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Duluth Fiber Guild Fiber Fair & Sale

Fall is here, and the Duluth Fiber Guild Annual Holiday Sale is just around the corner! You will find beautifully handcrafted, one-of-a-kind items for yourself and for unique gift-giving. Guild artists created handwoven scarves, jewelry, handmade garments, needle felted landscapes, birds and wildlife, fiber for spinning, handspun yarn, holiday decorations and so much more. This is the perfect time to purchase unique items for your holiday shopping list or any occasion. With free admission, this is an event for the whole family. Hands-on activities for children and adults and demonstrations in spinning, weaving, felting, knitting, and other fiber arts will give you an opportunity to try your hand at creating! Come hungry and enjoy butter cream frosted cinnamon rolls and coffee from the church kitchen, and their signature potato or vegetable beef soup! Browse the church Book Fair across the hall. Hope to see you there! ** Free Admission **…

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Holiday High Tea presented by Minnesota Ballet

✨ Event Highlights: • Classic English Tea Service: Assorted sandwiches, sweets, scones and tea • Cash Bar: Specialty holiday-themed cocktails • Live Entertainment: A narrated synopsis of The Nutcracker by Minnesota Ballet dancers • Craft Corner: Decorate your own gingerbread cookie • Photo Station: Pose with ballerinas and Nutcracker characters in a turn-of-the-century-inspired setting • Discounted Minnesota Ballet merchandise & tickets available onsite 🎄 Special Offer for Families Receive $5 off children’s tickets when you purchase two or more using promo code TEA4THREE at checkout! 💎VIP Upgrades Available Treat yourself or someone special to the VIP experience, featuring: Priority seating at a private table A complimentary cocktail or mocktail A nutcracker-themed souvenir/toy Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or creating a new one, the Holiday High Tea with the Minnesota Ballet is a heartwarming way to celebrate the season.

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A Very Merry Santa Day at Duluth Studio Market

A Very Merry Santa Day at Duluth Studio Market **Two Days of Santa, Crafts & Christmas Cheer in Canal Park!** Duluth’s holiday season is kicking off, and we’re celebrating at Duluth Studio Market! Make us part of your holiday weekend as Duluth comes alive with Christmas festivities. Stop by during the day to visit Santa, let the kids enjoy a Christmas craft, and capture a special holiday memory before heading out to enjoy the rest of the festivities around town. We’re hosting **A Very Merry Santa Day for TWO DAYS!** **FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20 | 11 AM–3 PM** Get your holiday weekend started with a visit to Santa before heading out to enjoy Duluth’s Christmas City of the North Parade that evening. **SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 | 11 AM–3 PM** Come back for another festive day in Canal Park before Bentleyville opens Saturday evening! **HERE’S WHAT’S HAPPENING** **Visit with Santa — FREE**…

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Holiday Market at the Greenhouse

The magic of the season returns to the farm! Come join us for our 2nd Annual Holiday Market – a celebration of community, creativity, and the simple joys of the season. Shop and enjoy indoor vendors including local foods, crafts, decor, gifts, vintage, and more. Stay awhile for a fire, music, complementary hot chocolate and smore’s. Bring the kids to do some activities or shop with friends and order a drink from the non-alcoholic cocktail bar featuring UB SODA. Everything you need for a little holiday magic! Mark your calendars!

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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW presented by Minnesota Ballet

Karl von Rabenau’s original choreography transforms Washington Irving’s legendary ghost story into the ultimate Halloween weekend event — a tale of rivalry, romance, and one very unforgettable ride through Sleepy Hollow. Performances at 7:00 pm on October 30, 2026 and 3:00 pm on October 31-November 1, 2026, at UMD’s Marshall Performing Arts Center.

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Boo at the Zoo

Join us for the Northland’s favorite Halloween event! Your family’s annual fall tradition is back on October 10th, 17th, and 24th from 10:00am to 4:00pm! Bring the whole family and explore the Zoo with endless trick-or-treating stations, a spooktacular craft Boo-tique, special Halloween-themed animal treats, food trucks, games & activities, and SO MUCH MORE! Important Event Information: Day-Of Ticket Prices: Zoo Members: $15.00 Non-Members: $20.00 Children 2 years old and under are FREE. Saturday, October 10th, 17th, and 24th 10:00am to 4:00pm | Boo at the Zoo 9:00am to 10:00am | MEMBERS ONLY Activities: Magician FREE Temporary Tattoos Pumpkin Golf Mini-Pumpkin Hunt Chalk Walk Trick-or-Treat Stations FREE Train Rides Halloween-Themed Animals Enrichments + more!

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