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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
City Center Park
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 [...]
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Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition

Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition

July 20, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
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 [...]
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Lake County Fair

Lake County Fair

August 8, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
All Day
Lake County Fairgrounds
The Lake County Fair is an educational and fun weekend for all residents of Lake County and surrounding area. Presentations, judging, entertainment, food, and family [...]
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Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow

Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow

August 9, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
All Day
Grand Portage National Monument
Annual Grand Portage Pow Wow, sponsored by the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa/Ojibwe (Anishinaabe), is an American Indian cultural gathering focused on dance, [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event - Chasing Waterfalls

Gooseberry Falls event - Chasing Waterfalls

August 9, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
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 [...]
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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 9, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Gun Flint Tavern
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
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John Cron

John Cron

August 9, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
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 [...]
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Pick-up Truck Opera

Pick-up Truck Opera

August 9, 2024    
6:30 pm
Hovland Town Hall
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 [...]
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Artist Reception: Emily Donovan

Artist Reception: Emily Donovan

August 9, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center
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 [...]
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Grand Marais Playhouse Summer Theater Festival

Grand Marais Playhouse Summer Theater Festival

August 9, 2024    
7:00 pm
Arrowhead Center for the Arts
The Grand Marais Playhouse presents their summer theater festival showcasing two productions:  Curtain Up! by Peter Quilter, alternating performances with I'll Be Back Before Midnight, by [...]
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Music on the Mountain

Music on the Mountain

August 9, 2024    
7:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night for free live music at the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Friday & [...]
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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
Silver Bay Shopping Center
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 [...]
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Indecent Proposal

Indecent Proposal

August 9, 2024    
8:00 pm
Silver Bay Liquor
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 [...]
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Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
February 23, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Duluth & Iron Range Depot Museum
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
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Northern Lights February 27
Northern Lights February 27
February 27, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
North Shore
Chance of Northern Lights February 27 The forecast for Thursday night February 27 6-9pm is for a FAIR chance of northern lights for the northern [...]
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Five and Under Waffle Spiel
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
February 28, 2025 - March 2, 2025    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
Five and Under Waffle Spiel: Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
March 1, 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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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
March 8, 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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Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
March 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025    
10:00 pm
North Shore
The first total lunar eclipse 2025 will be completely visible from start to finish beginning the 9:57 PM evening of March 13 and ending at [...]
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March Full Moon
March Full Moon
March 14, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
The March full moon is known as the Worm Moon because (in warmer climates) it is when the earthworms start coming up out of the [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
March 15, 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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Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
March 17, 2025 - March 28, 2025    
7:30 pm - 4:30 am
North Shore
Chance of Northern Lights March 2025 The extended forecast shows a good chance of northern lights for the northern half of Minnesota from March 17-18 [...]
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
March 20, 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
March 22, 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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Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
March 28, 2025 - March 30, 2025    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel: Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
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Best Stargazing March
Best Stargazing March
March 29, 2025 - March 30, 2025    
4:00 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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Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
March 29, 2025 - April 20, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
The photography of Ladona Tornabene, Ph.D., MCHES, celebrates the beauty of hiking trails on the North Shore. As an artist and educator, Tornabene’s work explores [...]
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Peregrines of the North Shore
Peregrines of the North Shore
April 5, 2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
Peregrines of the North Shore Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at a peregrine falcon and other [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
April 5, 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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Events on February 23, 2025
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
23 Feb 25
Two Harbors
Events on February 27, 2025
Northern Lights February 27
Northern Lights February 27
27 Feb 25
Silver Bay
Events on February 28, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors
Events on March 1, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
1 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 2, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors
Events on March 8, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
8 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 13, 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
13 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 14, 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
13 Mar 25
Silver Bay
March Full Moon
March Full Moon
14 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 15, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
15 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 17, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 18, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 19, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 20, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
20 Mar 25
Tofte
Events on March 21, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 22, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
22 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 23, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 24, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 25, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 26, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 27, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 28, 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
Northern Lights March 2025
17 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
28 Mar 25
Two Harbors
Events on March 29, 2025
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
28 Mar 25
Two Harbors
Best Stargazing March
Best Stargazing March
29 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
29 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 30, 2025
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
28 Mar 25
Two Harbors
Best Stargazing March
Best Stargazing March
29 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
29 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 31, 2025
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
29 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on April 1, 2025
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
29 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on April 2, 2025
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
29 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on April 3, 2025
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
29 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on April 4, 2025
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
29 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on April 5, 2025
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
29 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Peregrines of the North Shore
Peregrines of the North Shore
5 Apr 25
Two Harbors
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
5 Apr 25
Grand Marais

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upcoming events
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
29 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Lyrids Meteor Shower
Lyrids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Community Science Day at Split Rock
Community Science Day at Split Rock
3 May 25
Two Harbors
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
3 May 25
Grand Marais
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