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Dec 2023
An event every week that begins at 4:15 pm on Friday, repeating until Dec 15, 2023
An event every week that begins at 3:15 pm on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 17, 2023
Christmas City Express
An event every week that begins at 4:15 pm on Friday, repeating until Dec 15, 2023
An event every week that begins at 3:15 pm on Sunday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 17, 2023
The Christmas City Express on the North Shore Scenic Railroad is an annual train ride and storytelling experience. Trains leave from the Depot on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Nov. 24 to Dec. 17. The performance begins in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, where the story is told, carolers sing and a special guest pays a visit. Show times are 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. on Fridays; 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. on Saturdays and 3:15, 4:15,…
Find out more »The Nutcracker: A Duluth Tale
This annual holiday classic with a Duluth twist features the Minnesota Ballet's professional and student dancers performing with a live orchestra playing the Tchaikovsky score. Performances run Dec. 8-10. Synopsis: While on a holiday trip, young Clara has an enchanting dream of her beloved nutcracker doll coming to life. She encounters fairies, princes, lumberjacks, sweetmakers and more. Tickets are available online through Ticketmaster or by calling 218-733-7570.
Find out more »Wild Santa 5k Fun Run
The Wild Santa 5k is a family friendly Santa run through the Lincoln Park Craft District, presented by Wild State Cider and Duluth Running Co. Participants get a five-piece Santa Claus suit, a cider and entrance to the all-ages after party featuring live holiday music by Laura Velvet. Register to reserve a suit at runsignup.com. The race begins at 2515 W. Superior St. Runners proceed on Superior Street up 26th Avenue West across First Street to 25th Avenue West, then…
Find out more »Lincoln Park Craft District Holiday Market
The Lincoln Park Craft District Holiday Market showcases the district and all it has to offer. Participating businesses will feature local maker/artist pop-ups, artist meet-and-greets and demonstrations. Wild State Cider will kick off the day with their annual Santa Run. Explore the neighborhood throughout the day to finish up your holiday shopping. Stop along the way to grab a coffee, meal, snack or beverage at one of many businesses throughout the district. Wrap up the day at Bent Paddle for…
Find out more »The Polar Express: Storytime and Movie
Welcome aboard The Polar Express. Read the book, watch the movie and enjoy some cocoa. Wear your PJ's and receive your very own “First Gift of Christmas.” Registration is required. Geared for elementary-aged kids through teen. The Polar Express (Rated G, 100 minutes, 2004).
Find out more »Bill Bastian and the Highland String Quartet Christmas Concert
A concert of Christmas songs and carols. A good will offering will be taken during the performance.
Find out more »Christmas Through the Looking Glass
Come and join the CSS Concert Band, Steel Band and String Ensemble for an afternoon of festive cheer and joyful spirits. The program will include classics such as Greensleeves, Lauridsen's O Magnum Mysterium, tunes from the movie The Nightmare Before Christmas and even an audience carol sing-along. This musical journey will inspire laughter and nostalgia along with moments of deep contemplation on the meaning of Christmas.
Find out more »Pick Your Project Workshop
Board & Brush Creative Studio presents this do-it-yourself three-hour workshop for creating unique wood signs. Participants select a wood project from the gallery. All the materials are provided, along with step-by-step instructions for creating a piece for the home or for a gift. A variety of paint and wood stain colors are available to choose from. Preregistration is required at boardandbrush.com.
Find out more »Holiday Hotdish Murder Mystery
There has been murder! The victim is Samantha Jingle, famous for her holiday hotdish and love of bird sweaters. Jingle was found in her home on Clause Way, right here in Duluth, with a burning hotdish in the oven. The suspects have been assembled. It's up to you to solve the mystery and identify the guilty party. This event is geared for small teams of two to seven adults. While you wait for your chance to take a crack at…
Find out more »Duluth Preservation Alliance Holiday Party 2023
Join us for the annual Duluth Preservation Alliance holiday party at the Cotton Mansion. This is a semi-formal event where you'll enjoy live piano music and delicious Hors d'oeuvres — cash bar available. Music will be provided by Tom Wegren; a UMD professor of music who was in an early incarnation of the band Chicago.
Find out more »Holly Jolly Get Down & Ugly Sweater Party
Party in your ugly sweater and receive $1 off all your pints all night. This get down is for all ages. The Gumbeaux Guy's will be serving food. Live music from Rory Van James 6:30-8:00 p.m. and The Gemstones 8:30-10 p.m.
Find out more »Uke the Halls: Songs of Peace and Joy
Celebrate the season with Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter Katy Vernon and the Two Harbors Ukulele Group as they perform an evening of Christmas carols, holiday jingles, sing-a-longs and lots of jolly merriment.
Find out more »Strikepoint presents “A Bell Noel” Holiday Concert
Strikepoint, Duluth’s internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble, will present a holiday fundraising concert, “A Bell Noël”. Joining Strikepoint will be some of their musical friends, including organist Velda Graham Bell, vocal ensemble Borealis Quartet and brass duo Derek Bromme and Stacy Carolan. Tickets are available at the door. Strikepoint rings 6-plus octaves of bronze Schulmerich handbells with additional Malmark aluminum bells, 7 octaves of handchimes, 2 octaves of Silver Melody Bells, 3 octaves of Petit & Fritzen handbells and a variety of…
Find out more »Holiday Progressive Tea
An afternoon with Progressive Tea and an inside peak at three of Duluth's premiere mansions and Boutique Hotels, all located in the Congdon Mansion neighborhood. Begin the tour by exploring the Salyards Mansion while enjoying scones and accompaniments. From there, attendees can travel a few blocks to the GG Barnum Mansion to savor their tea alongside finger sandwiches as they soak in the holiday spender. The final stop is at the JB Cotton Mansion for a dessert of cookies and…
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