Events
good times on the great lake
In Duluth, we don’t believe in boredom. With 12 months of festivals and fun-filled events, our calendar is packed with great times all year long and all across the city.
Christmas City of the North Parade
The Christmas City of the North Parade has been a Northland holiday tradition since 1958. Today, it is the most attended public event in the Northland — bringing together residents from all walks of life and uniting generations of family with memories of its Christmas spirit and fun traditions.
MRE Rye IPA Military + Veterans Service Appreciation Night @ Bent Paddle Taproom
MRE Rye IPA Military + Veterans Appreciation Night 📅 Friday, Nov 22 | ⏰ 4-7 PM 📍 Bent Paddle Taproom Snack on MRE Star Crackers & “Cheese” Try Bent Paddle veterans Reece & Rory’s MRE Rye IPA $1 per pint benefits 23rd Veteran Veterans + Military with ID: Enjoy a complimentary 10 oz pour! Bent Paddle Thanks You for Your Service Today and Every Day!
Christmas City of the North Parade Viewing Party
Enjoy Duluth’s beloved holiday parade from the comfort of a private party in the DAI art galleries. Trade the long hours of standing, crowds, and cold weather for a cozy spot, a gorgeous evening view of the street and hillside, hors d’oeuvres, beverages, and great company. Dress in gold, silver, jewel tones, cocktail attire. VIP limo shuttle from nearby reserved parking behind the Depot included.
2024 Native American Heritage Day
SLCHS Native American Heritage Day is Saturday, November 23 from 11AM-3PM at the St. Louis County Depot (506 W. Michigan St., Duluth, MN 55802). Opening remarks begin at 11:30AM, with a panel discussion at 1PM on the ideas of citizenship and its meaning for Indigenous community members living in northern Minnesota. A free lunch of frybread tacos from The Food Stand will be provided, along with open museum galleries and craft activities for all ages.
The Lovdahl Collective Open House Event
Get the friends together and treat yourself to a fun day packed with things that will fill your cup & have you feeling cozy while meeting the small businesses that make up The Lovdahl Collective. Giveaways, complimentary massage, mini photoshoots, hair tinsel, retail, specials, food and more.
Bentleyville Tour of Lights
Bayfront Festival Park – Bentleyville Tour of Lights is a walk through holiday lighting extravaganza! We take over Bayfront Festival Park, on the shores of Lake Superior in Downtown Duluth, and decorate it with over 5,000,000 lights! We are very popular and we often see large crowds. Many guests prefer to visit later in the evening or on weeknights.