Good morning, Duluth.

The Duluth Area Family YMCA will provide 150 free holiday meal kits on Thursday, Dec.

18 starting at 4 p.m. at the Essentia Wellness Center in Hermantown & families can pick up a complete ham dinner on a first-come, first-serve basis.

RSM’s Duluth office donated over $20,000 to the local YMCA to support youth programs focused on improving food access, as part of its annual Power of Love campaign + the donation will help more families in need.

Duluth Parks and Recreation will use a $1.3 million grant to upgrade the Lester Park trailhead + add a bike skills area on the Duluth Traverse connecting 22 city parks, with construction set to begin in 2027.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Northland reaches 215 kids daily across five clubhouses, including 100 at the Hibbing location.

The program promotes academic success, health, and leadership for youth aged 6-18.

The Duluth Salvation Army held its first distribution day on Tuesday to help around 1,000 families receive Christmas gifts, toys, and food for their holiday meals.

A local business (Super One) and other community partners backed the event to meet increased demand.

Frozen The Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience the magic of Disney’s Frozen with beloved songs and a powerful tale of family and acceptance.

Jólabókaflóð: Holiday Book Flood

10 AM – 2 PM — The St. Louis County Depot — Free entry — Celebrate the Icelandic tradition of book sharing with free books, cocoa, and festive entertainment.

Disney's Frozen: The Broadway Musical

2:00 – 4:30 PM — NorShor Theatre — $30 – $60 — Experience the magical tale of love and family from Disney's iconic Frozen on stage.

Bentleyville Tour of Lights

5-9 p.m. — Bayfront Festival Park — Free admission — Experience the enchantment of festive lights and holiday cheer in a winter wonderland setting.

IIHF World Junior Championship: USA vs Finland

6-7:30 p.m. — Duluth Entertainment Convention Center — $20 admission — Experience the excitement of junior ice hockey as USA takes on Finland in a thrilling match.

Climes Live: Music, Pizza & Brews

7-10 p.m. — Fitger's Barrel Room — Food and drinks available for purchase — Enjoy poignant music by Climes alongside delicious pizza and brews in a cozy setting.

Duluth Novelists Monthly Meetup

1-3 p.m. — Wild State Cider — No entry fee — Collaborate with fellow novelists to enhance your writing craft and projects.

Epilepsy Support Group for Adults in Duluth

6-7 p.m. — Caribou Coffee — Free entry — Connect with others in a supportive environment to share experiences about managing epilepsy.