Events

2-4:30pm Sun. Dec. 3

The Sound of Music

Duluth Playhouse is delighted to present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, widely acclaimed as the world's most beloved musical, running December 1 - 17, 2023 on the NorShor Stage. With a talented cast of 40 performers, this enduring tale of love, family, and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$55

Age: All Ages

2pm Sun. Dec. 3

Danceworks 2023

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

2pm Sun. Dec. 3

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Grand Marais Playhouse 51 W. First St., Grand Marais

8am-7pm Wed. Dec. 6

Head of the Lakes United Way Day of Caring

Join us for Head of the Lakes United Way's Day of Caring on Wednesday, December 6th! Day of Caring is a community-wide event where hundreds of volunteers complete projects for local non-profit agencies. Recruit your friends, family or co-workers to lend a hand. Volunteer sign-up closes on Monday, December 4th.

Multiple Community Non-profit agencies

Cost: FREE

7pm Wed. Dec. 6

Anishinaabe Storytelling

Ely Folk School 209 E. Sheridan St, Ely

7:30pm Wed. Dec. 6

One Who is Home

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

5-9pm Thu. Dec. 7

Holiday Markets

Duluth Cider 2307 W Superior St., Duluth

6pm Thu. Dec. 7

Author Jeff Sauve, Murder at Minnesota Point

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

7-8:30pm Thu. Dec. 7

A Catholic Perspective on Artificial Intelligence

This interview with Dr. Taylor Nutter will address the difference between human and artificial intelligence from a Catholic theological perspective. Topics include the nature of thinking, spirituality and AI, and the light that Catholic Social…

College of St. Scholastica Virtual Webinar: css.zoom.us, Duluth

Cost: Free, register in advance

7pm Thu. Dec. 7

The Christmas Belles

Encore Performing Arts Center & Gallery 2035 Hwy. 33 S. (on Frontage Rd.), Cloquet

7:30-10pm Thu. Dec. 7

The Sound of Music

Duluth Playhouse is delighted to present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, widely acclaimed as the world's most beloved musical, running December 1 - 17, 2023 on the NorShor Stage. With a talented cast of 40 performers, this enduring tale of love, family, and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$55

Age: All Ages

7:30pm Thu. Dec. 7

One Who is Home

Marshall Performing Arts Center 1215 Ordean Court - UMD Campus, Duluth

5pm Fri. Dec. 8

Forces of Nature - Art by Melissa Sauer

Bent Paddle Brewing Co. 1912 W. Michigan St., Duluth

5:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

The Twelve Dates Of Christmas, A One Woman Play

Park Center 15791 US Hwy. 63, Hayward

7pm Fri. Dec. 8

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Grand Marais Playhouse 51 W. First St., Grand Marais

7pm Fri. Dec. 8

The Nutcracker

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7pm Fri. Dec. 8

The Christmas Belles

Encore Performing Arts Center & Gallery 2035 Hwy. 33 S. (on Frontage Rd.), Cloquet

7pm Fri. Dec. 8

The Nutcracker: A Duluth Tale

DECC Symphony Hall 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7:30-10pm Fri. Dec. 8

The Sound of Music

Duluth Playhouse is delighted to present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, widely acclaimed as the world's most beloved musical, running December 1 - 17, 2023 on the NorShor Stage. With a talented cast of 40 performers, this enduring tale of love, family, and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$55

Age: All Ages

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

StageNorth Groundlings Holiday Showcase

StageNorth 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 8

A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol

Fitger's Spirit of the North Theater 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

9am-2pm Sat. Dec. 9

Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore

Fancy baked goods, breads, candy, lefse, jams, jellies, pickles, etc. will be available for purchase. A wide variety of artisans and crafters will be offering their items for your Christmas shopping. The 'FIKA Cafe' will be serving soups, sandwiches and desserts for you to enjoy!

French River Lutheran Church 5310 Ryan Rd., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

9am-2pm Sat. Dec. 9

Vendor & Craft Fair

Moose Lake Covenant Church 700 5th St., Moose Lake

10am-4pm Sat. Dec. 9

Pamela Clifton Jewelry

Stop in on December 9th to see new work from Duluth jeweler Pamela Clifton, and get the opportunity to meet the artist! Pamela’s designs incorporate silver, enamel work on copper, precious gems, and vintage tokens. Find the perfect gift for that special someone on your list!

Siiviis Gallery 361 Canal Park Dr., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-3pm Sat. Dec. 9

Nice Girls of the North Marketplace

Spirit of the Lake Community School 5401 Superior St., Duluth

10am-3pm Sat. Dec. 9

Winter Wonderland Market

Come get some last minute Holiday shopping in, shop from some of our great local vendors and crafters and even enjoy a cup of Cocoa! Everything from fiber goods, homemade goodies, and repurposed treasures! There's something for everyone at The Winter Wonderland Market! Free to the public, will be located in the Harborside Ballroom located in the lower floor of the Superior Elks Lodge.

Elks Lodge 1503 Belknap St., Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-3pm Sat. Dec. 9

Local Art & Gift Fair

Peace Church UCC 1111 Nth 11 Ave. E. , Duluth

10am Sat. Dec. 9

Lincoln Park Craft District Holiday Market

Lincoln Park Craft District 1800-2500 blocks of W. Superior St., Duluth

10am-3pm Sat. Dec. 9

Christmas Craft Fair

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino 70 Casino Dr., Grand Portage

11am-12:30pm Sat. Dec. 9

Dark Sky Festival - Author Paul Bogard

Drury Lane Books 12 Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

11am-5pm Sat. Dec. 9

Holiday Market

The 3rd annual winter holiday market is back! Join us for incredible locally made goods, food, drinks and general merriment! The Krampus will be joining us for our December 9th market!

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

noon-7pm Sat. Dec. 9

Ho-Ho-Holiday Craft Show

Central Square Mall 201 NW Fourth St., Grand Rapids

noon-4pm Sat. Dec. 9

Holiday Makers Market

Hoops Brewing 325 S. Lake Ave., Duluth

noon-4pm Sat. Dec. 9

Artisan Market

Rapids Brewing 214 N Pokegama Ave., Grand Rapids

noon-2pm Sat. Dec. 9

Art reception: Quilts, Art in Fabric Form

Northwoods Friends of the Arts 210 S. River St., Cook

2-4:30pm Sat. Dec. 9

The Sound of Music

Duluth Playhouse is delighted to present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, widely acclaimed as the world's most beloved musical, running December 1 - 17, 2023 on the NorShor Stage. With a talented cast of 40 performers, this enduring tale of love, family, and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$55

Age: All Ages

5:30pm Sat. Dec. 9

The Twelve Dates Of Christmas, A One Woman Play

Park Center 15791 US Hwy. 63, Hayward

7pm Sat. Dec. 9

The Christmas Belles

Encore Performing Arts Center & Gallery 2035 Hwy. 33 S. (on Frontage Rd.), Cloquet

7pm Sat. Dec. 9

The Nutcracker: A Duluth Tale

DECC Symphony Hall 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

7pm Sat. Dec. 9

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Grand Marais Playhouse 51 W. First St., Grand Marais

7pm Sat. Dec. 9

The Nutcracker

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

7:30pm Sat. Dec. 9

StageNorth Groundlings Holiday Showcase

StageNorth 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn

7:30pm Sat. Dec. 9

A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol

Fitger's Spirit of the North Theater 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

7:30-10pm Sat. Dec. 9

The Sound of Music

Duluth Playhouse is delighted to present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, widely acclaimed as the world's most beloved musical, running December 1 - 17, 2023 on the NorShor Stage. With a talented cast of 40 performers, this enduring tale of love, family, and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$55

Age: All Ages

10pm Sat. Dec. 9

Candy Cane Wonderland

The Main Club 1217 Tower Ave., Superior

2pm Sun. Dec. 10

Twas the Night Before Christmas

Grand Marais Playhouse 51 W. First St., Grand Marais

2pm Sun. Dec. 10

A Don't Hug Me Christmas Carol

Fitger's Spirit of the North Theater 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

2pm Sun. Dec. 10

StageNorth Groundlings Holiday Showcase

StageNorth 123 W. Omaha St., Washburn

2pm Sun. Dec. 10

The Nutcracker

Reif Performing Arts Center 720 NW Conifer Drive, Grand Rapids

2-4:30pm Sun. Dec. 10

The Sound of Music

Duluth Playhouse is delighted to present THE SOUND OF MUSIC, widely acclaimed as the world's most beloved musical, running December 1 - 17, 2023 on the NorShor Stage. With a talented cast of 40 performers, this enduring tale of love, family, and…

NorShor Theatre 211 E Superior St, Duluth

Cost: $30-$55

Age: All Ages