Explore the best of Duluth’s holiday magic! From the world-famous Bentleyville lights and historic Glensheen tours to the festive Duluth Winter Village, we have your essential guide to family holiday fun in the Northland.
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20th Annual Remembrance Dinner
SLCHS AND VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL TO HOST 20TH ANNUAL REMEMBRANCE DINNER ON DECEMBER 4, 2025 The St. Louis County Historical Society (SLCHS) and Veterans Memorial Hall (VMH) invite the community to the 20th Annual Remembrance Dinner, a special event dedicated to honoring our nation’s history and service members. The evening will feature local icon Dave Anderson (Northern News Now, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary), who will deliver the keynote address sharing his powerful interviews with local Pearl Harbor survivors. The dinner’s purpose is to continue to remember December 7th, 1941—the “Day that will live in Infamy”—84 years ago. Featured Program & Theme The 2025 dinner will celebrate the enduring spirit of the armed forces with a theme recognizing several major milestones, including the 250th Anniversaries of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Marine Corps, aligning with the country’s 250th birthday year in 2026. Guests will also witness: *The announcement of…
Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins
An original, family-friendly, contemporary and Yiddish dance production based on the children’s book by Eric Kimmel, and Trina Schart Hyman. A wandering trickster named Hershel saves a village in Ukraine from a pack of goblins who have taken over their synagogue and are preventing them from celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah. This production will run approximately 50 minutes and features a multi-generational cast and live music from Hershel’s Ostropoler Kapelye. Presented by Little Tanz Theater, directed and choreographed by Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies. Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature; and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is supported by Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts…
Hershel & the Hanukkah Goblins
An original, family-friendly, contemporary and Yiddish dance production based on the children’s book by Eric Kimmel, and Trina Schart Hyman. A wandering trickster named Hershel saves a village in Ukraine from a pack of goblins who have taken over their synagogue and are preventing them from celebrating the holiday of Hanukkah. This production will run approximately 50 minutes and features a multi-generational cast and live music from Hershel’s Ostropoler Kapelye. Presented by Little Tanz Theater, directed and choreographed by Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies. Hannah MacKenzie-Margulies is a fiscal year 2025 recipient of a Creative Individuals grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, thanks to a legislative appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature; and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. This project is supported by Rimon: The Minnesota Jewish Arts…
Author Event: How the Birds Got Their Songs
Join author Travis Zimmerman and illustrator Sam Zimmerman for a signing of their children’s book How the Birds Got Their Songs. How the Birds Got Their Songs is the winner of the Heartland Booksellers Award in the children’s picture book category and was honored at the Heartland Fall Forum on October 14, 2025 in Indianapolis. This treasured story, handed down through author Travis Zimmerman’s family, features traditional knowledge from the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Grand Portage descendant Sam Zimmerman’s vibrant illustrations showcase his stylized artistry and deep appreciation for feathered creatures. Marcus Ammesmaki’s retelling in Ojibwemowin brings the story full circle, encouraging language learners to explore this age-old depiction of our natural world — and inviting all readers to cherish the gift of birdsong.
DSSO Pops 1 – Holiday Spectacular
2 Show Times: 2pm & 7pm Join us at the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra’s annual Holiday Spectacular, a magical event that promises to warm your heart and fill you with holiday cheer. Step into Symphony Hall and immerse yourself in a family-friendly extravaganza featuring a variety of traditional and new holiday music that will leave you feeling festive and joyful. After the concert, continue the holiday spirit by visiting the always beautiful Bentleyville Tour of Lights, or explore the Duluth Winter Village for a truly unforgettable day of seasonal delights (park once for all three events!). Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to create lasting memories with your loved ones this holiday season! Schedule, tickets, and more info at DSSO.com