Family Events Calendar • November/December 2018

‘Singin’ in the Rain’

Nov. 11

The Norshor Theatre hosts its Classic Film Series with this musical classic. This series gives audiences to watch a classic film and then talk about it with event hosts. 7 p.m. $12. NorShor Theatre, 211 E. Superior St., Call (218) 733-7555 or visit norshortheatre.com.

Christmas City of the North Parade

Nov. 16

The parade in downtown Duluth features bands, dancers, floats and Santa Claus, kicking off the holiday season for many families. The parade also is broadcast live on KBJR-TV. Free parking is available many downtown ramps after 5 p.m.; meters are free after 5:30 p.m. Call (218) 727-8549 or visit downtownduluth.com for more information.

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BubbleFest

Bentleyville

Nov. 17

The annual holiday light display opens at Bayfront Festival Park. Free cookies and hot chocolate. Walk through the lighted pathways, listening to holiday classics along the bayfront. Hours are 5–10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays (plus Thanksgiving, Dec. 24–25) and 5–9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays. Closes Dec. 26.

Peppa Pig Live!

Nov. 29

Peppa Pig Live! is back with an actionpacked live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in Peppa Pig’s Surprise! It’s an all singing, all-dancing adventure full of songs, games and surprises. 6 p.m. DECC auditorium. Visit decc.org for more information. Call (800)-745-3000 for tickets.

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

Nov. 29–Dec. 16

Characters from the Disney movie come to life. Belle and her father face a small-minded town, including villainous town hunk Gaston. Then her life takes a turn when she’s held captive in an enchanted castle owned by a fearsome beast. NorShor Theatre, 211 E. Superior St., Call (218) 733-7555 or visit norshortheatre.com.

The Nutcracker

Dec. 7-9

The lively holiday party where young Clara receives a nutcracker dressed as a soldier. The soldier grown life size leading his troop against the Mouse King and his warriors. An annual family favorite from the Minnesota Ballet. Friday and Saturday at 7 p.m.; Sunday at 3 p.m. DECC auditorium. Visit decc. org for more information. Call (800)745-3000 for tickets.

Sankta Lucia

Dec. 8

The annual Sankta Lucia celebration will begin with the procession of Lucia and her Maids of Light. Svenska Sangarna (Swedish Singers) will entertain during the program. All children go home with a Swedish tree ornament. Brunch will be served for this family-friendly event. Great Lakes Ballroom of the Holiday Inn, 9 a.m. Purchase tickets by Dec. 3. Call (218) 727-4416. Sponsored by the Swedish Cultural Society of Duluth. Find them online on Facebook.

The Duluth Children’s Museum drew a crowd of 4,500 on Aug. 10 for the annual Bubble Festival. The festival was packed with bubble themed activities and music.