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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!

 

Flotsam and Jetsam Gallery Exhibition

Flotsam and Jetsam Gallery Exhibition

October 15, 2022 - November 6, 2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for Flotsam and Jetsam, a gallery exhibition featuring work from three talented sculpture artists, John Books, Tom Christiansen and Greg Mueller Exhibition runs [...]
Lake Superior Jazz Festival

Lake Superior Jazz Festival

November 4, 2022 - November 6, 2022    
All Day
Friday, November 4 6pm  Brilliant Colors Jazz Trio,  Lutsen Resort Jazz Dinner 6pm  Dan Nelson Trio,  Cascade Lodge 8pm  Southside Aces & Andrew Walesch Orchestra,  [...]
Deer Hunters Widow Weekend

Deer Hunters Widow Weekend

November 5, 2022    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come visit mDonna McCurdy-Wolke with Avon and Color Street Nail products, Gloria Stern with 31 products and Cindy Rowlee with Pampered Chef products and do [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

November 5, 2022    
12:00 pm - 8:00 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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

November 5, 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 Ricky Sundstrom

Live Music Ricky Sundstrom

November 5, 2022    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Welcome to the American Legion Post 109! We are a Veterans organization/bar open to the public. Joins us for live music with Ricky Sundstrom.
Hannah Rey at Ledge Rock Grille

Hannah Rey at Ledge Rock Grille

November 5, 2022    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for local favorite Hannah Rey in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages.
Music at Harbor Rail Pub

Music at Harbor Rail Pub

November 5, 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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Northern Light Gallery Exhibition
February 4, 2023 - February 26, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for Northern Light, an exhibition from Plein Air Grand Marais ’22 Grand Prize Winner, Brock Larson. Larson presents a collection of his northern [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
February 26, 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 [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
February 28, 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
February 28, 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 [...]
Tuesday Open Curling Night
February 28, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Cook County Curling Club invites you to come and try curling! Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm is Open Curling Night, with members of our [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 2, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Thursday Afternoon Art
March 2, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us @ Joy & Co. Thursdays 4-6pm for fun demos and projects. More info can be found on our website and on Facebook Cost [...]
Date Night at the Winery
March 2, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for Date Night at the Winery! We are open late on Thursdays, so grab your date and come down to the winery for [...]
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
March 3, 2023 - March 5, 2023    
All Day
March 3 - 5. ::  5Y & Under Waffle Spiel March 24-26 Two Harbors Mixed Spiel details and registration
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 3, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Live Music & Events at Castle Danger Brewery
March 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays: Cribbage Nights 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cribbage fans! This one is for you. Register to play by 5:45pm on Wednesday nights. Game play [...]
Five & Under Waffle Spiel
March 4, 2023 - March 5, 2023    
All Day
Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
Trout Derby
March 4, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come out for a day of fishing and fun on the ice on Gunflint Lake. Proceeds help support the local snowmobile club, the Cook County [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 5, 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 & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
March 6, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 7, 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 [...]
Full Moon Readings Gathering
March 7, 2023    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free and Open to All One part literary slam, one part music and song gathering, people are invited to bring a favorite book passage, literary [...]
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
March 7, 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 [...]
Live Music at Papa Charlies
March 8, 2023    
3:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Apres Ski Saturdays March 4,11,18,25 | 3:15pm - 5:45pm Gather at Papa Charlie’s for the classic after-ski scene: good friends, tall tales of adventure, and [...]
Winter Naturalist - 2023 Series
March 8, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us at Cove Point Lodge and nurture your inner nature by learning about our natural landscape and join us for Conversations with a Naturalist [...]
Live Music & Events at Castle Danger Brewery
March 8, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays: Cribbage Nights 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cribbage fans! This one is for you. Register to play by 5:45pm on Wednesday nights. Game play [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 9, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Thursday Afternoon Art
March 9, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us @ Joy & Co. Thursdays 4-6pm for fun demos and projects. More info can be found on our website and on Facebook Cost [...]
Date Night at the Winery
March 9, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for Date Night at the Winery! We are open late on Thursdays, so grab your date and come down to the winery for [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 10, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Winter Plein Air Opening Reception
March 10, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our latest exhibition, Winter Plein Air, a collection of works from over 15 different artists painted over [...]
Live Music & Events at Castle Danger Brewery
March 10, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays: Cribbage Nights 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cribbage fans! This one is for you. Register to play by 5:45pm on Wednesday nights. Game play [...]
Snowmobile Races
March 11, 2023    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Poplar Haus Drag Races Registration is at 11am to Noon (NO late entries) Races will kick off ~12:15/12:30 $20 per class; $5 bib fee (returned [...]
Live Music at Papa Charlies
March 11, 2023    
3:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Apres Ski Saturdays March 4,11,18,25 | 3:15pm - 5:45pm Gather at Papa Charlie’s for the classic after-ski scene: good friends, tall tales of adventure, and [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
March 11, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages. 4 Kevin Buck 11 [...]
Dog Days of Winter | Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies
March 12, 2023    
All Day
Everyone welcome! Go Dog North Shore and Trail Center Lodge present: Dog Days of Winter ~ Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies Sled Dog Derbies 8 [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 12, 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 [...]
North House Folk School Wood Week
March 13, 2023 - March 20, 2023    
All Day
Can you smell the fresh cut wood? Wood Week 2023 is just around the corner and will be log-jam-packed with everything the woodworker’s heart desires. [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
March 13, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
World Press Institute Roundtable Discussion
March 13, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Journalists from around the globe will arrive in Grand Marais in March and take part in a public forum on journalism at the Arrowhead Center [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 14, 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
March 14, 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 [...]
Now that summer has ended: An exhibit about winter at Grand Portage during the fur trade Era
March 15, 2023 - May 26, 2023    
All Day
Learn about the ways people spent their winter at the time of the fur trade - work, survival, and even some leisure activities, during the [...]
Live Music at Papa Charlies
March 15, 2023    
3:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Apres Ski Saturdays March 4,11,18,25 | 3:15pm - 5:45pm Gather at Papa Charlie’s for the classic after-ski scene: good friends, tall tales of adventure, and [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 16, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
St Urho's Day Celebration
March 17, 2023 - March 19, 2023    
All Day
This annual celebrations includes a beauty pageant, a parade, music, facepainting, food, snow sculptures, and other community festivities. Parade Saturday at noon; other details tba
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
March 20, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 21, 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
March 21, 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 [...]
Live Music at Papa Charlies
March 22, 2023    
3:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Apres Ski Saturdays March 4,11,18,25 | 3:15pm - 5:45pm Gather at Papa Charlie’s for the classic after-ski scene: good friends, tall tales of adventure, and [...]
Winter Naturalist - 2023 Series
March 22, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us at Cove Point Lodge and nurture your inner nature by learning about our natural landscape and join us for Conversations with a Naturalist [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 23, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Thursday Afternoon Art
March 23, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us @ Joy & Co. Thursdays 4-6pm for fun demos and projects. More info can be found on our website and on Facebook Cost [...]
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
March 24, 2023 - March 26, 2023    
All Day
Annual open bonspiel registration
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 24, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Northern Lights Forecast
March 24, 2023 - March 26, 2023    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
There is a good chance to see the Aurora Borealis aka 'northern lights' tonight. Look to the night skies  in the evening hours. This forecast [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
March 27, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Jim McGowan | Live at Bluefin Bay
March 27, 2023    
9:00 pm
Pleased to be providing some tunes in a room with some of the most breathtaking views available on the North Shore of Lake Superior! Join [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 28, 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
March 28, 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 [...]
Live Music at Papa Charlies
March 29, 2023    
3:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Apres Ski Saturdays March 4,11,18,25 | 3:15pm - 5:45pm Gather at Papa Charlie’s for the classic after-ski scene: good friends, tall tales of adventure, and [...]
Live Music & Events at Castle Danger Brewery
March 29, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays: Cribbage Nights 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cribbage fans! This one is for you. Register to play by 5:45pm on Wednesday nights. Game play [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 30, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Thursday Afternoon Art
March 30, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us @ Joy & Co. Thursdays 4-6pm for fun demos and projects. More info can be found on our website and on Facebook Cost [...]
Sweetwater Shakedown
March 31, 2023 - April 2, 2023    
All Day
The cool nights and warm spring sun that pushes North Shore maples into producing the finest maple syrup in the world coincidentally are the best [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 31, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Live Music & Events at Castle Danger Brewery
April 1, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Wednesdays: Cribbage Nights 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Cribbage fans! This one is for you. Register to play by 5:45pm on Wednesday nights. Game play [...]
Events on February 26, 2023
Northern Light Gallery Exhibition
4 Feb 23
Grand Marais
Locals Night at the Winery
26 Feb 23
Lutsen
Events on February 28, 2023
Locals Night at the Winery
28 Feb 23
Lutsen
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
28 Feb 23
Grand Marais
Tuesday Open Curling Night
28 Feb 23
Grand Marais
Events on March 2, 2023
Thursday Afternoon Art
2 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Date Night at the Winery
2 Mar 23
Lutsen
Events on March 3, 2023
Events on March 4, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
3 Mar 23
Two Harbors
Five & Under Waffle Spiel
4 Mar 23
Two Harbors
Trout Derby
4 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Events on March 5, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
3 Mar 23
Two Harbors
Five & Under Waffle Spiel
4 Mar 23
Two Harbors
Locals Night at the Winery
5 Mar 23
Lutsen
Events on March 6, 2023
Events on March 7, 2023
Locals Night at the Winery
7 Mar 23
Lutsen
Full Moon Readings Gathering
7 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
7 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Events on March 8, 2023
Events on March 9, 2023
Thursday Afternoon Art
9 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Date Night at the Winery
9 Mar 23
Lutsen
Events on March 10, 2023
Events on March 11, 2023
Snowmobile Races
11 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Live Music at Papa Charlies
11 Mar 23
Lutsen
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille
11 Mar 23
Two Harbors
Events on March 12, 2023
Events on March 13, 2023
Events on March 14, 2023
North House Folk School Wood Week
13 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Locals Night at the Winery
14 Mar 23
Lutsen
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
14 Mar 23
Grand Marais

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