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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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 [...]

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Winter Solstice

December 21, 2022

All Day

The sun will be at it's farthest point and it will be the shortest day of the year. This is also the first day of [...]

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Winter Solstice Dinner at Gunflint Lodge

December 21, 2022

7:00 pm

Justine's at Gunflint Lodge

Kick off your Holiday celebrations at Gunflint Lodge and enjoy a special Winter Solstice dinner and night hike. Winter Solstice marks the longest night of [...]

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