Great Lakes Aquarium
Events at this venue
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Storytime & Crafts at the Great Lakes Aquarium
Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesHelp us kick off National Library Week with Storytime and Crafts at the Great Lakes Aquarium! Join us for family-friendly crafts, storytimes at 10:15 AM and 11:15 AM, free library swag and prizes, and library staff to sign up new library card holders and reactivate library cards. And of course, all the aquarium has to offer! Admission will be free during the event, and parking in the aquarium lot will also be free.
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Women in Science: The Forecast Forum
Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesGreat Lakes Aquarium is excited to partner with WDIO News for a highly anticipated forecast forum! The free, after-hours event will focus on getting into meteorology as women in a male-dominated field, detailing how meteorologists forecast, and exploring both the broadcast and government career paths. Guests are invited to explore the Aquarium’s exhibit floor before and after presentations. 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 Sabrina Ullman – WDIO Weekend Meteorologist / Multimedia Journalist, Meteorology Lea Zmurko – WDIO Storm Track Meteorologist / Good Morning Northland, Meteorology 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 6:30 pm – Guests arrive | Bar opens 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Presentation and Q&A 9:00 pm – Exhibit floor exploration | Last call 9:30 pm – Event ends 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐁𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 All are welcome to join the presentation, explore the after-hours exhibit floor, and enjoy local beer, wine, cocktails, and N/A offerings from the Aquarium’s full-service bar. Admission and parking is free for...
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Otters’ Birthday
Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesAgate & Ore are turning 13! Help us celebrate with otter birthday cake, otter-themed crafts, and special programming all day long! The celebration will also include special appearances by Splish and Splash, the Great Lakes Aquarium otter mascots! Saturday, April 11, 2026 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM at Great Lakes Aquarium No reservation necessary. Standard admission rates apply; members are always free! For more event details, visit GLAquarium.org/OttersBirthday.
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Café Scientifique: A Deep Dive into SCUBA
Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesGreat Lakes Aquarium is excited to partner with Café Scientifique Twin Ports on a free, after-hours, deep dive into SCUBA! This month’s installment will focus on diving the Great Lakes, exploring local shipwrecks, how to get into diving locally, and barriers facing female divers today (and how to circumvent them). 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲 6:00 p.m. – Event Begins | Bar opens 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. – Presentation & Questions 7:45 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – SCUBA Program - Isle Royale Exhibit 8:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Exhibit Floor Open for Exploration 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 All are welcome to join in on this discussion, explore a full after-hours, child-free exhibit floor, and enjoy local beer, wine, cocktails, and N/A offerings from the Aquarium’s full-service bar. Admission and parking is free for event guests during this event. Cash or credit accepted in the gift store and at the bar. Guests must...
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Beer Garden at Great Lakes Aquarium
Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesJoin us on Thursdays in July and August (starting July 10th) for al fresco food and beverages on the Duluth Harbor featuring a local selection of beer, hard cider, wine, and local non-alcoholic options. Each week will feature a performance by a local musical artist/group along with a rotating selection of food trucks. See schedules below for details. 2025 Food Truck Schedule July 10th - Tom’s Taste of Chicago July 17th - ACME Chicken Bowls July 24th - Bowlz N’ Thangz July 31st - Johnny B’s Food Truck August 7th - Buns To Go August 14th - The Gumbeaux Guys August 21st - Johnny B’s Food Truck August 28th - ACME Chicken Bowls 2025 Performance Schedule July 10th - Skarlett Woods July 17th - Yuya Mix July 24th - Ashe Berton July 31st - Hannah Rey August 7th - Russ Sackett August 14th - Charity and the Hue August 21st...
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Beer Garden at Great Lakes Aquarium
Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesJoin us on Thursdays in July and August (starting July 10th) for al fresco food and beverages on the Duluth Harbor featuring a local selection of beer, hard cider, wine, and local non-alcoholic options. Each week will feature a performance by a local musical artist/group along with a rotating selection of food trucks. See schedules below for details. 2025 Food Truck Schedule July 10th - Tom’s Taste of Chicago July 17th - ACME Chicken Bowls July 24th - Bowlz N’ Thangz July 31st - Johnny B’s Food Truck August 7th - Buns To Go August 14th - The Gumbeaux Guys August 21st - Johnny B’s Food Truck August 28th - ACME Chicken Bowls 2025 Performance Schedule July 10th - Skarlett Woods July 17th - Yuya Mix July 24th - Ashe Berton July 31st - Hannah Rey August 7th - Russ Sackett August 14th - Charity and the Hue August 21st...
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Beer Garden at Great Lakes Aquarium
Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesJoin us on Thursdays in July and August (starting July 10th) for al fresco food and beverages on the Duluth Harbor featuring a local selection of beer, hard cider, wine, and local non-alcoholic options. Each week will feature a performance by a local musical artist/group along with a rotating selection of food trucks. See schedules below for details. 2025 Food Truck Schedule July 10th - Tom’s Taste of Chicago July 17th - ACME Chicken Bowls July 24th - Bowlz N’ Thangz July 31st - Johnny B’s Food Truck August 7th - Buns To Go August 14th - The Gumbeaux Guys August 21st - Johnny B’s Food Truck August 28th - ACME Chicken Bowls 2025 Performance Schedule July 10th - Skarlett Woods July 17th - Yuya Mix July 24th - Ashe Berton July 31st - Hannah Rey August 7th - Russ Sackett August 14th - Charity and the Hue August 21st...
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Beer Garden at Great Lakes Aquarium
Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN, United StatesJoin us on Thursdays in July and August (starting July 10th) for al fresco food and beverages on the Duluth Harbor featuring a local selection of beer, hard cider, wine, and local non-alcoholic options. Each week will feature a performance by a local musical artist/group along with a rotating selection of food trucks. See schedules below for details. 2025 Food Truck Schedule July 10th - Tom’s Taste of Chicago July 17th - ACME Chicken Bowls July 24th - Bowlz N’ Thangz July 31st - Johnny B’s Food Truck August 7th - Buns To Go August 14th - The Gumbeaux Guys August 21st - Johnny B’s Food Truck August 28th - ACME Chicken Bowls 2025 Performance Schedule July 10th - Skarlett Woods July 17th - Yuya Mix July 24th - Ashe Berton July 31st - Hannah Rey August 7th - Russ Sackett August 14th - Charity and the Hue August 21st...
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