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!

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 [...]
Small Business Saturday Craft and Bake Sale

Small Business Saturday Craft and Bake Sale

November 30, 2024    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Small Business Saturday Craft and Bake Sale: This event features all local handmade crafts and baked goods. Lots of great ideas for Christmas gifts. Yummy [...]
Winter Hovland Arts Fair

Winter Hovland Arts Fair

November 30, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The small community of Hovland is filled with large group of artists. Painters, beaders, wood carvers, crafters, knitters, bakers, musicians, weavers, basket makers, knife makers, [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

November 30, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Joyful Event: Meet Artist Lori Terhark

Joyful Event: Meet Artist Lori Terhark

November 30, 2024    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Joyful Event: Meet Artist Lori Terhark on November 30. Lori will be in the shop discussing and sharing her creative process and mixed media artwork
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

November 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024    
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse 'Tis the season to learn about winter living at Split Rock Lighthouse and the Christmas traditions of the 1930s. Explore [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

November 30, 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, [...]
Nate Weiler

Nate Weiler

November 30, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Nate Weiler in the fireside room and bar.
Best Stargazing November - 2nd new moon of the month

Best Stargazing November - 2nd new moon of the month

November 30, 2024    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
Nathan Frazier

Nathan Frazier

November 30, 2024    
8:00 pm
Nathan Frazier: Head to Harbor Rail Pub on November 30th to hear awesome live music from Nathan Frazer! The music starts at 8 PM. Don’t [...]
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skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
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