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Cold Front Duluth

Cold Front is a free, family friendly celebration of winter fun! Come out to Bayfront Park in Duluth on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 12pm – 7pm. Join us for: Snow Play · Youth Dog Sled Rides · Bonfires · Curling · Ice Skating Sledding Luge · XC Skiing · Fat Biking · Snow Volleyball · Giant Ski Races · and more! Accessibility: Cold Front parking is in a snow-packed gravel parking lot. All paths are connected from the parking lot and there are gentle slopes, and no stairs in the event area. Snow removal will take place prior to the event so that wheeled devices can move throughout the paths. Conditions of paths may vary based on the weather leading up to the event. More information to come, so keep an eye our website: ColdFrontDuluth.com

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Noon Year’s Eve

Noon Year’s Eve Date: Wednesday, December 31st 2025 Time: Session 1: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm OR Session 2: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: Duluth Children’s Museum (2125 West Superior Street) Ring in 2026 a little early at the Duluth Children’s Museum! Our Noon Year’s Eve celebration is back and filled with festive, hands-on fun for the whole family. Kids can craft party hats, make their own noise makers, set New Year’s resolutions, and snap photos in our playful photo booth — all leading up to a countdown to the new year complete with a burst of confetti excitement. It’s a joyful way for little ones to experience the magic of New Year’s without staying up late! Activities Include: Confetti Countdown (11:00 am for session 1, 2:00 pm for session 2) Hat making Noise makers New Year’s resolutions Photo booth Admission: General Admission: $10 per person DCM Members: Free…

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Zoo Lights

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.

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Zoo Lights

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.

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Zoo Lights

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.

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Zoo Lights

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.

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