Events

10am-3pm Sun. Nov. 15

Festival of Trees

Kick off the holiday season with a fun-filled weekend of shopping, creativity, and community at the Festival of Trees Arts, Crafts & Gifts Extravaganza with over 170 vendors. Explore, taste, and sample gourmet treats, home décor, jewelry, clothing, accessories, artwork, seasonal gifts, and more! Whether you're hunting for the perfect present or treating yourself, there's something for everyone!

DECC 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

Cost: Saturday: $7, Sunday: $5 and Kids 12 and under free. $1 off with nonperishable food item.

Age: All Ages

11am-3pm Fri. Nov. 20

A Very Merry Santa Day

Enjoy free Santa visits, free kids' crafts, and professional digital Santa photos for $15 each. Shop local gifts while you're here.

Duluth Studio Market 369 Canal Park Drive, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

5:30-9pm Fri. Nov. 20

Christmas City of the North Parade Watch Party

Enjoy Duluth’s beloved holiday parade from the fourth floor of the US Bank Building to fundraise for the Duluth Art Institute. Trade the weather, crowds, and parking stress for reserved parking, limo ride, a cozy spot, a gorgeous wrap-around…

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

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

Age: 21+

6:30-8pm Fri. Nov. 20

Christmas City of the North Parade

Superior St., 6th Ave. E. to 4th Ave. W., Duluth

8am-2pm Sat. Nov. 21

Annual Holiday Bazaaar

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

9am-1pm Sat. Nov. 21

Ladies of Kaleva Holiday Bazaar

Historic Kaleva Hall 125 3rd St N., Virginia

9am-6pm Sat. Nov. 21

Fall Craft Fair

Legendary Waters Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff

10am-4pm Sat. Nov. 21

Holiday Chamber Expo & Artisan Market

Minnesota Discovery Center 1005 Discovery Dr., Chisholm

11am-3pm Sat. Nov. 21

A Very Merry Santa Day

Enjoy free Santa visits, free kids' crafts, and professional digital Santa photos for $15 each. Shop local gifts while you're here.

Duluth Studio Market 369 Canal Park Drive, Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

1-6pm Sat. Nov. 21

Holiday Market

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

4:50-10pm Sat. Nov. 21

Bentleyville opening night

Bayfront Festival Park 704 W. Railroad St., Duluth

5:15pm Sat. Nov. 21

Twilight Holiday Parade & Fireworks

Chestnut St., 1st Ave.W. to 5th Ave. W., Virginia

7-10pm Sat. Nov. 21

Twilight Parade Afterparty

Maco Theater 415 Chestnut St., Virginia

9am-3pm Sun. Nov. 22

Fall Craft Fair

Legendary Waters Casino 37600 Onigamiing Drive, Red Cliff

7pm Sun. Nov. 22

Festival of Trees Lighting Ceremony

Grand Ely Lodge 400 N. Pioneer Rd., Ely

6pm Mon. Nov. 23

Spirit of Unity Parade

Howard St., Hibbing

noon-3pm Fri. Nov. 27

Santa & His Live Reindeer

Fitger's Courtyard 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

12:30-5pm Fri. Nov. 27

Holiday Market

North Shore Winery 202 Ski Hill Rd., Lutsen

5:30pm Fri. Nov. 27

Oh Ole Night Parade & Fireworks

Wisconsin St., Grand Marais

9am-3pm Sat. Nov. 28

5th Annual Winter Wonderland Market

Coming back for the 5th year, The Winter Wonderland Market is sure to have something for everyone on your list! Come shop from over 40 small businesses, local artists, and vendors for your holiday gift giving needs! The Man in Red, Santa Claus, will also be joining us on Saturday, November 28th from 11am to 3pm. Make sure to stop by and get your picture with him, or drop off your list!

Superior Elks Lodge #403 1503 Belknap St, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-4pm Sat. Nov. 28

Santa & His Live Reindeer

Fitger's Courtyard 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

9am-3pm Sun. Nov. 29

5th Annual Winter Wonderland Market

Coming back for the 5th year, The Winter Wonderland Market is sure to have something for everyone on your list! Come shop from over 40 small businesses, local artists, and vendors for your holiday gift giving needs! The Man in Red, Santa Claus, will also be joining us on Saturday, November 28th from 11am to 3pm. Make sure to stop by and get your picture with him, or drop off your list!

Superior Elks Lodge #403 1503 Belknap St, Superior

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

noon-3pm Sun. Nov. 29

Santa & His Live Reindeer

Fitger's Courtyard 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

7:30pm Fri. Dec. 4

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

7:30-10pm Fri. Dec. 4

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

9am-1pm Sat. Dec. 5

A Touch of Scandanavia Annual Christmas Bazaar

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

9am-4pm Sat. Dec. 5

Julebyen Christmas Village

Step into the magic of a Nordic Christmas at Julebyen 2026, a one-of-a-kind holiday festival celebrating the traditions, culture, and festive spirit of Scandinavia.

Knife River Recreation Center 199 Alger Smith Rd., Knife River

11am-4pm Sat. Dec. 5

Santa & His Live Reindeer

Fitger's Courtyard 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

2-4:30pm Sat. Dec. 5

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

4-7pm Sat. Dec. 5

Creepmas Parade

The Creepmas Parade is back and we hope you'll create a costume and join the parade! Meet at Dovetail at 4. Parade to Ursa at 5. Puppet show on the patio at 6.

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

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

7:30pm Sat. 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

7:30-10pm Sat. Dec. 5

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

10am-3pm Sun. Dec. 6

Julebyen Christmas Village

Step into the magic of a Nordic Christmas at Julebyen 2026, a one-of-a-kind holiday festival celebrating the traditions, culture, and festive spirit of Scandinavia.

Knife River Recreation Center 199 Alger Smith Rd., Knife River

noon-3pm Sun. Dec. 6

Santa & His Live Reindeer

Fitger's Courtyard 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

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

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

7:30-10pm Thu. Dec. 10

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

7:30-10pm Fri. Dec. 11

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

9am-2pm Sat. Dec. 12

Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore

Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore. Baked goods, Lefse, Breads, Christmas Shop, Artisans & Crafters, and Fika Cafe.

French River Lutheran Church 5310 Ryan Rd., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

11am-4pm Sat. Dec. 12

Santa & His Live Reindeer

Fitger's Courtyard 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

2-4:30pm Sat. Dec. 12

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

7:30-10pm Sat. Dec. 12

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

noon-3pm Sun. Dec. 13

Santa & His Live Reindeer

Fitger's Courtyard 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

2-4:30pm Sun. Dec. 13

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

7pm Tue. Dec. 15

44th Annual Messiah Singalong

Join the CSS Music Program, Borealis Chamber Artists, and Twin Ports Choral Project for St. Scholastica’s 44th 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

7:30-10pm Thu. Dec. 17

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

7:30-10pm Fri. Dec. 18

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

2-4:30pm Sat. Dec. 19

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

7:30-10pm Sat. Dec. 19

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up

2-4:30pm Sun. Dec. 20

A Christmas Story: The Musical

A joyful celebration of family, imagination, and holiday spirit, A Christmas Story: The Musical is a gift audiences of all ages will love.

NorShor Theatre 211 E. Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $35-$65

Age: Ages 4 and up