MIDCOASTAUTOCARE

(formerly Kaarbo’s)

possible by the Nordic Center, Nortun Lodge 1-016 Sons of Norway, and UMD art education students. View the village and join us in celebrating winter in Minnesota! Register online for gingerbread decorating kits. For updates or changes, visit www. nordiccenterduluth.org.

Bentleyville Tour of Lights Opening Night

Now through December 27

Duluth’s free megalight spectacular is open for the season with free cookies, hot cocoa, popcorn and marshmallows to roast from 5-9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays, and 5-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at Bayfront Festival Park. Stroll under the glow of 4 million lights in the 20-acre park. Santa and Mrs. Claus, along with Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, will be on hand for photos and handing out candy canes. Parking is $10. Guests are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item or new unwrapped toy to donate to the Salvation Army for those in need. See www.bentleyvilleusa.org for more information.

Duluth Winter Village

December 4-5

Duluth Winter Village is an outdoor community event celebrating local businesses during the holiday season. Enjoy this free twoday event, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at a new location: Harbor Drive. The road behind the DECC, between the Great Lakes Aquarium and the William A. Irvin floating museum, will be closed, allowing attendees to take in the Duluth Aerial Lift Bridge, ore boats and harbor views. Local vendors will sell holiday gifts out of 29 wooden cabins, plus there will be food, beer, carolers, live animals, children’s activities, campfires by the lake, s’mores and more.

Get It Local Art and Gift Fair

December 4

This event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Peace United Church of Christ, Duluth, featuring Duluth and Superior artisans and authors only, who will be selling pottery, artwork, jewelry, handmade books, handcrafted bath and home products, and more. Masks are required. For details, contact Wendy Grethen at wendyupnorth@ gmail.com or visit www.wendyupnorth.com.

After Hours Holiday Party

December 7

The Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce’s After Hours Holiday Party features more than 300 business colleagues celebrating the season with networking, festive food and beverages, prizes and fun from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Greysolon Ballroom. Members and non-members are invited to attend; register by visiting duluthchamber.com.

Santa’s Market Craft & Gift Expo

December 10-12

This event features handmade crafts, collectibles and direct sales vendors from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday at Miller Hill Mall, Duluth.

Arrowhead Ice Fishing and Winter Show

December 10-12

This annual event at the DECC features a wide variety of winter sports equipment and gear shown by a vast array of vendors and manufacturers. Hours are noon-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, and admission is just $10 for ages 13 and older.

Christmas Cookie, Craft and Vendor Fair

December 11

This 10th annual event at Norton Park United Methodist Church will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buy a plate of a dozen homemade cookies; there will be hundreds to choose from with two kinds on each plate. Check out the homemade Christmas treats, dog treats and rock candy made by church members and friends.