Minnesota Educator Academy (MEA) is where our beloved teachers gather together the third Thursday of October every year. Teachers attend to continue learning for themselves, to network, and to gain free resources. This means that many students in Minnesota get a long weekend! If you have the privilege of spending a long MEA weekend with your kids and are looking for memorable experiences in Duluth, we have compiled a few ideas for you!
{Duluth is also a popular destination for other families in MN to visit during their time off. So, locals, don’t be surprised if you see extra people around your favorite places.}
MEA Special Hours and Events
Book Bingo – Duluth Public Library
Mount Royal
Thursday October 21st 3pm-4pm (Dress Warm)
West Duluth
Thursday October 21st 6pm-7pm
During the Thursday and Friday of Minnesota’s MEA weekend, the Duluth Folk School will be offering a Craft Camp for kids in the 3rd – 5th grades!
Family Game Night – Cloquet Public Library
Free! With snacks provided.
Full Mansion Tours are offered until 6:30 pm and Classic Tours are available until 7:00 pm.
Extended Hours – open 9am-3pm Thursday-Sunday
Lake Superior Art Glass – Kids Class (Ages 4-13)
MEA Break Fun
Childcare 7:30am-5pm each day
Field trips
Must register at duluth.gov/parks/register
Old School Lives in Cotton, MN
Thursday, October 21st &
Friday, October 22nd
1:00 TO 3:30 PM
Only $8.00 Admission Plus Rentals
Other Fun Ideas for MEA Break
- Check out our Fall Fun and Halloween Activity Guide for events
- Burlington Station – Two Harbors
- Duluth Children’s Museum
- Defy Duluth Trampoline Park
- Lake Superior Zoo
- Great Lakes Aquarium
- Hiking
- Mega Malts at Bridgeman’s – have a special treat
- Create or shop for an appreciation gift for your child’s teacher
Have fun, be safe, and stay healthy! Be prepared while you are out and bring your masks and hand sanitizer.
