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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!

Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series

Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series

July 19, 2024 - September 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Rocky Wall Productions is hosting a free outdoor concert series, consisting of different performers every Friday for 8 weeks! The shows will be held at [...]
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition

Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition

July 20, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Of Place and Time, featuring local artists Paula Gustafson and Linda Ricklefs Baudry. Celebrating light, life, and the [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Chasing Waterfalls

Gooseberry Falls event - Chasing Waterfalls

August 9, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join Park Naturalist on an accessible tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park's major waterfalls. On this walk, you can see views of Upper, Middle and [...]
John Cron

John Cron

August 9, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Cron in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
Pick-up Truck Opera

Pick-up Truck Opera

August 9, 2024    
6:30 pm
The North Shore Music Association and Mixed Precipitation Present: The Pick-up Truck Opera Vol. 4, Faust, Friday, August 9 at 6:30 pm at the Hovland [...]
Artist Reception: Emily Donovan

Artist Reception: Emily Donovan

August 9, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month's [...]
Silver Bay Music in the Park : 4 on the floor

Silver Bay Music in the Park : 4 on the floor

August 9, 2024    
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
The fourth season of a series of eight free Friday night outdoor concerts will be held every Friday night from July 19, 2024, through September [...]
Indecent Proposal

Indecent Proposal

August 9, 2024    
8:00 pm
Good music can make you forget about your troubles and simply enjoy the vibe. Known for covering Chris Stapleton, Foo Fighters, John Mayer, Kings of [...]
Aurora Borealis - August 9-10

Aurora Borealis - August 9-10

August 9, 2024 - August 10, 2024    
9:30 pm - 4:00 am
The northern lights are likely to be out! Get outside art dusk for the best chance to see northern lights on Friday, August 9 and [...]
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North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
October 2, 2023 - October 9, 2023    
All Day
New this year, we'll host a thematic weekend exploring a key craft material and process: hide and skin tanning, finishing, and sewing. Coursework will include [...]
John Cron
October 6, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Cron in the fireside room and bar.
Lumberjack Bash
October 6, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Logging is a big part of North Shore heritage. Guests will be able to taste authentic logging camp cuisine and dance to the tunes of [...]
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
October 7, 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! [...]
Gunflint Scramble Bike Race
October 7, 2023    
10:00 am
A 20 mile mountain bike race on Minnesota's Gunflint Trail. Featuring beautiful scenery and punishing climbs.
Fall Book Sale
October 12, 2023 - October 14, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library Fall Book Sale Thu, October 12th 4-6 Fri, October 13th 10-6 Sat, Octtober 14th 10-1
Fall Bazaar
October 14, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fall bazaar  Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Two Harbors, will hold its fall bazaar Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature [...]
Agate Bay Craft Show
October 14, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Local arts and crafts featuring jewelry, pottery, photography, quilting, fiber arts, baked goods and more!
Author Meet & Greet: Molly Beth Griffin and Meleck Davis
October 20, 2023    
1:00 pm
Meet your favorite authors and get a signed book: The Big Leaf Leap.  The leaves are down. The rakes are out. But one girl can’t do [...]
Cascade Exhibition Opening Reception
October 20, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for the Opening Reception of our latest exhibit, Cascade from artist Cam Zebrun. Zebrun is a sculpture and photography-collage artist, inspired by portraying [...]
Paul Christian
October 20, 2023 - October 21, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Paul Christian in the fireside room and bar on October 20th and 21st.
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
October 21, 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 [...]
Author Meet & Greet: Polly Carlson Voiles and Consie Powell
October 21, 2023    
1:00 pm
Meet your favorite authors and get a signed book: Star Party. When children and nature come together at the right moment, something magical happens. Join [...]
Halloween Open Bonspiel
October 27, 2023 - October 29, 2023    
All Day
Typically scheduled for the last weekend in October or early November, with 4-person teams competing, plus a costume contest, with prizes awarded for the best [...]
John Cron
October 27, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Cron in the fireside room and bar.
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
October 28, 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 [...]
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
November 1, 2023 - November 4, 2023    
All Day
The North Shore Readers and Writers Festival is a biennial event that locates, celebrates, and fosters the literary arts and engagement with the written word. [...]
Grand Marais Writer's Salon
November 3, 2023    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Join Lin Salisbury and friends for a Writers Salon where local writers will share their current work followed by an open mic open to any [...]
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John Cron
6 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Lumberjack Bash
6 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 7, 2023
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
7 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Gunflint Scramble Bike Race
7 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 8, 2023
Events on October 9, 2023
Events on October 12, 2023
Fall Book Sale
12 Oct 23
Events on October 13, 2023
Fall Book Sale
12 Oct 23
Events on October 14, 2023
Fall Book Sale
12 Oct 23
Fall Bazaar
14 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Agate Bay Craft Show
14 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 20, 2023
Cascade Exhibition Opening Reception
20 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Paul Christian
20 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 21, 2023
Paul Christian
20 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
21 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 27, 2023
Halloween Open Bonspiel
27 Oct 23
Grand Marais
John Cron
27 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 28, 2023
Halloween Open Bonspiel
27 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
28 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 29, 2023
Halloween Open Bonspiel
27 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 1, 2023
Events on November 2, 2023
Events on November 3, 2023
Events on November 4, 2023

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