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Christmas by the Lake Volume XII CD Release Party
The Bluebird Foundation announces their Christmas by the Lake Volume XII album at a CD release event. “Christmas by the Lake” started 13 years ago when regional promoter and businessman Tracy Lundeen wanted to create a showcase of area talent doing holiday music and to donate the proceeds to charities. The CD features many traditional holiday favorites as well as a number of original tunes written by the performers. Over the years the project has benefited the Boys and Girls…
Find out more »Slumber Party with Santa
Miller Hill Mall is hosting the 6th annual Slumber Party with Santa. There will be arts and crafts, cookies, live reindeer, princesses, songs and stories with Santa. The DTA will be giving VIP winners rides around the the mall in the trolley with the jolly old elf himself. Attendees are asked to bring a toy to donate. Registration for this event is required and can be done online.
Find out more »Duluth Vineyard Art Fair and Marketplace
The fourth-annual Vineyard Art Fair and Marketplace features pottery, jewelry, photography, wood sculptures, handmade signs, journals and much more. Specialty breads, honey and baked goods are also available for purchase. On Saturday only, have a made-to-order wood fired pizza for lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Find out more »Ugly Sweater Party
Mentor Duluth co-sponsors an Ugly Sweater Party at Bent Paddle Brewing Company. The first 50 in the door get a free drink and the ugliest sweaters get prizes. The Mentor Duluth crew are onsite to give information on how to sign up to be mentors for area youth. Above all, it is a time to socialize and celebrate how mentors are giving back to the community. For more information check out the Mentor Duluth Facebook Page.
Find out more »Christmas City of the North Parade 2018
The Christmas City of the North Parade has been an annual holiday tradition in Duluth since the 1950s. It features marching bands, dance performances, colorful floats and an appearance by Santa Claus. The parade is broadcast live on KBJR-TV channel 6.1 and online at kbjr6.com. Free parking is available downtown after 5 p.m. in ramps at Fourth Avenue Auto Park, Duluth Transportation Center, Fitger's Brewery Complex, Duluth Technology Village, Medical District Ramp, Phoenix Parking Lot, St. Luke's Hospital Ramp, St.…
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Pepperkakebyen: Gingerbread City Duluth 2018
An event every week that begins at 1:00pm on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 8, 2018
Duluth's seventh annual Norwegian Gingerbread Village is a collaborative effort of the Nordic Center and the Sons of Norway. People of all ages are welcome to view this presentation of gingerbread house masterpieces. Gingerbread houses will be decorated on Nov. 10 and on view Nov. 16 during the Christmas City of the North Parade and on Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 17 to Dec. 8. A $5 donation is recommended.
Find out more »HoliDAI Market
The HolidAi Market will feature 50 artists with handmade works from the Duluth Art Institute Clay Studio, Duluth Fiber Handcrafters Guild and the Lake Superior Watercolor Society. Artwork will range from functional pieces to ornamental. There will also be live demonstrations and hands-on activities. The DAI will also have limited edition prints of artworks from its 2018 exhibitions available for purchase.
Find out more »Lowell Craft Fair and Bake Sale
The Lowell Elementary PTA hosts a craft fair and bake sale featuring local artists and student vendors in the school's lobby and gymnasium. Christmas gifts, decorations and sweets will be available for purchase; hot cider will be free.
Find out more »Bentleyville Tour of Lights Opening Night 2018
Duluth's mega Christmas-light spectacular opens for the season with free cookies and hot cocoa for everyone. Bentleyville "Tour of Lights" is the largest walk through display of lights in America. Guests are invited to stroll under the glow of over 4 million lights in a 20-acre park on the shores of Lake Superior. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, along with Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, will be on hand for photos and handing out candy canes. This year's Bentleyville hours are 5…
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An event every week that begins at 5:00pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 22, 2018
Bentleyville Tour of Lights 2018
An event every week that begins at 5:00pm on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until Dec 26, 2018
An event every week that begins at 5:00pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 22, 2018
Duluth's mega Christmas-light spectacular is the largest walk-through display of lights in America. Guests are invited to stroll under the glow of over 4 million lights in a 20-acre park on the shores of Lake Superior. Mr. and Mrs. Claus, along with Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer, will be on hand for photos and handing out candy canes. This year's Bentleyville hours are 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays (and also Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Night) and 5…
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An event every week that begins at 3:15pm on Sunday, repeating until Dec 16, 2018
Christmas City Express
An event every week that begins at 4:15pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 22, 2018
An event every week that begins at 3:15pm on Sunday, repeating until Dec 16, 2018
Christmas City Express on the North Shore Scenic Railroad at Lake Superior Railroad Museum is an annual train ride and storytelling experience. Trains leave from the Depot on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 23 to Dec. 22. Times on Fridays and Saturdays are 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. Sunday times are 3:15, 4:15 and 5:15 p.m. Tickets include the performance of the Christmas City Express, live music, the train ride, a visit from Santa Claus, hot cocoa and…
Find out more »Biboon Winter Market
The American Indian Community Housing Organization hosts its annual Biboon Winter Market. Vendors who would like to set up a vendor table should contact Jon Butler at 218-722-7225 by Nov. 16. The fee for vendors is $20 per table. In years passed, vendors have sold art, crafts, beadwork, clothing, merchandise, books, handcrafted materials, Indigenous foods and more.
Find out more »Julebyen Scandinavian Christmas Village 2018
The sixth annual Knife River Julebyen, a Scandinavian-themed Christmas festival, runs Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. Indoor and outdoor marketplaces will showcase wares of artisans selected by a juried process, including crafts created in Knife River. There will also be bake goods, entertainment in the Gnome Dome, a Writer’s Corner in Troll Village, winter outdoor fun and children’s games including a live nativity and celebration of music on Sunday. The Julebyen Express train will take festivalgoers to Knife River and…
Find out more »Get it Local Art and Gift Fair 2018
The 12th annual Get it Local Art and Gift Fair will feature vendor booths with works from more than 30 artisans from the Duluth and Superior area, selling jewelry, pottery, books, cookies, soap and glass items.
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Light the Night
An event every week that begins at 5:00pm on Sunday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 23, 2018
Hermantown Community Church once again presents Light the Night. The show features LED lighting pre-programmed to music. The music is transmitted through car radios so listeners can stay warm inside their vehicles while enjoying the show. HCC also offers complimentary car-side apple cider and hot cocoa delivery.
Find out more »Surfing the Holidays with the Fractals
Surf-rock band the Fractals plays a holiday show for all ages at Beaner's Central.
Find out more »Pikkujoulu 2018: Finnish “Little Christmas”
The Lakehead chapter of the Minnesota Finnish American Historical Society hosts a Finnish dinner and program in the Great Lakes Ballroom of the Holiday Inn in downtown Duluth. The after-dinner program includes harpist Janell Kokkonen Lemire and the Järvenpää Singers. Seating is eight people per table. Groups who would like to sit together should order their tickets at the same time. Tickets are $21 for adults and $14 for children under 10. Tickets are available until Nov. 25 by calling…
Find out more »Tree of Lights 2018
Essentia Health - St. Mary's Medical Center Auxiliary members organize the annual Tree of Lights to raise funds for St. Mary's Grief Support Services. The event takes place in the auditorium at St. Mary's Medical Center.
Find out more »The Santaland Diaries
The holiday comedy starring Crumpet is back again. Based on the essays of David Sedaris, this play recounts the true-life tale of an out-of-work writer’s stint as a Macy’s department-store elf. The Santaland Diaries runs from Dec. 6 through the 8th at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased anytime online, by calling 218-733-7555 or in-person at the box office during regular business hours.
Find out more »Holiday Market
Oldenburg House hosts its second annual holiday market, featuring unique holiday gifts made by local artisans, music and Magnolia Cafe holiday goodies. Items for purchase include handmade skin products, paintings, cards, edibles, wood products, baskets, ornaments, candles, jewelry, accessories and more. Attendees are asked to bring a new pair of warm socks or mittens to hang on the gift tree. All donated socks and mittens will be given to Window Victim Services and Visitation Center in Hinckley.
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