Events

10am-2pm Fri. Dec. 20

Lake Superior Estuarium

The Lake Superior Estuarium is a gateway to the headwaters of the Great Lakes. Beautiful interactive displays tell stories of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior, and the communities on their shores. The exhibit hall includes a play area for…

Lake Superior Estuarium 3 Marina Dr., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-10pm Fri. Dec. 20

50th Anniversary Celebration

Spirit Mountain 9500 Spirit Mountain Pl., Duluth

4-9pm Fri. Dec. 20

Guy from the North Country: Celebrating Bob Dylan's Legacy

Mike's Pub 413 E. Howard St., Hibbing

5-7pm Fri. Dec. 20

Gatherings by Sheraton: Cookies & Cocoa

Join us in the lobby for a cozy evening of sweet treats and warm sips.

Sheraton Duluth Hotel 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

5-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 20

Zoo Lights

We are excited to invite you to our annual after-hours event featuring giant (and we mean GIANT) animal inflatables plus an assortment of holiday-themed lights and photo ops! Here is what you can expect at Zoo Lights: Charming, intimate Light Display Free S’mores!! Visits from Santa EVERY night Hot Chocolate and treats available! Fun Light Up items in the Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop Live Holiday Music

Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont St., Duluth

Cost: $10

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 20

Andy Lipke

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 20

Octapella

Keyport Lounge 1900 Belknap St., Superior

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 20

Candlelight Christmas Tours

Glensheen Mansion 3300 London Rd., Duluth

5-8:30pm Fri. Dec. 20

Adam Moe

Cedar Lounge/Earth Rider Brewery 1715 N. 3rd St., Superior

5-9pm Fri. Dec. 20

Lights In The Pines

Itasca County Fairgrounds 1336 Fairgrounds Rd., Grand Rapids

Cost: $10 for cars, $25 mini buses

5-9pm Fri. Dec. 20

Theater Dinner: Cinderella

Step into a storybook evening of magic and flavor with our Cinderella Themed Dinner, a delightful prelude to the musical at the NorShor Theater in Duluth. On select evenings in December, enjoy a specially crafted four-course menu inspired by the…

Restaurant 301 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: Varies

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 20

Hannah Rey

Castle Danger Brewery 17 7th St., Two Harbors

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 20

John Agacki

Known for his sea shanty shows in the area, as well as his Celtic performances and originals, John will be sharing all that plus Irish Christmas songs and instrumentals.

Carmody Irish Pub 308 E. Superior St., Duluth

6-9pm Fri. Dec. 20

Cowboy Angel Blue

American Legion Park Hwy 38, NW 14th St., Grand Rapids

6pm Fri. Dec. 20

Fish Heads

Sir Benedict's Tavern 805 E. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Fri. Dec. 20

Sugar Shack

Sugar Shack 235 Chestnut St., Virginia

6pm Fri. Dec. 20

Born Too Late

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

6pm Fri. Dec. 20

Christopher David Hanson

Sugar Shack 235 Chestnut St., Virginia

6pm Fri. Dec. 20

Rachel Kilgour Christmas Show

190 Coffee & Tea 1831 W. Michigan St., Duluth

7pm Fri. Dec. 20

Midwest American Youth, Throw Me The Remote, Airship Caravan, Campfire Tranarchists

Midwest American Youth (m.a.y. for short) is back! Taking the stage with Throw Me The Remote, Airship Caravan, & Campfire Tranarchists! // Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm // $10 · 21+

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $10

Age: 21+

7-8:30pm Fri. Dec. 20

Strikepoint Handbell Ensemble: A Bell Noël

Strikepoint, Duluth’s internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble, will present a holiday concert, along with some of their musical friends, including organist Velda Graham Bell, flutist Melanie Sever, and a string quartet. Concert selections…

First United Methodist (Coppertop) Church 230 E. Skyline Parkway, Duluth

Cost: $25 adults, $10 students

Age: All Ages

7-10pm Fri. Dec. 20

Todd Eckart's Holiday Show

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

7pm Fri. Dec. 20

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Black Bear Casino 1710 Hwy. 210, Carlton

7pm Fri. Dec. 20

Elf: The Musical

Minnesota North College - Vermilion Campus 1900 E Camp St., Ely

7pm Fri. Dec. 20

Garland City Chamber Players Friday Series

509 3rd St. W., Ashland

7pm Fri. Dec. 20

Emily & Chuck Haavik

Wussow's Concert Cafe 324 N. Central Ave., Duluth

7pm Fri. Dec. 20

Stony River

The Ore House 102 N. Broadway, Gilbert

7pm Fri. Dec. 20

Morningbird

Ursa Minor Brewing 2415 W. Superior St. Suite B, Duluth

7pm Fri. Dec. 20

Hobo Revival

Wild State Cider 2515 W. Superior St., Duluth

7:30-10pm Fri. Dec. 20

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella

Duluth Playhouse presents Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, an exciting new take on the beloved classic from the creators of The Sound of Music, running December 6 - 22, 2024 at the NorShor Theatre. Featuring a sweeping score that includes…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$59

Age: All Ages

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 20

Rubber Chicken's A Christmas Comedy Carol

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

8pm Fri. Dec. 20

Northern Thunder

Powerhouse Bar 423 Third Ave., Proctor

8pm Fri. Dec. 20

Ida Ward York, Dirt Magnet, The Leave Alones

Havanas 1623 Broadway St., Superior

8pm Fri. Dec. 20

Douglas County Mafia

Beacon Sports Bar & Grill 5044 Hermantown Rd., Hermantown

8pm Fri. Dec. 20

Tired Eyes (Neil Young tribute)

Jade Fountain 305 N. Central Ave., Duluth

8pm Fri. Dec. 20

Swamp Donkey

Eggy's Red Garter 212 Grant Ave., Eveleth

8:30pm Fri. Dec. 20

Iron Range Funk Machine

Grand Rapids Eagles 1776 S. Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

9pm Fri. Dec. 20

Centerville All Stars

Join us for some dancing, drinking, gaming and rock & roll debauchery!

Rival House at Grand Casino Hinckley 777 Lady Luck Drive, Hinckley

9pm Fri. Dec. 20

Blackhoof

Black Bear Casino Cobalt Nightclub I-35 & 210, Carlton

9pm Fri. Dec. 20

Rock Blue

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

10pm Fri. Dec. 20

Renegade Improv Comedy

Zeitgeist Teatro 222 E. Superior St., Duluth