Families Invited to Every Child Ready Duluth Family Fest

Annual event offers music, play, learning, and resources for parents and caregivers

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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Families with young children are invited to the fifth annual Every Child Ready Duluth Family Fest on Saturday, February 28 at the Saint Louis County Depot in Duluth, Minnesota. The free event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and will feature music, movement, storytelling, play, free entertainment, and resources for parents and caregivers of children from birth to age five.

Why it matters

The Every Child Ready Duluth Family Fest is an important community event that brings together local organizations to support early childhood development and school readiness. It provides families with young children access to educational activities, information, and resources to help prepare their kids for success.

The details

The event will include puppet show performances, Anishinaabe drumming, free admission to the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, face painting, prize drawings, and a sensory-friendly play area. Families can also connect with local groups offering hands-on activities and information about topics like early childhood development and school readiness.

  • The Every Child Ready Duluth Family Fest takes place on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • The event runs from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

The players

Carmella Hatch

Early Literacy Librarian with the Duluth Public Library and event organizer.

Every Child Ready Duluth

A community initiative that organizes the annual Family Fest event to support families with young children.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to bring Family Fest back for a fifth year. This event shows how our community comes together to support families with young children. We hope parents and caregivers leave feeling connected, informed and inspired, and that kids have a great day playing and learning.”

— Carmella Hatch, Early Literacy Librarian, Duluth Public Library (wdio.com)

What’s next

Families can find more information about the Every Child Ready Duluth Family Fest on the Duluth Public Library website.

The takeaway

The Every Child Ready Duluth Family Fest is an annual community event that provides valuable resources, activities, and support for families with young children in the Duluth area, helping to promote early childhood development and school readiness.