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!

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 [...]
Dark Sky Festival

Dark Sky Festival

December 12, 2024 - December 14, 2024    
All Day
Cook County is home to one of the darkest skies in the world. Every year, explorers, adventurers, artists and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the northern lights. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) has been named as one of only 13 certified International Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world! And at over a million acres, it is the largest. Help us to celebrate our dark sky season at the third Dark Sky Festival! More details . . .
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 12, 2024    
5:00 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30 open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Paint and Sip

Paint and Sip

December 12, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Paint and Sip: Unleash your inner artist with our Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

December 12, 2024    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
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family in horse drawn sleigh at gunflint lodge
charming Larsmont Cottages from over Lake Superior
upcoming events
Lyrids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
3 May 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
10 May 25
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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