A huge thank you to everyone who came out to Deck the Hall this past Saturday in Downtown Duluth! From the snow playground and giant snow slide to the holiday market, Santa visits, and carolers, it was a day filled with joy, laughter, and holiday cheer.

Special thanks to our sponsors—Renewal by Andersen, Piedmont Eastside, and Rochale’s Paint Spot—for helping make this event so magical.

Your presence and energy made the day unforgettable, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you again soon.

Stay tuned for more holiday fun in Duluth!

Can we hear a round of a-paws for November’s Dog of the Month: Scotch!

Scotch’s humans said he “is a 7-year-old German Shepherd Rottweiler mix, who loves lazing around after a long hike, curling up for a well-deserved nap or basking in your affection. Scotch is happiest when he’s being petted, soaking up all the love he can get. His mischievous side shines through when he sneaks a piece of bread off the countertop if you aren’t careful, proving he has a knack for charming his way into trouble. With Scotch, every moment is filled with love, laughter, and a hint of playful mischief!” Sounds like if you see this good boy around town, you should stop and give him a pet! For his dedication to helping keep our waterways clean and local ecosystems intact, Tiger Tails Animal Hospital has partnered with us to offer a great prize pack to our Dog of the Month.

Take the pledge and your pup (or pups) may just be featured as our next Dog of the Month! DuluthGA.net/PetWastePledge

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for Frosty Fun on the roller-skating rink! 🛼❄️ It was incredible to see skaters of all ages gliding, spinning, and creating wonderful memories on the Activity Lawn. We hope you enjoyed the free rentals, skate aids, and all the frosty fun! Special thanks to Renewal by Andersen for sponsoring this unforgettable winter event. Stay tuned for more exciting activities ahead!

Big news for Duluth! Our town was featured in Southern Living Magazine as one of the “10 Southern Destinations Our Editors Visited For The First Time This Year And Loved!” Associate Food Editor Alana Al-Hatlani shared her experience and highlighted the charm of our walkable downtown and the vibrant Town Green.

Duluth truly embodies the perfect blend of small-town warmth and big-city energy. Whether strolling past the unique local shops, relaxing in the park or enjoying one of our signature events, there’s always something special to discover.

It’s an honor to see Duluth recognized, and it’s a great reminder of why we love calling this place home. If you haven’t visited downtown recently, now’s the perfect time to rediscover it—Southern Living’s editors certainly did!

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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Haunted Ghost Tours in Downtown Duluth! We hope you enjoyed the eerie tales, spine-tingling chills, and spook-tacular specials.

Can we hear a round of a-paws for October’s Dog of the Month: Greyson!

Greyson’s humans said he “is a 3-year-old black and brown Dapple Dachshund, who loves the beach, sleeping and cuddling with the family. He also loves going on walks, and when he does, he must say hi to everyone he sees!” Sounds like if you see this good boy around town, you should stop and give him a pet! For his dedication to helping keep our waterways clean and local ecosystems intact, Tiger Tails Animal Hospital has partnered with us to offer a great prize pack to our Dog of the Month.

Take the pledge, and your pup (or pups) may just be featured as our next Dog of the Month! DuluthGA.net/PetWastePledge

Thank you to everyone who joined us at Duluth on Tap this past weekend! We had an incredible time celebrating Oktoberfest with lively polka music, festive costumes, and exciting games like pretzel eating and beer stein holding. Your enthusiasm made this Bavarian celebration one for the books!

A huge thank you to everyone who participated in this week’s Blood Drive at the Festival Center! We had a 100% turnout for all 30 spots, with over half of the donors being our amazing city employees from various departments and the rest made up of dedicated local residents. Whether you donated, attempted to donate, or volunteered your time, your efforts are truly appreciated.

A special thank you to the City’s Wellness Committee for their support, and to Shelley Shepphard for initiating this event and contributing in so many ways. We also want to recognize Danielle Ruedt for leading our volunteer group, along with Sherale Booker, Jessica Gross, Denise Bailey, and Adriana McCurdy for handling everything from set up and check-in to marketing, photos, and the little things that made this event a success.

To our donors, your generosity is helping save lives, and we were thrilled to have both first-time and frequent donors, including a special long-distance donor—William from I.T., who joined us all the way from Buffalo, NY!

A big thanks to Chick-fil-A for donating 40 chicken biscuits to fuel our volunteers and donors.

We’re already looking forward to our next blood drive in May 2025.