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Join us for our annual summer community gathering! It will be at Harrison Park on July 20 from 10AM-2PM. There will be 2 Bounce Houses, Climbing Wall, Relay Races, Mobile Library, Snacks and Beverages, Sidewalk Chalk, Water Painting. Face-Painting, Zoo Mobile-5 Senses Exhibit, Big Red Bookshelf, Basketball, Nature Play Activities, Duluth Police Department with Cars, Resources, Games, Activities, Giveaways, Drawings, Prizes, and more! *This year we will have J DAC Food truck, Kona-Ice of Duluth, and NERCC Meat and Vegetable trailer at the event; it’s the only part of event that is not free.
Molly Beth Griffin, author of Rings of Heartwood: Poems on Growing, will be at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing. Rings of Heartwood, a beautifully written and illustrated children’s picture book, encourages readers of all ages to appreciate the challenge of change and the seasons of life, and to feel a deep kinship with the natural world.
The Rose Fest will be held on Saturday July 12, 2025 from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Leif Erikson Rose Garden, 1300 London Road, Duluth MN. It is free and open to the public. Take a guided tour of the Rose Garden. Attend classes on rose growing basics, roses in the garden or containers. Learn about easy to grow roses for our area or join a treasure hunt for kids of all ages. Get your questions answered about growing roses in our region. Presented by the Lake Superior Rose Society and the City of Duluth.
Mark Van Ells will be speaking at the Bong Center about the Thirty-Second “Red Arrow” Infantry Division and the crucial role it played for the Allied Forces in World War II. The former National Guard unit made up largely of men from WI and MI would eventually log more combat hours than any other US Army division during the war. Mark D. Van Ells is a professor of history at Queensborough Community College of the City University of New York and the author of the previous books To Hear Only Thunder Again: America’s World War II Veterans Come Home and America and World War I: A Traveler’s Guide.
Navy Week Sets Sail for Duluth: Celebrating 250 Years! The U.S. Navy is returning to Duluth, Minnesota, for Navy Week from June 30 – July 6, 2025! As part of a nationwide outreach effort, this special week will connect over 70 Sailors with our community through engaging performances, educational events, and service projects. This year holds extra significance as it coincides with the U.S. Navy’s 250th birthday! Join us for exciting activities including Navy Band Great Lakes performances, parachute demonstrations by the Navy LEAP Frogs, hometown Sailor recognition (including Duluth native Senior Chief Master-at-Arms KC Dueñas), and the Duluth Air and Aviation Expo featuring the Blue Angels. Don’t miss the Mayoral Proclamation at the USS Duluth (LPD 6) Anchor on the Lakewalk on July 1st! Join us at one of our top events: July 1, 10-11 a.m.: Mayoral Proclamation at USS Duluth (LPD 6) Anchor on the Lakewalk July 1,…
Walk-in, Wine & Wild Kidd – Nature-Inspired Block Printing Night Saturday, July 26th, 2025 | 6:00–8:00 PM at Alchemy – 2724 N 21st St, Superior, WI 54880 Looking for a creative night out? Whether you’re hoping to connect with other nature and craft lovers, plan a cozy girls’ evening, enjoy a unique date night, or just want to make something awesome without the sweat of carving and cleanup? We’ve got you covered! Join Anna from Wild Kidd Design for a fun and relaxed DIY block printing session paired with some delicious wine at the lovely Alchemy in Superior, WI. Cost: $25 per person (includes one bandana/tote, access to all block prints and wine) $5 for each additional bandana or print project Payment accepted via cash, card, or Venmo at the door What to Expect: Choose from 40+ hand-carved block prints inspired by nature, beer, and the Twin Ports vibe Select…
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