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!

Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts

December 6, 2024 - December 7, 2024

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Joy & Co

Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts: Joy and Co. is hosting popular jewelers Billy and Barry, who will create custom jewelry pieces for gifts or for [...]

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Julebyen

December 7, 2024 - December 8, 2024

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Knife River Community Center

Where is the best place to get into the holiday spirit? The Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en) "Christmas Village". It is a centuries-old Nordic tradition celebrated with ethnic [...]

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Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale

December 7, 2024

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Studio 21

Don't miss the annual Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale, from 9 am - 2 pm, Saturday, Dec. 7th at Grand Marais Art [...]

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Grand Marais Winter Market

December 7, 2024

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Hub

Grand Marais Winter Market: Featuring over 15 local Artisans, you’re sure to find the perfect gifts for the holidays! Shop Local! Support local artists and [...]

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Pots for Presents

December 7, 2024

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Grand Marais Art Colony

Join us for our 4th Annual Pots for Presents Pottery Sale. Participating local artists this year include Adrea Beres, Kari Carter, Joan Farnum, and Natalie [...]

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Erin Altemus and her Sled Dogs

December 7, 2024

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Joy & Co

Erin Altemus and her Sled Dogs: Meet musher Erin Altemus of Sawtooth Racing and her Iditarod-bound dogs ; they will be paying us a visit [...]

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Shorts in Winter Film Festival:

December 7, 2024

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Two Harbors High School

Shorts in Winter Film Festival: Join us for the inaugural short film festival, Shorts in Winter! This festival features 14 local filmmakers from the North [...]

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Tour the North House Campus

December 7, 2024

4:00 pm

North House Folk School

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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John Kronstedt

December 7, 2024

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages

Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Kronstedt in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]

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