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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

March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
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St Urho's Day Celebration

St Urho's Day Celebration

March 17, 2023 - March 19, 2023    
All Day
Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center
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
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Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
October 1, 2023    
4:00 pm
Join us Sunday nights 5 - 7 pm and Wednesday nights 4-6 pm this summer at  Mogul's Grille & Taproom at Caribou Highlands Lodge for [...]
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Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
October 1, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this summer from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou [...]
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Clover Valley Farm Trail
Clover Valley Farm Trail
October 1, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
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North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
October 2, 2023 - October 9, 2023    
All Day
North House Folk School
New this year, we'll host a thematic weekend exploring a key craft material and process: hide and skin tanning, finishing, and sewing. Coursework will include [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
October 2, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
October 4, 2023    
4:00 pm
Join us Sunday nights 5 - 7 pm and Wednesday nights 4-6 pm this summer at  Mogul's Grille & Taproom at Caribou Highlands Lodge for [...]
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
October 4, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
October 5, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
October 6, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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John Cron
John Cron
October 6, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Cron in the fireside room and bar.
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Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
October 7, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Voyageur Brewing Company
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
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Gunflint Scramble Bike Race
Gunflint Scramble Bike Race
October 7, 2023    
10:00 am
Bearskin Lodge
A 20 mile mountain bike race on Minnesota's Gunflint Trail. Featuring beautiful scenery and punishing climbs.
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Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
October 8, 2023    
4:00 pm
Join us Sunday nights 5 - 7 pm and Wednesday nights 4-6 pm this summer at  Mogul's Grille & Taproom at Caribou Highlands Lodge for [...]
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Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
October 8, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this summer from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
October 9, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
October 11, 2023    
4:00 pm
Join us Sunday nights 5 - 7 pm and Wednesday nights 4-6 pm this summer at  Mogul's Grille & Taproom at Caribou Highlands Lodge for [...]
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
October 11, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
October 11, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
October 12, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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Fall Book Sale
Fall Book Sale
October 12, 2023 - October 14, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library Fall Book Sale Thu, October 12th 4-6 Fri, October 13th 10-6 Sat, Octtober 14th 10-1
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
October 13, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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Fall Bazaar
Fall Bazaar
October 14, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Holy Spirit Catholic Church
Fall bazaar  Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Two Harbors, will hold its fall bazaar Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature [...]
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Agate Bay Craft Show
Agate Bay Craft Show
October 14, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Community Center
Local arts and crafts featuring jewelry, pottery, photography, quilting, fiber arts, baked goods and more!
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Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
October 15, 2023    
4:00 pm
Join us Sunday nights 5 - 7 pm and Wednesday nights 4-6 pm this summer at  Mogul's Grille & Taproom at Caribou Highlands Lodge for [...]
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Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
October 15, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this summer from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou [...]
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Clover Valley Farm Trail
Clover Valley Farm Trail
October 15, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
October 16, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
October 18, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
October 18, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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North House Family Weekend
North House Family Weekend
October 19, 2023 - October 22, 2023    
All Day
Here in Minnesota, kids get a long weekend in October-- known to most as “MEA.” Use that school break for a folk school break and [...]
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
October 19, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
October 20, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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Author Meet & Greet: Molly Beth Griffin and Meleck Davis
Author Meet & Greet: Molly Beth Griffin and Meleck Davis
October 20, 2023    
1:00 pm
Drury Lane Books
Meet your favorite authors and get a signed book: The Big Leaf Leap.  The leaves are down. The rakes are out. But one girl can’t do [...]
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Paul Christian
Paul Christian
October 20, 2023 - October 21, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Paul Christian in the fireside room and bar on October 20th and 21st.
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MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
October 21, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Studio 21
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
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Clover Valley Farm Trail
Clover Valley Farm Trail
October 22, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
October 23, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
October 25, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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Halloween Open Bonspiel
Halloween Open Bonspiel
October 27, 2023 - October 29, 2023    
All Day
Cook County Curling Club
Typically scheduled for the last weekend in October or early November, with 4-person teams competing, plus a costume contest, with prizes awarded for the best [...]
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John Cron
John Cron
October 27, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Cron in the fireside room and bar.
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Grand Marais Harbor History tour
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
October 28, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cook County History Museum
This free tour begins at the History Museum in Grand Marais, Saturdays at 1 pm. Participants walk a short distance along the harbor to the [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
October 28, 2023    
2:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Clover Valley Farm Trail
Clover Valley Farm Trail
October 29, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
October 30, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
November 1, 2023 - November 4, 2023    
All Day
The North Shore Readers and Writers Festival is a biennial event that locates, celebrates, and fosters the literary arts and engagement with the written word. [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
November 1, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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Grand Marais Writer's Salon
Grand Marais Writer's Salon
November 3, 2023    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Studio 21
Join Lin Salisbury and friends for a Writers Salon where local writers will share their current work followed by an open mic open to any [...]
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Meat Raffle
Meat Raffle
November 3, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
Join us every Friday night for a meat raffle at American Legion Post 109!
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Holiday Bazaar
Holiday Bazaar
November 4, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Two Harbors
Get out on this quiet weekend and shop the Holiday Bazaar sponsored by Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Two Harbors. Featuring Crafts, baked goods, used books and [...]
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Craft Show
Craft Show
November 4, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Community Center
Two Harbors area crafters are hosting two Holiday Craft Shows on Saturdays November 4 and December 2. Everyone welcome!
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Events on October 1, 2023
Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
1 Oct 23
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
1 Oct 23
Clover Valley Farm Trail
Clover Valley Farm Trail
1 Oct 23
Events on October 2, 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
2 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
2 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 3, 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
2 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 4, 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
2 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
4 Oct 23
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
4 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 5, 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
2 Oct 23
Grand Marais
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
5 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 6, 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
2 Oct 23
Grand Marais
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
6 Oct 23
Grand Marais
John Cron
John Cron
6 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 7, 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
2 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
7 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Gunflint Scramble Bike Race
Gunflint Scramble Bike Race
7 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 8, 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
2 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
8 Oct 23
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
8 Oct 23
Events on October 9, 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
2 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
9 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 11, 2023
Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
11 Oct 23
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
11 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
11 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 12, 2023
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
12 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Fall Book Sale
Fall Book Sale
12 Oct 23
Events on October 13, 2023
Fall Book Sale
Fall Book Sale
12 Oct 23
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
13 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 14, 2023
Fall Book Sale
Fall Book Sale
12 Oct 23
Fall Bazaar
Fall Bazaar
14 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Agate Bay Craft Show
Agate Bay Craft Show
14 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 15, 2023
Music on the Mountain
Music on the Mountain
15 Oct 23
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
15 Oct 23
Clover Valley Farm Trail
Clover Valley Farm Trail
15 Oct 23
Events on October 16, 2023
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
16 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 18, 2023
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
18 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
18 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 19, 2023
North House Family Weekend
North House Family Weekend
19 Oct 23
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
19 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 20, 2023
North House Family Weekend
North House Family Weekend
19 Oct 23
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
20 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Author Meet & Greet: Molly Beth Griffin and Meleck Davis
Author Meet & Greet: Molly Beth Griffin and Meleck Davis
20 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 21, 2023
North House Family Weekend
North House Family Weekend
19 Oct 23
Paul Christian
Paul Christian
20 Oct 23
Two Harbors
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
21 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 22, 2023
North House Family Weekend
North House Family Weekend
19 Oct 23
Clover Valley Farm Trail
Clover Valley Farm Trail
22 Oct 23
Events on October 23, 2023
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
23 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 25, 2023
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
25 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 27, 2023
Halloween Open Bonspiel
Halloween Open Bonspiel
27 Oct 23
Grand Marais
John Cron
John Cron
27 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 28, 2023
Halloween Open Bonspiel
Halloween Open Bonspiel
27 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
28 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
28 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 29, 2023
Halloween Open Bonspiel
Halloween Open Bonspiel
27 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Clover Valley Farm Trail
Clover Valley Farm Trail
29 Oct 23
Events on October 30, 2023
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
30 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on November 1, 2023
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
1 Nov 23
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
1 Nov 23
Two Harbors
Events on November 2, 2023
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
1 Nov 23
Events on November 3, 2023
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
1 Nov 23
Grand Marais Writer's Salon
Grand Marais Writer's Salon
3 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Meat Raffle
Meat Raffle
3 Nov 23
Two Harbors
Events on November 4, 2023
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
1 Nov 23
Holiday Bazaar
Holiday Bazaar
4 Nov 23
Two Harbors
Craft Show
Craft Show
4 Nov 23
Two Harbors

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