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Events For 10/03/2026

6am Sat. Oct. 3

Grand Traverse

Fitger's Complex 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

9:30am-noon Sat. Oct. 3

Beach Cleanup at Wisconsin Point

Help us keep Wisconsin Point clean and free of trash! Join us at Lot #1 at Wisconsin Point on October 3, 2026, for a community cleanup. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Registration is suggested, but not required. Bring a friend and help make a…

Wisconsin Point Lot #1 Wisconsin Point Rd., Superior

Cost: FREE

9:30am-7pm Sat. Oct. 3

DuLilith Fest

Leif Erikson Park 1301 London Rd., Duluth

10-11:30am Sat. Oct. 3

Room for Grief

A Peer-led gathering on Loss, Grief, & Belonging Paula Williams will hold the space for these peer-led gatherings. Paula is a long-time member of the Northland community.

Halcyon House 11 E Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-2pm Sat. Oct. 3

Apple Cider Fest

Spirit of the Lake Community Arts 5401 Superior St., Duluth

10am-3pm Sat. Oct. 3

Lakeside Local Day

We are so excited to host our first Lakeside community event featuring the Grand Opening of this collaboration with Siiviis Gallery & LakeSide Creative! We will have a collective of neighborhood businesses, local artisan vendors, refreshments from Ritual Salad, & live music by Adam Herman + The Trash Cats. We hope you can join us!

Siiviis Gallery - Lakeside Creative 512 N. 45th Ave. E., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-5pm Sat. Oct. 3

Art Along the Lake

Multiple locations artalongthelake.com, Grand Marais

10am-9pm Sat. Oct. 3

Bayfield Apple Festival

Join us along the shores of Lake Superior in beautiful Bayfield Wisconsin as we celebrate our 63rd Apple Festival! With 150 plus food and craft vendors, expanded live music options, and 14 orchards and berry farms to visit, there's something for everyone! Special events include the Coronation of the Apple Queen/King and the apple peeling contest. The festival culminates with a Grand Parade.

Downtown Bayfield, Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10:30am Sat. Oct. 3

Beginning Clay with Matt Larson (Session 1 of 8)

Learn the basics of throwing pottery on the wheel using the C.O.P.S (center, open, pull, shape) method, and basic handbuilding techniques with instruction from ceramicist and potter Matt Larson.

Duluth Art Institute Lincoln Park Building 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: $330 Members ($380 Non-Members)

Age: 18+

11am-8pm Sat. Oct. 3

Friends Fest

Wild State Cider 2515 W. Superior St., Duluth

1-4pm Sat. Oct. 3

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1pm Sat. Oct. 3

CSS Football

Walt Hunting Stadium 4405 W. 4th St., Duluth

3pm Sat. Oct. 3

Whiskey & Topaz

Legendary Waters Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff

4-10:30pm Sat. Oct. 3

Haunted Ship

William A. Irvin 301 Harbor Drive, Duluth

5-7:30pm Sat. Oct. 3

Folk Jam

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6-8pm Sat. Oct. 3

Jim Miller

Cascade Lodge 3719 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

6-9pm Sat. Oct. 3

Greg Tiburzi

Ledge Rock Grille 596 Larsmont Way, Two Harbors

6-9pm Sat. Oct. 3

Ol' Country Boys

Hoops Fish Market 207 Wilson Ave., Bayfield

6-9:30pm Sat. Oct. 3

Superior Soirée

Proceeds from this year's event will support the development of National Bank of Commerce Park, a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance the student-athlete experience while creating new opportunities for community engagement. Tickets are $50 per person, and reserved tables of six are available for $300. Tickets must be purchased by Sept. 25. The Superior Soirée is part of UW-Superior's All-Class Reunion, taking place Oct. 2-3. Several reunion events, including a free family-friendly movie night and a live music concert, are open to the public. A complete schedule of events and additional information are available at uwsuper.edu/Reunion.

Yellowjacket Union-UWS Campus 1605 Catlin Ave., Superior

6pm Sat. Oct. 3

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

6:07pm Sat. Oct. 3

UMD Men's Hockey

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7-10pm Sat. Oct. 3

friday i’m in love: post-punk / new wave / synth / alt dj night

friday i’m in love: post-punk / new wave / synth / alt dj night saturday, oct. 3 | bent paddle brewing co. | duluth bent paddle hosts *friday i’m in love*, a night of post-punk, new wave, synth and alternative music with djs shane kramer (the current /transmission music) and max mileski (sadkin). vinyl + videos + visuals. records, projections, and the space between nostalgia and noise.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Oct. 3

Tommy Wotruba

Harbor Rail Pub 602 First Ave., Two Harbors

7pm Sat. Oct. 3

Frankenfeldt

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7pm Sat. Oct. 3

Bernstein & Sondheim: Regards to Broadway

Lyric Opera of the North presents a one-night-only concert celebrating the work of Broadway giants Leonard Bernstein and Stephen Sondheim. A community chorus made up of over 70 singers will be joined by a jazz band and soloists Erin Capello, Sarah…

Denfeld High School Auditorium 401 N 44th Ave W, Duluth

Cost: $35, Students $12

Age: All Ages

7pm Sat. Oct. 3

Caster Volor

Birds Bar 5801 Tower Ave., Superior

7pm Sat. Oct. 3

The 70's Show

Rock Ridge Performing Arts Center 1403 Progress Pkwy., Virginia

7:30-9:30pm Sat. Oct. 3

'Celebrate The Night' Star Party

Look through telescopes, learn about constellations from knowledgeable astronomers and why dark skies need to be preserved.

Hartley Nature Center 3001 Woodland Ave., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7:30pm Sat. Oct. 3

American Son

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

7:30pm Sat. Oct. 3

Macbeth

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

8pm Sat. Oct. 3

Static Alibi

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

8pm Sat. Oct. 3

Saltydog

Up Yonder on 61 1615 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

8pm Sat. Oct. 3

Jon Rabideaux

Legendary Waters Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff

8pm Sat. Oct. 3

Country Music Fest

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

8pm Sat. Oct. 3

Wish

Maco Theater 415 Chestnut St., Virginia

8:30pm Sat. Oct. 3

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

9pm Sat. Oct. 3

Loose Change

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

9pm Sat. Oct. 3

End Fight Scene

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

10:30pm Sat. Oct. 3

Halloween Drag Show

DO YOU HEAR THAT?! THEY’RE COMING! IT’S DULUTH FLAME’S “HAUNT THE FLAME” DRAG SHOW! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3RD STARTING AT 10PM $10 COVER HOSTED BY DIXIE DIAMOND THATQUEERISA CASSADINE JOINS US AS WE RING IN SPOOKY SEASON AT THE FLAME! TICKETS AVAILABLE ONINE! https://posh.vip/e/haunt-the-flame-drag-show-21

Duluth Flame Nightclub 28 N. First Ave. W., Duluth

Cost: $10-$15

Age: 21+

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