Events

1:30-5pm Fri. May. 3

Lake Superior Estuarium

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-8pm Fri. May. 3

Kettle River Paddling Festival

Banning State Park 61101 Banning Park Rd., Sandstone

7pm Fri. May. 3

63rd annual Season Opener

Gondik Law Speedway 4700 Tower Ave., Superior

8am-6pm Sat. May. 4

Kettle River Paddling Festival

Banning State Park 61101 Banning Park Rd., Sandstone

10am-5pm Sat. May. 4

Lake Superior Estuarium First Saturdays

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-3pm Sat. May. 4

May Faire Festival

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

9am-3pm Sun. May. 5

Kettle River Paddling Festival

Banning State Park 61101 Banning Park Rd., Sandstone

5pm Sun. May. 5

Season opener

Proctor Speedway 800 N. Boundary Ave., Proctor

4:30pm Mon. May. 6

Carden International Circus

Bay Area Civic Center 320 4th St. W., Ashland

7:30pm Mon. May. 6

Carden International Circus

Bay Area Civic Center 320 4th St. W., Ashland

6-8pm Thu. May. 9

Park's Night Out

Lincoln Park 25th Ave. W. & W. 3rd St., Duluth

10am Fri. May. 10

Range Shrine Circus

Hibbing Memorial Building 400 E. 23rd St., HIbbing

6pm Fri. May. 10

Range Shrine Circus

Hibbing Memorial Building 400 E. 23rd St., HIbbing

7pm Fri. May. 10

Friday Night at the Races

Gondik Law Speedway 4700 Tower Ave., Superior

7pm Fri. May. 10

Lion King Jr.

Merritt Auditorium 8659 Unity Dr., Mountain Iron

9am Sat. May. 11

John S. Werner Memorial 5K Run-Walk

The Other Place Bar & Grille 3930 E. Calvary Rd., Duluth

10am-2pm Sat. May. 11

Spring Gear Swap

Mt. Ashwabay Ski Area 32525 Ski Hill Rd., Bayfield

1pm Sat. May. 11

Range Shrine Circus

Hibbing Memorial Building 400 E. 23rd St., HIbbing

1pm Sat. May. 11

EZ Street annual Golf Scramble

Norwood Acres Golf Course 7455 S. County Rd. P, Lake Nebagamon

6pm Sat. May. 11

Range Shrine Circus

Hibbing Memorial Building 400 E. 23rd St., HIbbing

6:30pm Sat. May. 11

Season opener

Hibbing Raceway 1799 E. 23rd St., Hibbing

7pm Sat. May. 11

Lion King Jr.

Merritt Auditorium 8659 Unity Dr., Mountain Iron

9am Sun. May. 12

Badass Warrior Goddess DiffeRUNce

Ursa Minor Brewing 2415 W. Superior St. Suite B, Duluth

2pm Sun. May. 12

Lion King Jr.

Merritt Auditorium 8659 Unity Dr., Mountain Iron

5pm Sun. May. 12

Sunday Showdown

Proctor Speedway 800 N. Boundary Ave., Proctor

1:30-5pm Fri. May. 17

Lake Superior Estuarium

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. May. 17

Friday Night at the Races

Gondik Law Speedway 4700 Tower Ave., Superior

2-8pm Sat. May. 18

Festiversary 2024

Festiversary – An Outdoor Beer Festival Block Party Celebrating Bent Paddle’s 11 Year Anniversary – is Back!!! Join us and 3,000 of your closest friends at the Brewery on Saturday, May 18, 2024 from 2 – 8 pm to help us celebrate!

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: Advanced Tickets $30 Day of Tickets $40

Age: All Ages

5pm Sun. May. 19

Sunday Showdown

Proctor Speedway 800 N. Boundary Ave., Proctor

7:30-9:30pm Fri. May. 24

Peter & The Starcatcher

Duluth Playhouse presents Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan. Running May 24 - June 2 at the NorShor Theatre, Rick Elice’s Tony Award-winning play, based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$50

Age: Age 8+

8-11am Sat. May. 25

Northland 5K for Food Allergy

This is a chip-timed run/walk event. It is an out-and-back course and follows the Lakewalk toward Canal Park with the turn-around point just before the lighthouse. Kid fun run to follow.

Leif Erikson Park 1301 London Rd., Duluth

Cost: $35 adults; $0 kids; $10 virtual

Age: All Ages

2-4pm Sat. May. 25

Peter & The Starcatcher

Duluth Playhouse presents Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan. Running May 24 - June 2 at the NorShor Theatre, Rick Elice’s Tony Award-winning play, based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$50

Age: Age 8+

6-9pm Sat. May. 25

South Shore Square Dance & Old Time Jam

Lake Wind Coffee 83010 Washington Ave., Port Wing

Cost: $10 admission, children free

7:30-9:30pm Sat. May. 25

Peter & The Starcatcher

Duluth Playhouse presents Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan. Running May 24 - June 2 at the NorShor Theatre, Rick Elice’s Tony Award-winning play, based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$50

Age: Age 8+

7pm Thu. May. 30

UNRL Celebrity Softball Game

Get ready to cheer on your favorite linebackers and wide receivers as they show off their softball skills at the UNRL® Celebrity Softball Game on May 30! Minnesota Vikings fullback CJ Ham is hosting this family-friendly event. He and his Vikings…

CHS Field 360 N Broadway St, St Paul

Cost: $5 - $50 each

Age: All Ages

7:30-9:30pm Thu. May. 30

Peter & The Starcatcher

Duluth Playhouse presents Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan. Running May 24 - June 2 at the NorShor Theatre, Rick Elice’s Tony Award-winning play, based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$50

Age: Age 8+

7pm Fri. May. 31

Friday Night at the Races

Gondik Law Speedway 4700 Tower Ave., Superior

7:30-9:30pm Fri. May. 31

Peter & The Starcatcher

Duluth Playhouse presents Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan. Running May 24 - June 2 at the NorShor Theatre, Rick Elice’s Tony Award-winning play, based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$50

Age: Age 8+

Sat. Jun. 1

Wisconsin Free Fishing Weekend

10am-5pm Sat. Jun. 1

Lake Superior Estuarium First Saturdays

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7:30-9:30pm Sat. Jun. 1

Peter & The Starcatcher

Duluth Playhouse presents Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan. Running May 24 - June 2 at the NorShor Theatre, Rick Elice’s Tony Award-winning play, based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$50

Age: Age 8+

Sun. Jun. 2

Wisconsin Free Fishing Weekend

2pm Sun. Jun. 2

Peter & The Starcatcher

Duluth Playhouse presents Peter and the Starcatcher, a hilarious and wildly theatrical prequel to Peter Pan. Running May 24 - June 2 at the NorShor Theatre, Rick Elice’s Tony Award-winning play, based on the best-selling novel by Dave Barry and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$50

Age: Age 8+

1:30-5pm Fri. Jun. 7

Lake Superior Estuarium

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7pm Fri. Jun. 7

Friday Night at the Races

Gondik Law Speedway 4700 Tower Ave., Superior

8am-10pm Sat. Jun. 8

Free Park Day

Minnesota State Parks dnr.state.mn.us

1:30-5pm Fri. Jun. 21

Lake Superior Estuarium

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient you to the largest estuary on Lake Superior, and information to help you get out and explore.

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

2-3pm Fri. Jun. 21

Whipper Snapper Races for Kids

Grandma’s Marathon weekend shouldn’t be just for the adults, so be sure to bring the kids to Bayfront Festival Park for their very own race complete with finisher medals! Bring them out to Bayfront Festival Park on Friday afternoon on…

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: Ages 14 & Under

6-8pm Fri. Jun. 21

William A. Irvin 5K

The William A. Irvin 5K started in 1994 and has now become the popular kickoff event to an exciting lineup of races and festivities on Grandma’s Marathon weekend in Duluth, MN. A perfect race for people of all ages and abilities, the 3.1-mile…

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

Age: All Ages

6-9am Sat. Jun. 22

Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon

Since its start in 1991, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon has grown into one of the most popular and largest half marathons in the United States. Named a "Runners Choice" event by RaceRaves, the Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon was voted in 2019 the…

Grandma's Marathon 351 Canal Park Dr # 2, Duluth

Age: All Ages