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All aboard for a fall adventure like no other — the Great Pumpkin Train! Once a year, a magical pumpkin field appears along the tracks, and the only way to reach it is by train. Everyone gets a pumpkin! Admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum is included, so when you’re done pumpkin-picking, you can explore trains, history, and plenty of indoor fun at the Depot like balloon twisting, ventriloquist, magic, and more. It’s a Duluth tradition that’s equal parts festive, cozy, and a little bit quirky — just like autumn itself. When your train pulls into the pumpkin patch, every ticketed passenger gets to claim their very own pumpkin to haul home. The ride lasts about 90 minutes round trip, giving you just enough time to soak in the fall colors, snap too many photos, and debate which pumpkin has the best “front porch face.” Back at the Depot,…
Superior Highland Backcountry and Lutsen Recreations proudly present the 20th Anniversary Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Ski Film Festival! This festival celebrates the connection between humans and wild winters through inspiring, human-powered stories and backcountry adventures. Touring 100+ cities, it supports local conservation, winter education, and avalanche safety programs. Bent Paddle Brewing Co. is proud to host this event, reflecting their love and support for wild lands and human-powered sports. Event Details: Where: Bent Paddle Taproom When: 5-9 PM Suggested Donation: $20 (It would be cooler if you did… Optional but appreciated) Schedule: 5 PM: Happy hour & raffle ticket sales 6 PM: Films in the Enger & Olson Room 7:30 PM: Raffle winners announced Join us for an unforgettable night of adventure, back country culture, deep powder, and sick prizes!
Christmas at the Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at the station during the winter and the holiday season in the 1930s. Guests also have the opportunity to create a vintage, homemade ornament to take home or decorate the tree in the house.
Chester Bowl is delighted to be the host for the legendary annual Warren Miller ski film again this year. This is the 76th year of this incredible film, and the second year that Chester Bowl is hosting it. The show is at Clyde Iron on Friday, November 14th, with doors opening at 6 and show time at 7. Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY brings the global ski and snowboard community back together to celebrate the start of the season for the 76th year. From the Scottish Highlands and the streets of Finland to the back bowls of Whitewater, BC and a local hill-turned-terrain park in downtown Denver, SNO-CIETY celebrates the spirit of winter — wherever you ride and however you connect to the snow and the community around it.
Learn how the glaciers formed our beautiful landscape! Jim Barott has travelled all over the Northland studying soil core samples throughout his career. Interesting talks by interesting people about topics they are passionate about in a cozy, informal space. We provide the talks and tea, bring your curiosity!
The Lake Superior Ice Festival is a vibrant, family-friendly celebration that brings together the entire community to embrace the magic of winter. Coordinated through the efforts of local organizations, volunteers, and partners, the festival showcases Superior’s unique charm and our shared love for the season. Our vision is to create an inclusive and welcoming experience that invites people of all ages and abilities to gather, explore, and enjoy the many wonders of winter in our beautiful lakeside city. From sparkling ice sculptures and outdoor activities to warm food and friendly faces, the Lake Superior Ice Festival is a joyful reminder of the resilience, creativity, and spirit that make Superior truly special. While attendance at the Lake Superior Ice Festival is free, there are certain optional events that do have costs associated. We have noted each of those events on our event schedule and below: Food Vendors – food and beverages…
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