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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 Calves Born

Moose Calves Born

May 19, 2023 - June 9, 2023    
All Day
Gangly, tawny moose calves are born about nine months after the autumn rut [mating season]. Born at 25-35 pounds, the average adult moose weighs close [...]
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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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Winds of Change Spring Retreat
Winds of Change Spring Retreat
April 24, 2024 - April 28, 2024    
All Day
Larsmont Cottages
Early Bird 10% discount by Jan 15th Embark on this all-inclusive 5-day transformative journey at the picturesque Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior's shore.  This immersive experience [...]
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Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
April 27, 2024 - May 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us for our latest exhibit, Species of Special Concern from artist Tanya Piatz. Piatz is a self-taught artist who focuses on raising awareness for [...]
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Finland Spring Market April
Finland Spring Market April
April 28, 2024    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Clair Nelson Center
Bringing our farm and craft market into spring offering canned and baked goods, a seed swap table, food demo and live music! Join us March [...]
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Sauna Days 2024
Sauna Days 2024
May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024    
All Day
Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages brings the best of Finland to the North Shore May 3 – 5th. Experience many unique saunas with the world’s best cold plunge, [...]
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River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park
River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park
May 3, 2024    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Water walks have gained momentum over the last 20 years as an Anishinaabe led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of water and [...]
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Cook County Winter Market
Cook County Winter Market
May 4, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Hub
NEW Cook County Winter Market series! Come support these amazing local artists & makers!
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Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Natalija Walbridge
Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Natalija Walbridge
May 18, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases landscape and wildlife [...]
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North Shore Community Night
North Shore Community Night
May 23, 2024    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
This event is free and open to the public and registration is not required, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP. Tickets are not required for [...]
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Author Event: "How the Birds Got Their Songs" with Travis Zimmerman and Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik
Author Event: "How the Birds Got Their Songs" with Travis Zimmerman and Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik
May 23, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
Join author Travis Zimmerman and illustrator Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik as they present How the Birds Got Their Songs, newly published by MNHS Press, as [...]
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Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus Buildings Open for the Season!
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus Buildings Open for the Season!
May 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center
Opening Day for Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center will be a full day of fun. The Temporary Exhibit will feature “Recognizing the Gifts of the [...]
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Author Event: "Last Entry Point" with Joe Friedrichs
Author Event: "Last Entry Point" with Joe Friedrichs
May 25, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
Get ready for summer backcountry adventures with journalist and podcaster Joe Friedrichs and buy a signed copy of his new book, Last Entry Point. Drawn [...]
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Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
May 25, 2024    
1:00 pm
Cook County History Museum
The free Grand Marais History Tour begins at the History Museum. The tour guide will lead the way to the Coast Guard Station. Visible relics [...]
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Events on April 28, 2024
Winds of Change Spring Retreat
Winds of Change Spring Retreat
24 Apr 24
Two Harbors
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Finland Spring Market April
Finland Spring Market April
28 Apr 24
Finland
Events on April 29, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on April 30, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 1, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 2, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 3, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Sauna Days 2024
Sauna Days 2024
3 May 24
Two Harbors
River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park
River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park
3 May 24
Two Harbors
Events on May 4, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Sauna Days 2024
Sauna Days 2024
3 May 24
Two Harbors
Cook County Winter Market
Cook County Winter Market
4 May 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 5, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Sauna Days 2024
Sauna Days 2024
3 May 24
Two Harbors
Events on May 6, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 7, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 8, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 9, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 10, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 11, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 12, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 13, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 14, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 15, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 16, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 17, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 18, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Natalija Walbridge
Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Natalija Walbridge
18 May 24
Two Harbors
Events on May 19, 2024
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
27 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on May 23, 2024
North Shore Community Night
North Shore Community Night
23 May 24
Two Harbors
Author Event: "How the Birds Got Their Songs" with Travis Zimmerman and Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik
Author Event: "How the Birds Got Their Songs" with Travis Zimmerman and Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik
23 May 24
Two Harbors
Events on May 25, 2024
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus Buildings Open for the Season!
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus Buildings Open for the Season!
25 May 24
Grand Marais
Author Event: "Last Entry Point" with Joe Friedrichs
Author Event: "Last Entry Point" with Joe Friedrichs
25 May 24
Two Harbors
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
25 May 24
Grand Marais

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