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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!

Perseids Meteor Shower

Perseids Meteor Shower

July 17, 2025 - August 24, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
North Shore
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks.  The Perseids are active from mid-July until [...]
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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

August 1, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Gun Flint Tavern
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh.(starts June 30) Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg Fridays 7 or [...]
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Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

August 1, 2025    
4:00 pm
The Birch Terrace
Summertime means live outdoor music at the Birch Terrace Supper Club & Lounge overlooking Grand Marais harbor! June Friday :: 27 | Mysterious Ways, 5-8pm [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

August 1, 2025    
5:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
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 [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

August 1, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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New Primitives - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert

New Primitives - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert

August 1, 2025    
7:30 pm
City Center Park
New Primitives was founded in Minneapolis in 2003 by drummer, singer, and songwriter Stanley Kipper. When he lived in southern California, Stan played, toured, or [...]
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Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
October 12, 2024 - November 3, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition: By Land and Sea, featuring artist Tom Dimock. Displaying skill in both [...]
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Artist Reception: Gailyn Holmgren
Artist Reception: Gailyn Holmgren
November 1, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center
Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month [...]
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Best Stargazing November
Best Stargazing November
November 1, 2024    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
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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John Kronstedt
John Kronstedt
November 2, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 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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Love Your Neighbor Opening Reception
Love Your Neighbor Opening Reception
November 8, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us as we celebrate the opening of Love Your Neighbor a community exhibition presented by Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church. Love Your Neighbor [...]
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Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
November 9, 2024 - December 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Love Your Neighbor, a community exhibition presented by Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church. Love Your Neighbor features [...]
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Author Talk with Anna Farro Henderson
Author Talk with Anna Farro Henderson
November 9, 2024    
5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Drury Lane Books
We welcome Anna Farro Henderson to share from her book, Core Samples. 
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Hannah Rey
Hannah Rey
November 9, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Hannah Reyin the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live music!
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Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
November 10, 2024    
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
The Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting annual event commemorates the sinking of the freighter Edmund Fitzgerald and the total loss of the 29 crew members aboard [...]
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Taurids Meteor Shower
Taurids Meteor Shower
November 12, 2024 - November 13, 2024    
9:00 pm - 5:00 am
North Shore
The Taurid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that occurs every November and is composed of two streams, the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. [...]
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Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
November 14, 2024    
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Twelve percent of Cook County residents go hungry every month. Every year the Art Colony works with its local Empty Bowls organization and area potters [...]
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
November 14, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Surfside on Superior
Paint and Sip: Unleash your inner artist this summer with our new Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided [...]
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November Full Moon
November Full Moon
November 15, 2024    
All Day
North Shore
Full moons have many names derived from various cultures reflecting what was happening in the natural world. While the Frost Moon and Freezing Moon are [...]
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Murder Mystery Dinner: Alma Murder - A Class Reunion
Murder Mystery Dinner: Alma Murder - A Class Reunion
November 15, 2024    
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Caribou Highlands Lodge
Murder Mystery Dinner: The Alumni of Mellencamp Sr. High have learned that their old Alma Mater is soon to be demolished. To show their school [...]
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Craft Show
Craft Show
November 16, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Community Center
Head to the Two Harbors Community Center for the Agate Bay Crafters Craft Show! Featuring baked goods, soaps, woodworking, jewelry, and more! Everyone welcome!
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
November 16, 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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Drury Lane Book Club, November
Drury Lane Book Club, November
November 17, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drury Lane Books
The Skin and It's Girl by Sarah Cypher Our book club is free and open to the public! People can pick or choose what books to [...]
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Leonids Meteor Shower
Leonids Meteor Shower
November 17, 2024 - November 18, 2024    
9:00 pm - 4:00 am
North Shore
The Leonid meteor shower offers clear-sky meteor rates of about 10 to 15 shooting stars per hour. They are active between Nov. 3 and Dec. 2 and [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event - Legacy of Lava
Gooseberry Falls event - Legacy of Lava
November 20, 2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Gooseberry Falls State Park may be known for its beautiful waterfalls, but many less see the ancient lava flow known as the Picnic Flow; a [...]
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Joyful Event: Custom Stamp Carving
Joyful Event: Custom Stamp Carving
November 21, 2024    
3:30 am - 5:00 am
Joy & Co
Joyful Event: Custom Stamp Carving: Stamp printing is a great, easy method of making a relief print. Though you can make editioned prints with traditional [...]
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Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest
November 22, 2024 - November 24, 2024    
All Day
Celebrate the crafts, customs, and stories that have been inspired by winter at the Winterers’ Gathering & Arctic Film Festival! Featuring winter-centric coursework, a winter [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-sterious Mammals
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-sterious Mammals
November 22, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Moose-sterious Mammals: Stop on by the nature cart as we uncover and discuss one of North America's most elusive and moose-sterious creatures found in our [...]
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Ladies Spiel
Ladies Spiel
November 23, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Curling Club
Two Harbors Curling Club is hosting a Ladies Spiel November 18.  Enjoy mimiosas, meals, yoga, and, of course, curling. We will draw for teams. Brand [...]
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Joyful Event: Make and Take Christmas Tags
Joyful Event: Make and Take Christmas Tags
November 24, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Joy & Co
MaMake and Take Christmas Tags: design and make your own holiday gift tags with instructor Linda Quick. Drop-ins welcome.
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Craft Shop and Snack
Craft Shop and Snack
November 26, 2024    
4:00 pm
North Shore Area Partners
Craft Shop and Snack: Join us for our Craft, Shop & Snack event on Tuesday, November 26 starting at 4 pm! Enjoy free snacks while [...]
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Thanksgiving at Moguls Taproom
Thanksgiving at Moguls Taproom
November 28, 2024    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
Thanksgiving at Moguls Taproom! Everyone is invited to give thanks and enjoy a fine Thanksgiving meal at Moguls Taproom in Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen. [...]
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All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Buffet
All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Buffet
November 28, 2024    
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Justine's at Gunflint Lodge
All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Buffet: Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast at Justine's at Gunflint Lodge. Our delicious dinner is perfect for those who want [...]
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North Shore Artists League Holiday Sale
North Shore Artists League Holiday Sale
November 29, 2024    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Waves of Superior Café
North Shore Artists League Holiday Sale: Browse the work of North Shore artists and find that perfect gift. On Friday, November 29 from 10 am [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event: Create Nature Art Open House
29 Nov
November 29, 2024    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Create Nature Art Open House: Stop in the Gooseberry Falls State Park theater in the visitor center to make a nature craft. An array of [...]
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Small Business Saturday Craft and Bake Sale
Small Business Saturday Craft and Bake Sale
November 30, 2024    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Two Harbors Community Center
Small Business Saturday Craft and Bake Sale: This event features all local handmade crafts and baked goods. Lots of great ideas for Christmas gifts. Yummy [...]
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Winter Hovland Arts Fair
Winter Hovland Arts Fair
November 30, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Hovland Town Hall
The small community of Hovland is filled with large group of artists. Painters, beaders, wood carvers, crafters, knitters, bakers, musicians, weavers, basket makers, knife makers, [...]
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Events on October 27, 2024
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
12 Oct 24
Grand Marais
Events on October 28, 2024
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
12 Oct 24
Grand Marais
Events on October 29, 2024
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
12 Oct 24
Grand Marais
Events on October 30, 2024
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
12 Oct 24
Grand Marais
Events on October 31, 2024
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
12 Oct 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 1, 2024
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
12 Oct 24
Grand Marais
Artist Reception: Gailyn Holmgren
Artist Reception: Gailyn Holmgren
1 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing November
Best Stargazing November
1 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Events on November 2, 2024
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
12 Oct 24
Grand Marais
John Kronstedt
John Kronstedt
2 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on November 3, 2024
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
12 Oct 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 8, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Opening Reception
Love Your Neighbor Opening Reception
8 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 9, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Author Talk with Anna Farro Henderson
Author Talk with Anna Farro Henderson
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Hannah Rey
Hannah Rey
9 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on November 10, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
10 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on November 11, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 12, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Taurids Meteor Shower
Taurids Meteor Shower
12 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Events on November 13, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Taurids Meteor Shower
Taurids Meteor Shower
12 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Events on November 14, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
14 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
14 Nov 24
Tofte
Events on November 15, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
November Full Moon
November Full Moon
15 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Murder Mystery Dinner: Alma Murder - A Class Reunion
Murder Mystery Dinner: Alma Murder - A Class Reunion
15 Nov 24
Lutsen
Events on November 16, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Craft Show
Craft Show
16 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
16 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 17, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Drury Lane Book Club, November
Drury Lane Book Club, November
17 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Leonids Meteor Shower
Leonids Meteor Shower
17 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Events on November 18, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Leonids Meteor Shower
Leonids Meteor Shower
17 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Events on November 19, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 20, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Gooseberry Falls event - Legacy of Lava
Gooseberry Falls event - Legacy of Lava
20 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on November 21, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Joyful Event: Custom Stamp Carving
Joyful Event: Custom Stamp Carving
21 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 22, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest
22 Nov 24
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-sterious Mammals
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-sterious Mammals
22 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on November 23, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest
22 Nov 24
Ladies Spiel
Ladies Spiel
23 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on November 24, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest
22 Nov 24
Joyful Event: Make and Take Christmas Tags
Joyful Event: Make and Take Christmas Tags
24 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 25, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 26, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Craft Shop and Snack
Craft Shop and Snack
26 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Events on November 27, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 28, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Thanksgiving at Moguls Taproom
Thanksgiving at Moguls Taproom
28 Nov 24
Lutsen
All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Buffet
All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Buffet
28 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 29, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
North Shore Artists League Holiday Sale
North Shore Artists League Holiday Sale
29 Nov 24
Tofte
29 Nov
Gooseberry Falls event: Create Nature Art Open House
29 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on November 30, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Small Business Saturday Craft and Bake Sale
Small Business Saturday Craft and Bake Sale
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Winter Hovland Arts Fair
Winter Hovland Arts Fair
30 Nov 24
Hovland

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