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  • Tuesday, December 3 – Live Nativity scene at Benedictine Living Community-Duluth, 935 Kenwood Avenue at 2:30 p.m. Volunteer staff and community members will be joined by live animals, including a camel will be on hand bringing joy and wonder of the healing message of the Christmas story. This is a free event for the public. There will be caroling and a social time with refreshments following. The event will also have a memory tree and a canned food drive for the food shelf. To learn more, visit the Benedictine Living Community-Duluth Facebook page.
  • Wednesday, December 4 – Head of the Lakes United Way’s Winter Day of Caring. The Day of Caring is a community-wide event where hundreds of volunteers complete projects for local non-profit agencies. Not only does Day of Caring provide non-profits with valuable resources, it is also a great opportunity to educate volunteers about the important work non-profit organizations do in our community. Recruit your friends, family or co-workers to lend a hand. Volunteer sign-up closes on Monday, December 2nd. You can see a list of organizations in need here: https://hlunitedwayvolunteer.galaxydigital.com/aem/general/event/?doc_id=6585
  • Friday, December 6 – Saturday, December 7 – The College of St. Scholastica Music Program presents its 12th annual Christmas concert, O Holy Night at 7:30 p.m. Featuring over 100 musicians, including St. Scholastica students and community members. Choral, brass, string and handbell ensembles will share the Christmas story and spirit through an unforgettable evening of music composed as early as the 18th century and as recently as 2023. The concert ends with all choirs singing “Night of Silence” joined by CSS choir alumni from the audience. A freewill offering will be collected to benefit Chum, a local nonprofit human services agency, to raise donations for their work with low-income and homeless community members. Tickets are $17 for general admission. Admission is free for students pre-K to college and for Sisters of the St. Scholastica Monastery. At the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary, 2801 E 4th Street in Duluth. Purchased in advance at go.css.edu/oholynight
  • Friday, December 6 – Saturday, December 21 – Zoo Lights at the Lake Superior Zoo. It’s a “larger than life” holiday lights event! It’s an after-hours event featuring giant animal inflatables plus an assortment of holiday-themed lights and photo opportunities. There will be free S’mores, visits from Santa every night, Safari Cafe will have Hot Chocolate and Treats, and live holiday music. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 for Zoo members. Dates include: Dec. 6 & 7; 13 & 14; 20 & 21 from 5 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 7 – Sunday, December 8 – The 8th annual Duluth Winter Village returns along the lake on Harbor Drive in Duluth from 10 AM – 4 PM. Come shop local businesses, enjoy hot food and beverages, family-friendly activities, bonfires, and carolers. The festivities are held outside & inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.

  • Now – Sunday, December 15 – The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc. (CASDA) announces their very first Black Friday fundraiser, “Give the Gift of Healing” online auction from 8 a.m., Nov. 29 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 15. Funds raised will ensure that victims and survivors of abuse will continue to have safe shelter as well as vital outreach and advocacy services during their journey in healing. Items up for bid include orchestra tickets, lottery ticket bouquet, wine bundles, car detailing, play/dinner restaurant tickets, event gift certificates, skin care sessions, and more. Click on this link to preview the auction: https://fly.causepilot.com/casda/giftofhealing2024
  • Sunday, December 8 – The 8th annual Duluth Winter Village continues along the lake on Harbor Drive in Duluth from 10 AM – 4 PM. Come shop local businesses, enjoy hot food and beverages, family-friendly activities, bonfires, and carolers. The festivities are held outside & inside the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.
  • Sunday, December 8 & Tuesday, December 10 – The University of Wisconsin-Superior Music Department will present its 27th annual Season of Song concerts at Cathedral of Christ the King, 1111 Belknap St., in Superior. The theme this year is ‘Love’s Pure Light’ featuring the UW-Superior choirs and orchestra performing holiday classics, new favorites and everything in between. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the door. Event link: https://www.uwsuper.edu/about/news/uw-superior-presents-27th-annual-season-of-song-concerts/
  • Thursday, December 12 – Saturday, December 14 – 2024 Dark Sky Festival in Grand Marais, Minnesota. This unique event invites stargazers and nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves into the pristine night skies of the North Shore. Perfect for families. The festival features a bunch of activities for people of all ages including guided night sky viewing, educational presentations, live performances and more. Get additional details at https://www.wdio.com/front-page/local-news/dark-sky-festival-comes-to-grand-marais/
  • Friday, December 13 – Sunday, December 15 – Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show at the Duluth Convention Center (DECC) presented by Eskimo and Ion Ice Fishing. Come check out the new products and accessories tailored for ice fishing enthusiasts. Bring the kids to the Sea Lion Splash with performances throughout the show. Try fishing the Frozen Basin for prizes. There will be panel discussions and new this year, cooking demonstrations at the Ice Box. Friday: Noon-8 PM; Saturday: 10AM – 8PM and Sunday 10AM – 4PM.
  • Friday, December 13 – Saturday, December 21 – Zoo Lights at the Lake Superior Zoo. It’s a “larger than life” holiday lights event! It’s an after-hours event featuring giant animal inflatables plus an assortment of holiday-themed lights and photo opportunities. There will be free S’mores, visits from Santa every night, Safari Cafe will have Hot Chocolate and Treats, and live holiday music. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 for Zoo members. Dates include: Dec. 13 & 14; 20 & 21 from 5 PM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday, December 14 – A Christmas Cookie, Craft & Vendor Fair from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Norton Park United Methodist Church, 436 N. 79th Ave. W. in Duluth. Breakfast & lunch will be available for purchase. Hundreds of plates of homemade Christmas cookies will be sold @ $4.50/dozen. Ceramic Christmas trees in all sizes along with rock candy, treats, & other Christmas crafts will be for sale.

  • Sunday, December 15 – Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show at the Duluth Convention Center (DECC) continues presented by Eskimo and Ion Ice Fishing. Come check out the new products and accessories tailored for ice fishing enthusiasts. Bring the kids to the Sea Lion Splash with performances throughout the show. Try fishing the Frozen Basin for prizes. There will be panel discussions and new this year, cooking demonstrations at the Ice Box.  Sunday 10AM – 4PM.
  • Sunday, December 15 – Final Day! The Center Against Sexual and Domestic Abuse, Inc. (CASDA) announces their very first Black Friday fundraiser, “Give the Gift of Healing” online auction from 8 a.m., Nov. 29 to 8 p.m. on Dec. 15. Funds raised will ensure that victims and survivors of abuse will continue to have safe shelter as well as vital outreach and advocacy services during their journey in healing. Items up for bid include orchestra tickets, lottery ticket bouquet, wine bundles, car detailing, play/dinner restaurant tickets, event gift certificates, skin care sessions, and more. Click on this link to preview the auction: https://fly.causepilot.com/casda/giftofhealing2024
  • Friday, December 20 – Saturday, December 21 – Rubber Chicken Theater wraps up 2024 with two holiday sketch comedy shows. First, ‘A Christmas Comedy Carol’, or, ‘How I Learned to Stop Scrooging and Keep Laughing’. It is the traditional sketch comedy revue for which Rubber Chicken Theater is known, featuring original sketches and song parodies that have fun with Minnesota news items and general holiday silliness. Performed at Studio Four in the St. Louis County Depot, 506 West Michigan Street in downtown Duluth. Tickets are $25 per person. Seating is general but call-ahead spot reservations are accepted. Seats are held until 7:20. Cash or Venmo only. There will be a second weekend of performances on December 27-28. The Rubber Chicken Theater also has presents ‘New Year’s Cluckin’ Eve’ on December 31.
  • Friday, December 20 – Saturday, December 21 – Zoo Lights at the Lake Superior Zoo continues. It’s a “larger than life” holiday lights event! It’s an after-hours event featuring giant animal inflatables plus an assortment of holiday-themed lights and photo opportunities. There will be free S’mores, visits from Santa every night, Safari Cafe will have Hot Chocolate and Treats, and live holiday music. Tickets are $10 general admission, $5 for Zoo members. Dates include: Dec. 20 & 21 from 5 PM – 7:30 PM

  • Friday, December 27 – Saturday, December 28 – Rubber Chicken Theater wraps up 2024 with two holiday sketch comedy shows. First, ‘A Christmas Comedy Carol’, or, ‘How I Learned to Stop Scrooging and Keep Laughing’. It is the traditional sketch comedy revue for which Rubber Chicken Theater is known, featuring original sketches and song parodies that have fun with Minnesota news items and general holiday silliness. Performed at Studio Four in the St. Louis County Depot, 506 West Michigan Street in downtown Duluth. Tickets are $25 per person. Seating is general but call-ahead spot reservations are accepted. Seats are held until 7:20. Cash or Venmo only. The Rubber Chicken Theater also has presents ‘New Year’s Cluckin’ Eve’ on December 31.

  • Sunday, December 29 – Light up Duluth! A Chanukah celebration at the Miller Hill Mall at 4 PM. There will be a giant Menorah lighting, Chocolate Gelt Doughnut treats, live music and Mark the Juggler. The event will be held next to Essentia Health in Miller Hill Mall, 1600 Miller Trunk Highway, Duluth. Details: https://www.chabadduluth.org/events/light-up-duluth