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.
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.
Greg Gaut, author of The War at Home: Minnesota During the Great War 1914-1920, will be at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing.
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.
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,…
Ben Schierer, author of Perpich: A Minnesota Original, will be at Split Rock Lighthouse for a book signing. Rudy Perpich was one of a kind. As Minnesota’s longest-serving governor, he built bridges where others saw impassible divides: between rural and urban life, labor and business interests, local politics and international trade. Perpich: A Minnesota Original explores the life and legacy of one of the state’s most consequential political figures. Get your copy of the book signed and meet Ben Schierer. Books will be available for purchase.
Friday, August 15th, 7PM. Come listen and dance your way into a great time with live bossanova music. The Buffalo Function Music Band will be bringing this Brazilian style jazz all the way from Minneapolis. All ages are welcome. N/A drinks will be available for purchase. Band and dancing will take place in Sitio Event’s beautiful outdoor space. In case of inclement weather, the event will take place indoors in the venue’s greenhouse. $10 cover cost ticket. 159 N Cloquet Road East, Esko, MN 55733