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!

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Kris Kieper

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Kris Kieper

October 5, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 6:00 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 [...]
Holy Spirit Fall Bazaar

Holy Spirit Fall Bazaar

October 12, 2024    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Crafters, Artists, Pasties & Bake Sale plus Lunch at our annual Holy Spirit Fall Bazaar. All are welcome to join in the fall festivities with [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

October 12, 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 [...]
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition

Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition

October 12, 2024 - November 3, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition: By Land and Sea, featuring artist Tom Dimock. Displaying skill in both [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

October 12, 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 [...]
Beaver Bay Octoberfest and Herring Fry

Beaver Bay Octoberfest and Herring Fry

October 12, 2024    
11:00 am
Too much fun! The 3rd Annual Beaver Bay Octoberfest and Herring Fry  combines cold beer, tasty food (all you can eat herring for $10), live [...]
Oktoberfest at Bluefin

Oktoberfest at Bluefin

October 12, 2024    
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Prost to Bluefin Bay's First Oktoberfest! Bluefin Bay is excited to announce its inaugural Oktoberfest celebration! Join us on October 12th from 12 - 8 [...]
12 Oct

Cookies, Cocoa, and the Cook County Historical Society: 2024 Annual Meeting

October 12, 2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join the Cook County Historical Society for an afternoon of cookies, cocoa, and coziness during our 2024 Annual Meeting. The meeting will be held on [...]
Don and Ann Luce: A Shared Fascination with Water

Don and Ann Luce: A Shared Fascination with Water

October 12, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Don and Ann Luce: A Shared Fascination with Water :: Both Don and Ann have long shared a passion for water. In his paintings, Don [...]
Hannah Rey

Hannah Rey

October 12, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Hannah Reyin the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live music!
The TH3

The TH3

October 12, 2024    
9:00 pm - 11:59 pm
The TH3, a funk and groove trio from Minneapolis plays Gun Flint Tavern on October 11th and 12th, 9 pm - midnight.
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Tour the North House Campus
September 6, 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
September 13, 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, [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography
September 19, 2025 - September 20, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a fall photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor [...]
Tour the North House Campus
September 20, 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
September 27, 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
October 4, 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 September 6, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
6 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 13, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
13 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on September 19, 2025
Events on September 20, 2025
Events on September 27, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
27 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events on October 4, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
4 Oct 25
Grand Marais

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aerial view of Lutsen Sea Villas from above Lake Superior
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