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Nov 2023
Holiday Pop Up Market with Gatherings by Sheraton
Join the winter festivities at the holiday pop up market at the Sheraton Duluth! There will be a mix of local businesses, artists and creators showcasing and selling their items to attendees. Gatherings by Sheraton highlights the unique vision of being “The World’s Gathering Place” not only for travelers but for those who live in our community.
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Design Custom Ornaments
Designers can pick from a rainbow of colors and shapes. And then watch a demo where glass-blowers twirl and shape molten glass. The process takes about 30 minutes. Ornaments need to anneal in the kiln overnight and will be ready for pickup after 3:30 P.M. the following day. Patrons receive a free ticket to Lake Superior Zoo Lights, an annual event at the local zoo. Ornaments can be designed throughout the month of December.
Find out more »Design a Snow Pal
Attendees can design a glass "snow pal" for the winter season. No experience required. Many times available all throughout the month of November.
Find out more »Celebrate Jolabokaflod at Duluth Public Library
Celebrate winter reading and the gifting season with Jolabokaflod at the Main Library! Jolabokaflod is an Icelandic word (meaning holiday book flood) and tradition that originated during World War II. Paper was one of the few unrationed commodities during the war, making books one of the few gifts available during the winter holidays. The tradition lives on and the Duluth Public Library invites you to join in! Cozy up with a book in our quiet community reading space in the…
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Paint With Me Livestream
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Featuring David and Kristen Austin, their four-year-old Hugo and other local artists every Saturday morning. Streaming live on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. Explore new abstract and modern art techniques in a family-friendly atmosphere, with viewers watching and asking questions live from around the world. Use new media and tools to create paintings and art together.
Find out more »Winter Holiday Market
The Winter market is back again this year at Thirsty Pagan! There will be lots of local artisans selling their hand crafted goods as well as hot drinks, fire pits, live music and of course, delicious food!
Find out more »Ted Feyder
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Ted Feyder in the fireside room and bar.
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Bentleyville Shuttle Train
An event every week that begins at 4:35 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 23, 2023
An event every week that begins at 6:35 pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 23, 2023
The North Shore Scenic Railroad and Fitger’s are partnering to offer train service to Bentleyville on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 30 to Dec. 23. The Bentleyville Shuttle departs Fitger’s twice each night to provide roundtrip train service to the popular tour of lights in Bayfront Festival Park. Trains depart from Fitger's at 4:35 and 6:35 p.m. Return trains depart Bentleyville at 6:05, 7:05 and 8:20 p.m. Those who take the train from Fitger’s can park in the ramp there,…
Find out more »Duluth Winter Village 2023
Duluth Loves Local presents the seventh annual Duluth Winter Village, a two-day outdoor winter market. More than 50 local businesses will be set up in 26 festive wooden cabins and in Pioneer Hall with their curated goods for sale. The Duluth Winter Village is unique from other area markets in that the vendors are all local businesses with retail locations around Northern Minnesota.
Find out more »Quiet Santa
Enjoy a private family visit with Santa that is specially designed for children with autism and other special needs. Not all children can enjoy the typical visits with Santa which are usually in malls or other loud locations. Your visit is designed to be low-key and is customized for every family. Sign up for your free 30-minute visit with Santa at www.superiorpublicmuseums.org.
Find out more »Head of the Lakes United Way: Day of Caring Holiday Edition
A community-wide event where hundreds of volunteers complete projects for local non-profit agencies.
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Wonder Wednesday at Great Lakes Aquarium
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, repeating until Feb 28, 2024
Every Wednesday the Great Lakes Aquarium offers reduced admission from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and new nature-themed activities and toys. The early learning play space is also be open from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Find out more »Make-and-Take Lotion for Holiday Gifting
Participants in this class will make four 4-oz. lotions or creams to use or give as a gift. All materials and tools are provided. Participants have the opportunity to create their own scent from a selection of more than 120 essential oils that can be custom blended. Register online at mixcosmetiques.com.
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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, 2023
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
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 5 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…
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