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 [...]
Best Stargazing December

Best Stargazing December

December 30, 2024    
7:00 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 – [...]
Best Stargazing December

Best Stargazing December

December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
November 1, 2025    
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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
November 8, 2025    
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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
November 15, 2025    
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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
November 22, 2025    
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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
November 29, 2025    
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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus
December 6, 2025    
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, [...]
Events on November 1, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
1 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Events on November 8, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
8 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Events on November 15, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
15 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Events on November 22, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
22 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Events on November 29, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
29 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Events on December 6, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
6 Dec 25
Grand Marais

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family in horse drawn sleigh at gunflint lodge
two harbors country inn hotel two harbors winter get away
upcoming events
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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