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Wild Santa 5K on Saturday, December 12, is a fun run winding through the Lincoln Park Craft District of Duluth, MN. Registration includes a Santa suit and a free cider, plus the whole crew can stick around for the all-ages after-party at Wild State Cider. Kids 8 and under can join the Reindeer Run! Reindeer Run registration includes a pair of antlers and entry into the Reindeer Run, a 1/4-mile fun run. Here’s what you can expect: – Hundreds of Santas running around the neighborhood – A sample of Bent Paddle Brewing Co.’s Christmas Cookie Ale – Free cider before or after the race – An all-ages after-party – & more to be announced! This event is open to all ages. Find more details at https://www.wildsantarun.com/
Come get your hands dirty! A beginner friendly class. In this DIY Terrarium-making class, we’ll be making terrariums containing live plants- along with moss, rocks/agates, and other decorations! At the end of the class, you’ll take home your very own handmade terrarium, to love and care for. Hosted by Green Redemption Plants & Terrariums. Cost is $40 per person, all supplies and materials included. Just bring your lovely selves!
Animals & Prints – Nature-Inspired Block Printing Night Friday November 13th, 2026 | 5:30-8:00 PM at the Lake Superior Zoo 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 your favorite local animals at the beautiful Lake Superior Zoo. Cost: $30 per person (includes one bandana OR tote & access to all block prints) $5 for each additional bandana or print project Pay $30 here to reserve your spot, any additional projects will be paid for at the door. We encourage at the door donations to the zoo if you are willing! What to Expect: Drop in anytime…
Join us for our first Brew at the Zoo! It’s like our beloved, decades-long Boo at the Zoo… but for adults. Join us for unlimited samples from some of our favorite craft beverage makers + more! Beverage Participants include: Bent Paddle Brewing Co. Blacklist Brewing Co. Budweiser / Sparkling Ice Canal Park Brewing Company Cash Wise Liquor Castle Danger Brewery Duluth Cider Duluth Whiskey Project Earth Rider Brewery Mule 2.0 The Spice & Tea Exchange of Duluth Ursa Minor Brewing Vikre Distillery Wild State Cider Food Trucks: Emma’s Global Delights LLC. And Emma’s Kitchen Burger Joint BK NUTS LLC AND, since it’s in the middle of Boo season, the zoo will be decked out with Halloween decor. Costumes are encouraged! (but not required) And we’ll have fun Halloween activities to partake in! This event is rain or shine * Lake Superior Zoo is accessible via the Duluth Transit Authority: 103…
This is a half day (3-hour) workshop for plein air painters wishing to learn a confident approach to outdoor landscape painting in Autumn. Matt will demonstrate and provide one-on-one guidance toward painting a scene with fall colors. Bring your own pochade painting box with tripod or plein air easel, along with paints, brushes, palette knife, odorless mineral spirits and paper towels. The session is geared towards oil painting, but students wishing to use gouache or watercolors are welcome to bring those supplies. A camping chair and clothing for inclement weather are also suggested. The painting location for our workshop will be determined by weather forecast and announced prior to class.
Join us for a fun adventure of trick or treating on Glensheen’s historic grounds! Grab a treat or trinket at all 11 stops around our 12 acre estate, that will guide you through various stops including the Gardener’s cottage front door, boathouse, servant’s door, the Juliet balcony, and the mansion front door. This event is free to the public and takes place at Glensheen between 4pm-6pm on October 28th. Get dressed up in your favorite halloween costume and come on down to Glensheen!
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