Events

Sat. Dec. 20

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

10am-2pm Sat. Dec. 20

Jólabókaflóð Book Flood

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

1-3pm Sat. Dec. 20

Poetry reading with Marie Zhuikov

Foxes & Fireflies Bookstore 1401 Tower Ave., Superior

1-4pm Sat. Dec. 20

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1pm Sat. Dec. 20

UWS Men's Basketball

Mortorelli Gym at UW-Superior 1810 Catlin Ave., Superior

1:30pm Sat. Dec. 20

UMD Men's Basketball

UMD Romano Gym 10 University Drive, Duluth

2-4pm Sat. Dec. 20

2025 Holiday Films

Your holiday favorites are back on the big screen! Cozy up at the Zinema all season long!

Zinema 2 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: 8.60-12.58

Age: All Ages

2-4:30pm Sat. Dec. 20

Frozen the Musical

For the first time in forever, experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen at the historic Norshor Theatre. Gather the whole family this holiday season to experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: 4+

2pm Sat. Dec. 20

A Christmas Carol

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

3:30pm Sat. Dec. 20

UMD Women's Basketball

UMD Romano Gym 10 University Drive, Duluth

4-8pm Sat. Dec. 20

Dine - to - Donate event to benefit Carlton County Animal Rescue

Take a break from cooking during the busy holiday season and enjoy Panera for dinner between 4-8pm with 30% donated to CCAR for everyone who shows this flyer OR online orders with code: Use code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera App and at the kiosk in-cafe. Online orders placed ALL DAY will count towards our total sales! Have a great meal and help out a great cause!

Panera Bread 2108 Maple Grove Rd., Duluth

Age: All Ages

4-8pm Sat. Dec. 20

Decemberist – Winter Solstice Party

White Winter Winery 68323 Lea St., Iron River

4pm Sat. Dec. 20

Holiday Market

The Main Club 1217 Tower Ave., Superior

4pm Sat. Dec. 20

Itasca Symphony Orchestra presents The Snowman

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

5-7pm Sat. Dec. 20

Old Time Jam Session

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

5-7:30pm Sat. Dec. 20

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 Sat. Dec. 20

Chasing Dawn

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

6-8pm Sat. Dec. 20

Hannah Rey

Castle Danger Brewery 17 7th St., Two Harbors

6pm Sat. Dec. 20

Jerry Allan

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

6pm Sat. Dec. 20

Jason Streitz & Jimmy Rogers

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

6pm Sat. Dec. 20

Woodblind meets Teague Alexy

SandRocks 421 Commercial Ave. N., Sandstone

7-9pm Sat. Dec. 20

Community Dance

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

7-11pm Sat. Dec. 20

Sophie Hiroko, Anni XO

Sophie Hiroko began writing songs as a teenager and found an audience last summer. In the fall, she recruited bassist Ned Netzel and drummer Tommy Kishida to help transform her songs into a fully formed sound that falls into the self-described genre of “tender bubblegrunge.

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

Cost: $10-$70

7pm Sat. Dec. 20

Brody & The Roadies

Superior Tavern 1224 Tower Ave., Superior

7pm Sat. Dec. 20

A Christmas Carol

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

7pm Sat. Dec. 20

Javi Holidays with Caballo Cósmicos

StageNorth 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn

7pm Sat. Dec. 20

Rich Mattson & The Northstars

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

7:30-10pm Sat. Dec. 20

Frozen the Musical

For the first time in forever, experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen at the historic Norshor Theatre. Gather the whole family this holiday season to experience the musical phenomenon that has taken the world by storm.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $30-$60

Age: 4+

7:30pm Sat. Dec. 20

Talk Duluthy to Me This Christmas

Studio 4 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

8pm Sat. Dec. 20

Palisade

Powerhouse Bar 423 Third Ave., Proctor

8:30pm Sat. Dec. 20

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

9pm Sat. Dec. 20

The Jambronies

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

9pm Sat. Dec. 20

Solstice Soirée: A Wintery Drag Affair

Flame Superior 1612 Tower Ave., Superior

9pm Sat. Dec. 20

Hellcat

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

9pm Sat. Dec. 20

Shirts & Skins

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

9pm Sat. Dec. 20

Rock Blue

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward