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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 [...]
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition

Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition

August 17, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Northwoods Quilts featuring artist Beret Borson Nelson. Putting on display just how versatile thread and fabric can be, [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

August 24, 2024    
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! [...]
Art Entry Points: Drawing Along Lake Superior

Art Entry Points: Drawing Along Lake Superior

August 24, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A focused yet informal outdoor drawing sessions that are open to all skill levels. Participants will be invited to use their senses to inform their [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

August 24, 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 [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

August 24, 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

August 24, 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 [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour

Grand Marais Harbor History Tour

August 24, 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 [...]
Sugarloaf Cove Annual Meeting

Sugarloaf Cove Annual Meeting

August 24, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us for a celebration of the completion of our new Education Area. We'll have root beer floats and a special presentation about Sugarloaf Cove [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 24, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
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 [...]
Author Talk with William Kent Krueger

Author Talk with William Kent Krueger

August 24, 2024    
5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us in welcoming regional beloved author William Kent Krueger to read from and discuss his 20th installment of the Cork O'Connor mysteries, Spirit Crossing! Book [...]
Music on the Mountain

Music on the Mountain

August 24, 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 & [...]
The Honest Heart Collective

The Honest Heart Collective

August 24, 2024    
8:00 pm
"Two brothers. A flicker of fire. An insatiable need to write together and an affinity for Irish whiskey. T​he Honest Heart Collective​ was born out [...]
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Community Science Day at Split Rock
May 3, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse and the Bell Museum are teaming up to bring hands-on STEAM fun to the North Shore! Families and kids of all ages [...]
Tour the North House Campus
May 3, 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
May 10, 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
May 17, 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
May 24, 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
May 31, 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, [...]
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