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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) [...]
The Giving Forest Exhibition

The Giving Forest Exhibition

May 27, 2022 - June 19, 2022    
12:00 am
Gallery Exhibition featuring Kimberly Layer May 27 - June 19 Gallery Hours May: Mondays 10-4, Thursdays-Saturdays 10-4, Sundays 1-4 June: Mondays, Wednesdays-Saturdays 10-4 and Sundays [...]
Sailing on the Hjørdis

Sailing on the Hjørdis

June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022    
10:00 am
The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the mythical Norse goddess of war. Take a trip on this 50’ traditionally-rigged [...]
75th Anniversary Summer Exhibition

75th Anniversary Summer Exhibition

June 10, 2022 - August 27, 2022    
All Day
7-5 Summer Exhibition June 10 – August 27, 2022 7-5 is a celebration of the Art Colony’s place within the Great Lakes region as well [...]
Bean and Bear Reroute Volunteer Project

Bean and Bear Reroute Volunteer Project

June 15, 2022 - June 26, 2022    
12:00 am
The Superior Hiking Trail’s Bean and Bear Lakes overlook, is being rerouted to higher and drier ground to protect and make this stretch of trail [...]
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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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Songwriter Series: Dusty Heart
April 6, 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 [...]
Mountain Meltdown
April 9, 2022 - April 10, 2022    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Soft Snow & Sunny Skies - Ya Gotta Love Spring Skiing The final full week of the season - time to celebrate. Get lift & [...]
Easter Egg Hunt at Lutsen Mountains
April 17, 2022    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Kids of all ages are invited to hunt for over 300 eggs hidden along the slopes! Lift ticket required.
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) [...]
The Mother Earth Day Art Gala / 2nd Annual Celebration of the Tenacious Woman
April 18, 2022 - April 24, 2022    
All Day
This 2022 celebration is an annual kick-off to the summer season and celebrates the most tenacious woman we know…our Mother Earth! This open call for [...]
Minnesota Legend: Dorothy Molter
April 27, 2022    
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Come learn more about the dynamic Dorothy Molter presented by the Director of the Dorothy Molter Museum. Dorothy Molter was a legendary resident of Minnesota’s [...]
Bill Bally Open House & Dedication
April 30, 2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Blacksmithing demos and tours:  10am-4pm Building Dedication: 1-2pm Food and souvenir t-shirts
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Winter Plein Air
4 Mar 22
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
25 Mar 22
Two Harbors
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Mountain Meltdown
9 Apr 22
Lutsen
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Mountain Meltdown
9 Apr 22
Lutsen
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