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The Park Point Art Fair (PPAF) is a weekend celebration of fine art, creativity, and community. Over 100 juried artists showcase work while visitors enjoy live music, food trucks, hands-on art activities, and an accessible layout. Proceeds support local youth, environmental efforts, and civic projects.
The American Heart Association is hosting an annual family friendly event to help celebrate heart and stroke survivors, and honor those we’ve lost to heart disease and stroke. The event is FREE to attend and open to the public but we do encourage people to register online at www.northlandheartwalk.org. We offer an hour of fun activities starting at 9AM aimed at educating and inspiring people to live longer, healthier lives. There will then be a brief Opening Ceremony at 10AM followed by the walk. The Lakewalk will have signage marking 1-mile and 2-mile distances, but Walkers are welcome to turn around at any point. The event is free to attend, but we welcome donations in any amount inviting the community to help us raise critically needed funds to support research and education, and join us in the fight against heart disease and stroke!
Chester Bowl’s 42nd Annual Fall Fest is on Saturday, September 19th, 2026 from 9:30-4:30. Fall Fest is all about building community with friends and neighbors in the park! At this regional craft event you will enjoy music, food, crafts, locally grown fresh produce, vendors, and informational booths about local programs. This annual event hosts 135 vendors selling locally made crafts and art, a great line up of music, fifteen food trucks (if you go home hungry you are doing Fall Fest wrong), and activities for children and families. In addition, Chester Bowl branded clothing and other items are always sold at our tent just inside the front gate. Fall Fest is a fundraising event for Chester Bowl’s scholarship fund. Suggested donations of $5 per person or $10 per family will be accepted at the entrance to support the scholarships we will award in the coming year. Last year our community…
The Duluth Sport Show is a combination of the Duluth Boat, Sports, Travel & RV Show + the Northland Outdoors Duluth Deer Classic all wrapped up into one mega sports event! One admission will gain you access to all you came to expect at both of these great shows, making this the best entertainment value in town! This event features the best of Hunting, Fishing, Camping & Travel! Grab the latest gear and browse thru the many boats, docks, lifts, ATV’s, RV’s, fifth wheels, travel trailers and more. Dealers and manufactures representatives will be on hand displaying their newest models and offering discounts which will only be available during the show! If you love anything to do with the great outdoors you’ll find it here at the Duluth Sport Show! 2026 Dates & Hours Thursday, February 19: 3 pm – 8 pm Friday, February 20: 10 am – 8 pm Saturday, February 21: 9 am…
From the industrial mystery of the DWP Tunnel to the rare pines of Park Point, discover the 9 essential trails that define hiking in Duluth, MN. Whether you want rocky vistas or a quiet river stroll along Kingsburg Creek, our guide helps you find the perfect Northland trek.
Since their inaugural race in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown into something much bigger than just a 26.2-mile race along the scenic North Shore of Minnesota. It’s now become a “can’t-miss” weekend in June, a moment when participants of all calibers come together to celebrate the vigor of the human spirit. It’s a day the word “impossible” ceases to exist, a day 9,000 people become your best running buddy. So get ready to once again tie up your laces for another year of memories, miles, and human might. Race Packet Pickup Thursday, June 18 | 4 PM to 8 PM Friday, June 19 | 10 AM to 11 PM Essentia Health Fitness Expo Thursday, June 18 | 4 PM to 8 PM Friday, June 19 | 10 AM to 8 PM Admission: Free Michelina’s All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner Time: 11 AM to 9 PM, Friday, June 19 Cost: Adult — $20…