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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!

Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 25, 2024    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
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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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Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
November 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024    
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse 'Tis the season to learn about winter living at Split Rock Lighthouse and the Christmas traditions of the 1930s. Explore [...]
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Christmas Tea on the Edna G
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
December 29, 2024    
1:00 pm
Edna G Tugboat
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
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Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm
North Shore
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2024    
All Day
Cascade Lodge
New Year's Eve Celebration: Join us in celebrating the New Year at Cascade Restaurant & Pub! We'll be open from 8 am - 9 pm [...]
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New Year's Eve Dinner Special
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
December 31, 2024    
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Vue North at Superior Shores
New Year's Eve Dinner at Superior Shores Vue North first course Parsnip Thyme Veloutè with Cilantro Oil Wine Pairing: Nortico Alvarinho 2022, Vinho Verde from [...]
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Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
January 4, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
The long range forecast shows a moderate chance of northern lights January 4, 9, and 15. Since northern lights are solar storms, the likelihood changes [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 4, 2025    
4:00 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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Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
January 11, 2025    
All Day
Trail Center Lodge
The very northeastern tip of Minnesota is Cook County, a land blessed with stunning beauty. We have Gichigami. And glacially sculpted boreal forests. And an [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 11, 2025    
4:00 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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January Full Moon
January Full Moon
January 13, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
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 [...]
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
January 16, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Surfside on Superior
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 [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 18, 2025    
4:00 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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Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
January 20, 2025    
All Day
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 25, 2025    
4:00 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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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
January 26, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
All Day
For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors [...]
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Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
January 29, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
4:30 am
North Shore
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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Events on December 29, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
29 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 30, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
30 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
30 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on December 31, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
31 Dec 24
Lutsen
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
31 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on January 4, 2025
Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
4 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
4 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 11, 2025
Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
11 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
11 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 13, 2025
January Full Moon
January Full Moon
13 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on January 16, 2025
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
16 Jan 25
Tofte
Events on January 18, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
18 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 20, 2025
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
20 Jan 25
Events on January 25, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
25 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 26, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 27, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 28, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 29, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
29 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on January 30, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
29 Jan 25
Silver Bay

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upcoming events
Photography and Art at the Rock Featuring Jeff Benson
Photography and Art at the Rock Featuring Jeff Benson
14 Jun 25
Two Harbors
Summer Solstice
Summer Solstice
20 Jun 25
Silver Bay
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
20 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme)
Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme)
20 Jun 25
Lutsen
Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, & William A Irvin 5K
Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, & William A Irvin 5K
21 Jun 25
Two Harbors
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