Deck the halls with lifesaving cheer! Join us for the first-ever 12 Hours of Giving Blood Drive at The Garden Wedding & Event Center in Duluth. Enjoy holiday music, delicious treats, and hourly door prize drawings while giving the ultimate gift — blood that saves lives. December 18, 2025 (12 PM – 6 PM) and December 19, 2025 (9 AM – 3 PM) Every donor gets a long-sleeved Red Cross T-shirt and a chance to win festive prizes! Appointments required: redcrossblood.org – use sponsor code “12 Hours Duluth” or call 1-800-RED-CROS. Spread holiday joy and hope — your donation can make this season brighter for someone in need!
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The Becktet | Live on the Cosmic Stage
The Becktet is a quartet playing classic jazz standards you know and love lead by local trumpet player Rebecca Fulin. No Cover | All Ages | Family Friendly
Night of The Mystic – Winter Solstice
An evening filled with magic! You’ll have the opportunity to receive a reading with a mystic of your choice while enjoying a night of magic! This event is designed for anyone curious about tarot, astrology, aura readings, scrying and other mystical practices. It’s also a perfect opportunity to connect with like-minded souls. Pick One Mystic for a Personal Session: When you purchase your ticket, you’ll choose between Tarot, bone scrying, aura photography, numerology, astrology, or rune reading. Receive a 10‑minute private session with them during the event. Metaphysical Meet and Greet Bingo While You Wait: The evening isn’t just about your private session — there will be a fun game of get to know Bingo. If you complete your card, there will be a drawing for some magical prizes from our mystics! Community Connections: Prepare to connect with others who are interested in the metaphysical world. Drinks & Ambience: Your…
Hillside Holiday Market
Shop Small. Give Big! Support local makers, youth creators, and neighborhood entrepreneurs this holiday season. Find meaningful gifts and keep your dollars working right here here in our community. 12-5pm, realistically, then dinner at 5pm.
Gatherings by Sheraton: Abrianna Schmidt Live!
Abrianna is thrilled to be performing at the Sheraton. Originally from Carlton, Minnesota, she is a second-year student at Belmont University in Nashville, where she studies music and dance. Abrianna has performed the national anthem at prestigious events throughout the Midwest and South, including Target Field for the Minnesota Twins, American Family Field for the Milwaukee Brewers, UMD Hockey, and Vanderbilt Baseball. She has appeared on stages across the Northland in productions with Duluth Playhouse, Boatclub Productions, and the County Seat Theater. A lifelong dancer, she grew up competing with 218 Dance Project and continues her dance training in Nashville. Abrianna was awarded the grand prize in the Country Music Hall of Fame’s Journey of a Song contest, which led to performances of her original music at iconic Nashville venues such as the Ford Theater and The Bluebird Cafe.
Tasting Series by MidCoast Catering Co.
Take a break from the craziness of the holidays for a scrumptious night out at The Tasting Room. Our chefs have curated an immaculate six course dinner with optional beverage pairings for your appreciation. We cannot wait to host you on December 15th, 2025. Doors open at 5:30pm with the first course being served at 6pm. Tickets available through Eventbrite, $120 for dinner and $55 for wine and cocktail pairings, all tax and gratuity is included! Here’s what we’re serving up: Scallop Ceviche w. lemon agrumato compressed watermelon paired with a Cucumber Basil Gimlet Fondue Salad w. pears, arugula, fingerling potatoes, tropical tomatoes, pomegranate, & bèschamel paired with No Es Pituko Crab Brûlée paired with Chereau Carre Muscadet Grilled Polenta Round w. slow roasted short rib, pickled onion, and a roasted red pepper romesco paired with a Petit Saó Mushroom Ravioli w. blue cheese pesto, tarragon oil, and toasted pecans…