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Join us for Zoo Lights at the Lake Superior Zoo, our annual after-hours event filled with holiday cheer. Stroll through light displays and see the giant animal inflatables that make this event special. Enjoy free s’mores, take part in a craft activity, and warm up with hot chocolate and treats from the Safari Café. Santa will be here every night to hear holiday wishes, and live music will be featured on select evenings. Be sure to visit the Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop for light-up items to remember your night at the zoo. This year, we’re adding something new to Zoo Lights — guests 21 and older can enjoy cocktails, beer, wine, or seltzers on the Tiger Deck or as they stroll through the beautifully lit pathways, now that the zoo is officially licensed to serve alcohol.
Join us for Zoo Lights at the Lake Superior Zoo, our annual after-hours event filled with holiday cheer. Stroll through light displays and see the giant animal inflatables that make this event special. Enjoy free s’mores, take part in a craft activity, and warm up with hot chocolate and treats from the Safari Café. Santa will be here every night to hear holiday wishes, and live music will be featured on select evenings. Be sure to visit the Tiger’s Paw Gift Shop for light-up items to remember your night at the zoo. This year, we’re adding something new to Zoo Lights — guests 21 and older can enjoy cocktails, beer, wine, or seltzers on the Tiger Deck or as they stroll through the beautifully lit pathways, now that the zoo is officially licensed to serve alcohol.
2025 marks the 19th Anniversary of Minnesota Ballet’s Celebrity Dance Challenge, an annual fundraising event that pairs local celebrities with professional dancers from the company for a fun and competitive evening of dance. Participants perform in a range of styles — such as ballroom, jazz, and contemporary — and audience members vote for their favorites. The event includes a social hour, refreshments, and a high-energy show. Proceeds from the Celebrity Dance Challenge support the Minnesota Ballet’s educational programs and its professional dance company, helping sustain its mission of artistic excellence and community engagement. Social hour with appetizers and cash bar starts at 5:30pm. Performance at 7:00pm at the Depot Theatre in the St. Louis County Depot.
The Nutcracker: A Duluth Tale offers a magical, local twist on the cherished holiday classic. As Clara’s Nutcracker doll comes to life, she embarks on a whimsical journey through a world filled with leaping lumberjacks, dancing gingerbreads, and swirling snowflakes, all set against Duluth’s charming landscape. This year’s performance introduces new elements that harken back to the traditional version, blending familiar moments with the unique Duluth-inspired touches fans have come to love. Whether it’s your first time experiencing the magic or you’ve seen it countless times, The Nutcracker: A Duluth Tale promises to be a holiday experience that’s perfect for the whole family, filled with live music, vibrant choreography, and timeless wonder. Performance at 7:00 pm on December 12, and 3:00 pm on December 13-14, 2025 at DECC Symphony Hall. Save on fees and call our box office!! (218) 733-7570 More info: minnesotaballet.org
The Nutcracker: A Duluth Tale offers a magical, local twist on the cherished holiday classic. As Clara’s Nutcracker doll comes to life, she embarks on a whimsical journey through a world filled with leaping lumberjacks, dancing gingerbreads, and swirling snowflakes, all set against Duluth’s charming landscape. This year’s performance introduces new elements that harken back to the traditional version, blending familiar moments with the unique Duluth-inspired touches fans have come to love. Whether it’s your first time experiencing the magic or you’ve seen it countless times, The Nutcracker: A Duluth Tale promises to be a holiday experience that’s perfect for the whole family, filled with live music, vibrant choreography, and timeless wonder. Performance at 7:00 pm on December 12, and 3:00 pm on December 13-14, 2025 at DECC Symphony Hall. Save on fees and call our box office!! (218) 733-7570 More info: minnesotaballet.org
The Nutcracker: A Duluth Tale offers a magical, local twist on the cherished holiday classic. As Clara’s Nutcracker doll comes to life, she embarks on a whimsical journey through a world filled with leaping lumberjacks, dancing gingerbreads, and swirling snowflakes, all set against Duluth’s charming landscape. This year’s performance introduces new elements that harken back to the traditional version, blending familiar moments with the unique Duluth-inspired touches fans have come to love. Whether it’s your first time experiencing the magic or you’ve seen it countless times, The Nutcracker: A Duluth Tale promises to be a holiday experience that’s perfect for the whole family, filled with live music, vibrant choreography, and timeless wonder. Performance at 7:00 pm on December 12, and 3:00 pm on December 13-14, 2025 at DECC Symphony Hall. Save on fees and call our box office!! (218) 733-7570 More info: minnesotaballet.org
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