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!

North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival

North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival

May 31, 2024 - June 2, 2024    
All Day
Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of this dynamic and rich northern landscape is the [...]
Northern Landscapes Festival

Northern Landscapes Festival

May 31, 2024 - June 2, 2024    
All Day
Spring is an explosion of life on the North Shore! The Northern Landscapes Festival celebrates the birds, wildflowers, and geology of this iconic region. Grab [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

June 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
Tettegouche event - Rock Talk on the Beach

Tettegouche event - Rock Talk on the Beach

June 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The creation of the North Shore is story of fire, ice, and water and the rocks tell the tale. Stop down at the beach, check [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

June 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Small town farmer's market featuring produce, bread, jams & jellies, plants, coffee, food trucks, specialty food items, baked items and crafts. All served up with [...]
Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

June 1, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Muffin Man Summer Children’s Story Hour   The Reader: Kevin Kager, our co-owner and long time story reader, is sure to have kids (and adults) laughing [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Spring Wildflower Hike

Gooseberry Falls event - Spring Wildflower Hike

June 1, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
On this leisurely walk, Park Naturalist Michaela will identify spring flowers that are in bloom! This trail is suitable for families with young children. Flower [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour

Grand Marais Harbor History Tour

June 1, 2024    
1:00 pm
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 [...]
Tettegouche event - Meet the Weasels

Tettegouche event - Meet the Weasels

June 1, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The weasel family is a wild and diverse group of mammals. See a variety of pelts of these charismatic critters and learn about their role [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
August 2, 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, [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography
August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a sunrise photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor and Hayes [...]
Tour the North House Campus
August 9, 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, [...]
Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse
August 12, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
In partnership with The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium for their yearly Dark Sky Caravan, Split Rock Lighthouse is hosting Darky Sky Night. To celebrate our [...]
Tour the North House Campus
August 16, 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
August 23, 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
August 30, 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
September 6, 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 August 2, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
2 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 8, 2025
Events on August 9, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
9 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 12, 2025
Events on August 16, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
16 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 23, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
23 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 30, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
30 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 6, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
6 Sep 25
Grand Marais

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Lyrids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
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Tour the North House Campus
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
3 May 25
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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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