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Discover what's happening in your community! Browse through our curated selection of local events and activities, from family-friendly festivals to live performances, workshops, and cultural gatherings. Use the filters below to sort by date, category, or location to find exactly what interests you. Whether you're looking for weekend entertainment, educational opportunities, or ways to get involved in your neighborhood, you'll find it here. Check back regularly as new events are added daily.

Upcoming Events and Activities in Ely, MN

Lake Vermillion Culture Center Summer Schedule

Thu, May 21 - Tue, Sep 7

Lake Vermillion Culture Center Summer Schedule

Voting in Ely

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Nov 4 @ 7 AM-8 PM

Voting in Ely

🗳️ GETTING READY FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION? The City of Ely is your best source for up-to-date voting information. 👉 Find your polling place or Register/check your status online. Learn more here:

FREE FLU SHOTS AT THE ECC 💉

Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Nov 11 @ 11 AM-7 PM

FREE FLU SHOTS AT THE ECC 💉

One of the many ways that Ely-Bloomenson Community Hospital cares for our communities is by offering several FREE Flu Shot clinics each fall where our nurses provide on-site vaccinations to local businesses.

Trick or Canning

Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 4 @ 9 AM-5 PM

Trick or Canning

This weekend! Please stop by and donate to support our local Ely Food Shelf! Please help our youth collect non-perishable foods for the Ely Food Shelf by brining your donations to St Anthony's Church.

City of Babbitt Public Meeting Schedule Nov 1-6

Thu, Nov 5 @ 10:30 AM-5 PM

City of Babbitt Public Meeting Schedule Nov 1-6

Update to this week's meeting schedule. Reminder that all meetings are open to the public, unless otherwise specified, and attendance at any meeting is always welcomed.

Holiday Boutique

Sat, Nov 7 @ 10 AM-3 PM

Holiday Boutique

Visit with our local/regional artists and artisans in a cozy intimate setting at the Ely Community Center!

Ely Palestine Solidarity Group

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Jan 12 @ 6 PM-7 PM

Ely Palestine Solidarity Group

Vermillion Campus Volunteer Fair

Fri, Nov 13 @ 10 AM-1 PM

Vermillion Campus Volunteer Fair

Whether you're looking to gain hands-on experience, build your resume, explore career interests, or simply give back, this is a great opportunity to meet local nonprofits and community organizations and learn how you can make a difference.

Giiwedin Indigenous Film Festival

Fri, Nov 13 @ 10 AM-9 PM

Giiwedin Indigenous Film Festival

Join us at Ely's Historic State Theater for the Giiwedin Indigenous Film Festival! This is a FREE event, open to the public. Watch indigenous-made films & meet the filmmakers! Plus: Free lunch for festival attendees and a youth craft class at Ely Folk School from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

Circle of Support

Tue, Nov 17 @ 5:30 PM-6:30 PM

Circle of Support

For parents/caregivers of individuals with special needs. Get support and ideas from others with shared experiences. Feel free to drop by any of these sessions in room W115 in Washington Elementary.

Give to the Max Day 2026

Thu, Nov 19 - Fri, Nov 20

Give to the Max Day 2026

Pull up a chair and join neighbors from Duluth to Rochester supporting the local nonprofits that power education, arts, housing, health, and so much more. Every gift, big and small, stitches our communities a little closer and moves Minnesota forward.

Community Singing

Tue, Dec 1 - Tue, Feb 2 @ 6 PM-7 PM

Community Singing

Ely Palestine Solidarity Group

Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Feb 9 @ 6 PM-7 PM

Ely Palestine Solidarity Group

Community Singing

Tue, Jan 5 - Tue, Mar 9 @ 6 PM-7 PM

Community Singing

Ely Palestine Solidarity Group

Tue, Jan 12 - Tue, Mar 16 @ 6 PM-8 PM

Ely Palestine Solidarity Group

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