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Nov 2024
Free Park Day
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources offers free admission to all 75 Minnesota state parks and recreation areas on four days each year. On Free Park Days the DNR waives the requirement for a vehicle permit to enter state parks and recreation areas. The entrance fee waiver does not cover activities like camping, rentals or tours. The goal of Free Park Days is to get all Minnesotans outdoors. For more information, contact the DNR Information Center by emailing info.dnr @…
Find out more »Meet the Author and Book Signing: Emily Kilgore
Zenith Bookstore welcomes children’s author, Emily Kilgore. Emily will be signing her new book, Huck and Loona plus her previous bestseller, The Christmas Book Flood. Huck and Loona is a story about friendship, conflict, and finding a path forward after disagreement. The Christmas Book Flood is based on a real Icelandic tradition where people gift books to their family and friends on Christmas Eve, Emily Kilgore is an educator and writer of picture books. She strives to share books that…
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Christmas City Express 2024
One event on Nov 30, 2024 at 3:15 pm
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The Christmas City Express on the North Shore Scenic Railroad is an annual train ride and storytelling experience. Trains leave from the Depot on Fridays and Saturdays from Nov. 29 to Dec. 21. The performance begins in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, where the story is told, carolers sing and a special guest pays a visit. Show times are 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. on Fridays and 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 and 7:15 p.m. on Saturdays (Saturdays are $5…
Find out more »Christmas Tree Train
Attendees travel up the North Shore to the small village of Knife River and pick out a fresh cut North Shore Christmas Tree. The trees are bailed and loaded onto the train while attendees enjoy live music and the holiday atmosphere at the newly restored Knife River Depot. Once returned to Duluth Depot, helpers load the trees onto attendees' car roofs to bring home.
Find out more »Biboon Bimaadiziwin Market
The American Indian Community Housing Organization (AICHO) and Indigenous First Art & Gift Shop will host their annual winter market, “Biboon Bimaadiziwin: Winter Good Life,” on Small Business Saturday. The market features over 40 small, local and regional Indigenous and BIPOC businesses, artists, entrepreneurs, food producers, jewelry and fashion designers & more! Elders and those who have accessibility needs are invited to shop between 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. An ugly sweater competition will be held at 12 p.m. and…
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Nate Weiler
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Banjo and guitar player Nate Weiler brings his up-north tunes to Ledge Rock Grille for a dinner show in the fireside room and bar.
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An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 21, 2024
Zoo Lights
An event every week that begins at 5:00 pm on Friday and Saturday, repeating until Dec 21, 2024
Lake Superior Zoo presents its annual light-display event, featuring giant animal inflatables and photo ops. Families can enjoy free s’mores, visits from Santa and live holiday music. Additionally, the Safari Cafe will have hot chocolate and treats, and light-up items will be available in the Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop.
Find out more »Duluth Winter Village 2024
Duluth Loves Local presents the eighth annual Duluth Winter Village, a two-day outdoor winter market. More than 50 local businesses will be set up in 26 festive wooden cabins outside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center and inside Pioneer Hall with curated goods for sale. A few items of note this year include: Portrait artist on Saturday only "The Tinsel Tavern," a holiday-themed experiential bar featuring Vikre Distillery Makers tent and blacksmith Sensory area to provide respite from the excitement by…
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Lake Superior Estuarium First Saturdays
An event every month that begins at 10:00 am on day First of the month, repeating until Jan 4, 2025
The Lake Superior Estuarium houses family-centered exhibits that tell the story of the St. Louis River Estuary, Lake Superior and the communities on their shores. It also includes a classroom, meeting space and offices. The exhibit hall includes a play area for young children, maps to orient visitors to the largest estuary on Lake Superior and information to help anyone explore. An estuarium a is gathering place for learning and play. The term is a combination of words “estuary” and…
Find out more »Finnish Pikkujoulu
The 43rd Annual Finnish “Pikkujoulu 2024” will feature a dinner and musical program by Dan Maki and Steve Solkela. Free parking. Register by 11/27/2024. Call 218-380-0811 for more information.
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Trains and Toddlers
One event on Jan 13, 2025 at 10:00 am
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Participants gather in the Zelda theater for 2 train themed stories followed by a craft or museum activity. Half price admission: $7/adults and $4/kids ages 3-13. Free for members and kids under 2.
Find out more »Frosty’s Frozen Skate Party
This skating party will have live music by Sounds Unlimited Entertainment and a costume contest. There will be limited skates available for use.
Find out more »Wild Santa 5k 2024
The Wild Santa 5k is a family friendly run through the Lincoln Park Craft District in which all the participants are dressed as Santa Claus. Sign up includes a five-piece Santa suit, a free cider (or juice), live holiday music and food for after the run. Kids eight and under can join the Reindeer Run, a quarter mile fun run, for free. Reindeer Run registration includes a pair of antlers and entrance in the Reindeer Run. A portion of race…
Find out more »Lincoln Park Winter Market
Vendors in Lincoln Park host holiday shopping, including 190 Coffee and Tea, Flora North, Goat Hill Marketplace, Lilla Boutique, North and Shore, Ren Market, The Sleepy Sparrow, Thirteen Main and more.
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