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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!

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 [...]
Art Entry Points: Open Print Day

Art Entry Points: Open Print Day

October 26, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Our print studio is open for you to explore the possibilities! Bring in a work in progress or a new block to carve, working alongside [...]
John Lowell in Concert

John Lowell in Concert

October 26, 2024    
7:00 pm
The North Shore Music Association presents John Lowell in concert, Saturday, October 26 at 7 pm. John Lowell has been performing in the Mountain West [...]
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North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
October 2, 2023 - October 9, 2023    
All Day
New this year, we'll host a thematic weekend exploring a key craft material and process: hide and skin tanning, finishing, and sewing. Coursework will include [...]
John Cron
October 6, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Cron in the fireside room and bar.
Lumberjack Bash
October 6, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Logging is a big part of North Shore heritage. Guests will be able to taste authentic logging camp cuisine and dance to the tunes of [...]
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
October 7, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Gunflint Scramble Bike Race
October 7, 2023    
10:00 am
A 20 mile mountain bike race on Minnesota's Gunflint Trail. Featuring beautiful scenery and punishing climbs.
Fall Book Sale
October 12, 2023 - October 14, 2023    
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friends of the Two Harbors Public Library Fall Book Sale Thu, October 12th 4-6 Fri, October 13th 10-6 Sat, Octtober 14th 10-1
Fall Bazaar
October 14, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fall bazaar  Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Two Harbors, will hold its fall bazaar Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will feature [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
October 14, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This free tour begins at the History Museum in Grand Marais, Saturdays at 1 pm. Participants walk a short distance along the harbor to the [...]
Author Meet & Greet: Molly Beth Griffin and Meleck Davis
October 20, 2023    
1:00 pm
Meet your favorite authors and get a signed book: The Big Leaf Leap.  The leaves are down. The rakes are out. But one girl can’t do [...]
Cascade Exhibition Opening Reception
October 20, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for the Opening Reception of our latest exhibit, Cascade from artist Cam Zebrun. Zebrun is a sculpture and photography-collage artist, inspired by portraying [...]
Paul Christian
October 20, 2023 - October 21, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Paul Christian in the fireside room and bar on October 20th and 21st.
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
October 21, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This free tour begins at the History Museum in Grand Marais, Saturdays at 1 pm. Participants walk a short distance along the harbor to the [...]
Author Meet & Greet: Polly Carlson Voiles and Consie Powell
October 21, 2023    
1:00 pm
Meet your favorite authors and get a signed book: Star Party. When children and nature come together at the right moment, something magical happens. Join [...]
John Cron
October 27, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Cron in the fireside room and bar.
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
October 28, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This free tour begins at the History Museum in Grand Marais, Saturdays at 1 pm. Participants walk a short distance along the harbor to the [...]
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Events on October 3, 2023
Events on October 4, 2023
Events on October 5, 2023
Events on October 6, 2023
John Cron
6 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Lumberjack Bash
6 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 7, 2023
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
7 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Gunflint Scramble Bike Race
7 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 8, 2023
Events on October 9, 2023
Events on October 12, 2023
Fall Book Sale
12 Oct 23
Events on October 13, 2023
Fall Book Sale
12 Oct 23
Events on October 14, 2023
Fall Book Sale
12 Oct 23
Fall Bazaar
14 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
14 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 20, 2023
Cascade Exhibition Opening Reception
20 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Paul Christian
20 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 21, 2023
Paul Christian
20 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
21 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on October 27, 2023
John Cron
27 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Events on October 28, 2023
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
28 Oct 23
Grand Marais

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fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
spiral waterslide and pool at americinn silver bay on the north shore
upcoming events
Orionids Meteor Shower
2 Oct 26
Silver Bay
October Full Moon
25 Oct 26
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing November
8 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Taurids Meteor Shower
9 Nov 26
Silver Bay
Leonids Meteor Shower
17 Nov 26
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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