Events

9am-5pm Sat. Nov. 15

Festival of Trees Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show

Fun-filled weekend of shopping, creativity, and community. Over 170 regional vendors. Touch, sample, and explore various gourmet treats, home décor, jewelry, clothing, accessories, artwork, seasonal gifts, and more! Something for everyone. Also: ~free photos with Santa, ~mini holiday tree display & auction, ~raffles with LOTS of prizes, concessions: food, soft drinks, coffee, adult beverages.

DECC Harborside Convention Center 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Cost: $7 Sat, $5 Sun, kids under 12 Free, $1 off with food bank donation

Age: All Ages

9am-4pm Sat. Nov. 15

Christmas Craft, Art & Vendor Fair

Black Bear Casino 1710 Hwy. 210, Carlton

9am-5pm Sat. Nov. 15

Junior League Festival of Trees

DECC 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

9am-1pm Sat. Nov. 15

Ladies of Kaleva Holiday Bazaar

Historic Kaleva Hall 125 3rd St N., Virginia

10am-2pm Sat. Nov. 15

Festival of the Season

Duluth Farmers Market 14th Ave. E. & 3rd St., Duluth

10am-3pm Sat. Nov. 15

Christmas Market

Old School Lives 9165 Hwy 53, Cotton

4-9pm Sat. Nov. 15

Market at the Main

The Main Club 1217 Tower Ave., Superior

10am-3pm Sun. Nov. 16

Festival of Trees Arts, Crafts & Gifts Show

Fun-filled weekend of shopping, creativity, and community. Over 170 regional vendors. Touch, sample, and explore various gourmet treats, home décor, jewelry, clothing, accessories, artwork, seasonal gifts, and more! Something for everyone. Also: ~free photos with Santa, ~mini holiday tree display & auction, ~raffles with LOTS of prizes, concessions: food, soft drinks, coffee, adult beverages.

DECC Harborside Convention Center 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Cost: $7 Sat, $5 Sun, kids under 12 Free, $1 off with food bank donation

Age: All Ages

10am-3pm Sun. Nov. 16

Junior League Festival of Trees

DECC 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

5:30-9pm Fri. Nov. 21

Christmas City of the North Parade Watch Party

Enjoy Duluth’s beloved holiday parade from the fourth floor of the US Bank Building. Trade the weather, crowds, and parking stress for reserved parking, a cozy spot, a gorgeous wrap-around view of the parade and hillside, jazz music, upscale…

Duluth Art Institute 130 W. Superior St. Suite 400, Duluth

Cost: Tickets: $100 Members ($125 Non-Members)

Age: 21+

8am-2pm Sat. Nov. 22

Annual Holiday Bazaaar

Moose Lake Area Historical Society & Fires of 1918 Museum 900 Folz Ave., Moose Lake

10am-4pm Sat. Nov. 22

Holiday Chamber Expo & Artisan Market

Minnesota Discovery Center 1005 Discovery Dr., Chisholm

10am-noon Sat. Nov. 22

Mocktails & Mistletoe: Holiday Wreath Workshop

‘Tis the season to get crafty (and a little sassy)! 🌟 Join us for our Mocktails & Mistletoe Holiday Wreath Workshop — where laughter, creativity, and evergreens collide in the best possible way. Sip on holiday-inspired mocktails, snack on…

Amnicon Town Hall 8985 E. US Hwy. 2, South Range

Cost: 85

Age: All Ages

noon-5pm Sat. Nov. 22

Holiday Market

Up Yonder on 61 1615 W. Hwy. 61, Grand Marais

2-4pm Sat. Nov. 22

Mocktails & Mistletoe: Holiday Wreath Workshop

‘Tis the season to get crafty (and a little sassy)! 🌟 Join us for our Mocktails & Mistletoe Holiday Wreath Workshop — where laughter, creativity, and evergreens collide in the best possible way. Sip on holiday-inspired mocktails, snack on…

Amnicon Town Hall 8985 E. US Hwy. 2, South Range

Cost: 85

Age: All Ages

3-5pm Sat. Nov. 22

Twilight Parade Holiday Party

Maco Theater 415 Chestnut St., Virginia

5:15pm Sat. Nov. 22

Twilight Holiday Parade

100 Block of Chestnut St., Virginia

7:30pm Sun. Nov. 23

Festival of Trees Lighting Ceremony

Grand Ely Lodge 400 N. Pioneer Rd., Ely

12:30-5pm Fri. Nov. 28

Holiday Market

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

5:30pm Fri. Nov. 28

Oh Ole Night Parade & Fireworks

Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

Sat. Nov. 29

Shop Small Crawl

Grab your shop hop passport and shop small businesses in Bayfield. They have everything you need for your holiday gifts! Pick up your passport in Bayfield stores and galleries. Collect signatures from businesses with a $5 purchase and be entered into a drawing to win prizes!

Downtown Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

10am-noon Sat. Nov. 29

Mocktails & Mistletoe: Holiday Wreath Workshop

‘Tis the season to get crafty (and a little sassy)! 🌟 Join us for our Mocktails & Mistletoe Holiday Wreath Workshop — where laughter, creativity, and evergreens collide in the best possible way. Sip on holiday-inspired mocktails, snack on…

Amnicon Town Hall 8985 E. US Hwy. 2, South Range

Cost: 85

Age: All Ages

10am-4pm Sat. Nov. 29

Hovland Winter Art Show

Hovland Town Hall 4957 E. Hwy. 61, Hovland

2-4pm Sat. Nov. 29

Mocktails & Mistletoe: Holiday Wreath Workshop

‘Tis the season to get crafty (and a little sassy)! 🌟 Join us for our Mocktails & Mistletoe Holiday Wreath Workshop — where laughter, creativity, and evergreens collide in the best possible way. Sip on holiday-inspired mocktails, snack on…

Amnicon Town Hall 8985 E. US Hwy. 2, South Range

Cost: 85

Age: All Ages

5pm Sat. Nov. 29

Tree Lighting Ceremony

Watch the holiday tree sparkle as it is ceremoniously lit for the season! Join us inside the Lakeside Pavilion for music, cookies, and holiday spirits! People are invited to the Lakeside pavilion starting at 5 p.m. and the tree lighting will be at 5:30 p.m.

Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion 2 E. Front St., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 5

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

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 5

O Holy Night

The College of St. Scholastica Music Program presents our annual Christmas concert, O Holy Night. Our choral, brass, and string ensembles will share the Christmas story and spirit through an unforgettable evening of music. A freewill offering will be collected to benefit Chum.

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary 2801 E. 4th St., Duluth

Cost: $17 general admission, free for students

9am-1pm Sat. Dec. 6

A Touch of Scandanavia

Bethesda Lutheran Church 204 5th St. N., Carlton

5-7:30pm Sat. Dec. 6

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

7:30pm Sat. Dec. 6

O Holy Night

The College of St. Scholastica Music Program presents our annual Christmas concert, O Holy Night. Our choral, brass, and string ensembles will share the Christmas story and spirit through an unforgettable evening of music. A freewill offering will be collected to benefit Chum.

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary 2801 E. 4th St., Duluth

Cost: $17 general admission, free for students

5-8pm Mon. Dec. 8

Shop Late Until 8

Join us in downtown Bayfield and experience the magic of shopping along historic Rittenhouse Avenue. Twinkling holiday lights will guide your way from shop to shop. Shops and restaurants are staying open late and offering exceptional deals to reward customers with a unique shopping experience!

Downtown Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 12

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

7pm Fri. Dec. 12

Tom Cawcutt Christmas Concert

Adults $20, students $15, ages 12 & under free

Our Saviors Lutheran Church - Cloquet 615 12th St., Cloquet

9am-2pm Sat. Dec. 13

5th Annual Craft Sale

Mt. Olive Church 2012 E. Superior St., Duluth

9am-2pm Sat. Dec. 13

Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore

Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore at French River Lutheran Church. Fancy olde world baked goods, breads, Lefse, Artisans & Crafters, and the Fika Cafe.

French River Lutheran Church 5310 Ryan Rd., Duluth

Age: All Ages

11:30am-1pm Sat. Dec. 13

Santa Arrives on the Ferry

We invite all local children and their families to meet Santa Claus and his Elf as they make a memorable appearance in Bayfield on the Madeline Island Ferry.11:30 a.m. - Families are welcome to gather outside the Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion to prepare to greet Santa. 11:50 a.m.- Santa Arrives on the Madeline Island Ferry. Noon-1:00 p.m.- Children and families can visit Santa inside the Pavilion.

Bayfield Lakeside Pavilion 2 E. Front St., Bayfield

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5-7:30pm Sat. Dec. 13

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

7pm Sat. Dec. 13

Holiday Band Concert

The St. Scholastica Concert Band closes out the semester with a holiday program featuring music by John Williams from the Home Alone films, along with new works by Randall Standridge and Gavin Lendt incorporating timeless classics.

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

Cost: $7 general admission, free for students

8-11pm Sat. Dec. 13

Lake Effect String Band Holiday Show

Brought together by the Bluegrass jams flurried throughout the Duluth hillside, the Lake Effect String Band is “grounded in the rich traditions of delicious, upbeat picking styles.” Drifting from Flatts, Scruggs, and Doc Watson classics to new grass acts such as Hot Rize, Sam Bush and David Grisman, Lake Effect piles up tunes for lovers of string music.

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

Cost: $10-$50

7pm Tue. Dec. 16

Messiah Singalong

Join the CSS Music Program, Borealis Chamber Artists, and Twin Ports Choral Project for St. Scholastica’s 43rd Annual Messiah Singalong. Warm up those vocal cords and dust off that Messiah score (or borrow a copy at the door) for a joyful evening with Handel’s beloved masterpiece.

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

Cost: FREE

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

5-7:30pm 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