Events

10am-3pm Sat. Nov. 21

Arts, Crafts & Bake Sale

Arts, Crafts and Bake Sale including ceramics, quilts, woodwork, jewelry, stained glass, prints, paintings and masks. Pumpkin and apple pies and other homemade baked goods. Sponsored by St Paul's Outreach Team to help support community partners in need.

St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1710 E. Superior St. (Greysolon Rd. entrance), Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon Sat. Nov. 21

Side Step Social Native Dance & Music Celebration

Black Bear Casino 1710 Hwy. 210, Carlton

1pm Sat. Nov. 21

Madan Sara: The Power of Haitian Women

Duluth Public Library Green Room 520 W. Superior St., Duluth

3pm Sat. Nov. 21

Expecto Patronum!

Join the CSS Concert Band and Handbell Ensemble for an afternoon of music inspired by magic and fantasy. Featuring music from Harry Potter and other enchanting works, this concert promises an exciting journey into the fantastical. Cosplay and themed attire may be rewarded.

College of St. Scholastica Mitchell Auditorium 1200 Kenwood Ave., Duluth

Cost: $10 general admission, free for students

5:07pm Sat. Nov. 21

UMD Men's Hockey

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7pm Sat. Nov. 21

Beyond Midnight

Old Post Office Ballroom 1401 Tower Ave. 3rd Floor, Superior

9am Sun. Nov. 22

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Festival

North House Folk School 500 W Hwy 61, Grand Marais

9am-3pm Sun. Nov. 22

Fall Craft Fair

Legendary Waters Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff

3pm Sun. Nov. 22

UMD Chamber Orchestra

Weber Music Hall 1151 University Dr. - UMD Campus, Duluth

6-8pm Mon. Nov. 23

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art - all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. 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

noon-6pm Tue. Nov. 24

Pop-up Photo Gallery: Restoring Rice

“Restoring Rice” is a photographic essay documenting manoomin (wild rice) restoration in the St. Louis River Estuary from July 2026 to September 2026. View the images, check out the photo book, and meet documentary photographer Erica Dischino.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5pm Tue. Nov. 24

Homegrown Tomatoes

Homegrown Tomatoes hits the stage with Sonja Martin, Harrison Olk and Nate Hynum!

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

6-8pm Tue. Nov. 24

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art - all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. 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

5-7pm Wed. Nov. 25

Weekly Wine Gathering

Gather with us every Wednesday to explore a curated selection of featured wines in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned wine enthusiast or simply curious to expand your palate, this is the perfect opportunity to try something new, mingle with fellow wine lovers, and enjoy the cozy elegance of the Sheraton Duluth.

Sheraton Duluth Hotel 301 E. Superior St., Duluth

8:30am Thu. Nov. 26

Turkey Trot

Washburn Chamber of Commerce 100 W. Bayfield St., Washburn

11am-1pm Thu. Nov. 26

Free Thanksgiving Dinner

Iron River Community Center 8275 E. Mill St., Iron River

11am-3pm Thu. Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Day Buffet

DECC 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

11am-3pm Thu. Nov. 26

Veterans Thanksgiving Dinner

Richard I. Bong Veterans Historical Center 305 Harbor View Parkway, Superior

Cost: Free

11am Thu. Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Potluck

Ely Folk School 209 E. Sheridan St, Ely

11am-2pm Thu. Nov. 26

Lions Thanksgiving Feast

Holy Angels Catholic Church 60 Hartman Dr., Moose Lake

11am-2pm Thu. Nov. 26

Annual Free Thanksgiving Meal

Who's Bar 1114 Tower Ave., Superior

1-4pm Thu. Nov. 26

Community Thanksgiving Dinner

To reserve a take-out dinner, please call Francie Beister at 218-475-2747. The deadline for reservations is Thursday, November 20.

First Congregational UCC 300 W. 2nd St., Grand Marais

1pm Thu. Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Potluck

Everyone is Welcome: Young, Old, Families, Singles, Locals, & Tourists. There’s only one rule ... No Talking Politics or Religion.

Lutsen Lutheran Church 5307 Hwy. 61, Lutsen

4pm Thu. Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Potluck

Ely Folk School 209 E. Sheridan St, Ely

8am-7pm Fri. Nov. 27

Turkey Birkie Ski Festival

American Birkebeiner Trailhead 14875 McNaught Rd., Cable

8am-7pm Sat. Nov. 28

Turkey Birkie Ski Festival

American Birkebeiner Trailhead 14875 McNaught Rd., Cable

9-10:30am Sat. Nov. 28

Neighborhood Breakfast

All are welcome to join us for our free fourth Saturday Neighborhood Breakfast from 9:00-10:30 a.m. Enter doors on 6th Ave E. Come hungry for home cooked French toast, sausage, eggs.

Gloria Dei Lutheran Church 219 N. 6th Ave. E., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All are Welcome

10am-8pm Sat. Nov. 28

Biboon Bimaadizimin (Winter Good Life) Day

We will have the Biboon Market in our Dr. Robert Powless Center 10 AM - 2 PM with over 20+ local artists and entrepreneurs! Free Feast at 4 PM. The Round Dance will be from 5 PM - 8 PM held in the gym. All events are free to attend, drug & alcohol free, and all are welcome to attend!

Dr. Robert Powless Cultural Center 212 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: Free

5-7pm Sat. Nov. 28

Museum by Candlelight

Cook County Historical Society 8 S. Broadway Ave., Grand Marais

8am-5pm Sun. Nov. 29

Turkey Birkie Ski Festival

American Birkebeiner Trailhead 14875 McNaught Rd., Cable

noon-2pm Sun. Nov. 29

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art - all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. 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

5:30-8:30pm Mon. Nov. 30

Wire Forming for Jewelry Components with Tim Sheriff (Session 1 of 2)

Explore the art of jewelry making while learning to create your own custom wire components! use specialized pliers designed by instructor Tim Sheriff, using wires and beads to create bead strands, ear wires, spirals, and chain links. Perfect for beginners and those with jewelry-making experience. Students will also receive a copy of Tim’s book “Pliers & Wires” at no charge. ($40 value)

DAI Studio 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: $100 Members ($130 Non-Members)

Age: 18+

6-8pm Mon. Nov. 30

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art - all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. 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

5pm Thu. Dec. 3

21st annual Remembrance Dinner

Depot 506 W. Michigan St., Duluth

6-8pm Thu. Dec. 3

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art - all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. 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

3:40pm Fri. Dec. 4

Social Mysticism: Hildegard Von Bingen & The Benedictine Values

School of Arts and Sciences Faculty Colloquium. Saint Hildegard of Bingen was a renowned medieval composer, poet, theologian, philosopher, scientist, and mystic. Philosopher Bethany Henning and scholar of religion Andrew Taylor will discuss her musical compositions and commentary on the Order of Saint Benedict.

St. Scholastica Library Raven Room 1200 Kenwood Ave, Duluth

Cost: FREE

6pm Fri. Dec. 4

UMD Women's Hockey

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

6-8pm Fri. Dec. 4

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art - all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. 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

10am-noon Sat. Dec. 5

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art - all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. 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

10am-1pm Sat. Dec. 5

Carlton County Animal Rescue 'Adopt Joy' event

Carlton County Animal Rescue is hosting an 'Adopt Joy' adoption event at PetSmart, 1732 Mall Drive in Duluth on Saturday, Dec. 5th from 10 am to 1 pm. Fill out an application prior the event to speed up the process: https://www.ccarescue.com/adopt

Petsmart 1732 Mall Dr., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

3pm Sat. Dec. 5

UMD Women's Hockey

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7:07pm Sat. Dec. 5

UMD Men's Hockey

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

noon-2pm Sun. Dec. 6

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art - all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. 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

12:30-3pm Sun. Dec. 6

45th annual Pikkujoulu (Finnish 'Little Christmas')

45th Annual Pikkujoulu (Finnish “Little Christmas”) Dinner; 12:30 pm, Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026; Holiday Inn, Duluth; featuring entertainment by “The Lindula Brothers”. Contact: Anja Bottila 218-380-0811; Ticket sales deadline: 11/25/2026.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Duluth 200 W. 1st St., Duluth

Cost: $35 Adult; $15 Child under 10

Age: All Ages

2-4:30pm Sun. Dec. 6

'Allowed to Birth' free screening & community dIalogue

What does it mean to be “allowed to birth”? Imagine an ideal, fully supported, cared-for birth and join us in a showing of the documentary “Allowed To Birth- the Journey of a Global Midwife” at the Planetarium on December 6th. Learn about how midwifery care holds and uplifts our community and how important the option of home birth truly is.

UMD Marshall H. Alworth Planetarium 1023 University Drive, Duluth

Cost: FREE

3-7pm Sun. Dec. 6

Sing & Bring: Big Stage Karaoke & Community Potluck

Harbor Theater 616 2nd Ave., Two Harbors

4-6pm Sun. Dec. 6

Chanukah at the Mall

Free family celebration with Chabad of Duluth: giant menorah lighting, doughnuts, festive music, ventriloquist show by Jeremy Lepak, and family raffle prizes. Info: chabadduluth.org, 218-481-0708.

Miller Hill Mall 1600 Miller Trunk Hwy., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-8pm Mon. Dec. 7

Fix-It Clinic

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

6-8pm Mon. Dec. 7

Acrylic Paint Class

Explore your creativity! Follow along with step-by-step instruction to paint your own piece of art - all materials are provided and no experience is necessary. Snacks and beverages are welcome. Class will be held at Northern Exposure Art in Enger Lofts Marketplace. 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

9am-5pm Wed. Dec. 9

Winter Day of Caring

Join us for Head of the Lakes United Way's Winter Day of Caring on Wednesday, December 9th! Day of Caring is a community-wide event where hundreds of volunteers complete projects for local non-profit agencies. Sign up now to complete a volunteer project or supply drive for a local organization.

Multiple Community Non-profit agencies

Cost: FREE