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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!

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 . . .
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel

Ten and Under Pancake Spiel

December 13, 2024 - December 15, 2024    
All Day
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel: Pancakes and curling? Yep! Sign up for fun. 8 end games, meals provided, 3 game gaurantee. registration
Borealis Chorale and Christmas Concerts

Borealis Chorale and Christmas Concerts

December 13, 2024 - December 14, 2024    
7:00 pm
Borealis Chorale and Christmas Concerts: Please join us for the Annual Borealis Chorale and Orchestra Christmas Concerts on December 13 and 14 at 7 pm [...]
Geminids Meteor Shower

Geminids Meteor Shower

December 13, 2024 - December 14, 2024    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
The Geminid meteor shower occurs between November 19 to December 24 and this year will peak on the nights of December 13 and 14.  The shower [...]
Santa at the Lighthouse

Santa at the Lighthouse

December 14, 2024 - December 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
After meeting so many wonderful kids last year, Santa has made it a point to visit Split Rock Lighthouse again this year! Come meet Santa [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

December 14, 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 [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 14, 2024    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
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December Film

December 14, 2024    
4:00 pm
December Film: Join the Grand Marais Film Society Saturday, December 14th @ 4pm for a classic Christmas tale that promises to be inspirational, celebrational, and [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

December 14, 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, [...]
Hannah Rey

Hannah Rey

December 14, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with local favorite Hannah Rey in the fireside room and bar.
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Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
April 16, 2025 - May 28, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is active between Apr. 16 and May 28 and peaks on May 5-6. The maximum rate for shooting stars in [...]
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
April 26, 2025 - May 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Featuring the work of 19 artists from the community of Hovland, Minnesota, this show will offer a cornucopia of styles and mediums. The exhibit will [...]
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
May 1, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 2, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Community Science Day at Split Rock
May 3, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse and the Bell Museum are teaming up to bring hands-on STEAM fun to the North Shore! Families and kids of all ages [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 4, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
North Shore Winery events
May 6, 2025    
4:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 4:30-6:30pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6-8pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
May 8, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 9, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2025
May 10, 2025    
All Day
Minnesota Fishing Openeer 2025 for walleye, sauger and northern pike is May 10. Whether you're going out at the stroke of midnight or heading out [...]
Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota
May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025    
All Day
Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota Let’s get reel, moms! Join the 2025 Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge: a free, virtual fishing challenge held Saturday May [...]
May Full Moon
May 12, 2025    
All Day
The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon reflecting the abundance of flowers that bloom in May - yay!
North Shore Winery events
May 13, 2025    
4:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 4:30-6:30pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6-8pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
May 15, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 16, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Superior Spring Trail Race
May 17, 2025    
All Day
The Superior Spring Trail Races 50KM, 25KM & 12.5KM are extremely hilly, rugged and technical trail-races which traverse the Sawtooth Mountain Range via the Superior [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 18, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
May 18, 2025 - May 31, 2025    
7:30 pm - 4:30 am
Northern Lights May 2025 The extended forecast shows a chance of northern lights for the northern half of Minnesota from on May 18 and then [...]
North Shore Winery events
May 20, 2025    
4:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 4:30-6:30pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6-8pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
May 22, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
Fishing Museum Opens for the Season
May 23, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
The North Shore Commercial Fishing Museum Opens for the Season Open May 23, 24, 26, 30 & 31 :: 10 am - 5 pm Admission [...]
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season
May 24, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season Saturday, May 24th. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce a captivating new temporary exhibit that honors [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 25, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
North Shore Winery events
May 27, 2025    
4:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 4:30-6:30pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6-8pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
May 29, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
North Shore Winery events
May 29, 2025    
4:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 4:30-6:30pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6-8pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival
May 30, 2025 - June 1, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of this [...]
Wildflower Walk at Gooseberry Falls State Park
May 30, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Wildflower Walk at Gooseberry Falls State Park Take a leisurely walk to see, smell, and learn about North Shore wildflowers. Naturalist Mic will take the [...]
Cook County Market
May 31, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
Events on April 27, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on April 28, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on April 29, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on April 30, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 1, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
1 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 2, 2025
Events on May 3, 2025
Events on May 4, 2025
Events on May 5, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 6, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
North Shore Winery events
6 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 7, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 8, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
8 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 9, 2025
Events on May 10, 2025
Events on May 11, 2025
Events on May 12, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
May Full Moon
12 May 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 13, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
North Shore Winery events
13 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 14, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 15, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
15 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 16, 2025
Events on May 17, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Superior Spring Trail Race
17 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 18, 2025
Events on May 19, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 20, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
North Shore Winery events
20 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 21, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 22, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
22 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 23, 2025
Events on May 25, 2025
Events on May 26, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 27, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
North Shore Winery events
27 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 28, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 29, 2025
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
29 May 25
Grand Marais
North Shore Winery events
29 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 31, 2025

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