13 Things to Do in Duluth This Week · October 1–4, 2026

Family-Friendly

Monday Night Cash Bingo

Irving Community Club brings Cash Bingo to The Caddy Shack every Monday with 10 games including Big Money Progressives up to $1,199 — only $2 per board, 21+.

Monday, October 5, 2026 6:00 PM · The Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub, 2023 W Superior St, Duluth

Disney's Descendants: The Musical

The Duluth Playhouse brings Disney's Descendants to the NorShor Theatre stage for a wicked-good weekend of family-friendly musical theatre.

Friday, October 9, 2026 · NorShor Theatre, 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Festivals & Special Events

Lake Superior Surf Shindig

An annual surf culture celebration at The Back Alley featuring a surf swap, live music, local art, ding repair, a surf video premiere, food, and drinks.

Saturday, October 10, 2026 · The Back Alley, Duluth

Date Night

Outer Chaos, Inner Calm and Healing: 4-Week Series

Designated Qigong Master Glenn Tobey guides a four-week series cultivating inner peace and a personalized healing plan through Spring Forest Qigong and heart-centered awareness.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Svälja Whole-Being, Duluth

Lake Superior Live Music Cruise

Set sail on Lake Superior for a harbor cruise featuring live local music, a BBQ dinner, and sweeping waterfront views — Greg Tiburzi performs this sailing.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 5:30 PM · Vista Fleet, 323 Harbor Dr, Duluth

Music & Nightlife

DJ Trivia at the Caddy Shack

Put your knowledge to the test every Thursday at DJ Trivia at The Caddy Shack — show up by 7 and compete with a team for prizes.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 7:00 PM · The Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub, 2023 W Superior St, Duluth

Into the Night | Sacred Music & Dances of Universal Peace

Kristy Marie Nur Jehan and The Way Of The Heart Crew lead a transformative evening of sacred music and movement practices designed to unite hearts and dissolve boundaries.

Friday, October 2, 2026 · Svälja Whole-Being, Duluth

Pro-Comedy Tour

The Pro-Comedy Tour makes a stop at Duluth's Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub with two shows on Saturday night.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 6:00 PM · Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub, 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

Ole & the Evinrudes at Sir Benedicts Tavern

Ole & the Evinrudes bring their Northwoods jazz sound to the iconic Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake for a lively Saturday night set.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 7:00 PM · Sir Benedicts Tavern on the Lake, 805 E Superior Street, Duluth

Outdoors & Active

The Power of Intuitive Knowing Mini Retreat

Rachel Gilbertson leads an experiential mini-retreat filled with gentle reflection, journaling, and mindful movement to help you reconnect with inner wisdom and trust your intuition.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Svälja Whole-Being, Duluth

Free Events

Old Time Folk Jam

A low-key old time folk jam session at the Dovetail inside Duluth Folk School — all skill levels welcome.

Saturday, October 3, 2026 5:00 PM · Duluth Folk School, 1918 Superior St, Duluth

District 8 Candidate Forum

Attend a public candidate forum for the District 8 race at the Duluth Public Library — free and open to all community members.

Thursday, October 8, 2026 5:30 PM · Duluth Public Library, Duluth

Arts & Culture

"Forma. Phylum. Pictura.": The Order of Being

Lizzards Art Gallery opens a new exhibition exploring the intersection of form, taxonomy, and visual art — on view starting September 24.

Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Lizzards Art Gallery, 11 West Superior Street, Duluth