Duluth Events Calendar For 12/12/2025

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Fri. Dec. 12

Stock the Shelves for Carlton County Animal Rescue

Carlton County Animal Rescue's STOCK THE SHELVES campaign is happening now through December 12th at KJ's Fresh Market in Moose Lake. We are a 100% foster-based rescue and are in need of a restock before winter hits! Please see our 'most wanted' list, along with the Amazon and Walmart wish list QR codes to donate today.

KJ's Fresh Market 70 Arrowhead Lane, Moose Lake

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

Fri. Dec. 12

Northland Grandmothers for Peace Holiday Gift Drive

HOLIDAY GIFT DRIVE: Northland Grandmothers for Peace are collecting gifts to promote peaceful play and creativity. We are seeking donations of new art supplies and new (or gently used) books for children and youth from Nov. 21 to Dec. 19, 2025. Please check the Reader website for specific locations in Duluth and Superior, WI to drop off donations.

Duluth and Superior businesses check Reader website for locations

Fri. Dec. 12

Holiday Tours at Fairlawn Mansion

Step into the magic of the season with Holiday Tours at Fairlawn Mansion! This brand-new event offers a festive twist on the mansion experience, featuring a specialty holiday tour that highlights Fairlawn’s elegant decorations and rich history…

Fairlawn Mansion & Museum 906 E. 2nd St., Superior

Cost: Adults: $20, Youth/College/Senior/Military: $15

9:30am Fri. Dec. 12

Dark Sky Festival

Multiple locations, Grand Marais

10am-5pm Fri. Dec. 12

Grocery bagging fundraiser for Carlton County Animal Rescue

On our final day of the "Stock the Shelves" donation drive at KJs Fresh Market in Moose Lake, the wonderful team with Denise Burggraff State Farm Insurance Agency will be bagging groceries for donations AND matching those donations, dollar for dollar UP TO $1,000!! Even if you don't need groceries, stop by and drop off a donation to help us reach this full match!

KJ's Fresh Market 70 Arrowhead Lane, Moose Lake

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon-8pm Fri. Dec. 12

Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show

DECC 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

4:30-6:30pm Fri. Dec. 12

Barbara Jean & Mike Lewis

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

5-7pm Fri. Dec. 12

Ross Thorn

Northern Waters Smokehaus 394 Lake Ave. S., Duluth

5-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 12

Zoo Lights

Join us for Zoo Lights at the Lake Superior Zoo, an after-hours holiday event featuring giant animal inflatables, festive lights, free s’mores, crafts, hot chocolate, and nightly visits from Santa. New this year, guests 21+ can enjoy cocktails, beer, wine, or seltzers on the Tiger Deck or while exploring.

Lake Superior Zoo 7210 Fremont St., Duluth

Cost: $10 for Guests, $5 for Members & Children 2 and under are FREE

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 12

Mackie Brothers

Keyport Lounge 1900 Belknap St., Superior

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 12

Misisipi Mike Wolf

“Misisipi” Mike Wolf is a traditional folk and country singer/songwriter who performs both solo and in enough bands to fill a summer music festival lineup. He writes songs with the same heart and humor as greats like John Prine, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. Wolf recently won first place in the Duluth Dylan Fest songwriters contest.

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

Cost: No Cover

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 12

A Roaring Holiday Affair

Step back into the glamour of the 1920’s and join us at Fairlawn Mansion for our premier event of the season! Formerly known as the Holiday Sampler, this year’s celebration brings a new and improved speakeasy-inspired evening filled with…

Fairlawn Mansion 906 E. 2nd Street, Superior

Cost: $65 per person

Age: 21+

5pm Fri. Dec. 12

Similar Dogs

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

5pm Fri. Dec. 12

Sam Miltich & The Clearwater Hot Club

Smoke on the Water 94 Roosevelt St., Coleraine

5:30-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 12

Writers open mic

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 12

Hannah Rey

Castle Danger Brewery 17 7th St., Two Harbors

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 12

Acrylic Painting Class

Explore your creativity and paint your own masterpiece with step-by-step instruction! All materials to paint a 16x20 canvas will be provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. All December classes come with a cup of hot cocoa! To see the image we’ll be painting and to register, please visit northernexposureart.com.

Northern Exposure Art 1832 W Superior St #105, Duluth

Cost: $40

Age: All Ages

6-9pm Fri. Dec. 12

Argentine Tango Milonga

Simply Ballroom 1918 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Fri. Dec. 12

John Seguin

Cast Iron Bar & Grill 5906 Old Miller Trunk Hwy, Duluth

6pm Fri. Dec. 12

Aerial Arts Student Showcase

Studio 4 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

7-9pm Fri. Dec. 12

Jazz Open Jam

Studio Cafe 102 W. Superior St., Duluth

7-9pm Fri. Dec. 12

Octavia Forté

Octavia Forté is a local drag performer and the person of Rapper, DJ, Songwriter, and Producer Brinn Major. Originally dubbed as illyrik, Brinn has vastly risen in the local music and drag scene as a proud member of the illustrious Haus of Queer coming off a successful rookie year in the craft.

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7-10pm Fri. Dec. 12