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The Northland 5K for Food Allergy is back for our 4th year for food-allergy-friendly family fun at Endion Station in Duluth, Minnesota! This 3.1 mile out and back, chip-timed, run/walk will begin at 9 AM and end at Endion Station in Canal Park, Duluth, MN. There will be awards and prize packs for the top male and female finishers! The Kids’ Fun Run (for anyone 12 and under) will begin immediately following the 5K, expected start time will be between 10 –10:30 AM. There will also be door prizes! After you finish the race, enter your bib number for a chance to win a door prize of your choosing. That’s right — you pick the prize you want to win! Whether you’re eyeing that gift card, cool gear, or something fun for the family, just drop your number next to the prize you want most. One entry per runner. Winners…
Agate & Ore are turning 13! Help us celebrate with otter birthday cake, otter-themed crafts, and special programming all day long! The celebration will also include special appearances by Splish and Splash, the Great Lakes Aquarium otter mascots! Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Great Lakes Aquarium No reservation necessary. Standard admission rates apply; members are always free! For more event details, visit GLAquarium.org/OttersBirthday.
Join the Duluth East Student Government at the Swing into Spring Festival on April 19th. This community centered event will offer family-friendly activities such as live music, dancing, face painting, bracelet making, yard games, rock painting, and free lemonade and cookies. Attendees will have the opportunity to bid on baskets donated by local businesses. All proceeds will go directly to non-profits present at this event, such as The Depot Foundation, The League of Women Voters Duluth, The Damiano Center, and more. We will also be collecting canned food and gently used clothing items to be distributed in our community. All are welcome!
Presented by Pace Live TICKETS Tickets on sale now! ABOUT THE SHOW Direct from Off-Broadway and London’s West End, the internationally acclaimed A Taste of Ireland Company returns with its flagship production, ‘A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation,’ touring the USA in 2026. Laugh, cry, and jig into the night with a production that is Celtic, for this generation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from Lord of the Dance, Riverdance, and the recent West End cast of Éireann, ‘A Taste of Ireland’ brings the spirit and energy of modern Ireland to life with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles, and heartfelt storytelling in a live celebration of Irish music and dance. Featuring revamped classics of Danny Boy, Tell Me Ma, Wild Rover, and many more well-known songs, the show’s reimagined…
Come join us for a fun pop-up adoption event at the quaint and cozy bookstore, N.P. Junction Books in Carlton. Enjoy a cup of delicious coffee, courtesy of Wired Loon and browse the vast array of books available at this gem of a bookstore. Snuggle with some amazing adoptable cats while warming up by the fireplace. Enter to win a gift basket, courtesy of Alana at SoulShine Salon, located just next door. Submit an adoption application online prior to the event to speed up the adoption process: https://www.ccarescue.com/apply
Explore your creativity in a laid-back atmosphere. Bring your headphones and creative ideas — art supplies provided, but bringing your own is also welcome. Registration covers all sessions, but attending every session is not necessary. Funded by the Minnesota State Arts Board
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