DULUTH — This week marks Juneteenth (June 19) as well as the opening of an original community play on the Iron Range (June 20). Check the News Tribune for separate stories about those events, as well as more to do in Duluth this summer. Here are six more great activities to check out.
Rock the Bayfront As always, Grandma's Marathon is ensuring that Bayfront Festival Park will be full of free entertainment for the enjoyment of runners, their supporters and the entire Twin Ports community. The Young Athletes Foundation Kids' Festival takes place during the day Friday, June 21 — including the ever-popular mascot race — followed by a DJ and a live set from The Reckoning. Then, on Saturday, June 22, six acts including country star Sydney Hansen, singer-songwriter Chris Kroeze and tribute band PopROCKS! take the stage (grandmasmarathon.
com). ADVERTISEMENT Pollinator Party Adults who grew up in the 20th century might have a hard time wrapping their heads around the notion of a children's party celebrating bees — which kids used to be taught to be terrified of — but today's reality is that pollinators are threatened in Minnesota and around the world. Kids will be the next generation of pollinator protectors, so the Duluth Children's Museum is helping to educate the youngsters about "our buzzing buddies and their incredible role in our ecosystem.
" A Thursday, June 20, Pollinator Party will include planting, crafts, games, music and other bee activities (duluthchildrensmuseum.
