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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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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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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

September 15, 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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Medicine River Jam

Medicine River Jam

September 15, 2024    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Raven's Nest at Gun Flint Tavern
Live Music with Medicine River "Jam", Sundays from 3 - 6 pm on the Gun Flint Tavern rooftop bar overlooking Grand Marais harbor - aka The Raven's [...]
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Drury Lane Book Club, September

Drury Lane Book Club, September

September 15, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drury Lane Books
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard Our book club is free and open to the public! People can pick or choose what books to participate [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Taproom

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Taproom

September 15, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
Join us at Moguls Grille & Taproom at Caribou Highlands Lodge for three evenings of live music, food, and drinks from the Stuga! Friday, Sept. [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
August 2, 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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Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography
August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a sunrise photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor and Hayes [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
August 9, 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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Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse
Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse
August 12, 2025    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
In partnership with The Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium for their yearly Dark Sky Caravan, Split Rock Lighthouse is hosting Darky Sky Night. To celebrate our [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
August 16, 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
August 23, 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
August 30, 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
September 6, 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 August 2, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
2 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 8, 2025
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography
8 Aug 25
Two Harbors
Events on August 9, 2025
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography
8 Aug 25
Two Harbors
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
9 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 12, 2025
Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse
Dark Sky Night at Split Rock Lighthouse
12 Aug 25
Two Harbors
Events on August 16, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
16 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 23, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
23 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on August 30, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
30 Aug 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 6, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
6 Sep 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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