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North Shore Events

Each small town celebrates nature, arts and history, the great outdoors, local and regional talents, holidays and community. And you’re invited to join in. This North Shore Calendar of Events lists all kinds of goings-on; guided hikes, 99-mile bike races, fine art exhibits, pie-eating contests, solstice celebrations, historical talks, workshops, classes, summer festivals, small town parades, and the annual lighting of Split Rock Lighthouse.

Check out what’s going on during your visit!

 

George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit

George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit

April 18, 2022 - September 30, 2022    
12:00 am
At Grand Portage National Monument’s Heritage Center, the George Morrison Exhibit “Connections” will open the week of April 18, 2022. For this exhibit, the National Park Service (NPS) [...]
Artist Reception - Ryan Pennesi

Artist Reception - Ryan Pennesi

May 20, 2022    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Our monthly art shows are back! Ryan Pennesi, a wildlife technician on the Superior National Forest, is also an avid and accomplished wildlife photographer. Using [...]
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Moose lick salt on road
March 1, 2022 - April 30, 2022    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
5 & Under Waffle Spiel
March 4, 2022 - March 6, 2022    
All Day
Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
Winter Plein Air
March 4, 2022 - March 27, 2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fifteen artists have gathered for a Winter Plein Air workshop.  Join as we celebrate the opening of this exhibition featuring the fruits of their labor. [...]
Charles J. Futterer Memorial Open Bonspiel
March 11, 2022 - March 13, 2022    
All Day
4-person teams competing details and registration
Life of the Voyageur: Smashing Myths and Discovering the Real Voyageurs
March 16, 2022    
5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
Here in Minnesota, the voyageur of the fur trade has taken on an iconic role. Did they sing all day paddling and portaging, did they [...]
Minnesota Legend: Dorothy Molter
March 17, 2022    
12:00 am
details tba Presented by Jess Edberg This class will be held over Zoom. Register here Presented by Cook County Higher Ed
Timmy Haus at Papa Charlie's
March 19, 2022    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Timmy Haus is a singer/songwriter and full-time professional musician from Northern Minnesota. His music draws from different genres and many musical influences. He regularly performs [...]
Spring Equinox
March 20, 2022    
All Day
The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also [...]
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
March 25, 2022 - March 27, 2022    
All Day
Annual open mixed bonspiel, details to come registration
World Press Institute Public Forum
March 29, 2022    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Journalists from around the globe will arrive in Grand Marais at the end of March and take part in a public forum on journalism at [...]
Songwriter Series: Sarah Morris
March 30, 2022    
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
On Wednesday evenings, Papa Charlie’s transforms into a listening room showcasing the Midwest’s top songwriters in a theater-like setting. The safe and intimate room with [...]
30 Days of Biking Kickoff Ride
April 2, 2022    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Come and ride with us to kickoff 30 Days of Biking! ou can start on April 1st or start on April 2nd. Take the pledge [...]
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Events on March 4, 2022
5 & Under Waffle Spiel
4 Mar 22
Two Harbors
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 5, 2022
5 & Under Waffle Spiel
4 Mar 22
Two Harbors
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 6, 2022
5 & Under Waffle Spiel
4 Mar 22
Two Harbors
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 7, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 8, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 9, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 10, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 11, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 12, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 13, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 14, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 15, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 17, 2022
Events on March 18, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 19, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Timmy Haus at Papa Charlie's
19 Mar 22
Lutsen
Events on March 20, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Spring Equinox
20 Mar 22
Events on March 21, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 22, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 23, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 24, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Events on March 25, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
25 Mar 22
Two Harbors
Events on March 26, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
25 Mar 22
Two Harbors
Events on March 27, 2022
Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
25 Mar 22
Two Harbors
Events on March 28, 2022
Events on March 29, 2022
Events on March 30, 2022
Events on March 31, 2022
Events on April 1, 2022
Events on April 2, 2022

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