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  • Sunday, April 27 – UWS Unified Basketball Tournament in the Marchovish Wellness Center on the UWS campus. Come and cheer athletes from Cloquet, Duluth, Superior, the SOMN Lake Superior Lakers, as well as UWS and UMD players! We play game one starting at 3:30 p.m.
  • Sunday, April 27 – Autism Walk Northland at the Hermantown High School Gym, 4335 Hawk Circle Drive. Registration opens at 10 a.m. The Walk begins at 11 a.m 100% of money raised goes to local free autism programs in the Northland. No pre-registration required. Kids activities from 10 a.m. – noon.
  • Sunday, April 27 – The 2025 Homegrown Festival begins. The annual week-long community celebrates the original and diverse music of Duluth and its surrounding communities. The locations of the performances change, and there will be some fun dress up themes, including a Western theme, eccentric art teacher/gym coach, and Pirates & Princesses among others. The festival runs through Sunday, May 3. Details at https://duluthhomegrown.org/
  • Tuesday, April 29 – “Take Back the Night.” TBTN is a global movement and annual event that raises awareness and advocates for all forms of sexual violence including sexual assault, abuse and domestic violence, while supporting survivors. KindredHeart at 820 Tower Ave. in Superior is collaborating with CASDA (Center Against Sexual & Domestic Abuse, Inc.) and numerous local businesses. Copies of “A Women’s Story,” a book with 47 stories from survivors will be available for $25 with half of the proceeds going to CASDA. Local vendors and organizations: 4-6 p.m. Sign Making: 4-6 p.m. Walk/March: 6-7 p.m. Speech and Open Mic: 7:30-8:30 p.m. If you would like to add your organization or business to the list of collaborators, email readingsbykls@gmail.com “From fear to freedom: Take Back the Night!”
  • Tuesday April 29 – Black Bear Casino to host Career Fair featuring 60+ local employers from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. in the Otter Creek Event Center. Hosted by JET and CareerForce, the event is free and open to the public. With a focus on accessible and well-paying career paths, and many do not require a college degree. Black Bear Casino Resort, 1785 MN-210 in Carlton.
  • Through April 30 – Dollars for Donny. Third graders at Piedmont Elementary School, and Mrs. Amundson is holding a fundraiser to benefit PJ’s Rescue https://www.pjsrescue.com/, a local animal rescue in the Twin Ports. Bring cash donations to Mrs. Amundson’s classroom or venmo@jennaamundson. Donny was a class mascot for 9 years. He passed away on January 1, 2025 after a short battle with Hemangiosarcoma. He was the first dog of Piedmont’s 3rd grade class and would gravitate towards the students who needed his gentle love in the classroom. Click here to learn more.
  • Thursday, May 1 – Duluth Lion’s Club 66th annual Pancake Day from 6 a.m. –  7:30 p.m. at the DECC’s Pioneer Hall. Pancakes are all-you-can-eat for $8 in advance or $10 at the door. Tickets are for sale at Snyder’s in the Holiday Center, Mr. D’s, Valentini’s, Mainstream Fashions for Men, Farmers Insurance at 4202 E Superior St., and Theobald Eye Care. There will be free diabetes screening from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. and free vision screening from 4-7 p.m. Parking is free thanks to sponsors. Proceeds help Lions causes around vision, hearing, diabetes, youth activities, environmental safety, disaster relief, childhood cancer, and the Lighthouse Center for Vital Living.
  • Friday, May 2 – Saturday, May 3 – You are invited to Great Lakes Atelier of Fine Art’s ninth Annual Student/Instructor Exhibit. See examples of student work, and children’s class student work on display. Most of the work will be available for purchase. The Oasis Del Norte food truck will be available, and there will be live music for 2 hours opening night performed by local singer/songwriter Gavin St. Clair. Friday from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. and Saturday from Noon – 5 p.m. at 810 W. 3rd Street, Duluth.
  • Friday, May 2 – Saturday, May 3 – Dewitt Seitz Marketplace Celebrates 40th Anniversary with lots of fun activities. A ribbon cutting ceremony kicks things off on Friday at 5 p.m. The public is welcome to attend. Then on Saturday, ten retail shops and restaurants will have special demonstrations, events, food specials, bag sale, music, store drawings and more! DeWitt-Seitz Marketplace is open daily from 10 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sundays. The Blue Heron Trading Company celebrates is also celebrating 40 years!
  • Saturday, May 3 – Release your inner bargain hunter and explore 60 miles of community garage sales in northwest Itasca County. It’s the annual Treasures Are Fine garage sales on Saturday, May 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Over 80 sales are available at 35 locations. The route follows State Highway 6 through Bowstring to Talmoon and then county roads 4 and 29 through Spring Lake, Sand Lake, Squaw Lake, Dora Lake and Wirt. The route can be accessed from any direction: Deer River, Marcell, Bigfork, Blackduck or Northome. More information at Facebook @ treasures6429.
  • Saturday, May 3 – Community Education Craft Fair at the Floodwood School from 9AM – 3PM. Homemade gifts, crafts, food and more.
  • Saturday, May 3 – Spring Designer Purse Bingo at the Belgian Club, 3831 E. 2nd St. in Superior with all proceeds to benefit CASDA (Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc.) Doors open at 11 a.m. with a noon start. $40 per bingo package at the door. Cash only! 18+ to enter. There will be a wide selection of purses and wristlets by Michael Kors, Coach and Kate Spade. Cash bar. $5 Sloppy Joes. First come, first served. 230 maximum capacity. Call CASDA @ 715-392-3136 or email info@casda.org
  • Saturday, May 3 – 2025 Wisconsin Governor’s Fishing Opener sponsored by Travel Northwest Wisconsin will be held in Rice Lake. It’s a family day of fishing, aimed at inspiring the next generation of outdoor enthusiasts. From 10 a.m.- 2p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 20 East Stout Street in Rice Lake, Wi. Open to the public. There are casting lessons, a contents, food vendors and more!

  • Thursday, May 8 – Saturday, May 10 – Duluth East High School presents Lost Girl by Kimberly Bellflower. “To fly, you have to forget.” At the Duluth East High School Auditorium, 301 North 40th Ave East. At 7 p.m. Adults $10, Students $5. Cash or check only.

  • Tuesday, May 13 – Spring Caregiver Conference at Northwood Technical College Conference Center, 600 N 21st Street in Superior. Join the Douglas County Caregiver Coalition for this in-person event with four educational sessions on topics important for caregivers and families. There will be an on-site resource fair, conference materials and snacks. Family caregiver can register for free by calling or emailing the Douglas County ADRC Office 715-395-1322 or leah.crist@douglascountywi.gov. Professional Caregivers can register online at bit.ly/superiorcaregiver2025. The fee is $25 or $20 for 62+. The event is free to all who care for family members, friends, neighbors, etc. Along with those who care for others professionally, can obtain CEUs for a small cost to further their education. Four different speakers will touch upon various topics of caregiving. People from Duluth and surrounding areas are all welcome to attend.
  • Friday, May 16 – Saturday, May 17 – 28th Annual BLC Auxiliary Preowned Jewelry & Purse Sale at Somers Hall on the College of St. Scholastica campus, 1200 Kenwood Avenue. Costume, vintage & fine jewelry. Gently used purses, all priced to sell. Benefiting Benedictine Living Community

  • Wednesday, May 21 – Antique Appraisal at the Depot. This is a free event at the St. Louis County Depot, 506 West Michigan Street in Duluth. The St. Louis County Historical Society has arranged for Denny Mager of Northern Specialty, an expert in antique appraisal to be available from noon – 3PM in the rotunda. The public may bring up to two items per person for an informal oral identification and evaluation. Please arrive before 2:30 PM to register in person. Visit https://www.wdio.com/other-news/antique-appraisals-continue-at-the-depot/ for additional details on this and future events.
  • Saturday, May 24 – Northland 5K + Kid Fun Run for Food Allergy is back for a 3rd year with a new starting location. This 3.1 mile out and back, chip-timed, run/walk will begin and end at Endion Station in Canal Park in Duluth at 8 a.m. Awards for the top male and female finishers and prize drawings for all registered 5K participants. A Kids’ Fun Run for anyone 12 and under immediately follows 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.