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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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Fall Break Weekend

Fall Break Weekend

October 17, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
9:00 am
Fall Break Weekend is for the creative learner in us all. Along with one and two-day class options (art Journaling, Spontaneous Process Painting) we host [...]
Grand Marais Apple Festival

Grand Marais Apple Festival

October 17, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Don't miss the 6th Annual Grand Marais Apple Festival Oct. 17-19, 2024. Thursday, 5-6:30pm, The Hub, downtown Grand Marais Taste the lates apple varieties from [...]
Moose Madness 2024

Moose Madness 2024

October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
All Day
Moose Madness Family Festival The Moose is Loose in Grand Marais during the annual Moose Madness Family Festival! This annual event is the ultimate family-focused [...]
North House Folk School Family Weekend

North House Folk School Family Weekend

October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
All Day
Here in Minnesota, kids get a long weekend in October known to most as “MEA.” Use that school break for a folk school break and [...]
Fresh Hop Fest

Fresh Hop Fest

October 19, 2024    
All Day
Fresh Hop Fest: Join us at the Castle Danger taproom for Fresh Hop Fest 2024! 🍺 Small batch fresh hop beers on tap! 🍺 Mosaic [...]
Two Harbors Stone Stash

Two Harbors Stone Stash

October 19, 2024    
All Day
Two Harbors Stone Stash: In collaboration with Joe Baltich Art, of the Ely Stone Stash events. A public art, outdoor event where local artists create [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

October 19, 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 [...]
Pebble Beach History Tour at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Pebble Beach History Tour at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

October 19, 2024    
1:00 pm - 1:45 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 [...]
Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

October 19, 2024    
2:00 pm
Oktoberfest at the Silver Bay lounge! We will be having lively Oktoberfest style music by:Gavin LeBlanc & Dave Moore prior to Steven Solkela from 4p.m. [...]
Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

October 19, 2024    
2:15 pm - 3:45 pm
Bobs Stairs Guided Hike at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park: Join us on a guided hike down Bob's Stairs to a beautiful cove on Lake [...]
Harvest Potluck and Dance Party

Harvest Potluck and Dance Party

October 19, 2024    
5:30 pm
Harvest Potluck and Dance Party: everyone is invited to the annual harvest potluck, featuring delcious food, fun dancing, games and prizes. New this year - [...]
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Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life
June 21, 2025 - July 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life Join us to celebrate the work of Brock Larson, a Duluth-based artist [...]
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, [...]
July Full Moon
July 10, 2025    
All Day
Full moons have many names derived from various cultures reflecting what was happening in the natural world. The July full moon is known as the Buck [...]
Tour the North House Campus
July 12, 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, [...]
Invasive Species Removal at Icelandite Coastal Fen SNA
July 13, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Invasive Species Removal at Icelandite Coastal Fen SNA Tools, instructions, and good camaraderie will be provided. Bring water, snacks, and dress for working in the [...]
Perseids Meteor Shower
July 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks.  The Perseids are active from mid-July until [...]
Split Rock Night and Twilight Photography
July 19, 2025 - July 20, 2025    
1:00 pm - 1:00 am
Split Rock Night and Twilight Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a night and twilight photography workshop with North Shore photographers John [...]
Tour the North House Campus
July 19, 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, [...]
Best Stargazing July
July 24, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing July. New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way [...]
Tour the North House Campus
July 26, 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
August 2, 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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Events on July 17, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 18, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 19, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
19 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Events on July 20, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 21, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 22, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 23, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 24, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing July
24 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 25, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 26, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
26 Jul 25
Grand Marais
Events on July 27, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 28, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 29, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 30, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on July 31, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on August 1, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Events on August 2, 2025
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
2 Aug 25
Grand Marais

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