Events Up North Nov. 25-30: Holiday lights, parades, marketplace

Published November 25, 2024 at 9:56 AM CST

Events this week include holiday kick-offs in Hibbing, Bemidji, Brainerd and Grand Rapids; a free Thanksgiving dinner and a student art exhibition.

It's time to kick off the holidays in Northern Minnesota this week! Here are some events to check out:

Friends of the Grand Rapids Area Library Holiday Book Boutique - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the library. Shop a selection of used and nearly new books, with a focus on Christmas books and gift-giving.
Opening reception of 2-D Student Art Exhibition - 3:30-5:30 p.m. at Central Lakes College Art Gallery in Brainerd
Spirit of Unity Parade - 6 p.m. in downtown Hibbing. Chamber Market from 4:30-7 p.m. in the former Teske building on Howard Street.

Free Thanksgiving dinner - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Grand Rapids
Sertoma Winter Wonderland opening night - 5:30-8 p.m. at Northland Arboretum in Brainerd. Open every Thursday through Saturday, plus the full week between Christmas and New Year's Eve. $15 in advance or $20 at the gate per vehicle.

Northern Spirit Shop open house - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids
Famous Fish House Parade - 1 p.m. in downtown Aitkin.
Light in the Pines - 5-9 p.m. at the Itasca County Fairgrounds in Grand Rapids. Every Friday and Saturday until Dec. 23. $10 per passenger car or truck, $25 per small transportation bus or van.
Historic Caboose Tours and Cocoa - 4-8 p.m. at the Beltrami County History Center in Bemidji
Night We Light Parade - 6 p.m. in downtown Bemidji. Following the parade, head to the waterfront as the switch is flipped to illuminate over half a million lights in the park.

Northern Spirit Shop open house - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at MacRostie Art Center in Grand Rapids

What's going on in your community? Let us know!

Events Up North is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.