two sled dog teams race the gunflint mail run

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!

Plein Air Grand Marais

Plein Air Grand Marais

September 6, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour

Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour

September 27, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Art Along the Lake is a ten-day, self-led art tour along Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior during peak fall colors. From Tofte to Grand [...]
North House Folk School Basket Week

North House Folk School Basket Week

October 1, 2024 - October 7, 2024    
All Day
Join us for a gathering of basket-makers, both advanced and aspiring! Basketry embodies the soul of traditional craft: simple tools, natural materials and skilled hands [...]
Northern Lights October 3-6

Northern Lights October 3-6

October 3, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 4:00 am
Northern Lights October 3-6: the aurora borealis forecast shows a storm October 3-6. Updated Friday, Oct 4 - the northern lights will be out from [...]
Jewelers Bill & Barry in the Backyard

Jewelers Bill & Barry in the Backyard

October 4, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Jewelers Bill & Barry in the Backyard: Meet jewelers and rock hounds Billy and Barry Larsen! These are our people - they travel miles and [...]
Pebble Beach History Tour at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Pebble Beach History Tour at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

October 4, 2024    
2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Pebble Beach History Tour at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park: Little Two Harbors was once a small fishing village in the cove where many go [...]
Ted Feyder

Ted Feyder

October 4, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Ted Feyder in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
Artist Reception: Katherine Boyce

Artist Reception: Katherine Boyce

October 4, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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 [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
June 7, 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
June 14, 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
June 21, 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
June 28, 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
July 5, 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, [...]
Events on June 7, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
7 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Events on June 14, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
14 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Events on June 21, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
21 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Events on June 28, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
28 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Events on July 5, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
5 Jul 25
Grand Marais

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