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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!

 

Basket Week

Basket Week

October 4, 2022 - October 11, 2022    
All Day
Join us for a gathering of basket-makers, both advanced and aspiring! Basketry embodies the soul of traditional craft: simple tools, natural materials and skilled hands [...]
Grand Views Tour

Grand Views Tour

October 8, 2022    
8:30 am - 11:00 am
Have you ever seen a photo of Split Rock Lighthouse and wondered where that was taken? The Grand Views Tour will show you some of [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

October 8, 2022    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Farm and craft market Every Saturday
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

October 8, 2022    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods fresh from your neighbor.
Children’s Story Hour

Children’s Story Hour

October 8, 2022    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Kevin Kager, our co-owner and long time story reader, is sure to have kids (and adults) laughing and cheering to his read-aloud antics with favorite [...]
Visit Chippewa City Church

Visit Chippewa City Church

October 8, 2022    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Chippewa City Church is a beautiful reminder of a thriving village that was home to more than 100 families in the 1880s and 1890s. Famous [...]
Harbor History Tour

Harbor History Tour

October 8, 2022    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday afternoon walking tour of Grand Marais Harbor, weather permitting. The tour begins at the History Museum and you will walk down to the Coast [...]
Following My Spirit Home

Following My Spirit Home

October 8, 2022    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Sam, will share the story that lead to writing “Following My Spirit Home”, his stories on Ojibwe Culture,  Nature Conservation, storytelling, and painting. Sam Zimmerman [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

October 8, 2022    
2:00 pm
From the blacksmith shop to the woodshop, there is always something happening on campus. Discover the rich folk school tradition, visit the classrooms in action, [...]
Live Music at Castle Danger Brewery

Live Music at Castle Danger Brewery

October 8, 2022    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
October Music Schedule 1 :: Jake Searl 7 :: Hannah Rey 14 :: Mumblin' Drew 15 :: John Cron 21 :: Hannah Rey 28 :: [...]
Music at Harbor Rail Pub

Music at Harbor Rail Pub

October 8, 2022    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
November 4 :: Aaron Lee Kaplan 5 :: Adam Moe 12 :: Nate Weiler 19 :: Morning Bird December 3 :: Adam Moe
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But Does it Pour? Gallery Exhibition
December 10, 2022 - January 1, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for But Does It Pour? a group exhibition presented by Cook County Potters. But Does It Pour? will display a wide variety of [...]
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
January 1, 2023 - January 7, 2023    
All Day
Put the date for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic on your calendar – Saturday, January 7th is the date to ride the beautiful North Shore [...]
New Year's Brunch at Gunflint Lodge
January 1, 2023    
8:00 am - 11:00 am
Ring in the new year with a festive brunch overlooking Gunflint Lake with views into Canada. Toast the New Year with a glass of champagne, [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
January 2, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the Bluefin Grille’s sophisticated yet casual atmosphere while savoring the most breathtaking views available on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Along with breathtaking [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
January 3, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
January 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us and test your wits at Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at The Gun Flint Tavern and presented by the Cook County Historical [...]
Two Harbors American Legion Events
January 4, 2023    
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesdays :: 7-10 :: Karaoke Night with Fish Live Music Jan 13 :: 7-10 :: Lost Highway Band Jan 14 :: 3-6 :: Jerry Allan [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 5, 2023    
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Two Harbors American Legion Events
January 6, 2023    
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesdays :: 7-10 :: Karaoke Night with Fish Live Music Jan 13 :: 7-10 :: Lost Highway Band Jan 14 :: 3-6 :: Jerry Allan [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 6, 2023    
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Ski Party at Lutsen Mountains
January 6, 2023 - January 7, 2023    
9:00 pm
Ski Party is a weekend ski, snowboard, and music festival curated by the folks at GNDWIRE Records. It's a throwback to a time when skiing [...]
Gunflint Mail Run
January 7, 2023    
All Day
The very northeastern tip of Minnesota is Cook County, a land blessed with stunning beauty. We have Gichigami. And glacially sculpted boreal forests. And an [...]
Deep Winter Dreaming Gallery Exhibition
January 7, 2023 - January 29, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for Deep Winter Dreaming, a community exhibition presented by Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church. Deep Winter Dreaming will feature numerous talented community [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
January 8, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
January 9, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the Bluefin Grille’s sophisticated yet casual atmosphere while savoring the most breathtaking views available on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Along with breathtaking [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
January 10, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
January 10, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us and test your wits at Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at The Gun Flint Tavern and presented by the Cook County Historical [...]
Two Harbors American Legion Events
January 11, 2023    
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesdays :: 7-10 :: Karaoke Night with Fish Live Music Jan 13 :: 7-10 :: Lost Highway Band Jan 14 :: 3-6 :: Jerry Allan [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 12, 2023    
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF)
January 13, 2023 - February 17, 2023    
2:00 am - 6:00 am
Comet C/2022 E3 (ZTF) was discovered by astronomers using last March. Since then the comet has brightened and is now sweeping across the northern constellation [...]
Two Harbors American Legion Events
January 13, 2023    
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesdays :: 7-10 :: Karaoke Night with Fish Live Music Jan 13 :: 7-10 :: Lost Highway Band Jan 14 :: 3-6 :: Jerry Allan [...]
Two Harbors American Legion Events
January 14, 2023    
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesdays :: 7-10 :: Karaoke Night with Fish Live Music Jan 13 :: 7-10 :: Lost Highway Band Jan 14 :: 3-6 :: Jerry Allan [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
January 15, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
January 16, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the Bluefin Grille’s sophisticated yet casual atmosphere while savoring the most breathtaking views available on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Along with breathtaking [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
January 17, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Two Harbors American Legion Events
January 18, 2023    
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesdays :: 7-10 :: Karaoke Night with Fish Live Music Jan 13 :: 7-10 :: Lost Highway Band Jan 14 :: 3-6 :: Jerry Allan [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 19, 2023    
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Two Harbors American Legion Events
January 20, 2023    
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesdays :: 7-10 :: Karaoke Night with Fish Live Music Jan 13 :: 7-10 :: Lost Highway Band Jan 14 :: 3-6 :: Jerry Allan [...]
Snowmobile Races
January 21, 2023    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration 11:00am Races Kick Off at Noon! (NO late entries) Awards Ceremony post racing (typically between 4pm - 5pm)
Locals Night at the Winery
January 22, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
January 23, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the Bluefin Grille’s sophisticated yet casual atmosphere while savoring the most breathtaking views available on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Along with breathtaking [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
January 24, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Two Harbors American Legion Events
January 25, 2023    
3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Wednesdays :: 7-10 :: Karaoke Night with Fish Live Music Jan 13 :: 7-10 :: Lost Highway Band Jan 14 :: 3-6 :: Jerry Allan [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 26, 2023    
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
January 27, 2023 - January 29, 2023    
All Day
January 27 - 29 ::  Jim Osbakken Memorial Open March 3 - 5. ::  5Y & Under Waffle Spiel March 24-26 Two Harbors Mixed Spiel [...]
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
January 29, 2023 - February 4, 2023    
All Day
Experience the premier long-distance sled dog race of the lower 48 and Northern Minnesota’s top winter attraction! World-class mushers including Jamie Nelson, John and Jason Baron have competed in the [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
January 30, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Experience the Bluefin Grille’s sophisticated yet casual atmosphere while savoring the most breathtaking views available on the North Shore of Lake Superior. Along with breathtaking [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
January 31, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
February 2, 2023    
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
February 3, 2023    
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
February 4, 2023    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Two places to register at: Skyport Lodge 8am - 11am. Or Hungry Jack lodge 8am - 4:00pm Snowmobile, Drive, Fly!
Events on January 1, 2023
But Does it Pour? Gallery Exhibition
10 Dec 22
Grand Marais
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
New Year's Brunch at Gunflint Lodge
1 Jan 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 2, 2023
Events on January 3, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Locals Night at the Winery
3 Jan 23
Lutsen
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
3 Jan 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 4, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Two Harbors American Legion Events
4 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Events on January 5, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Castle Danger Brewery events
5 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Events on January 6, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Two Harbors American Legion Events
6 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Castle Danger Brewery events
6 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Events on January 7, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Gunflint Mail Run
7 Jan 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 8, 2023
Events on January 9, 2023
Events on January 10, 2023
Locals Night at the Winery
10 Jan 23
Lutsen
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
10 Jan 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 11, 2023
Events on January 12, 2023
Castle Danger Brewery events
12 Jan 23
Two Harbors
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Snowmobile Races
21 Jan 23
Grand Marais
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