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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!

Lutsen Mountains Thanksgiving Weekend

Lutsen Mountains Thanksgiving Weekend

November 24, 2022 - November 27, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains open for the weekend!
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Thanksgiving Dinner at Gunflint Lodge

Thanksgiving Dinner at Gunflint Lodge

November 24, 2022    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gunflint Lodge
$35 Come celebrate Thanksgiving with a home cooked meal! Dinner seatings will be 11 AM – 4 PM on Thursday, November 24th.
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Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
May 26, 2023 - August 26, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
Exhibiting Artists Mary Bergs Alexa Horochowski Ben Moren Galilee Peaches OPEN – Wednesdays – Saturdays, June-August 10 AM – 3 PM Member Preview May 26 [...]
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Reconsidering Fire in the BWCAW
Reconsidering Fire in the BWCAW
June 25, 2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
The BWCAW is a place known and loved by many. The connection that many people feel to the waters and forests of this Border Lakes [...]
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The Fox | Bikepacking Race
The Fox | Bikepacking Race
July 1, 2023 - July 2, 2023    
All Day
Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center
120 Mile, 2 Day/1 Night Bikepacking Race Finland to Grand Marais to Finland The Fox is a two day stage race that features 60+ mile [...]
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Hovland Arts Festival
Hovland Arts Festival
July 1, 2023 - July 2, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hovland Town Hall
The Hovland Arts Festival is a semi-annual art festival showcasing the talent and artistry of Hovland area artisans, crafters, and musicians. Held at the historic [...]
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4th of July on the Shore
4th of July on the Shore
July 4, 2023    
All Day
Small town 4th of July festivities include parades, ice cream socials, bands, vendors and, of course, evening fireworks. Here's what's going on at each community [...]
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The Tofte Trek
The Tofte Trek
July 4, 2023    
7:30 am - 11:00 am
Birch Grove School & Community Center
42nd Annual wilderness race involving mosquitoes, steep hills, and lots and lots of mud. 7:45 am - same day registration opens 9:00 am - 10 [...]
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Daily Interpretive Programs at Grand Portage National Monument
Daily Interpretive Programs at Grand Portage National Monument
July 5, 2023    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Grand Portage National Monument
Join the staff at Grand Portage National Monument to learn about traditional canoe building, cooking, fur trade era trades, and Anishinaabe crafts and games. Free [...]
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Letteracy Deck
Letteracy Deck
July 5, 2023    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Lake Superior Trading Post
Enjoy a free, fun, family activity of writing or drawing a post card or letter at the new Letteracy Deck on Lake Superior in downtown [...]
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USFS Summer Naturalist Programs
USFS Summer Naturalist Programs
July 6, 2023    
All Day
Hosted annually for over two decades, the US Forest Service hosts a summer series of Naturalist Programs at different resorts, campgrounds, and nature sites around [...]
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Bird Banding
Bird Banding
July 6, 2023    
7:00 am - 11:00 am
Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center
Have you ever had the opportunity to see a wild bird up close? Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center is participating in bird research by banding birds. [...]
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Two Harbors Heritage Days
Two Harbors Heritage Days
July 7, 2023 - July 10, 2023    
All Day
Downtown Depot Area
Two Harbors Heritage Days is an annual four-day event held the first full Thursday through Sunday after the Fourth of July Holiday. The festival offers [...]
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Bay Days
Bay Days
July 7, 2023 - July 9, 2023    
All Day
Beaver Bay, MN
There will be plenty of activities and events that the whole family can enjoy - parade, car show, street dance, and lots of activities and [...]
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Lutsong Music Festival
Lutsong Music Festival
July 13, 2023 - July 16, 2023    
All Day
Caribou Highlands Lodge
A Weekend of Music, Art & Community Overlooking Lake Superior and just up Ski Hill Road from Lutsen, comes the 2nd annual Lutsong Music Festival! The [...]
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North Shore Water Festival
North Shore Water Festival
July 14, 2023 - July 16, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply
We look forward to the North Shore Water Festival every year! It’s a day of paddling nirvana, held the third weekend of July every year, [...]
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Best Stargazing July
Best Stargazing July
July 17, 2023    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
July 19, 2023    
4:00 pm
Gunflint Lodge
This community gathering and fundraiser supports the efforts of the Gunflint Trail Fire Department (GTFD) while bringing together residents and visitors to the Trail for an evening of Northwoods-style fun. 16 canoe races, a Trail Cup, Food Tent, T-Shirts, Raffles and for the first time - an after-races dance. Click title for all the details
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The Wolf | Bikepacking Race
The Wolf | Bikepacking Race
July 21, 2023 - July 23, 2023    
All Day
Donald D. Ferguson Demonstration Forest
300 Mile, 3 Day/2 Night Bikepacking Race Two Harbors to Ely to Grand Marais to Two Harbors The Wolf is our three day bikepacking stage [...]
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Stan Tekiela Author Event
Stan Tekiela Author Event
July 22, 2023    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
Meet naturalist, wildlife photographer, and writer Stan Tekiela and for a book signing and to learn about his work. Tekiela is the author of more [...]
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Cars & Cocktails
Cars & Cocktails
July 23, 2023    
1:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Stop by the inaugural "Cars & Cocktails" Car Show at Up Yonder, Sunday, July 23, starting at 1 pm.
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Stars of the North Music Festival
Stars of the North Music Festival
July 28, 2023 - July 29, 2023    
11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Harbor Park Grand Marais
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative will once again be hosting the Stars of the North Music festival in Harbor Park this summer. This annual fundraising [...]
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Keeper's View Anniversary Event
Keeper's View Anniversary Event
July 28, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
Celebrate Split Rock’s 113th birthday with food, fascinating stories, and a breathtaking lighthouse beacon lighting. Hear first-hand accounts on the difficulties of building the light [...]
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Photography and Art at the Rock: Featuring Amber Nichols
Photography and Art at the Rock: Featuring Amber Nichols
August 1, 2023    
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
Photography & Art at the Rock is a a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, [...]
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Kids' Day at Chik-Wauk
Kids' Day at Chik-Wauk
August 1, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
Don't miss out on the FUN!! Mark your calendars – Kids’ Day is returning. One of the most popular days at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature [...]
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94th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
94th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
August 3, 2023 - August 6, 2023    
All Day
Downtown Grand Marais
This is way more than just shore lunch! It’s the Annual Fisherman's Picnic in downtown Grand Marais, filled with family, friends, and fun! Featuring Crazy [...]
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Two Harbors City Band Summer 2023 Concerts
Two Harbors City Band Summer 2023 Concerts
August 3, 2023    
7:30 pm
Thomas Owens Park
A Two Harbors summer tradition! Live music by the Two Harbors City Band. Bring a blanket or chair, arrive early and enjoy an evening of [...]
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Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop open & demo
Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop open & demo
August 4, 2023 - August 5, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bally Blacksmith Outdoor Demonstration Area
Bally Blacksmith Shop was built in 1911 and has housed three generations totaling 98 years of Bally blacksmiths. Three generations of the Bally family worked as blacksmiths. Sam Bally, whose skills were crucial to the lumber industry, arrived in 1903 to work for a sawmill. In 1911 he started his own business and built the long-standing Bally Blacksmith Shop that we see today.
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Events on June 25, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Reconsidering Fire in the BWCAW
Reconsidering Fire in the BWCAW
25 Jun 23
Grand Marais
Events on June 26, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on June 27, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on June 28, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on June 29, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on June 30, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 1, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
The Fox | Bikepacking Race
The Fox | Bikepacking Race
1 Jul 23
Finland
Hovland Arts Festival
Hovland Arts Festival
1 Jul 23
Hovland
Events on July 2, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
The Fox | Bikepacking Race
The Fox | Bikepacking Race
1 Jul 23
Finland
Hovland Arts Festival
Hovland Arts Festival
1 Jul 23
Hovland
Events on July 3, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 4, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
4th of July on the Shore
4th of July on the Shore
4 Jul 23
The Tofte Trek
The Tofte Trek
4 Jul 23
Tofte
Events on July 5, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Daily Interpretive Programs at Grand Portage National Monument
Daily Interpretive Programs at Grand Portage National Monument
5 Jul 23
Grand Portage
Letteracy Deck
Letteracy Deck
5 Jul 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 6, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
USFS Summer Naturalist Programs
USFS Summer Naturalist Programs
6 Jul 23
Bird Banding
Bird Banding
6 Jul 23
Schroeder
Events on July 7, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Heritage Days
Two Harbors Heritage Days
7 Jul 23
Two Harbors
Bay Days
Bay Days
7 Jul 23
Beaver Bay
Events on July 8, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Heritage Days
Two Harbors Heritage Days
7 Jul 23
Two Harbors
Bay Days
Bay Days
7 Jul 23
Beaver Bay
Events on July 9, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Heritage Days
Two Harbors Heritage Days
7 Jul 23
Two Harbors
Bay Days
Bay Days
7 Jul 23
Beaver Bay
Events on July 10, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Heritage Days
Two Harbors Heritage Days
7 Jul 23
Two Harbors
Events on July 11, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 12, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 13, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Lutsong Music Festival
Lutsong Music Festival
13 Jul 23
Lutsen
Events on July 14, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Lutsong Music Festival
Lutsong Music Festival
13 Jul 23
Lutsen
North Shore Water Festival
North Shore Water Festival
14 Jul 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 15, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Lutsong Music Festival
Lutsong Music Festival
13 Jul 23
Lutsen
North Shore Water Festival
North Shore Water Festival
14 Jul 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 16, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Lutsong Music Festival
Lutsong Music Festival
13 Jul 23
Lutsen
North Shore Water Festival
North Shore Water Festival
14 Jul 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 17, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Best Stargazing July
Best Stargazing July
17 Jul 23
Silver Bay
Events on July 18, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 19, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
19 Jul 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 20, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 21, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
The Wolf | Bikepacking Race
The Wolf | Bikepacking Race
21 Jul 23
Two Harbors
Events on July 22, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
The Wolf | Bikepacking Race
The Wolf | Bikepacking Race
21 Jul 23
Two Harbors
Stan Tekiela Author Event
Stan Tekiela Author Event
22 Jul 23
Two Harbors
Events on July 23, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
The Wolf | Bikepacking Race
The Wolf | Bikepacking Race
21 Jul 23
Two Harbors
Cars & Cocktails
Cars & Cocktails
23 Jul 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 24, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 25, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 26, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 27, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 28, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Stars of the North Music Festival
Stars of the North Music Festival
28 Jul 23
Grand Marais
Keeper's View Anniversary Event
Keeper's View Anniversary Event
28 Jul 23
Two Harbors
Events on July 29, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Stars of the North Music Festival
Stars of the North Music Festival
28 Jul 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 30, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on July 31, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on August 1, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Photography and Art at the Rock: Featuring Amber Nichols
Photography and Art at the Rock: Featuring Amber Nichols
1 Aug 23
Two Harbors
Kids' Day at Chik-Wauk
Kids' Day at Chik-Wauk
1 Aug 23
Grand Marais
Events on August 2, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
Events on August 3, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
94th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
94th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
3 Aug 23
Grand Marais
Two Harbors City Band Summer 2023 Concerts
Two Harbors City Band Summer 2023 Concerts
3 Aug 23
Two Harbors
Events on August 4, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
94th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
94th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
3 Aug 23
Grand Marais
Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop open & demo
Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop open & demo
4 Aug 23
Grand Marais
Events on August 5, 2023
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
26 May 23
Grand Marais
94th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
94th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
3 Aug 23
Grand Marais
Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop open & demo
Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop open & demo
4 Aug 23
Grand Marais

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