There’s always something happening in the Superior Business District. Check below for information on upcoming SBID and community events.
UPCOMING EVENTS
See the latest updates of upcoming events and promotions.
October
October 5: Hard Hat Happy Hour
The SBID/Twin Ports Business Alliance are hosting Hard Hat Happy Hours at the Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider, 4-6 pm, the first Monday of each month beginning October 5, 2026. This will be a chance to connect with DOT for updates on the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction project. All are welcome to join these Happy Hours! Learn more!
October 13: Women in Business
Join us for our monthly Women in Business meeting on October 13th at 9:30 am at 1401 Tower, 3rd Floor Ballroom. Featured speaker will be Kim Pearson, Essentia Health on how Essentia is adding services, etc. for healthcare of Douglas County residents ahead of the Blatnik Reconstruction Project. RSVP now!
October 21: Coffee & Tea with the DOT
The SBID is hosting a monthly series with the DOT on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, beginning October 21; 9 am at 1401 Tower, 3rd Floor Ballroom. The DOT will present current updates on the Blatnik project, followed by a presentation by the SBID or other entities related to the project, followed by time for Q&A. The event is FREE and all community members are welcome to attend. Learn more!
October 24: Superior Spooktacular
The annual Superior Spooktacular will be held on Saturday, October 24th throughout Superior and the SBID. Join in some spooky fun with a 5k race, parade and more! Details coming soon!
October 30: Trick-or-Treat in the District
Spooky season is almost here so plan now to join us for Trick or Treat in the District! This year’s event will be held on Friday, October 30th from 12-3:00 pm. Participating SBID businesses offer treats for the kids and as always, fabulous shopping for the adults. Follow this page for updates!
October 31: Goin’ Postal Poltergeist Pub Crawl & Fall Music Fest
Plan now for some Halloween fun with Goin’ Postal’s 10th Annual Poltergeist Pub Crawl & Fall Music Festival on October 31st. Enjoy live music, costume contests and more! Learn more!
November
November 2: Hard Hat Happy Hour
Join the SBID/Twin Ports Business Alliance for Hard Hat Happy Hours at the Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider, 4-6 pm, the first Monday of each month. This will be a chance to connect with DOT for updates on the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction project. All are welcome to join these Happy Hours! Learn more!
November 10: Women in Business
Join us for our monthly Women in Business meeting on November 10th at 9:30 am at 1401 Tower, 3rd Floor Ballroom. Featured speaker will be Jaci Sulley, Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation (WWBIC). RSVP now!
November 18: Coffee and/or Tea with the DOT
Join the SBID its monthly Coffee & Tea with the DOT on November 18th at 9 am, 1401 Tower, 3rd Floor Ballroom. The DOT will present current updates on the Blatnik project, followed by a presentation by the SBID or other entities related to the project, followed by time for Q&A. The event is FREE and all community members are welcome to attend. Learn more!
November 20: Pink Friday
Celebrate shopping small with women owned businesses with our Pink Friday promotion. Pink Friday (November 20th) is a national event designed to promote supporting small, local and women owned businesses a week before Black Friday and our Shop Small Superior Week. Participating SBID businesses will be offering specials, prize drawings and a fun selfie station to pose for a chance to win BID Bucks! More details coming soon!
November 27: Community Tree Lighting
Kick-off for Shop Small Superior Week and holiday shopping season at the Community Tree Lighting, November 27 at 5 pm in City Center Park at 5 pm. Enjoy winter fun, holiday carols, a visit from Santa and SBID sponsored hot cocoa and prizes such as BID Bucks and gift cards from SBID businesses. More details coming soon!
November 28 – December 5: Shop Small Superior Week
The Superior Business Improvement District and Superior-Douglas County Area Chamber of Commerce are teaming up again to promote local business during a full week of fun with Shop Small Superior Week. Beginning on Small Business Saturday, November 28 and running through December 5, participating businesses will be offering great deals and special events to help you get your holiday shopping done.
Be on the look out for our special tote bags and our Shop Hop Punch Card to earn punches by visiting participating businesses for a chance to win BID Bucks! More details coming soon!
December
December 1-23: Surprise Santa
Santa will be back and surprising shoppers with BID Bucks while they’re out supporting our businesses in the District! From December 1-23rd, Santa will pop in to participating businesses to surprise shoppers with $25 in BID Bucks to spend. Follow this page for updates!
December 7: Hard Hat Happy Hour
Join the SBID/Twin Ports Business Alliance for Hard Hat Happy Hours at the Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider, 4-6 pm, the first Monday of each month. This will be a chance to connect with DOT for updates on the Blatnik Bridge reconstruction project. All are welcome to join these Happy Hours! Learn more!
December 8: Women in Business
Join us for our monthly Women in Business meeting on November 10th at 9:30 am at 1401 Tower, 3rd Floor Ballroom. Featured speaker will be Jen Rossman with Barkers Island Inn. RSVP now!
December 16: Coffee and/or Tea with the DOT
Join the SBID its monthly Coffee & Tea with the DOT on December 16th at 9 am, 1401 Tower, 3rd Floor Ballroom. The DOT will present current updates on the Blatnik project, followed by a presentation by the SBID or other entities related to the project, followed by time for Q&A. The event is FREE and all community members are welcome to attend. Learn more!