Arts & Events Calendar

Holistic Healing & Wellness Fair

November 6

Come to explore everything spiritual, holistic and wellness related from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the University of Superior Yellowjacket Union, featuring a variety of vendors offering psychic, tarot, and angel readings, aura photos, various types of energy healers, essential oils, crystals, gemstones and more. There will also be a group gallery event similar to John Edwards and Teresa Caputo, as well as free lectures. Entrance fee is $5, with free gift/swag bags to the first 25 people.

Jingle All The Way Craft and Direct Sales Show

November 13

This fourth annual event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Shriner's building in Hermantown, featuring 45-50 vendors (mostly handmade) and a limited number of your favorite direct sellers. There is always plenty of great easy parking at this location.

Duluth VIP Princess Party

November 14

Join the princesses for stories, songs, dances, and a magical meet-and-greet! Tickets include a professional portrait with Elsa and Anna. Pose for photos, get autographs and create memories with your little one. Make a pixie wish and create a craft! Time slots are 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Clyde Iron Works. For tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com.

• Environmental Education integrated throughout the curriculum

• Art, Music, PE, and Environmental Ed Specialists

• Small Class Sizes

• Busing from Duluth and Two

Christmas City of the North Parade

November 19

This annual holiday tradition has been around since the 1950s and features marching bands, dance performances, colorful floats and an appearance by Santa Claus. The parade begins at 6:25 p.m. from Fitger’s in Duluth and runs along Superior Street throughout the heart of downtown to 4th Avenue West. Spectators are welcome to watch the parade from anywhere along the route. The parade is broadcast live on KBJR-TV channel 6.1 and online at kbjr6. com. For more information, contact parade coordinator Angela Green at 218-481-6183 or agreen@ kbjr6.com.

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Pepperkakebyen: Gingerbread City

November 19 through December 20

This 10th annual event opens 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19, for the City of the North Parade, and will be held Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 20 to Dec. 19, at The Nordic Center, 23 N. Lake Ave., Duluth. This is made possible by the Nordic Center, Nortun Lodge 1-016 Sons of Norway, and UMD art education students. Everyone is welcome to view the village, enjoy refreshments, make Nordic crafts and join us in celebrating winter in Minnesota. For updates or changes, visit www.nordiccenterduluth.org.

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Duluth Children’s Museum

115 S. 29th Ave. W., Duluth 218-733-7543 duluthchildrensmuseum.org

Duluth Depot

506 W. Michigan St., Duluth 218-727-8025 duluthdepot.org

Douglas County Historical Society

1101 John Ave., Superior 715-392-8449 douglashistory.org

Glensheen Historic Estate

Bentleyville Tour of Lights Opening Night

November 20 through December 27

Duluth’s mega-light spectacular opens for the season with free cookies and hot cocoa for everyone from 5-10 p.m. 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 RedNosed Reindeer, will be on hand for photos and handing out candy canes. See www.bentleyvilleusa. org for more information.

MN Christmas Market

November

27

The MN Christmas Market is an annual popup holiday shopping event that showcases homegrown brands and makers, with a charitable twist, set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Edmund Fitzgerald Hall at the DECC. All vendors will donate 7% of sales from the event to The Reel Hope Project, which makes videos of kids in Minnesota who are waiting to be adopted, sharing these videos around the state to find a forever family for every child. Sponsored by Schuler Shoes, the MN Christmas Market will cost $1 at the door, with a $25 VIP ticket option available through Eventbrite. Those with VIP tickets will skip the line and receive one hour of early shopping from 9-10 am. with special discounts and a complimentary cocktail/coffee drink.

3300 London Road, Duluth 218-726-8910 glensheen.org

Great Lakes Aquarium 353 Harbor Dr., Duluth 218-740-3474 glaquarium.org

Lake Superior Zoo

7210 Fremont St., Duluth 218-730-4500 lszooduluth.org

North Shore Scenic Railroad

506 W. Michigan St., Duluth 218-722-1273 duluthtrains.com

The Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad 6930 Fremont St., Duluth 218-624-7549 lsmrr.org