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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, [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin

September 1, 2024 - September 21, 2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

September 5, 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 [...]
Thursday Art at Joy & Co

Thursday Art at Joy & Co

September 5, 2024    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Find your Joy! This summer, join us for White Box Art Night (self directed art- grab a box and discover what is inside) Thursdays 3:30 - [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market

Grand Marais Farmer's Market

September 5, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Finland Farmers Market

Finland Farmers Market

September 5, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2024 season runs from June 13th through October 3rd, every [...]
Paint & Sip

Paint & Sip

September 5, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Unleash your inner artist this summer with our new Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
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Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
April 26, 2025 - May 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Featuring the work of 19 artists from the community of Hovland, Minnesota, this show will offer a cornucopia of styles and mediums. The exhibit will [...]
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, [...]
Meet and Greet Book Signing with Emily Vikre
May 24, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join us in welcoming Emily Vikre, nationally recognized author and co-owner of Vikre Distillery in Duluth for a meet and greet book signing. Emily Vikre [...]
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, [...]
Cook County History Museum Open House & New Staff Welcome
May 27, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Cook County Historical Society is hosting a new staff welcome and museum open house, and you’re invited. On May 27, from 5:00 p.m. - [...]
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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