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Duluth & North Shore Events

17 events and attractions in the Duluth & North Shore region are confirmed on the organizers’ own pages, from Oct 24, 2026 to Mar 21, 2027. Prices, hours and rules below are quoted from those pages and dated; anything an organizer has not published says “not published” rather than a guess. Towns covered include Duluth, Two Harbors, Grand Marais and Lutsen. Next up: Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks 2, Close to Home, Oct 24, 2026.

Duluth & North Shore events by date

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks 2, Close to Home Duluth Oct 24, 2026 7:00 PM Not published DECC Symphony Hall, 350 Harbor Dr; no age notes published
UMD Bulldogs Football home games (Malosky Stadium) Duluth Oct 31, 2026 to Nov 14, 2026 Oct 31 12:00 PM vs Jamestown; Nov 14 12:00 PM vs Minot State (Senior Day) Not published –
Glensheen Christmas Tours and Candlelight Tours Duluth Nov 13, 2026 Daytime Christmas Tours from Nov 13; evening Candlelight Tours from Nov 27; specific times not published; run through early January (end date not published) Classic Daytime adult $20 / senior-veteran $18 / youth $8 / age 4 and under free; Full Daytime $32/$30/$20; Classic Candlelight $24/$22/$12; Full Candlelight $36/$34/$28 Youth ages 5-17, child 4 and under free; self-guided; timed entry for full tours; 3300 London Road; boarding/parking not published
Bentleyville Tour of Lights Duluth Nov 21, 2026 to Dec 26, 2026 Sun-Thu 5:00pm-9:00pm; Fri-Sat 5:00pm-10:00pm Free (page: America's Largest Free Walk-Through Lighting Display) Santa and Mrs. Claus nightly Nov 21-Dec 23, 5-9pm; children 12 and under who visit Santa get a knit hat and cookies; see the organizer page for venue rules
Christmas City Express (North Shore Scenic Railroad) Duluth Nov 27, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 Fri 4:15, 5:15, 6:15, 7:15 pm; Sat 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15, 7:15 pm; Sun 3:15, 4:15, 5:15, 6:15 pm Coach from $42 adults, $38 kids (age 3+); domecar from $52 all ages; SkyView Domecar +$10; Saturday tickets +$5; age 2 and under ride free in coach Best for kids under 10; about 90 minutes: storybook reading, carolers, 30-minute train ride with hot chocolate and cookies; train ride not accessible (about four boarding steps)
Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend Lutsen Nov 27, 2026 to Nov 29, 2026 Not published Early Bird adult tickets from $67/day through Oct 31, 2026; later rates not published Opening Thanksgiving weekend, first turns weather permitting; exact opening day not published; Kids Ski Free appears only in Ski & Stay packages (age cutoffs not published)
Duluth Playhouse: A Christmas Story, The Musical Duluth Dec 4, 2026 to Dec 20, 2026 Not published Not published Playhouse at 211 E Superior St; box office 218.733.7555); see the organizer page for venue rules
Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra: Pops 1, The Heart of the Holidays Duluth Dec 5, 2026 Not published Not published Date from season page; time, venue and price not published there
Duluth Winter Village Duluth Dec 5, 2026 to Dec 6, 2026 10:00am-4:00pm both days Free admission; DECC parking $10 per vehicle All ages; leashed dogs welcome outdoors; shops, Maker's Market, cocoa, carolers, live animals, large lit tree. DECC, 350 Harbor Drive.
Lutsen Family Festival: North Pole Adventure Lutsen Dec 21, 2026 to Dec 23, 2026 Not published Not published Three-day holiday event: gondola rides, visits from Santa, lanterns, crafts and treats
Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race Grand Marais Jan 17, 2027 Not published Spectator admission not published; Adopt-a-Mile $25 Race through Cook County (Lutsen, Tofte, Schroeder, Grand Marais, Grand Portage, Gunflint Trail); 25 teams / 12 rigs cap; entry opens Nov 1, 2026
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon (42nd running) Duluth Jan 31, 2027 to Feb 2, 2027 Race start Sunday morning Jan 31 (exact time not published); early finishers expected Two Harbors Feb 2 afternoon VIP parking $25; VIP start-line or staging-chute access $25; general spectator admission not published Race site lists family-friendly events at beargrease.com/events/; 330-mile marathon, 120-mile and 40-mile races
Lake Superior Zoo Luminary Walk Duluth Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 14, 2027 Weekends Feb 5-7 and Feb 12-14 (times not published) Not published –
Duluth Playhouse: Dear Evan Hansen Duluth Mar 12, 2027 to Mar 21, 2027 Not published Not published –

Each event name links to the organizer’s page. Last checked 2026-10-19. Confirm the date and ticket price there before you go, because organizers change both.

Open daily, weekly or all season

Event Where Dates Hours Price (as published) Notes
UMD Bulldogs Men's Basketball home games Duluth Nov 1, 2026 to Feb 17, 2027 Romano Gymnasium; Nov 1 1:30 PM; Nov 9 7:00 PM; Nov 28 3:00 PM; Dec 5 1:00 PM; Dec 10 5:30 PM; Dec 12 1:00 PM; Dec 29 12:00 PM; Jan 2 1:00 PM (venue not specified); Jan 15 5:30 PM; Jan 16 2:00 PM; Jan 22 5:30 PM; Jan 23 2:00 PM; Feb 4 5:30 PM; Feb 6 1:00 PM; Feb 17 5:30 PM Not published 15 home games listed; see the organizer page for venue rules
UMD Bulldogs Men's Hockey home games (AMSOIL Arena) Duluth Nov 6, 2026 to Feb 27, 2027 Starts 7:07/6:07/5:07 PM, Jan 2 vs Manitoba 1:00 PM (published, no time zone stated); in-window dates: Nov 6-7, Nov 20-21, Dec 5, Jan 2, Jan 8-9, Jan 22-23, Feb 12-13, Feb 26-27 Not published –
UMD Bulldogs Women's Hockey home games (AMSOIL Arena) Duluth Oct 30, 2026 to Feb 13, 2027 Oct 30 6:00 PM; Oct 31 3:00 PM; Dec 4 6:00 PM; Dec 5 3:00 PM; Jan 2 6:00 PM; Jan 3 3:00 PM; Jan 8 3:00 PM; Jan 9 2:00 PM; Jan 22 3:00 PM; Jan 23 2:00 PM; Feb 5 6:00 PM; Feb 6 3:00 PM; Feb 12 3:00 PM; Feb 13 2:00 PM (as published, no time zone stated) Not published Opponents include Minnesota, St. Cloud State, Quinnipiac, Ohio State, Mankato, Bemidji State, Wisconsin

Frequently asked questions

How were these events checked?

Each row was read on the organizer’s or venue’s own page, not copied from a listings site. The link in the first column is that page and the check date is in the source list below. See our editorial standards and verification log.

What if a price says “not published”?

It means the organizer’s page did not show a price when we looked, often because tickets sit behind a booking widget. We leave it blank instead of guessing; use the event link to see current prices.

What is the next event in the Duluth & North Shore region?

Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks 2, Close to Home, Oct 24, 2026, in Duluth. Dates shift, so use the link in the table.

Where do I report a wrong date or price?

Use the contact page. Corrections are logged on our corrections page.

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Sources

Cite this page: It's Minnesota, “Duluth & North Shore Events”, itsminnesota.com/duluth-north-shore-events/ (updated ). By the It's Minnesota editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.