Events

Wed. Aug. 19

Itasca County Fair

Itasca County Fairgrounds 1336 Fairgrounds Rd., Grand Rapids

9-10am Wed. Aug. 19

Wellness Wednesdays

The Lake Superior Zoo hosts Wellness Wednesdays presented by Essentia Health. Every Wednesday from June through August, guests are invited to walk, jog or run their way to wellness while exploring over 1 mile of scenic zoo trails This is a fun and refreshing way to stay active. Last admission is at 9:45am

Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-noon Wed. Aug. 19

River Rovers

Join us outdoors on Wednesdays in the summer from 10:00 am -12:00 pm for River Rovers! River Rovers is a free nature playgroup for children ages 3-7, with a different theme each week.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Drive, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 3-7, must be accompanied by an adult

10am-5pm Wed. Aug. 19

Ely Watercolor 46th Annual Show & Sale

Annual watercolor show and sale by local artists. Original paintings, greeting cards, gift bag art, demonstrations, free admission, open 10 AM - 5 PM daily

Ely Arts & Heritage Center 105 Miner's Landing Rd., Ely

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-2pm Wed. Aug. 19

Kids, Cops & Cars

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

11am-2pm Wed. Aug. 19

The Superior Downtown Farmers Market

Each Wednesday, the Superior Downtown Farmers Market, brought to you by the Douglas County Farmers Association (DCFA) and the Superior Business Improvement District (SBID), features fresh produce, local musicians, handmade goods, and food trucks, all with easy access to downtown restaurants and shops. Visit the event website to learn more about this week’s sponsor, musician, and food truck!

The LOT - Superior 1215 Banks Ave, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon-3pm Wed. Aug. 19

Antique Appraisal

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: Free

4-8pm Wed. Aug. 19

Shrimp Boil Patio Party & Live Music

Lakewoods Resort 21540 Cty. Hwy. M, Cable

4pm Wed. Aug. 19

Car Show

Eagle's Nest Resort 6103 Lavaque Rd., Duluth

5-7:30pm Wed. Aug. 19

Cloquet Forestry Center Open House

Join us in the woods at the Cloquet Forestry Center for an evening of information exchange and community building! We will have a community social hour, a variety of informational tables, walking and wagon tours, and a food truck on-site.

Cloquet Forestry Center 175 University Road, Cloquet

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Wed. Aug. 19

Concerts on the Pier

Glensheen Mansion 3300 London Rd., Duluth

5pm Wed. Aug. 19

Balkan Barrel Series

North St. Louis County Fairgrounds 1010 Discovery Drive, Chisholm

5pm Wed. Aug. 19

Tommy Wotruba

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

5:30-7pm Wed. Aug. 19

Mastering your Energy with Play

A fun class that will teach you how to clean and clear your personal space. Use your imagination and have fun playing with movement of your own life force energy with awareness and intention. Learn how to clear your energy field and have fun doing it. Play with creating energetic flow, understand your own energy, and creating healthy energitic spaces.

Halcyon House 11 E Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: $15

Age: All Ages

5:30pm Wed. Aug. 19

Trevor Stephenson

Bayfield Presbyterian Church 306 Washington Ave., Bayfield

6-7pm Wed. Aug. 19

Flying Tortoises Run Club

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6-7:30pm Wed. Aug. 19

Wednesday Night at the Races - Lake Superior Zoo

The Wednesday Night at the Races series is free and open to any child ages 14 & under. Whether it’s your child’s first-ever race or they’ve just fallen in love with running, we’d love to see them at our next event!

Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 14 & Under

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 19

Bayside Sounds

Multiple locations superiorwi.gov, Superior

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 19

Music in the Park: Thor Leseman & The Wregulars

Eveleth Community Center 801 Jones St., Eveleth

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 19

Pat Eliasen

Skyport Lodge 205 Fireweed Lane, Grand Marais

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 19

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity by painting your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20” canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St. #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

6-8pm Wed. Aug. 19

Robert Walker

Cook City Park River St., Cook

6-9pm Wed. Aug. 19

Open mic

Wussow's Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave., Duluth

6-9pm Wed. Aug. 19

Open Mic at The Backstage

Backstage - Big Top Chautauqua 84810 State Hwy. 13, Bayfield

6-9pm Wed. Aug. 19

Salsa! With Simply Ballroom

Salsa, Salsa, Salsa! Tonight's Paddle Splash, featuring Simply Ballroom, is a night dedicated Latin music and dance. Event Details: ~ Social hour 6-7p ~ Open To All ~ Free Salsa & Bachata Lessons 7-9p ~ Followed by open dance Positive vibes curated by TNT HiFi ~ Simply Ballroom & Mole Musical! All welcome | No Cover | Good Vibes Only | HOT HOT HOT

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Wed. Aug. 19

Joe Paulik

Gunflint Tavern 111 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

6pm Wed. Aug. 19

Sailboat Races

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

6pm Wed. Aug. 19

Democracy 101: How to Engage & Advocate

Cloquet Public Library 320 14th St., Cloquet

6:30-9:30pm Wed. Aug. 19

Solomon Witherspoon

Snively's Lounge 132 E. Superior St., Duluth

6:30-10pm Wed. Aug. 19

Summer Open Jam

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

6:30pm Wed. Aug. 19

Mark Connolly

EZ Street Saloon 3205 S. County Rd. E., South Range

7-10pm Wed. Aug. 19

Bluegrass Jam

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

7:30pm Wed. Aug. 19

Bad Bad Hats

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

8-10pm Wed. Aug. 19

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

8:30pm Wed. Aug. 19

Twin Ports Comedy: Let's Get Weird Wednesdays

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