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Events For 12/20/2025

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

6am-8pm Sat. Dec. 20

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

9am-2pm Sat. Dec. 20

Annual Cookie Buffet

The Lakehaus Gifts & Goods 31 Arrowhead Lane, Moose Lake

9am Sat. Dec. 20

Lefse Run

First Lutheran Church 1100 E. Superior St., 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

3pm Sat. Dec. 20

Breanne Marie

Spirit Mountain 9500 Spirit Mountain Pl., Duluth

4-6pm Sat. Dec. 20

Glen Helgeson

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

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

4pm Sat. Dec. 20

Holiday Market

The Main Club 1217 Tower Ave., Superior

4pm Sat. Dec. 20

Christmas Party

EZ Street Saloon 3205 S. County Rd. E., South Range

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

Born Too Late

Havana's 1623 Broadway St., Superior

7-9pm Sat. Dec. 20

Water Cat

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

A Christmas Carol

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

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+

8pm Sat. Dec. 20

Palisade

Powerhouse Bar 423 Third Ave., Proctor

8pm Sat. Dec. 20

Reggie Ducote

Eggy's Red Garter 212 Grant Ave., Eveleth

9pm Sat. Dec. 20

The Jambronies

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

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

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