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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!

Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition

Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition

April 27, 2024 - May 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
Sauna Days 2024

Sauna Days 2024

May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024    
All Day
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, [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Natalija Walbridge

Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Natalija Walbridge

May 4, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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Navigating by Color Series
September 6, 2025 - December 31, 2025    
All Day
Navigating by Color series debuts featuring Catherine Meier art at two stops The recent works by Finland MN resident can be seen and enjoyed at [...]
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
December 26, 2025 - December 28, 2025    
All Day
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at [...]
Igloo Fondue
December 28, 2025    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
December 30, 2025    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
North Shore Winery events
December 30, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
December 31, 2025    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Open Curling
December 31, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
First Day Hike Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park
January 1, 2026    
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
First Day Hike Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park - Start the new year in a good way! Enjoy the stillness of winter on snowshoes, [...]
First Day Hike
January 1, 2026    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
First Day Hike - Start the New Year off on the right foot (and the left) with a stroll into Tettegouche Camp, 3.4 miles, round-trip. [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 1, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 2, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 2, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Paul LeJeunesse Artist Reception at Tettegouche
January 2, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Paul LeJeunesse Artist Reception at Tettegouche -Tettegouche State Park hosts monthly art shows at the Visitor Center and our November artist is Paul LeJeunesse. Please [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 3, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 3, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
January Full Moon
January 3, 2026    
All Day
The January full moon is most often known as the Wolf Moon because it is the month hungry wolves howl in the night. It is [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 4, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 4, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 6, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 6, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Open Curling
January 6, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 7, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Open Curling
January 7, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 8, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
January 9, 2026 - January 11, 2026    
All Day
Join us for the 2026 Norpine Fat Bike Classic and ride the beautiful woods along the North Shore of Lake Superior! Registration is now open [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 9, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 9, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 10, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 10, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 11, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 11, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 13, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 13, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Open Curling
January 13, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 14, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Open Curling
January 14, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 15, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 16, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 16, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 17, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 17, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
Cabin Fever Fun Spiel
January 17, 2026    
All Day
Typically scheduled for early January, with 2-person teams competing, plus champagne with dinner. Contact Duane Hasegawa at dkazusa@gmail.com. details
Igloo Fondue
January 18, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
Best Stargazing January
January 18, 2026 - January 19, 2026    
4:30 am
Best Stargazing January - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Finland Winter Market January
January 18, 2026    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Finland Winter Market January 18 - Bringing our farm and craft market into the winter. We will offer markets on November 23, December 21, January [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 20, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 20, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Open Curling
January 20, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 21, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Open Curling
January 21, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 22, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 23, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 23, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 24, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 24, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
Fiber Circle
January 24, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fiber Circle Saturdays | 10am-11:30am Want to join but don't know where to start with fiber arts? Come anyway! We offer a selection of beginner [...]
Igloo Fondue
January 25, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 25, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 27, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 27, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Open Curling
January 27, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 28, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Open Curling
January 28, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 29, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
January 30, 2026 - February 1, 2026    
All Day
Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
Igloo Fondue
January 30, 2026    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
North Shore Winery events
January 30, 2026    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Two Person Champagne Open Bonspiel
January 31, 2026 - February 1, 2026    
All Day
Typically scheduled for early January, with 2-person teams competing, plus champagne with dinner. Contact Duane Hasegawa at dkazusa@gmail.com. details
Castle Danger Brewery events
January 31, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Events on December 28, 2025
Navigating by Color Series
6 Sep 25
Silver Bay
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
26 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Igloo Fondue
28 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Events on December 29, 2025
Navigating by Color Series
6 Sep 25
Silver Bay
Events on December 30, 2025
Navigating by Color Series
6 Sep 25
Silver Bay
Castle Danger Brewery events
30 Dec 25
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
30 Dec 25
Lutsen
Events on December 31, 2025
Navigating by Color Series
6 Sep 25
Silver Bay
Castle Danger Brewery events
31 Dec 25
Two Harbors
Open Curling
31 Dec 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 1, 2026
First Day Hike
1 Jan 26
Silver Bay
North Shore Winery events
1 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 2, 2026
Igloo Fondue
2 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
2 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 3, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
3 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Igloo Fondue
3 Jan 26
Two Harbors
January Full Moon
3 Jan 26
Silver Bay
Events on January 4, 2026
Igloo Fondue
4 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
4 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 6, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
6 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
6 Jan 26
Lutsen
Open Curling
6 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Events on January 7, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
7 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Open Curling
7 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Events on January 8, 2026
North Shore Winery events
8 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 9, 2026
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
9 Jan 26
Lutsen
Igloo Fondue
9 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
9 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 10, 2026
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
9 Jan 26
Lutsen
Castle Danger Brewery events
10 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Igloo Fondue
10 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Events on January 11, 2026
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
9 Jan 26
Lutsen
Igloo Fondue
11 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
11 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 13, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
13 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
13 Jan 26
Lutsen
Open Curling
13 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Events on January 14, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
14 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Open Curling
14 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Events on January 15, 2026
North Shore Winery events
15 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 16, 2026
Igloo Fondue
16 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
16 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 17, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
17 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Igloo Fondue
17 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Cabin Fever Fun Spiel
17 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Events on January 18, 2026
Igloo Fondue
18 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Best Stargazing January
18 Jan 26
Silver Bay
Finland Winter Market January
18 Jan 26
Finland
Events on January 19, 2026
Best Stargazing January
18 Jan 26
Silver Bay
Events on January 20, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
20 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
20 Jan 26
Lutsen
Open Curling
20 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Events on January 21, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
21 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Open Curling
21 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Events on January 22, 2026
North Shore Winery events
22 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 23, 2026
Igloo Fondue
23 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
23 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 24, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
24 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Igloo Fondue
24 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Fiber Circle
24 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Events on January 25, 2026
Igloo Fondue
25 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
25 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 27, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
27 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
27 Jan 26
Lutsen
Open Curling
27 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Events on January 28, 2026
Castle Danger Brewery events
28 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Open Curling
28 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Events on January 29, 2026
North Shore Winery events
29 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 30, 2026
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
30 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Igloo Fondue
30 Jan 26
Two Harbors
North Shore Winery events
30 Jan 26
Lutsen
Events on January 31, 2026
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
30 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Two Person Champagne Open Bonspiel
31 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Castle Danger Brewery events
31 Jan 26
Two Harbors

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