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Dec 2024
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 21, 2024
Theater Dinner: Cinderella
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 21, 2024
Step into a storybook evening of magic and flavor with a Cinderella-themed dinner which acts as a prelude to the musical at the NorShor Theater in Duluth. On select evenings in December, enjoy a four-course menu inspired by the charm of the classic tale. Reservations are strongly recommended before heading to the NorShor. Cinderella menu - $65 Course one: risotto-stuffed pumpkin—goat cheese, cranberry, pancetta Course two: autumn salad—endive, apple, butternut squash, clementine, toasted walnuts, blood orange vinaigrette Course three: pan-roasted…
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 28, 2024
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, repeating until Dec 26, 2024
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 28, 2024
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 more than five 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. The event will open each night at 5 p.m., closing at 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays and 10 p.m. on Fridays…
Find out more »Dark Sky Festival
NASA Returns to Grand Marais for the sixth annual Dark Sky Festival. The three-day event celebrates the county's dark sky and its impact on humans and nature. Hosted by Visit Cook County MN, this event invites stargazers, nature enthusiasts and families to immerse themselves in the pristine night skies of the North Shore, "one of the darkest and most stunning places to view the stars in the United States." Festival activities include a guided night sky viewing, dark sky dinners,…
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One event on Dec 7, 2024 at 3:15 pm
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One event on Dec 20, 2024 at 4:15 pm
One event on Dec 14, 2024 at 3:15 pm
One event on Dec 21, 2024 at 3:15 pm
Christmas City Express 2024
One event on Nov 30, 2024 at 3:15 pm
One event on Dec 6, 2024 at 4:15 pm
One event on Dec 7, 2024 at 3:15 pm
One event on Dec 13, 2024 at 4:15 pm
One event on Dec 20, 2024 at 4:15 pm
One event on Dec 14, 2024 at 3:15 pm
One event on Dec 21, 2024 at 3:15 pm
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 and Saturdays from Nov. 29 to Dec. 21. 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 and 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. on Saturdays (Saturdays are $5…
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Zoo Lights
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 21, 2024
Lake Superior Zoo presents its annual light-display event, featuring giant animal inflatables and photo ops. Families can enjoy free s’mores, visits from Santa and live holiday music. Additionally, the Safari Cafe will have hot chocolate and treats, and light-up items will be available in the Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop.
Find out more »One event on Dec 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 28, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Classic Christmas Tales at Glensheen
One event on Dec 7, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 14, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 20, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 21, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 27, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 28, 2024 at 5:00 pm
One event on Dec 26, 2024 at 5:00 pm
Starting November 22, the mansion and estate will be decorated for the holiday season with daily self-guided tour offerings from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Evening Christmas Candlelight Tours, also self-guided, will be offered on Friday and Saturday evenings from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. beginning on Friday, November 29 through Saturday, December 28 with a bonus date of Thursday, December 26. In 2023, Glensheen received recognition as the #5 Best Holiday Historic Home Tour by USA Today alongside other…
Find out more »Festive Holiday Ornament Workshop
This workshop invites children to craft their own unique holiday ornaments. Young artists explore a variety of crafting materials (like colorful papers, beads and ribbons) to design ornaments that sparkle and shine. The workshop is best for children ages 5 to 10. Cost is $30 per participant or $25 for museum members. Ticket price includes a small snack and juice box.
Find out more »Wild Santa 5k 2024
The Wild Santa 5k is a family friendly run through the Lincoln Park Craft District in which all the participants are dressed as Santa Claus. Sign up includes a five-piece Santa suit, a free cider (or juice), live holiday music and food for after the run. Kids eight and under can join the Reindeer Run, a quarter mile fun run, for free. Reindeer Run registration includes a pair of antlers and entrance in the Reindeer Run. A portion of race…
Find out more »Lincoln Park Winter Market
Vendors in Lincoln Park host holiday shopping, including 190 Coffee and Tea, Flora North, Goat Hill Marketplace, Lilla Boutique, North and Shore, Ren Market, The Sleepy Sparrow, Thirteen Main and more.
Find out more »Yukon Cornelius
Yukon Cornelius, the rugged prospector from Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, stops by Legacy Toys. This meet-and-greet event is a chance to chat with the most fearless explorer of the North Pole. Yukon will share tales of seeking silver and gold, take photos and do some festive activities with attendees.
Find out more »Brunch with Santa
Celebrate the holiday season with a festive brunch buffet and a visit from Santa. Families can capture the magic with a family photo. View the menu and make reservations at ody.fyi/santa-brunch.
Find out more »One event on Dec 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm
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One event on Dec 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm
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One event on Dec 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The Kidz Holiday Special
One event on Dec 14, 2024 at 4:00 pm
One event on Dec 15, 2024 at 1:00 pm
One event on Dec 21, 2024 at 1:00 pm
One event on Dec 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm
One event on Dec 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm
Kid-centric sketches, improvisation and a whole lot of other seasonal surprises make up this show.
Find out more »Free ArtDAI
All ages are welcome to this free in-person art-making event. There will be snacks, beverages and a casual, creative vibe.
Find out more »Book Signing: John Coy & Chris Park
Children’s author John Coy and illustrator Chris Park are signing their brand-new book, So Cold!. It is a winter book about a father and son who practice science experiments using household objects outside on a cold, snowy day. Synopsis: When the temperature drops far below freezing, many people plan to stay warm and cozy inside. But when it’s “so cold” that everyday things behave in unusual ways, it is worth the effort to get outside and play! In this vibrantly…
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