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Events For 12/19/2025

Fri. Dec. 19

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

6am-8pm Fri. Dec. 19

Carlton County Animal Rescue - Stock the Shelves

Carlton County Animal Rescue’s STOCK THE SHELVES campaign has been extended! It is happening now through December 24th at KJ's Fresh Market in Moose Lake. We’ve got a LONG winter ahead of us with lots of hungry little mouths to feed. Help us get stocked with all the items we desperately need, see list below, along with the Amazon and WalMart QR codes.

KJ's Fresh Market 70 Arrowhead Lane, Moose Lake

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

4-8pm Fri. Dec. 19

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

Plan dinner out or take-out from Noodles and Company, near the main entrance of the Miller Hill Mall on Friday, 12/19 between 4-8pm and show this digital flyer or enter code GIVING25 online to support CCAR's mission and save yourself from cooking and dishes at the same time!

Noodles & Co. 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy. Suite F13B, Duluth

Age: All Ages

5-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 19

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. 19

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

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 19

Nate Weiler

Castle Danger Brewery 17 7th St., Two Harbors

6pm Fri. Dec. 19

Dance Attic

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

6pm Fri. Dec. 19

Ron Occhino

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

7-8pm Fri. Dec. 19

Strikepoint Handbell Ensemble: A Bell Noel

Join Strikepoint, Duluth's internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble, for their annual holiday concert. Concert selections range from a rip-roaring “Farandole” to a surprising “Diminished Minor Alterations,” a medley of…

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

Cost: $25 adults; $10 students and children

Age: All Ages

7-9pm Fri. Dec. 19

Willy Martin

The Hydeaway 205 State St., Buhl

7pm Fri. Dec. 19

A Christmas Carol

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

7pm Fri. Dec. 19

Reggie Ducote

Beacon Sports Bar & Grill 5044 Hermantown Rd., Hermantown

7:30-9:30pm Fri. Dec. 19

Handel's Messiah

Enjoy the glory of the Christmas season at the annual free community concert and sing-along. Presented by the Ashland Chamber Music Society, join us for this seasonal favorite presenting the Christmas portion of The Messiah. A 20-piece orchestra accompanies soloists performing memorable arias; the audience is encouraged to sing the choral portions. A reception follows the concert.

Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 201 Lakeshore Dr. E., Ashland

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7:30-10pm Fri. Dec. 19

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 Fri. Dec. 19

Caitlyn Smith

Sacred Heart Music Center 201 W. 4th St., Duluth

8:30-11pm Fri. Dec. 19

Pine & Fire, Ross Thorn, Lu Starr

Pine & Fire is a working class folk duo from the north woods of Minnesota, formed by longtime best friends, Jobi Adams and Brandi Foster. They blend traditional roots music influences with a modern punk sentiment, creating a unique and driving sound. Together they sing original songs woven with themes of love, escapism, home, and growth.

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

Cost: $10-$75

9pm Fri. Dec. 19

Locomotion

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

9pm Fri. Dec. 19

Hellcat

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

9pm Fri. Dec. 19

Shirts & Skins

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

9pm Fri. Dec. 19

Rock Blue

Sevenwinds Casino 13767 County Hwy B, Hayward

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