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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!

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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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 [...]
Sweetwater Shakedown
March 31, 2023 - April 2, 2023    
All Day
The cool nights and warm spring sun that pushes North Shore maples into producing the finest maple syrup in the world coincidentally are the best [...]
Giant Easter Egg Hunt
April 9, 2023    
9:00 am
9am - Slopes of Lutsen Mountains Kids of all ages are invited to hunt for over 500 eggs hidden along the slopes! Lift ticket required.
Mountain Meltdown Festival
April 14, 2023 - April 15, 2023    
All Day
Details coming soon! For more information check here.
Alice in Wonderland | at Grand Marais Playhouse
April 14, 2023    
7:00 am - 9:30 am
Adults $15, Youth $10, Family( up to 5) $50 The Grand Marais Playhouse presents Alice in Wonderland by Alice Gerstenberg from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in [...]
Alice in Wonderland | at Grand Marais Playhouse
April 15, 2023    
7:00 am - 9:30 am
Adults $15, Youth $10, Family( up to 5) $50 The Grand Marais Playhouse presents Alice in Wonderland by Alice Gerstenberg from Lewis Carroll’s Alice in [...]
Earth Day Celebration
April 22, 2023    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Celebrate 2023 Earth Day with Park Naturalist, Michaela! Come and learn about the geology of the North Shore and how the Great Lakes were created. [...]
Ann Reed | Arrowhead Center for the Arts
April 29, 2023    
7:00 pm
For more than forty years, Ann Reed has used her rich, resonant voice and songwriting skills to tell stories of the human experience with humor, [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
May 1, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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 [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
May 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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 [...]
Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch
May 5, 2023 - May 19, 2023    
All Day
Bald eagles migrate back up the North shore in March, lay 1-3 eggs in April and incubate them for about five weeks. Chicks hatch mid-May. [...]
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
May 5, 2023 - May 6, 2023    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is active between Apr. 15 and May 27 and peaks on May 5-6. The maximum rate for shooting stars in a clear [...]
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Sweetwater Shakedown
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