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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
The Perseid smeteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks.  The Perseids are active from mid-July until [...]
Lake County Fair

Lake County Fair

August 7, 2025 - August 10, 2025    
All Day
The Lake County Fair is an educational and fun weekend for all residents of Lake County and surrounding area. Presentations, judging, entertainment, food, and family [...]
Northern Lights early August

Northern Lights early August

August 7, 2025 - August 14, 2025    
9:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Northern Lights early August - The northern lights forecast - which like the weather, can change as the dates approach - show a chance of [...]
Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow

Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow

August 8, 2025 - August 10, 2025    
All Day
Grand Portage Rendezvous Days Celebration Pow Wow with over 300 re-enactors in the historically recreated clothing. This year the focus is clothing of Grand Portage's [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography

Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography

August 8, 2025 - August 9, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Sunrise Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a sunrise photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor and Hayes [...]
August Full Moon

August Full Moon

August 9, 2025    
All Day
August Full Moon, Sturgeon Moon The August full moon is known as the Sturgeon Moon because it was a good month to catch sturgeon in [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

August 9, 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

August 9, 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 [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

August 9, 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! [...]
August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson

August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson

August 9, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
August Arrowhead Artist Exhibition-Nancy Carlson :: Nancy is an accomplished children’s book author and illustrator living in Hovland, MN. Throughout the month of August Nancy [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

August 9, 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

August 9, 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

August 9, 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 [...]
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Splendor of the North Shore Exhibition
October 12, 2024 - November 3, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
Artist Reception: Gailyn Holmgren
November 1, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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 [...]
Halloween with Rev Limit
November 1, 2024    
8:00 pm
Halloween with Rev Limit; they are BACK lightin’ up the Lounge! 80s Hair Metal and Hard Rock! Stop in and Listen to some Awesome Music! See [...]
John Kronstedt
November 2, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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 [...]
Love Your Neighbor Opening Reception
November 8, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 [...]
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
November 9, 2024 - December 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
Author Talk with Anna Farro Henderson
November 9, 2024    
5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
We welcome Anna Farro Henderson to share from her book, Core Samples. 
Hannah Rey
November 9, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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!
Edmund Fitzgerald Memorial Beacon Lighting
November 10, 2024    
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
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 [...]
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
November 14, 2024    
11:00 am - 7:00 pm
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 [...]
Paint and Sip
November 14, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 [...]
Murder Mystery Dinner: Alma Murder - A Class Reunion
November 15, 2024    
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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 [...]
Full Moon Reading, November
November 15, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This is an open community bonfire where all are encouraged to share a favorite piece of prose or literature. There are no limits to the [...]
Craft Show
November 16, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Head to the Two Harbors Community Center for the Agate Bay Crafters Craft Show! Featuring baked goods, soaps, woodworking, jewelry, and more! Everyone welcome!
Tour the North House Campus
November 16, 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, [...]
Drury Lane Book Club, November
November 17, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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 [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Legacy of Lava
November 20, 2024    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
Joyful Event: Custom Stamp Carving
November 21, 2024    
3:30 am - 5:00 am
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 [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-sterious Mammals
November 22, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
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 [...]
Ladies Spiel
November 23, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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 [...]
Art Entry Points: Open Print Day
November 23, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Our print studio is open for you to explore the possibilities! Bring in a work in progress or a new block to carve, working alongside [...]
Joyful Event: Make and Take Christmas Tags
November 24, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
MaMake and Take Christmas Tags: design and make your own holiday gift tags with instructor Linda Quick. Drop-ins welcome.
Craft Shop and Snack
November 26, 2024    
4:00 pm
Craft Shop and Snack: Join us for our Craft, Shop & Snack event on Tuesday, November 26 starting at 4 pm! Enjoy free snacks while [...]
Thanksgiving at Moguls Taproom
November 28, 2024    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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. [...]
All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Buffet
November 28, 2024    
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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 [...]
North Shore Artists League Holiday Sale
November 29, 2024    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
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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November 29, 2024    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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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Events on November 1, 2024
Artist Reception: Gailyn Holmgren
1 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Halloween with Rev Limit
1 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Events on November 2, 2024
John Kronstedt
2 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on November 3, 2024
Events on November 8, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Opening Reception
8 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 9, 2024
Hannah Rey
9 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on November 10, 2024
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Empty Bowls Fundraiser
14 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Paint and Sip
14 Nov 24
Tofte
Events on November 15, 2024
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Craft Show
16 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Tour the North House Campus
16 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 17, 2024
Drury Lane Book Club, November
17 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 18, 2024
Events on November 19, 2024
Events on November 20, 2024
Events on November 21, 2024
Joyful Event: Custom Stamp Carving
21 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 22, 2024
Events on November 23, 2024
Ladies Spiel
23 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Art Entry Points: Open Print Day
23 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on November 24, 2024
Events on November 25, 2024
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Craft Shop and Snack
26 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Events on November 27, 2024
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17 Jul 25
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96th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
30 Jul 25
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31 Jul 25
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3 Aug 25
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The Spitfire Grill
3 Aug 25
Grand Marais
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