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.
The young, the fools, and the old share top billing in A Little Night Music, which waltzes through the complexities of the human heart. Moments of humor, wit, longing, and heartbreak are set to a backdrop of masterful musical storytelling, such as in the haunting song “Send in the Clowns.” Waltz into summer with Sondheim’s beloved operetta.
Exceptional cuisine meets exquisite wine with Marty Spate, Head Winemaker, Riboli Family Wines. Spate brings over 20 years of experience to this role with winemaking, wine growing, and sourcing. His career has touched multiple countries, spanning from Australia to Italy and most recently California’s Central Coast. Our Executive Chef Dale Connor and his talented culinary team will be pairing five small-plate courses to savor with hand-selected San Simeon wines per course. Tuesday, June 9, 2026 Doors Open 6:00pm / Dinner begins 6:30 – 8:30 pm $125 per person + tax A must for both foodies and wine lovers. Book early to secure your table, as seating is limited!
Ride the Lake Superior and Mississippi Railroad. A historic 2-hour rail journey through the majestic St. Louis River Estuary. Family-friendly, volunteer-run, and purely Duluth. Our narrated tour takes you along the original Lake Superior & Mississippi line in vintage coaches. Go where cars and hiking boots can’t reach. The St. Louis River Estuary is a hidden sanctuary for bald eagles, osprey, and Northland wildlife. Bring your camera for unparalleled views of the Duluth riverfront. Best to arrive about a half-hour before departure. Our ticket office is located just off of Grand Avenue.
Kick off your 2026 Pride month like it’s 1999 with the Coral Collective! Doors: 6pm · Show: 7pm $10 · 21+
June 4th is going to be a fire Thursday in the Yard! Expect vinyl music from Northern Wav Crew between mind blowing sets from Hiahli, The Lavender Project, and Brinn Major. Hiahli A Minneapolis-based live hip-hop band bringing Golden-Age Hip-Hop energy with a full rock n’ roll band setup. Fronted by the high-octane MC Cold Sweat, Hiahli blends grungy boom bap beats, live instrumentation, and cosmic vibes into a show built for good times — and maybe even a trip to the moon. The Lavender Project Hailing from La Crosse, WI, The Lavender Project fuses indie, alternative rock, and hip-hop into immersive soundscapes for MCs Jet Hertz and Fernando Mendoza. Their heartfelt lyrics, captivating freestyle skills, and ever-changing live energy make every performance unique. Brinn Major Local drag performer, rapper, DJ, songwriter, and producer Brinn Major steps into the spotlight. A proud member of the Haus of Queer, Forté will…
Come to the NorShor Theatre to experience Shakespeare’s most fast-paced and delightfully chaotic comedy, The Comedy of Errors, running May 29 – June 7. Shipwrecked and separated 33 years earlier, two sets of long-lost twins find themselves in the same city on the same day, sparking a whirlwind of mistaken identities, misguided love, and increasingly absurd encounters. Whether audiences are die-hard Shakespeare fans or discovering this classic for the first time, The Comedy of Errors promises an evening of nonstop laughter, heartfelt moments, and a reminder that even the wildest circumstances can’t break the bonds of family.