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Saturday, Dec. 5th, 2026

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

5-7:30pm Sat. Dec. 5

Folk Jam

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Sat. Dec. 5

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

7:07pm Sat. Dec. 5

UMD Men's Hockey

DECC Amsoil Arena 350 Harbor Drive, Duluth

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

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

8:30pm Sat. Dec. 5

Pro-Comedy Tour

Dubh Linn Irish Brew Pub 109 W. Superior St., Duluth

Sunday, Dec. 6th, 2026

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

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

1-3pm Sun. Dec. 6

Similar Dogs

Ritual Marketplace 1323 Broadway St., Superior

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

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

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

4-7pm Sun. Dec. 6

Misisipi Mike

The Breeze Inn 5168 Jean Duluth Rd., Duluth

Monday, Dec. 7th, 2026

5-8pm Mon. Dec. 7

Fix-It Clinic

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

6-9pm Mon. Dec. 7

Teague Alexy

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

Tuesday, Dec. 8th, 2026

6:30-10:30pm Tue. Dec. 8

Twin Ports Comedy: Writing Workshop

Join Twin Ports Comedy in a free space to work on your art every Tuesday! Come join them and make some new laughs! Open Mic to follow 🎙 // 6:30pm · FREE // Find the schedule here: https://www.twinportscomedy.com/workshops

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

7-10pm Tue. Dec. 8

Open mic

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

7:30-9:30pm Tue. Dec. 8

The Hot Club of Duluth

Join us in the underground speakeasy every Tuesday night from 7:30-9:30pm for live Gatsby/1920’s Jazz by local band, The Hot Club of Duluth. Also featuring classic silent films up on the big screen. No cover charge. Must be 21+ to enter. The Hot Club of Duluth is a local band that is dedicated to the performance of music of the Golden Age of Jazz. Bringing hot jazz to the people all winter long.

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: 21+

Wednesday, Dec. 9th, 2026

6-9pm Wed. Dec. 9

Open mic

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

7-10pm Wed. Dec. 9

Bluegrass Jam

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

8-10pm Wed. Dec. 9

Kroma

Rathskeller 132 E. Michigan St., Duluth

Thursday, Dec. 10th, 2026

5:30-7:30pm Thu. Dec. 10

Duluth 101

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6:30-8pm Thu. Dec. 10

Denfeld Jazz

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

7-10pm Thu. Dec. 10

Celtic Jam

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

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

Friday, Dec. 11th, 2026

5-8pm Fri. Dec. 11

Misisipi Mike

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

5:30-7:30pm Fri. Dec. 11

Writers open mic

Duluth Folk School 1917 W. Superior St., Duluth

6pm Fri. Dec. 11

Tab & Nicole

Remedy Room 1222 Tower Ave., Superior

7pm Fri. Dec. 11

Tommy Wotruba

Belknap Lounge 130 Belknap St., Superior

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

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 11

Salsa Dancing

Fitger's Barrel Room 600 E. Superior St., Duluth

8-11pm Fri. Dec. 11

Lazy Lightning 420

8:00 PM Show Lazy Lightning 420 is a Duluth-based duo consisting of Marc Gartman and Erik Berry (from Trampled by Turtles) who perform full Grateful Dead concerts by re-creating setlists from Archive.org. The duo uses an array of effects pedals and…

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

Cost: $18-$112

Age: 21+

8pm Fri. Dec. 11

Pronoya, Druid, Kalopsya, Xkwizite, Shadows Of Me

Come throw down Friday Dec. 11th with Pronoya, Druid, Kalopsya, Xkwizite, & Shadows Of Me 🤘 // Doors: 7pm · Music: 8pm // $5 · 21+

Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub 2023 W Superior St., Duluth

Cost: $5

Age: 21+

10pm Fri. Dec. 11

Renegade Improv

Zeitgeist Arts 222 E. Superior St., Duluth

Saturday, Dec. 12th, 2026

8am-10pm Sat. Dec. 12

Bad Fashion Ski Party

Bad Fashion Ski Party is a celebration of the new ski season and a chance to show off your vintage styles/gear. It's also a fundraising event for Midwest Telefest, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to Telemark skiing. Ski and try out…

Bent Paddle Taproom 1832 W. Michigan St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

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 Sat. Dec. 12

Forage the North

Chester Creek Books 1333 E. Superior St., Duluth

1-4pm Sat. Dec. 12

Similar Dogs

Thirsty Pagan 1615 Winter St., Superior

1-4pm Sat. Dec. 12

December Free ArtDAI

A beloved tradition. Stop in for a FREE, casual, creative art-making afternoon and learn to make simple, fun crafts that can be customized for artists of all ages. This session: easy, wintery projects that work as decorations, handmade gifts, and fun seasonal creativity for the holidays or some midwinter color.

Duluth Art Institute Studios 2229 W. 2nd St., Duluth

Cost: FREE

Age: All Ages

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

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