two sled dog teams race the gunflint mail run

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!

Heck of the North | Gravel Bike Classic

Heck of the North | Gravel Bike Classic

September 30, 2023    
All Day
105 Mile, 55 Mile, and 20 Mile Gravel Classic 2023 marks the 15th anniversary of The Heck of the North! This is the event that [...]
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga

Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga

September 30, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
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! [...]
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit

MUSE 12x12 Exhibit

September 30, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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 [...]
Chippewa City Church Open

Chippewa City Church Open

September 30, 2023    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Visit the Chippewa City Church which was built in 1895 by Ojibwe carpenter Frank Wischop. It is one of a few physical hints of the [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History tour

Grand Marais Harbor History tour

September 30, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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 [...]
Skarlett Woods

Skarlett Woods

September 30, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Skarlett Woods in the fireside room and bar.
Artist Talk: Craig Block, Abstract Photographs of Reflections from Lake Superior

Artist Talk: Craig Block, Abstract Photographs of Reflections from Lake Superior

September 30, 2023    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Join artist Craig Blacklock for his presentation, Light Waves – Abstract Photographs of Reflections from Lake Superior. For 47 years Blacklock’s artistic practice has been [...]
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Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
February 23, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Northern Lights February 27
February 27, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chance of Northern Lights February 27 The forecast for Thursday night February 27 6-9pm is for a FAIR chance of northern lights for the northern [...]
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
February 28, 2025 - March 2, 2025    
All Day
Five and Under Waffle Spiel: Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
Tour the North House Campus
March 1, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
March 8, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
March 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025    
10:00 pm
The first total lunar eclipse 2025 will be completely visible from start to finish beginning the 9:57 PM evening of March 13 and ending at [...]
March Full Moon
March 14, 2025    
All Day
The March full moon is known as the Worm Moon because (in warmer climates) it is when the earthworms start coming up out of the [...]
Tour the North House Campus
March 15, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Northern Lights March 2025
March 17, 2025 - March 28, 2025    
7:30 pm - 4:30 am
Chance of Northern Lights March 2025 The extended forecast shows a good chance of northern lights for the northern half of Minnesota from March 17-18 [...]
Paint and Sip
March 20, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Paint and Sip: Unleash your inner artist with our Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
Tour the North House Campus
March 22, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
March 28, 2025 - March 30, 2025    
All Day
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel: Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
Best Stargazing March
March 29, 2025 - March 30, 2025    
4:00 am
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
March 29, 2025 - April 20, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The photography of Ladona Tornabene, Ph.D., MCHES, celebrates the beauty of hiking trails on the North Shore. As an artist and educator, Tornabene’s work explores [...]
Peregrines of the North Shore
April 5, 2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Peregrines of the North Shore Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at a peregrine falcon and other [...]
Tour the North House Campus
April 5, 2025    
4:00 pm
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, [...]
Events on February 23, 2025
Events on February 27, 2025
Northern Lights February 27
27 Feb 25
Silver Bay
Events on February 28, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors
Events on March 1, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors
Tour the North House Campus
1 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 2, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors
Events on March 8, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
8 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 13, 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
13 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 14, 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
13 Mar 25
Silver Bay
March Full Moon
14 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 15, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
15 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 17, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 18, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 19, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 20, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Paint and Sip
20 Mar 25
Tofte
Events on March 21, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 22, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
22 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 23, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 24, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 25, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 26, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 27, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 28, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
28 Mar 25
Two Harbors
Events on March 29, 2025
Events on March 30, 2025
Events on March 31, 2025
Events on April 5, 2025

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skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
snow covered cascade lodge on north shore with stunning blue sky
upcoming events
Lyrids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
3 May 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
10 May 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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