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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!

Photography and Art at the Rock Featuring Jeff Benson

Photography and Art at the Rock Featuring Jeff Benson

June 14, 2025 - June 21, 2025    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Photography and Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
Summer Solstice

Summer Solstice

June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025    
All Day
Summer solstice is a wonderful day to be outside all day long because it is the longest day of the year. Which means the shortest [...]
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival

Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival

June 20, 2025 - June 21, 2025    
All Day
The Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the best of summer on Lake Superior's North Shore. Come to North House Folk School for a [...]
Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme)

Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme)

June 20, 2025 - June 24, 2025    
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Superior Hiking Trail Work Day: Cascade River Loop (all-femme) In partnership with Unruly Women (unrulywomen.org), this project is reserved as an all-femme event, which means [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

June 21, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

Events at Chik-Wauk Museum

June 21, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum is open 10am-5pm, May 24 - October 19 Admission is $6 adults, $3 children 5-18, discount to seniors and military, free to Gunflint [...]
Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, & William A Irvin 5K

Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, & William A Irvin 5K

June 21, 2025    
All Day
Started by a local group of runners in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown from just 150 participants its first year to now one of the [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

June 21, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life

June 21, 2025 - July 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life Join us to celebrate the work of Brock Larson, a Duluth-based artist [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

June 21, 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 [...]
Great Expectations School Makerspace

Great Expectations School Makerspace

June 21, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Great Expectations School Makerspace - make cool stuff this summer! Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday morning for a teacher-led, totally-free, materials provided fus [...]
Great Expectations School Makerspace

Great Expectations School Makerspace

June 21, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Great Expectations School Makerspace - make cool stuff this summer! Join us every 2nd and 4th Saturday morning for a teacher-led, totally-free, materials provided fus [...]
Tettegouche event - Skulls Nature Cart

Tettegouche event - Skulls Nature Cart

June 21, 2025    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tettegouche event - Skulls Nature Cart :: Can you tell the difference between an herbivore, omnivore, or carnivore just by looking at their teeth? Stop [...]
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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
January 26, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
All Day
For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors [...]
Best Stargazing January
January 29, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
4:30 am
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
Tour the North House Campus
February 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
February 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, [...]
February Full Moon
February 12, 2025    
All Day
The February full moon is known as the Snow Moon as it a month of big snowfalls. Some areas and cultures call it the Hungry [...]
Paint and Sip
February 13, 2025    
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 [...]
Fiber Friday at North House
February 14, 2025    
All Day
Fiber Friday is a free, day-long conference celebrating the wondrous world of fiber arts. Come to North House Folk School for morning full of fiber [...]
Tour the North House Campus
February 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, [...]
Brew Love North
February 20, 2025    
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Join us at Brew Love North! The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest's beverage sampling, good food and great time for an awesome cause. Enjoy [...]
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
February 22, 2025    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel Original BOLD-choice Musical coming to Grand Marais! Saturday, February 22nd 3:00pm Tickets at the door. BOLD-choice Theatre is taking [...]
Tour the North House Campus
February 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, [...]
Northern Lights February 27
February 27, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chance of Northern Lights February 27 The forecast for Thursday night February 27 6-9pm is for a FAIR chance of northern lights for the northern [...]
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
February 28, 2025 - March 2, 2025    
All Day
Five and Under Waffle Spiel: Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
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Tour the North House Campus
1 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 8, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
8 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 12, 2025
February Full Moon
12 Feb 25
Silver Bay
Events on February 13, 2025
Paint and Sip
13 Feb 25
Tofte
Events on February 14, 2025
Fiber Friday at North House
14 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 15, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
15 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 20, 2025
Brew Love North
20 Feb 25
Duluth
Events on February 22, 2025
Events on February 27, 2025
Northern Lights February 27
27 Feb 25
Silver Bay
Events on February 28, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors
Events on March 1, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors

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