Calendar

Upcoming events on Northland water.

Community paddles, festivals, film nights, and cleanups across the Twin Ports and the St. Louis River Estuary. RSVPs help us plan group size and instructors.

This season

Mark your calendar

Dates may shift with weather and water conditions — confirm via the Facebook page before launch day.

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May162026 · Saturday

Spring Launch Cleanup — Woodstock Bay

Help prep our adopted paddle access launch for the season. Gloves, trash bags, and snacks provided. 20+ volunteers each year.

RSVP open 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Woodstock Bay, Superior WI Family-friendly
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Jun052026 · Friday

Sunset Paddle — St. Louis River Estuary

Co-hosted with St. Louis River Alliance and Ski Hut. Basic on-water instruction, then a guided paddle. PFD required.

RSVP open 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Boy Scout Landing, Duluth All levels
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Jul112026 · Saturday

Twin Ports Paddle Festival

Demo kayaks & SUPs, Voyageur Canoe mini-tours, time trials race, vendors, food truck, lawn games. Kicks off Paddlers & Rowers Week.

Early-bird open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Park Point Rec Area, Duluth $5 on-water activities
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Jul192026 · Sunday

Sunrise Paddle — Lake Superior

Calm-water sunrise paddle on Lake Superior. Group size limited to 14 paddlers; PFD required.

RSVP open 5:30 AM – 7:30 AM Park Point, Duluth Intermediate+
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Aug222026 · Saturday

Wisconsin Point Launch Cleanup

End-of-summer cleanup at the Wisconsin Point boat launch. We'll have refreshments and snacks afterward.

Sign-up open 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Wisconsin Point, Superior WI Family-friendly
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Sep122026 · Saturday

Duluth Area Outdoor Alliance Social

Annual social — paddlers, climbers, hikers, and skiers come together for music, food, and a quiet pint.

Save the date 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Duluth, MN All welcome
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Nov132026 · Friday

World Tour Paddling Film Festival — Duluth

Nine adventure paddling shorts from around the world. Auction proceeds benefit accessible launches in the Northland.

Early-bird soon 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Duluth, MN Fundraiser
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Save my place at an upcoming paddle.

Tell us which event you'd like to attend and how many in your group. We'll confirm by email and send a launch checklist a few days before.

  • No charge for community paddles (some festivals have a small fee).
  • Loaner craft available for some events — ask in the form.
  • Weather contingency communicated via Facebook and email.
Specific dates are shown in the calendar above. We'll confirm yours by email.
Total paddlers including yourself.