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.
Bentleyville “Tour of Lights”
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 – be prepared to wait if you are visiting on a weekend or right when we open for the evening. Many guests prefer to visit later in the evening or on weeknights. Learn more at bentleyvilleusa.org!
Christmas City Express Train
The performance of the Christmas City Express begins in the Lake Superior Railroad Museum, where you’ll be treated to a reading of the new Christmas City Express story, enjoy carolers, and a visit from a special guest! Then climb aboard the train for a short 30-minute ride up to Lake Superior. Onboard, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, cookies and holiday tunes. Learn more at duluthtrains.com!
Christmas Tours at Glensheen
Experience the wonder and joy of the Christmas season at Glensheen on a tour of the mansion! The Classic Christmas Tour includes access to the lower three floors of the mansion and is the perfect foundational Glensheen holiday experience. From the moment you walk onto the estate, you will experience the magic of Christmas and be taken back to the early 1900s when Glensheen was built. 27 trees, hundreds of feet of garland, and thousands of Christmas lights adorn the rooms and halls throughout the house. For those looking for extra fun or a family-friendly activity, we have also hidden 25 elves throughout the mansion to find as you take your tour. The sneaky elves like to hide in funny places throughout the mansion, making for a great scavenger hunt for guests of all ages! The entire estate glows during the winter, and after your tour, you are free to...
Holiday Pop Up Market – Gatherings by Sheraton
Join us for a holiday pop up market at the Sheraton Duluth! We will be hosting a mix of local businesses, artists, and creators showcasing and selling their items to attendees. Gatherings by Sheraton is a free event and open to the public. Parking is located on First Street & Third Ave East.
Gatsby/20s Jazz by THCoD
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 live painting by local artist, Kathryne Ford, and classic black and white 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, they will have their full quartet all summer.
Christmas Tours at Glensheen
Experience the wonder and joy of the Christmas season at Glensheen on a tour of the mansion! The Classic Christmas Tour includes access to the lower three floors of the mansion and is the perfect foundational Glensheen holiday experience. From the moment you walk onto the estate, you will experience the magic of Christmas and be taken back to the early 1900s when Glensheen was built. 27 trees, hundreds of feet of garland, and thousands of Christmas lights adorn the rooms and halls throughout the house. For those looking for extra fun or a family-friendly activity, we have also hidden 25 elves throughout the mansion to find as you take your tour. The sneaky elves like to hide in funny places throughout the mansion, making for a great scavenger hunt for guests of all ages! The entire estate glows during the winter, and after your tour, you are free to...