From budget-friendly family activities to hidden waterfalls to recommendations from locals, check out our blog for trip ideas and to learn more about what makes Duluth so special.
Celebrate summer Lincoln Park style! Join us for over 35 local vendors, live music, food trucks, activities for kids and adults, and much more! Kids Activities Bounce House by Encore Event and Party Express Pollinator Activities in the Duluth Children’s Museum Courtyard Face Painting with Bethel #28 Job’s Daughters Big Trucks including Duluth Fire Engine 2 Performers 12:30pm – Yuya Mix 1:30pm – Breanne Tepler 2:30pm – Paul Metza Food Trucks Oasis Del Norte Kona Ice of Duluth Sunhee’s Little Table Local Businesses Over 40 vendors with a selection of crafts, clothing, jewelry, baked goods, and more! Thank You to Our Summerfest Sponsors Hunt Electric Northland Fitness Encore Event & Party Express
Three Spectacular Performances Coming to AMSOIL Arena June 13-14, 2026 Get ready for 3 Rings of magic! The Shrine Circus is bringing its all-new 2026 Spectacular Show to Duluth at the DECC for 3 performances June 13-14, featuring jaw-dropping performances by world-class acrobats, aerialists, and daredevils from across the United States and around the globe. Relive the wonder of your own childhood circus memories while making brand-new ones with your kids that will last a lifetime. This is the perfect family outing you’ve been waiting for. Animals! Acrobats! Magical illusions! Stunts that will thrill the entire family!! Classic Circus with an ALL NEW, SPECTACULAR twist! Don’t miss it — these shows are in Duluth for a limited time only and tickets are going fast! Arrive one hour early for free pre-show fun the whole family will love: animal rides, giant inflatables, ride the Circus train, fabulous face painting, and hands-on…
Join MPR News host Emily Bright as she discusses the top 2026 Summer Reads with Regional Bookstores. Celebrate the joy of summer reading with an engaging and community-focused event that brings together book club members, avid readers, and local independent bookstore owners. Attendees will discover top summer titles across genres, hear insider recommendations on what to read next, and connect with other book lovers. Our Bookseller panel for the evening will include: Zenith Bookstore Amazing Alanzo Bookstore Foxes and Fireflies Free, but please reserve a spot!
Ride the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad. A historic 2-hour rail journey through the majestic St. Louis River Estuary. Family-friendly, volunteer-run, and purely Duluth. Our narrated tour takes you along the original Lake Superior & Mississippi line in vintage coaches. Go where cars and hiking boots can’t reach. The St. Louis River Estuary is a hidden sanctuary for bald eagles, osprey, and Northland wildlife. Bring your camera for unparalleled views of the Duluth riverfront. Best to arrive about a half-hour before departure. Our ticket office is located just off of Grand Avenue.
Saturday, June 6 | 9 am – 12 pm Bayfront Festival Park Free Entry | Free Parking For more information, please visit, https://secure.qgiv.com/event/walkforanimals2026
This church rummage sale features books, furniture, household goods, Sewing and Art supplies, Garden and other tools, Sporting goods, Collectibles and Linens. Starts Friday afternoon and ends Saturday 1 pm. Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Duluth Fundraiser. 835 College Street, between UMD and St. Scholastica.
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