Business and Social Networking
Bike Blessing
Bike Blessing is an annual outreach of Salem Covenant Church in West Duluth. Bikers and non-bikers of all walks and rides are invited to this family-friendly event starting at 10:30 a.m. that kicks off the riding season. Pastor Joe Florestano leads the blessing of the bikes. Then there is “kickstands up” at 1 p.m. for a 100 mile ride. Destination to be determined. Emma’s Kitchen food truck will provide lunch (cost not included).
Arc Northland 75th Anniversary: Chocolate After Dark
Celebrate 75 years of impact, inclusion and community with Arc Northland at Chocolate After Dark commemorating 75 years of service and advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families across the Northland.
Guests will enjoy curated chocolate tasting experience, signature cocktails & bar service, live entertainment and legacy awards & recognition program
Coffee at the Co‑op
Whole Foods Co-op’s Duluth Hillside location hosts a coffee meetup on the third Friday of each month. Community members can drop in, grab a cup of coffee or tea, and connect at their own pace. There’s no agenda and no registration; anyone can stop by for five minutes or stay for the whole hour.
Speed Friending
This is a rotational mixer, where everyone will meet everyone one-on-one. The goal is to generate new conversations with a variety of people. The event is facilitated by an experienced host, who welcomes everyone, whether introvert or extrovert, old or young, from near or far.
The event starts exactly at 5:45, so arrive before then if you’d like to join. Participants are capped at 32 to ensure a comfortable audio environment. The event is free, but a $10-5 donation to Duluth Folk School is appreciated.
The Golden Ticket: A Celebration of Aging Carnival
A celebration of growing older with joy and laughter during which attendees can enjoy games, health and wellness activities, a classic car show, live entertainment, food trucks, educational speakers, bingo and more. Presented by The Northland Aging Care Network.
Registration for the free event is available at eventbrite.com.
Connect at Clyde With Dr. Rolf Weberg
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Let’s Connect at Clyde” luncheon series features guest speakers in the Clyde Iron Works event center. Dr. Rolf Weberg, executive director of the University of Minnesota Duluth’s Natural Resources Research Institute, is the speaker for this edition.
The cost to attend is $30 for chamber members and $45 for nonmembers. Register at duluthchamber.com.
Speed Friending
This is a rotational mixer, where everyone will meet everyone one-on-one. The goal is to generate new conversations with a variety of people. The event is facilitated by an experienced host, who welcomes everyone, whether introvert or extrovert, old or young, from near or far.
The event starts exactly at 5:45, so arrive before then if you’d like to join. Participants are capped at 32 to ensure a comfortable audio environment. The event is free, but a $10-5 donation to Duluth Folk School is appreciated.
Duluth Area Chamber Golf Classic 2026
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce’s 57th annual Golf Classic is the city’s largest business-to-business golf tournament.
Golf starts at 7 a.m.; after-party runs from 3 to 7 p.m.
Register at duluthchamber.com.
Speed Friending
This is a rotational mixer, where everyone will meet everyone one-on-one. The goal is to generate new conversations with a variety of people. The event is facilitated by an experienced host, who welcomes everyone, whether introvert or extrovert, old or young, from near or far.
The event starts exactly at 5:45, so arrive before then if you’d like to join. Participants are capped at 32 to ensure a comfortable audio environment. The event is free, but a $10-5 donation to Duluth Folk School is appreciated.
Duluth Superior Pride Mayors’ Reception 2026
Community leaders welcome visitors and residents to the annual Duluth Superior Pride celebration during the traditional Mayors’ Reception event. The festivities include live music, snacks, a cash bar and a brief presentation to honor contributors to the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
Duluth Superior Pride runs Sept. 3-6. For a full list of events and locations, visit duluthsuperiorpride.com.
Connect at Clyde With Kevin Beardsley
The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce’s “Let’s Connect at Clyde” luncheon series features guest speakers in the Clyde Iron Works event center. Kevin Beardsley, executive director of the Duluth Seaway Port Authority, is the speaker for this edition.
The cost to attend is $30 for chamber members and $45 for nonmembers. Register at duluthchamber.com.
Speed Friending
This is a rotational mixer, where everyone will meet everyone one-on-one. The goal is to generate new conversations with a variety of people. The event is facilitated by an experienced host, who welcomes everyone, whether introvert or extrovert, old or young, from near or far.
The event starts exactly at 5:45, so arrive before then if you’d like to join. Participants are capped at 32 to ensure a comfortable audio environment. The event is free, but a $10-5 donation to Duluth Folk School is appreciated.
Speed Friending
This is a rotational mixer, where everyone will meet everyone one-on-one. The goal is to generate new conversations with a variety of people. The event is facilitated by an experienced host, who welcomes everyone, whether introvert or extrovert, old or young, from near or far.
The event starts exactly at 5:45, so arrive before then if you’d like to join. Participants are capped at 32 to ensure a comfortable audio environment. The event is free, but a $10-5 donation to Duluth Folk School is appreciated.
Speed Friending
This is a rotational mixer, where everyone will meet everyone one-on-one. The goal is to generate new conversations with a variety of people. The event is facilitated by an experienced host, who welcomes everyone, whether introvert or extrovert, old or young, from near or far.
The event starts exactly at 5:45, so arrive before then if you’d like to join. Participants are capped at 32 to ensure a comfortable audio environment. The event is free, but a $10-5 donation to Duluth Folk School is appreciated.
Speed Friending
This is a rotational mixer, where everyone will meet everyone one-on-one. The goal is to generate new conversations with a variety of people. The event is facilitated by an experienced host, who welcomes everyone, whether introvert or extrovert, old or young, from near or far.
The event starts exactly at 5:45, so arrive before then if you’d like to join. Participants are capped at 32 to ensure a comfortable audio environment. The event is free, but a $10-5 donation to Duluth Folk School is appreciated.