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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
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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Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition

Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition

October 12, 2024 - November 3, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
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 [...]
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Fall Break Weekend

Fall Break Weekend

October 17, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
9:00 am
Grand Marais Art Colony
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 [...]
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Grand Marais Apple Festival

Grand Marais Apple Festival

October 17, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Community Orchard
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 [...]
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Moose Madness 2024

Moose Madness 2024

October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
All Day
Downtown Grand Marais
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 [...]
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North House Folk School Family Weekend

North House Folk School Family Weekend

October 18, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
All Day
North House Folk School
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 [...]
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Fresh Hop Fest

Fresh Hop Fest

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

Two Harbors Stone Stash

October 19, 2024    
All Day
Two Harbors
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 [...]
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Cook County Market

Cook County Market

October 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Grand Marais
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 [...]
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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
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
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 [...]
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Oktoberfest

Oktoberfest

October 19, 2024    
2:00 pm
Silver Bay Liquor
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. [...]
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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
Split Rock Lighthouse State Park
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 [...]
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Harvest Potluck and Dance Party

Harvest Potluck and Dance Party

October 19, 2024    
5:30 pm
Colvill Town Hall
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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Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
December 16, 2023 - January 7, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us for our latest exhibit, Spirit of Place from local artist Jayne Richards. Spirit of Place refers to “the unique, distinctive and cherished aspects [...]
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Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
December 31, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
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Christmas Eve at Justine's
Christmas Eve at Justine's
December 31, 2023    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Justine's at Gunflint Lodge
Ring in the New Year at Justine's with family and friends while you enjoy a spectacular view overlooking Gunflint Lake and the Canadian Border with [...]
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First Day Hike
First Day Hike
January 1, 2024    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tettegouche State Park
Start the New Year off on the right foot (and the left) and join the park naturalist, on January 1, from 1-4 pm, for a [...]
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Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
January 4, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
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Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
January 5, 2024 - January 6, 2024    
All Day
Cascade Lodge
Join us for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic and ride the beautiful woods along the North Shore of Lake Superior! Registration will be opening soon [...]
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Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
January 5, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
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Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
January 7, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
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Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
January 11, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
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Two Person Champagne Open Bonspiel
Two Person Champagne Open Bonspiel
January 12, 2024 - January 14, 2024    
All Day
Cook County Curling Club
Typically scheduled for early January, with 2-person teams competing, plus champagne with dinner. Contact Duane Hasegawa at dkazusa@gmail.com. details
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Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
January 12, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
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Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
January 14, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
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Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
January 15, 2024    
All Day
Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans and 8 North Shore State Parks. With a [...]
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Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
January 18, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
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Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
January 19, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
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Intro to Ice Fishing on Lax Lake
Intro to Ice Fishing on Lax Lake
January 20, 2024    
All Day
Tettegouche State Park
Come out to Lax Lake and go ice fishing with your family and friends. Tettegouche State Park staff will be on hand to loan you [...]
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Snowmobile Drag Races at Skyport
Snowmobile Drag Races at Skyport
January 20, 2024    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hungry Jack Lodge
Skyport Lodge Drag Races Registration is at 11:00AM Races Kick Off at Noon (NO late entries) See you out on the track!
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Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
January 21, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
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Finland Winter Market January
Finland Winter Market January
January 21, 2024    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Clair Nelson Center
Bringing our farm and craft market into the winter, we will offer markets on November 19, December 17, January 21 and February 18. Stop by!
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Snowshoe Hike along the Baptism River
Snowshoe Hike along the Baptism River
January 21, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Tettegouche State Park
Winter travel over frozen rivers is a good way to see the landscape from a different and unique perspective. Wildlife use these natural corridors in [...]
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Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
January 25, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
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Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
January 26, 2024 - January 28, 2024    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
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Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
January 26, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
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Chasing the North Wind Book Launch & Author Signing
Chasing the North Wind Book Launch & Author Signing
January 27, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post
Historic Cook County is pleased to announce the release of the new book titled Chasing the North Wind, a Memoir of One Woman’s Lifelong Love [...]
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Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
January 28, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
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Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 1, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
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Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 2, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
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Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Opening Reception
Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Opening Reception
February 2, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us as we celebrate the opening reception of Hygge: the Warmth of Winter, a collaborative exhibition and 5th annual members’ show from the North [...]
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Snowmobile Club Fun Run
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
February 3, 2024    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Skyport Lodge
Two places to register at: Skyport Lodge 8am - 11am. Or Hungry Jack lodge 8am - 4:00pm Please make sure you visit all our sponsors [...]
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Cook County Winter Market
Cook County Winter Market
February 3, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Hub
NEW Cook County Winter Market series! Come support these amazing local artists & makers!
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Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Gallery Exhibition
Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Gallery Exhibition
February 3, 2024 - February 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Come and admire the 5th annual members’ show from the North Shore Artists League, Hygge: the Warmth of Winter. With art from over 20 artists, [...]
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Events on December 31, 2023
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
31 Dec 23
Christmas Eve at Justine's
Christmas Eve at Justine's
31 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 1, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
First Day Hike
First Day Hike
1 Jan 24
Silver Bay
Events on January 2, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 3, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 4, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
4 Jan 24
Events on January 5, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
5 Jan 24
Lutsen
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
5 Jan 24
Events on January 6, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
5 Jan 24
Lutsen
Events on January 7, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
7 Jan 24
Events on January 11, 2024
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
11 Jan 24
Events on January 12, 2024
Two Person Champagne Open Bonspiel
Two Person Champagne Open Bonspiel
12 Jan 24
Grand Marais
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
12 Jan 24
Events on January 13, 2024
Two Person Champagne Open Bonspiel
Two Person Champagne Open Bonspiel
12 Jan 24
Grand Marais
Events on January 14, 2024
Two Person Champagne Open Bonspiel
Two Person Champagne Open Bonspiel
12 Jan 24
Grand Marais
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
14 Jan 24
Events on January 15, 2024
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
15 Jan 24
Events on January 18, 2024
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
18 Jan 24
Events on January 19, 2024
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
19 Jan 24
Events on January 20, 2024
Intro to Ice Fishing on Lax Lake
Intro to Ice Fishing on Lax Lake
20 Jan 24
Silver Bay
Snowmobile Drag Races at Skyport
Snowmobile Drag Races at Skyport
20 Jan 24
Grand Marais
Events on January 21, 2024
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
21 Jan 24
Finland Winter Market January
Finland Winter Market January
21 Jan 24
Finland
Snowshoe Hike along the Baptism River
Snowshoe Hike along the Baptism River
21 Jan 24
Silver Bay
Events on January 25, 2024
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
25 Jan 24
Events on January 26, 2024
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
26 Jan 24
Two Harbors
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
26 Jan 24
Events on January 27, 2024
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
26 Jan 24
Two Harbors
Chasing the North Wind Book Launch & Author Signing
Chasing the North Wind Book Launch & Author Signing
27 Jan 24
Grand Marais
Events on January 28, 2024
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
26 Jan 24
Two Harbors
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
28 Jan 24
Events on February 1, 2024
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
1 Feb 24
Events on February 2, 2024
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
2 Feb 24
Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Opening Reception
Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Opening Reception
2 Feb 24
Grand Marais
Events on February 3, 2024
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
3 Feb 24
Grand Marais
Cook County Winter Market
Cook County Winter Market
3 Feb 24
Grand Marais
Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Gallery Exhibition
Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Gallery Exhibition
3 Feb 24
Grand Marais

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