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!

Moose lick salt on road

November 15, 2022 - December 31, 2022

12:00 am

When temps drop in the winter, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]

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Holiday Art Underground

November 25, 2022 - December 31, 2022

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Hand-made original art in pottery, jewelry, woodcuts and more. Lots to choose from.

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Lutsen Mountains Early Season Friday-Sunday

December 2, 2022 - December 4, 2022

All Day

Lutsen Mountains

Lutsen Mountains open for the season this weekend!

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Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer Jr.

December 2, 2022 - December 4, 2022

2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Get in the holiday mood with the community production of this classic. December 2-4 and 9-11 Fridays and Saturdays at 7pm, Sunday matinee at 2pm [...]

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Julebyen

December 3, 2022 - December 4, 2022

All Day

Knife River Community Center

Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en) means "Christmas Village". It is a centuries-old Scandinavian and German tradition celebrated with ethnic foods, crafts, holiday decorations, and music. Enjoy the [...]

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