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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. 

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Elite Sports & Collectibles Card Show

Discover rare finds and timeless treasures at the Elite Sports Cards & Collectibles Show, happening at the Miller Hill Mall from Friday, February 20th, to Sunday, February 22nd in the Barnes & Noble Court. This event will take place during mall hours. Whether you’re a longtime collector or new to the hobby, browse an impressive selection of sports cards, memorabilia, and unique collectibles from top vendors. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and add to your collection.

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Woodland Winter Freeze Festival

Join the Duluth East Student Government at the Woodland Ice Rinks for a Minnesota Hockey Day celebration taking place on January 24th from 9am to 3:30 pm! There will be free hot chocolate and s’more roasting, as well as various other winter activities. Build a snowman, do some crafts, decorate a cookie, and even compete in trivia! If that’s not enough, bring some skates and celebrate our strong hockey community here in Duluth by making use of some free skate time or support our Duluth Northern Stars girls hockey team in their traditional Minnesota Hockey Day scrimmage against the Proctor/Hermantown Mirage team! Finally, make a bid for a chance to win a basket full of goodies including some from your favorite local businesses in our silent auction. The proceeds from this fundraiser will go to support several nonprofits in the area such as the Damiano Center, Animal Allies, and Ruby’s…

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Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk

Holding the crown as northern Minnesota’s oldest road race, the Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk starts and finishes near the Park Point Pavilion in Duluth, MN. A picturesque course sandwiched between the open water of Lake Superior and the Duluth Harbor, this event offers a perfect mid-summer option for runners and walkers alike. The 5-Miler is a more competitive running field but is now preceded by a 2-Mile Walk, which encourages people of all ages and abilities to come out and enjoy Duluth’s Park Point. This is the last of three races involved in the annual KP Challenge, in which participants commit to three races throughout the spring and summer. The others are the Saint Fennessy 4K and Fitger’s 5K, with the aim to help participants keep on a regular training schedule and consistently complete longer distance races. KIDS 18 & UNDER RUN FREE In celebration of its 50th…

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Fitger’s 5K

The iconic Fitger’s 5K has grown into one of the state’s premier spring races, offering a perfect challenge for runners of all ages and abilities while taking participants on a scenic tour of newly-renovated downtown Duluth. This is the first of three races involved in the annual KP Challenge, in which participants commit to three races throughout the spring and summer. The other two are the Saint Fennessy 4K and Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, with the aim to help participants keep on a regular training schedule and consistently complete longer distance races. KIDS 18 & UNDER RUN FREE In celebration of its 50th year, Grandma’s Marathon has announced that it will offer free kids entries (18 & under) to each of the five Young Athletes Foundation races in 2026. Healthy communities start with healthy kids. By removing the element of cost for these races, we hope to open…

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Saint Fennessy 4K

Get your green on and join us for an early-spring St. Patrick’s Day-themed run in Hermantown, MN! Our hosting partner, Skyline Social & Games, offers great food and drink specials throughout race day, PLUS a post-race costume contest offers participants with the most Paddy’s Day spirit the chance at some lucky charms and a pot o’ gold! This is the first of three races involved in the annual KP Challenge, in which participants commit to three races throughout the spring and summer. The next two are the Fitger’s 5K and Park Point 5-Miler & 2-Mile Walk, with the aim to help participants keep on a regular training schedule and consistently complete longer distance races. KIDS 18 & UNDER RUN FREE In celebration of its 50th year, Grandma’s Marathon has announced that it will offer free kids entries (18 & under) to each of the five Young Athletes Foundation races in…

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Northland Figure Skating Competition

The 46th Annual Northland Figure Skating Competition will be held at the DECC Arena and AMSOIL Arena. Admission to the event is free. Community members are encouraged to attend and see, first hand, the amazing talents of the competitors. Please note parking at the DECC is $10 a day. Keep your parking ticket on your vehicle’s dash for easy re-entry each day. Schedule Overview: Thursday: Quiet rink events at DECC Arena & AMSOIL Arena (2:00 PM – 9:00 PM) featuring spins and jumps with no music. Friday: Freeskate programs with music at DECC Arena & AMSOIL Arena (starting at 8:00 AM). Saturday: A full day of freeskate and spin events at DECC Arena (starting at 8:00 AM). Sunday: Final day of freeskate, lyrical pop, and team events at DECC Arena & AMSOIL Arena (starting at 8:00 AM). For more information, visit www.duluthfsc.org  

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