Events Up North Dec. 2-7: 'A Christmas Carol,' Christmas concerts

Published November 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM CST

Events this week include CLC's Jingle and Mingle in Nisswa, art receptions in Grand Rapids and Cook, a Christmas party in Marble and the Festival of Trees in Shevlin.

It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:

Brown Bag Author Series - noon at Brainerd Public Library. Will Weaver will discuss his new book Black Dirt, Bright Stars.
First City Singers Christmas concert - 4 p.m. at the Bemidji Senior Center

Grand Rapids Tax Aide volunteer information open house - 10 a.m.-noon at ElderCircle at the Itasca County Family YMCA in Grand Rapids
Festival of Trees begins at the Clearwater County History Center in Shevlin, running through December 21. The history center is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.
Parkinson's Support Group - 1 p.m. at Central Square Mall in Grand Rapids

Highway 73 Corridor Study meeting - 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Chisholm Senior Citizens building

Iron Range Council of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribes Christmas party - 6 p.m. at Marble City Hall. Enjoy a potluck dinner and Native bingo.
Bagley Community Theater presents A Christmas Carol - 7 p.m. at Bagley High School auditorium
Brainerd Community Theater presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd

First Friday Art Walk - 4-7 p.m. at various locations in Grand Rapids
Central Lakes College's Jingle and Mingle - 5:30 p.m. at Roundhouse Brewery in Nisswa. Wear your favorite ugly sweater and listen to music from the Central Lakes Jazz Orchestra. Donations support scholarships for CLC music students.
Opening reception for "It Starts with an Idea" - 5-7 p.m. at Northwoods Friends of the Arts in Cook
Community tree lighting - 5 p.m. at Marketplace Plaza in Crosby
Brainerd Community Theater presents Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd
Bagley Community Theater presents A Christmas Carol - 7 p.m. at Bagley High School auditorium

Treasures at Trinity - 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hill City. Shop handmade items. Coffee and lunch available.
Santa Paws - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Central Square Mall in Grand Rapids. Get your pet's photo with Santa and support Great Tails Animal Rescue.
Historic sports film screening - 11 a.m. at the Historic Chief Theater in Bemidji
Chili cook-off fundraiser - 4-7 p.m. at the Deer River Vets Club. Proceeds benefit the new Deer River dog park.
Bagley Community Theater presents A Christmas Carol - 7 p.m. at Bagley High School auditorium

Bagley Community Theater presents A Christmas Carol - 2 p.m. at Bagley High School auditorium
Grand Rapids Area Male Chorus Christmas concert - 2:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids

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