Northland Community Events
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Sunday, December 15 – Saturday, December 21
- Sunday, December 15 – Wild State Holiday Gift Market at Wild State Cider from 11AM – 3PM. Enjoy hot mulled cider while browsing unique gifts at the Wild State Holiday Market. Handmade gemstone jewelry, watercolor paintings, ornaments, outdoor apparel, fanny packs, bike bags, canned goods, beaded earrings, pottery, and more.
- 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 – 2nd Annual Jingle Bell BINGO at Caddy Shack Indoor Golf & Pub, 2023 W Superior Street from 12PM – 3PM. PJ’s Rescue is hosting their 2nd Annual Jingle Bell BINGO for a night of fun and fundraising. Win new holiday decor items that are sure to bring some extra jolly this season.
- Sunday, December 15 – Holiday Sip N’ Social at Clyde Malting Building from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. Celebrate the holiday season with the Holiday Sip N’ Social! Expect an evening of elevated cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and local business pop ups & crafts. 20% of every ticket sold will go to the women’s shelter and Carlton County Pet Rescue.
- 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
- Tuesday, December 17 – Little Leif’s Leaves Ornament Class at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. from 5:30PM – 6:30PM. Join Little Leif’s Leaves at Bent Paddle Taproom for a Butterfly Ornament Make-NTake Class. All ornaments use ethically sourced butterflies, preserved moss, and crystals to create the cutest ornaments you can enjoy all year long.
- Thursday, December 19 – Lake Superior Seedlings: Festive Fun at Harrison Community Center/Club from 5:30 PM – 7PM. Join Northern Expressions Arts Collective for the last community programming night of the year. Lake Superior Seedlings: Festive Fun is a celebration of the season with games, food and a family atmosphere. All are welcome to join.
- Thursday, December 19 – Little Leif’s Leaves Holiday Taxidermy at Bent Paddle Brewing Co. from 5:30PM – 7:30PM. Create a Christmas-themed Taxidermy Duckling using ethically sourced pre-taxidermied ducklings and decorations. All materials provided and all welcomed, but be sure to reserve your spot here!
- Friday, December 20 – Strikepoint, Duluth’s internationally-acclaimed handbell ensemble, will present a holiday concert, “A Bell Noël: Ringing in the Holidays,” at 7:00pm at First United Methodist Church, 230 E. Skyline Parkway in Duluth. Joining Strikepoint will be some of their musical friends, including organist Velda Graham Bell, flutist Melanie Sever, and a string quartet. Tickets are available at the door; the cost is $25 for adults and $10 for students and children.
- 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
- Saturday, December 21 – St. Sava’s Community Connection invites you to a Free Community Meal at the St. Basil of Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Church, 543 6th Street SW in Chisholm from 5:00 – 6:30 PM. Menu includes hot turkey sandwich, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, pumpkin bars, coffee and milk.
Sunday, December 22 – Saturday, December 28
- 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.
- Tuesday, December 31 – Noon Year’s Eve at Duluth’s Children’s Museum from 9AM – 4PM. Join our countdown to 12PM with your little ones and celebrate like it’s a new year at the Duluth Children’s Museum’s Noon Year’s Eve Celebration. Throughout the day enjoy dance parties, craft New Year’s hats and noisemakers, and take photos to ring in the Noon Year!
Sunday, December 29 – January 4
- 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