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Duluth Winter Village

THE MAGIC RETURNS TO HARBOR DRIVE! Dates & Times: December 5–6, 2026 | Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Admission & Parking: FREE to attend! (DECC Parking is $10)   AN EVENT UNLIKE ANY OTHER! For one weekend only, we’re bringing together the best of Duluth in one scenic location. The 10th annual Duluth Winter Village returns along the lake on Harbor Drive this December 5 and 6 from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. The magic of local businesses, charming wooden shopping cabins, family-friendly activities, hot food, beverages (including beer & cocktails), and carolers continues to be a magical tradition. The festivities are held outside and inside at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center.   Visitors will appreciate: Our famous holiday-themed Experiential Bar “Tinsel Tavern” — featuring cocktails from Vikre Distillery Local makers & on-site Blacksmith Soup flights On-site holiday portraits by the Christmas tree Hollybeary Kid Store…

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A man standing behind a table with buckets of flowers at the lake superior harvest festival in duluth, mn

Lake Superior Harvest Festival

Celebrating Food, Farmers and Community It’s the 31st Anniversary of Harvest Festival!! Brought to you by the Sustainable Farming Association, “celebrating food, farmers, and community.” Farmers Market Live Music all day Nonprofit Expo Art & Craft Fair Energy Fair Food Court Educational Demos This is a free, family oriented event! We ask for a donation at the door to help support the festival and we suggest $5/person or $10/family, or pay what you can. It is $10 to park at Bayfront, and there is accessible parking closer to the entrance. We encourage you to walk/bike/bus/carpool! We suggest you bring your reusable bags and utilize our “park your produce” station at the LSSFA Info tent near the main entrance, so you don’t have to haul around your heavy veggies while you enjoy the festival. You might want to bring cash, though many (not all) vendors will accept a card, and we…

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Spirit Valley Days

Join us in celebrating Spirit Valley days! A full street of local vendors, crafters, food trucks, and more! Support local. Support small. Bring the whole family. Visit spiritvalleydays.com for more information.

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Homegrown music festival inside clyde iron works in duluth, mn with purple and red lights shining on the stage

Duluth Homegrown Music Festival

An annual community celebration of the original and diverse music of Duluth and its surrounding communities, featuring nearly 200 local musical acts at over 30 venues, a children’s music showcase, poetry, visual art, film, fire spinning, and a kickball game.

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