmas aesthetics. Participants are encouraged to respectfully dress up as winter myths, cryptids or any creature that resonates with them. Bells are the unifying piece of the parade and organizers encourage everyone to jingle and jangle along the parade route. The parade takes place on the first Saturday in December. The parade can be joined at any point along the route. More information can be found at https://www.creepmasparadeduluth.com/
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 Northland Vietnam Veterans Association is inviting veterans, veteran’s families, and the public to participate in honoring the area men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our great nation. The ceremony will be held on Traditional Memorial Day (Saturday, May 30th, 2026) at 6 PM, at the Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial on the Lakewalk. The Northland Vietnam Veterans Association has been honoring our 137 northland brothers (with the addition of Pfc. Rory T. Haran, US Marine Corps, of Proctor in 2025), whose names are inscribed on the Wall, since the dedication of the Memorial on Memorial Day 1992. Presiding Officer of the ceremony is Dwight Nelson (U.S. Navy), Past President of the Northland Vietnam Veterans Association and designer of the Northland Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Special recognition will be give to Pfc. Rory T. Hara as he is now reunited with his hometown brothers. Main Speaker…
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