Northland Community Events
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Sunday, April 20 – Saturday, April 26
- Thursday, April 24 – Friday, April 25 – The University of Wisconsin-Superior Theatre Department, in collaboration with the Music Department, will present UWS Opera: Two One-Acts featuring The Brontë Sisters: Retrospection and Trial by Jury. Performances, directed by UW-Superior Professor Vicki Fingalson, D.M.A., will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Manion Theater, in the Holden Fine and Applied Arts Center at 1805 Catlin Ave. in Superior. The Two One-Acts will run for two nights, closing the theatre season at UW-Superior. Tickets for UWS Opera: Two One-Acts are $10 and may be purchased at the box office in the Holden Fine Arts Center.
- Friday, April 25 – Celebrate Arbor Day 2025 in Superior. The City of Superior has been recognized as a “Tree City” for 26 consecutive years. Mayor Paine will give a special reading of The Giving Tree and every child in attendance will receive a free sapling to take home and plant. There will also be a drawing for 15 copies of The Giving Tree. Light refreshments provided. At 4p.m. at Foxes & Fireflies Booksellers.
- Friday, April 25 – CAIN: The Jesus Music Tour – with special guests Katy Nicole, Ben Fuller, Caleb & John and Joseph O’Brien. At the DECC Symphony Hall at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. If you love singing your heart out, dancing like nobody’s watching, and celebrating faith in the most fun and uplifting way, this show is for you. CAIN: https://www.caintheband.com/ Ticket information at https://www.ticketmaster.com/cain-jesus-music-duluth-minnesota-04-25-2025/event/06006235A7911C37
- Friday, April 25 – Sip & Support with Eco3 – 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Clyde Iron Works – This event will feature art, craft beverages, and the opportunity to help Eco3 improve our community. Enjoy expertly curated brews, a silent auction, eco-inspired artwork, and the chance to learn more about Eco3’s work at this open-house style event. Proceeds will benefit the Ecolibrium3 Legacy House. Purchase tickets here: https://ecolibrium3.salsalabs.org/sipsupportevent/index.html
- Friday, April 25 – Saturday, April 26 – Duluth Junk Hunt is at the DECC from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. general admission. Part of the proceeds will be donated to Second Harvest Northland. The Duluth Junk Hunt is an indoor market that is filled with rusty, chippy, vintage goodness. Vendors come from all over the state of Minnesota and beyond bringing in the coolest antique finds & repurposed pieces. Find more details at https://www.duluthjunkhunt.com/.
- Saturday, April 26 – 3D Robotics Duluth is hosting a local FIRST Lego League Explore Festival for 23 Twin Ports area teams of K-3rd graders in the Great Hall of the St. Louis County Dept. The first wave runs from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. and the second wave from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Teams of students will present their unique, motorized models and “Show Me” posters in a judging session designed to give constructive feedback and encouragement for our youngest STEM explorers. To learn more about local opportunities, visit 3droboticsduluth.com
- Saturday, April 26 – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. In Duluth, you can turnin unused or expired medications for safe disposal at WLSSD Duluth from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Saturday April 26 — Duluth Studio Market is excited to welcome the community to a special Open House event celebrating its new ownership from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., the open house will showcase the studio’s wide array of handcrafted goods, hands-on art classes, and vibrant creative community.
Duluth Studio Market, 512 North 45th Ave East in Duluth. - Saturday, April 26 – Rangers United for the Hockey Hall of Fame Rally at the Hockey Hall of Fame, 801 Hat Trick Avenue in Eveleth from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Hear from Eveleth Mayor Adam Roen, Minnesota House and Senate leaders as well as other dignitaries on the plans moving forward. Rangers United is working to keep the Hockey Hall of Fame on the Iron Range.
- Saturday, April 26 – Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hibbing will host their annual White Elephant Sale from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at the Hibbing Memorial Building Arena. The hockey floor, bleachers and hallways will be filled with gently used items from toys and clothes to dishes, furniture, tools, holiday decorations and much more. Sloppy Joes and dessert lunch will be available to purchase. Gently used items can still be dropped off all day Wednesday and Thursday and until 11AM on Friday the week of the sale. For more information contact the church office at 218.263-7422 or osclhibb@mchsi.com
- Saturday, April 26 – 67th Herbster Smelt Fry at the Herbster Community Center in Herbster, Wisconsin from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. The Herbster Community Club is a 501c3 charitable organization raising funds to improve the South Shore community and for higher education scholarships for local students. There will be a raffle at the event.
- Saturday, April 26 – Huge fiber Rummage Sale hosted by the Duluth Fiber Guild at The Coppertop Church, (First United Methodist Church), 230 E. Skyline Parkway in Duluth. Come find great deals on yarn, fabric, fiber-related books, tools for weaving, knitting, and other fiber-related crafts, and a whole lot more! Have a stash of fiber supplies you want to get sell? Anyone can participate and retain a share of the proceeds. See their sellers page for more information: https://duluthfiberguild.org/fiber-rummage-sale/sellers-page/
- Saturday, April 26 – Iron Range Earth Fest from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Iron Trail Motors Event Center. With over 50 exhibitors and vendors, the Iron Range Earth Fest is the premiere sustainability event on the Range. There will be children’s activities, local music, local food and speakers and workshops. The event is free and open to the public. Kickoff event on Friday, April 25 at 6 p.m. with the documentary file “We’re all Plastic People Now!” WDIO is one of the sponsors of this event. More information can be found at https://www.irpsmn.org/
- Saturday, April 26 – Earth Week Clean-Up in Lincoln Park – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. – Expect laughter, teamwork, and good vibes, with an added bonus of baked goods, coffee, and other treats. Small groups will meet at Ursa Minor and large groups (11+) will meet at Clyde Iron Works for this rain or shine event. This Earth Week, let’s turn our love for the planet into action! Register here: https://ecolibrium3.salsalabs.org/lnpkcleanup2025/index.html
- Saturday, April 26 – EcoFest – 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Clyde Iron Works – EcoFest is back for our fourth year! Attendees have the opportunity to connect with local organizations, get involved, and learn more about making a difference. Explore interactive booths, meet different organizations, and engage in meaningful conversations at EcoFest. Come celebrate a day full of learning and connecting with others for a healthier community and planet. Free and open to the public! No registration required.
- Now – Saturday, April 26 – University of Minnesota Duluth’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and Department of Theatre present a production of the decadent and foreboding “Cabaret.” Written by Joe Masteroff, Music by John Kander, Lyrics by Fred Ebb and Directed by Thomas Jacobsen at UMD’s Marshall Performing Arts Center Main Stage. Show times include April 18, 22-25 at 7:30 p.m., April 19 at 2 p.m. (ASL interpreted), April 26 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All performances are at the Marshall Performing Arts Center Mainstage Theatre at the University of Minnesota Duluth. Advance tickets are available at https://z.umn.edu/UMDCabaret or 218-726-8561. Advance tickets $25 adult, $20 senior/UMD Faculty & Staff/Veteran, $10 all students. UMD students are also eligible for free rush tickets 30 minutes prior to a performance with a valid UMD student ID; subject to availability.
- 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.
- Native Plant Kit & Seed Mix Sale runs through June 13. Place your orders. Includes Native plant kits that arrive from the greenhouse in 4-inch plant/plug flats of 36 plants in six species. Plant for monarchs, songbirds, pollinators and more. See mixes are also available for pollinators, songbirds, monarchs, buckthorn replacement or a be-friendly lawn. Plant pickup will be June 27 at the Carlton County Transportation Building, 1630 Co. Road 61 in Carlton. Order online at carltonswcd.org/store or call 218-384-3891
Sunday, April 27 – Saturday, May 3
- 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!
Sunday, May 4 – Saturday, May 10
- 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.
Sunday, May 11 – Saturday, May 17
- 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
Sunday, May 18 – Saturday, May 24
- 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.