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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!

Moose lick salt on road

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

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 Open Daily

Lutsen Mountains Open Daily

December 9, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains open for the season!
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Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels

Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels

December 9, 2022 - December 11, 2022    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
December 9 - 11  ::  The North Shore Open January 27 - 29 ::  Jim Osbakken Memorial Open March 3 - 5. ::  5Y & [...]
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Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
January 1, 2023 - January 7, 2023    
All Day
Cascade Lodge
Put the date for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic on your calendar – Saturday, January 7th is the date to ride the beautiful North Shore [...]
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Historic Cook County Trivia Night
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 [...]
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Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
January 7, 2023    
All Day
Trail Center Lodge
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 [...]
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Historic Cook County Trivia Night
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 [...]
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Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
January 15, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
North Shore Winery
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 [...]
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Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
January 17, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
North Shore Winery
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 [...]
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Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
January 17, 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 [...]
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Snowmobile Races
Snowmobile Races
January 21, 2023    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Skyport Lodge
Registration 11:00am Races Kick Off at Noon! (NO late entries) Awards Ceremony post racing (typically between 4pm - 5pm)
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Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
January 21, 2023    
7:00 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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Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
January 27, 2023 - January 29, 2023    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
January 27 - 29 ::  Jim Osbakken Memorial Open March 3 - 5. ::  5Y & Under Waffle Spiel March 24-26 Two Harbors Mixed Spiel [...]
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Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
January 28, 2023 - January 29, 2023    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
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 [...]
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Snowmobile Club Fun Run
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
February 4, 2023    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Skyport Lodge
Two places to register at: Skyport Lodge 8am - 11am. Or Hungry Jack lodge 8am - 4:00pm Snowmobile, Drive, Fly!
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Events on January 1, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 2, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 3, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
3 Jan 23
Events on January 4, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 5, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 6, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 7, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
7 Jan 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 10, 2023
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
10 Jan 23
Events on January 15, 2023
Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
15 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 17, 2023
Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
17 Jan 23
Lutsen
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
17 Jan 23
Events on January 21, 2023
Snowmobile Races
Snowmobile Races
21 Jan 23
Grand Marais
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
21 Jan 23
Silver Bay
Events on January 27, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
27 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Events on January 28, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
27 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
28 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Events on January 29, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
27 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
28 Jan 23
Two Harbors
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on January 30, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on January 31, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 1, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 2, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 3, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 4, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
4 Feb 23
Grand Marais

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hotel room with fireplace in Grand Marais on Lake Superior
hotel room with fireplace in Grand Marais on Lake Superior
clearwater sign and historic lodge on gunflint trail
upcoming events
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
22 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Eric Frost Live at the Winery
Eric Frost Live at the Winery
26 Sep 23
Lutsen
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
27 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
27 Sep 23
Lutsen
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
27 Sep 23
Two Harbors
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