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Experience the magic of Tall Ships Duluth from the best seat in town — on the water. Vista Fleet offers front-row access during Festival of Sail Duluth, with cruises for the Grand Parade of Sail, daily sightseeing, sunset dinners, cocktail cruises, and more. No festival ticket is required to board your cruise — just reserve your spot and enjoy the views from Lake Superior. Cruises will be running all day long!
Kick off summer at the Pike Lake Races — where epic miles meet lakeside vibes and an unforgettable finish-line party. Choose from the 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Kids Run, all featuring scenic views and a sun-soaked celebration at Pike Lake Golf & Beach Club with food, music, and fun. Don’t miss this summer thrill — sign up now!
15th Annual Burrito Union Spring Creek Cleanup Burrito Union | Saturday, May 3 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Let’s roll up our sleeves and show some love to our local waters! Join us for the 15th Annual Burrito Union Spring Creek Cleanup — a community tradition that brings people together to protect and preserve beautiful Chester Creek. WHAT TO BRING: Please wear sturdy footwear and bring your own gloves — we’ll supply the garbage bags. PERKS FOR VOLUNTEERS: As a thank you for your hard work, Burrito Union will treat all volunteers to a breakfast burrito and soda of choice when the cleanup is done. You’ve earned it. AGENDA: 9:00 – 9:10 AM: Sign-in at Burrito Union 9:10 – 11:00 AM: Clean up Chester Creek 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Hang out at BU, grab your burrito and drink, and celebrate your good deed WHY COME? Help the environment…
Celebrate Minnesota Point at the Turning Point Summit on May 31, 2025! This event will celebrate the many ways we all experience Minnesota Point – a culturally, economically, and naturally important environment on the Great Lakes – now and into the future. Hosted by Minnesota Point 50 and the Park Point Community Club – all are welcome to this free family event! Park Point Beach House 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Featuring: • Live Music: Frank Montaño • Insightful Voices: Mayor Reinert, Great Lakes Aquarium, Nisogaabokwe Melonee Montano, Evan Larson, Liz Taylor, Barbara Grogan, and Shedd Aquarium, • Local Stories on Screen: Minnesota Point, A Wilderness Act • Connect with: Lake Superior Coastal Program, St. Louis River Alliance, City of Duluth Minnesota Sea Grant, NOAA, Park Point Community Club, and more • Taste Local: Oasis Del Norte Food Truck, for purchase • Family Fun: Children’s Book reading, life-sized puppets, &…
The Northland 5K for Food Allergy is back for our 3rd year with a new starting location, but all the same family-friendly, food allergy fun you’ve come to expect! This 3.1 mile out and back, chip-timed, run/walk will begin and end at Endion Station in Canal Park, Duluth, MN. There will be awards for the top male and female finishers and prize drawings for all registered 5K participants! We will once again be hosting a Kids’ Fun Run for anyone 12 and under immediately following the 5K, expected start time will be between 9-9:30am. Allergy-conscious food/beverages will be enjoyed after the event. Additionally, there will be lawn games, kids activities, allergy-aware business/product info and samples to take home, as well as representation from the Duluth Fire Fighters and EMT staff.
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and wildlife photographers of the area. For the month of May our featured artist is Jill Beim.