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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!

Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition

Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition

November 9, 2024 - December 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Love Your Neighbor, a community exhibition presented by Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church. Love Your Neighbor features [...]
Ladies Spiel

Ladies Spiel

November 23, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Curling Club is hosting a Ladies Spiel November 18.  Enjoy mimiosas, meals, yoga, and, of course, curling. We will draw for teams. Brand [...]
Art Entry Points: Open Print Day

Art Entry Points: Open Print Day

November 23, 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 [...]
Up on the Yonder Holiday Market

Up on the Yonder Holiday Market

November 23, 2024    
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Up on the Yonder Holiday Market is BACK for the 2024 holiday season! Join us up here in Grand Marais at Up Yonder at the [...]
Joyful Event: Make a Fused Glass Christmas Tree

Joyful Event: Make a Fused Glass Christmas Tree

November 23, 2024    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Make a Fused Glass Christmas Tree: design and make your own fused glass ornament with instructor Jeri Person. Drop-ins welcome. For reservations or groups email jperson2@boreal.org $20 [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

November 23, 2024    
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, [...]
Kevin Buck

Kevin Buck

November 23, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Kevin Buck in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
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Gallery Exhibit: "A Walk in the Woods," featuring work from The Glass Group
August 16, 2025 - September 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Glass Group consists of Sharon Frykman, Tony Rau, Veronica Weadock, Bob Pranis, Nancy Seaton, Mary Bebie, Jeri Person, Lee Ross, and Lissa Grover, who [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
August 31, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
August 31, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 1, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 1, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 2, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 2, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 3, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 4, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 4, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 5, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 5, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Radio Waves 2025
September 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025    
All Day
18th Annual Radio Waves Music Festival features 19 musical acts, including six performers who are new to Radio Waves.” Those new to the festival are [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 6, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 7, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 8, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 8, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 9, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 9, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Harbor Rail Pub events
September 9, 2025    
7:00 pm
Tuesdays 7pm Vinyl night Thursdays 7pm Karaoke
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 10, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 11, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 11, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
September 11, 2025    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 12, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 12, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Cut It Out at Gooseberry Falls State Park
September 12, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Cut It Out at Gooseberry Falls State Park - Is your yard all turf grass with little to no biodiversity? Stop by our nature cart to [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 13, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 13, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
September 13, 2025    
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! [...]
Art Exhibit: Plein Air Grand Marais 2025
September 13, 2025 - October 5, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Now in its 23rd year, Plein Air Grand Marais 2025 is an annual tradition since 2008 bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 14, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 14, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 15, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 15, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 16, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 16, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 17, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 18, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 18, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 19, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 19, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
North House Folk School Unplugged 2025
September 19, 2025 - September 20, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School Unplugged 2025 - Under the Stars Unplugged returns this fall, September 19-20, 2025, with a fantastic harborside celebration of the mission [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 20, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 21, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 21, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Fall Equinox
September 22, 2025    
All Day
Fall Equinox - The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 22, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 23, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 23, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 24, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 25, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
September 25, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 26, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
2025 ATV Ride and Rally
September 26, 2025 - September 27, 2025    
12:00 am
The 2025 ATV Ride and Rally registration is now open —no membership required! It is essential to secure your lodging ASAP, as hotels and campgrounds sell out quickly during [...]
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
September 26, 2025 - October 5, 2025    
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 [...]
Annual Lake Superior 20/20 Studio & Art Tour
September 26, 2025 - September 28, 2025    
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Lake Superior 20/20 Studio Art Tour is a local artist studio tour along the North Shore. Along an approximately 20-mile route, you can visit 10 host [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 29, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
September 30, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
October 1, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
October 2, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
October 3, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
October 4, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Heck of North Gravel Bike Race
October 4, 2025    
All Day
Heck of North Gravel Bike Race - a 100 mile, 60 mile or 19 mile gravel bike classic.  2025 marks the 17th anniversary of The [...]
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
8 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
8 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
9 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
9 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Harbor Rail Pub events
9 Sep 25
Two Harbors
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
10 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
11 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
11 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
11 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
12 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
12 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
13 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
13 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
13 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
14 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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14 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
15 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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15 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
16 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
16 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
17 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
18 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
18 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
19 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
19 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
20 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
21 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
21 Sep 25
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Fall Equinox
22 Sep 25
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
22 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
23 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
23 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
24 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
25 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum
25 Sep 25
Grand Marais
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
26 Sep 25
Grand Marais
2025 ATV Ride and Rally
26 Sep 25
Silver Bay
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
4 Oct 25
Grand Marais
Heck of North Gravel Bike Race
4 Oct 25
Two Harbors

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