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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!

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
Split Rock Lighthouse
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
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Plein Air Grand Marais

Plein Air Grand Marais

September 6, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
Johnson Heritage Post
Plein Air Grand Marais is an annual tradition since 2008 bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake Superior for a week of painting, learning, competition, and [...]
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Grand Portage Fishing Tournament

Grand Portage Fishing Tournament

September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024    
All Day
Grand Portage Lodge & Casino
$5,800 in Cash Prizes to the Winners! Grand Portage Lodge & Casino will host a Fishing Tournament on the beautiful waters of Grand Portage and [...]
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Grand Portage Car Show!

Grand Portage Car Show!

September 14, 2024    
12:00 am
Grand Portage Lodge & Casino
Car Show with food, fun and wicked cool cars & trucks on September 14, 2024, at Grand Portage Lodge & Casino Same Day registration: 8:00 [...]
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Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Gallery Exhibition

Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Gallery Exhibition

September 14, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us for the Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 gallery exhibition featuring 60 artists competing for a variety of awards. Plein Air Grand Marais is [...]
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Murder Mystery Panel

Murder Mystery Panel

September 14, 2024    
5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Drury Lane Books
An exciting evening panel with three local murder mystery authors! Jess Lourey writes about secrets. She's the two-time Edgar-nominated, Amazon Charts bestselling, International Thriller Award, Anthony Award, and Minnesota Book Award-winning author [...]
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14 Sep

Claudia Schmidt & Sally Rogers in Concert

September 14, 2024    
7:00 pm
Arrowhead Center for the Arts
The North Shore Music Association presents Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers in concert. Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers have been weaving their voices, dulcimers, and [...]
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Tettegouche Summer Concert Series: Root River Jam

Tettegouche Summer Concert Series: Root River Jam

September 14, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Friends of Tettegouche are pleased to announce the Tettegouche Summer Concert Series for 2024. We have awesome bands lined up for the summer. June [...]
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The Evening Stars

The Evening Stars

September 14, 2024    
9:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Don't miss the big, fat, fine sound of The Evening Stars, live at Up Yonder in Grand Marais,  Saturday, September 14 from 9 pm to midnight. [...]
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Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
November 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024    
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse 'Tis the season to learn about winter living at Split Rock Lighthouse and the Christmas traditions of the 1930s. Explore [...]
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Christmas Tea on the Edna G
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
December 29, 2024    
1:00 pm
Edna G Tugboat
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
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Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
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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New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2024    
All Day
Cascade Lodge
New Year's Eve Celebration: Join us in celebrating the New Year at Cascade Restaurant & Pub! We'll be open from 8 am - 9 pm [...]
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New Year's Eve Dinner Special
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
December 31, 2024    
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Vue North at Superior Shores
New Year's Eve Dinner at Superior Shores Vue North first course Parsnip Thyme Veloutè with Cilantro Oil Wine Pairing: Nortico Alvarinho 2022, Vinho Verde from [...]
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Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
January 4, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
The long range forecast shows a moderate chance of northern lights January 4, 9, and 15. Since northern lights are solar storms, the likelihood changes [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 4, 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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Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
January 11, 2025    
All Day
Trail Center Lodge
The very northeastern tip of Minnesota is Cook County, a land blessed with stunning beauty. We have Gichigami. And glacially sculpted boreal forests. And an [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 11, 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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January Full Moon
January Full Moon
January 13, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
The January full moon is most often known as the Wolf Moon because it is the month hungry wolves howl in the night. It is [...]
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
January 16, 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
January 18, 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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Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
January 20, 2025    
All Day
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 25, 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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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
January 26, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
All Day
For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors [...]
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Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
January 29, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
4:30 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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Events on December 29, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
29 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 30, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
30 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on December 31, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
31 Dec 24
Lutsen
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
31 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on January 4, 2025
Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
4 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
4 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 11, 2025
Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
11 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
11 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 13, 2025
January Full Moon
January Full Moon
13 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on January 16, 2025
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
16 Jan 25
Tofte
Events on January 18, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
18 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 20, 2025
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
20 Jan 25
Events on January 25, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
25 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 26, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 27, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 28, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 29, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
29 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on January 30, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
29 Jan 25
Silver Bay

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6 Sep 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
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13 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Art Exhibit: Plein Air Grand Marais 2025
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13 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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14 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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