Events

9am-5pm Sat. Nov. 14

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

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

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+

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

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

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

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

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