May/June Family Events Calendar

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‘The Cat in the Hat’

Through May 20

The Duluth Playhouse’s Theatre for Young Audiences arrives with Thing One and Thing Two to turn a dull and dreary day into a wacky extravaganza. Saturdays at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Sundays at 2 p.m. $12-$15. duluthplayhouse.org.

Hartley Nature Center’s Wildflower Walk

May 16

Do you know where the secret patch of bloodroot is? Can you tell the difference between an oak fern and an ostrich fern? Join Joy for a guided evening wildflower walk where you’ll stroll through Hartley Park. Learn tips on how to identify plants, fun folklore tidbits and see treasures of Hartley Park. Meet at Hartley Nature Center, and the walk begins at 6 pm. Call to pre-register: (218) 724-6735. hartleynature.org/hartley-nature-center-programs/ birthday-parties.

Park Point Rummage Sale

June 8-9

Four miles of sales, food available. Cross the lift bridge and find a spot to park on the street, then start your adventure. All sales are on private property.

Duluth Monarch Festival

June 9

Third annual event includes information from beekeepers, garden society, vendors. Local seeds for milkweed and other pollinator plants for sale. Balloon twisting, face painting, snacks. Sessions on photography, gardening, vegetation management.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Coppertop Church (First United Methodist), 230 E. Skyline Parkway.

Grandma’s Marathon events

June 14-16

• Grandma’s Marathon is Saturday, June 16, and the weekend includes a variety of events. All-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner Friday, June 15, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the DECC’s Pioneer Hall. $14 adults, $7 ages 5-12, free for 4 and younger. Advance tickets available, (218) 727-0947.

• Essentia Health Fitness Expo, 4-8 p.m. June 14, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 15. Free admission. DECC Arena.

• Whipper Snapper Races, June 15. Registration starts at noon; races start promptly at 2 p.m. Bayfront Festival Park. Free for ages 14 and younger. grandmasmarathon.com.

‘Pinocchio’

June 14-17 and July 12-15

The Duluth Playhouse’s Theatre for Young Audiences presents the classic tale with songs and interactive experiences. Thursday-Saturday at 7 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 2 p.m. $12-$15. duluthplayhouse.org.

Father’s Day at the zoo

June 17

Put on your superhero cape and get to the Lake Superior Zoo faster than a speeding bullet! Celebrate Father’s Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy superhero activities and soda floats. Superhero disguises encouraged. 7210 Fremont St. (218) 730-4500. info@lszoo.org

CHUM Rhubarb Festival

June 23

Pies, jams, breads and more. Crafts for sale, largest leaf contest, games, crafts, music and stage shows. First Lutheran Church, 11th Avenue East and London Road. Starts at 9 a.m. (218) 720-6521. chumduluth.org/ rhubarbfestival.htm

Park Point Art Fair

June 23-24

Shop works by 120 artists in various mediums along the shore of Lake Superior. Music, demonstrations and food. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (218) 428-1916. parkpointartfair.org

Swedish Midsommar

June 28

Sponsored by the Swedish Cultural Society of Duluth, 12:30-4 p.m. Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1325 N 45th Ave E. Activities for all ages include painting dala horses and making floral crowns. The program featuring Paul and Mary Dahlin and Ross Sutter begins at 2 p.m., followed by decorating and raising the Midsommar Pole. The day ends with coffee and Swedish refreshments. A $5 donation is requested for adults. Free for ages 11 and younger. Contact: Nancy Lahti, (218) 7274416.

‘Guys and Dolls Jr.’

June 29-July 1

The Children’s Theatre presents the showcase performance for summer intensive actors ages 8-13. Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. $15$17. duluthplayhouse.org.

Rockin’ the Park with Hairball

July 3

Concert of 1980s tribute bands. Lights, video screens, smoke fire and screaming fans. Bayfront Festival Park. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets available at etix.com or the DECC ticket office.