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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!

Gallery Exhibit: "A Walk in the Woods," featuring work from The Glass Group

Gallery Exhibit: "A Walk in the Woods," featuring work from The Glass Group

August 16, 2025 - September 7, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Glass Group consists of Sharon Frykman, Tony Rau, Veronica Weadock, Bob Pranis, Nancy Seaton, Mary Bebie, Jeri Person, Lee Ross, and Lissa Grover, who [...]
Radio Waves 2025

Radio Waves 2025

September 5, 2025 - September 7, 2025    
All Day
18th Annual Radio Waves Music Festival features 19 musical acts, including six performers who are new to Radio Waves.” Those new to the festival are [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

September 6, 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

September 6, 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 [...]
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Come Cruzin' North Shore Car Show

September 6, 2025    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Come Cruzin' North Shore Car Show NORTH SHORE CLASSICS, THE MSRA FALL CAMPOUT, & SONJU MOTORS 100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION combine for the North Shore’s Largest [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

September 6, 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! [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

September 6, 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 [...]
Photography and Art at the Rock: Mark Ellis

Photography and Art at the Rock: Mark Ellis

September 6, 2025    
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit at Split Rock Lighthouse showcasing local artists and photographers whose work celebrates the natural beauty [...]
The Market

The Market

September 6, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
This local shopping experience showcases the best of the North Shore! Featuring fresh produce, handmade goods, baked treats, and artwork from our community’s talented farmers, [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

September 6, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Two Harbors Farmers Market is back for their 14th season, and they can’t wait to welcome you to our new home at Seagren’s Home Hardware [...]
Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

September 6, 2025    
10:30 am - 11:45 am
Chasing Waterfallsat Gooseberry State Park - Join Park Naturalist on a tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park's major waterfalls. On this tour you will see [...]
Corn to Be Wild

Corn to Be Wild

September 6, 2025    
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Corn to be Wild - Get ready to toss some bags and have a blast at Castle Danger Brewery! Schedule:• Walk-up Registration: 12:00 PM• Bags [...]
Fire in the Park at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Fire in the Park at Gooseberry Falls State Park

September 6, 2025    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Fire in the Park at Gooseberry Falls State Park: Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a forest fire, a wildfire, and a [...]
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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
Tour the North House Campus
March 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
March 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, [...]
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
March 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025    
10:00 pm
The first total lunar eclipse 2025 will be completely visible from start to finish beginning the 9:57 PM evening of March 13 and ending at [...]
March Full Moon
March 14, 2025    
All Day
The March full moon is known as the Worm Moon because (in warmer climates) it is when the earthworms start coming up out of the [...]
Tour the North House Campus
March 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, [...]
Paint and Sip
March 20, 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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus
March 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, [...]
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
March 28, 2025 - March 30, 2025    
All Day
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel: Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
Best Stargazing March
March 29, 2025 - March 30, 2025    
4:00 am
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
March 29, 2025 - April 20, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The photography of Ladona Tornabene, Ph.D., MCHES, celebrates the beauty of hiking trails on the North Shore. As an artist and educator, Tornabene’s work explores [...]
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
Tour the North House Campus
1 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 2, 2025
Five and Under Waffle Spiel
28 Feb 25
Two Harbors
Events on March 8, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
8 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 13, 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
13 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 14, 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
13 Mar 25
Silver Bay
March Full Moon
14 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 15, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
15 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 20, 2025
Paint and Sip
20 Mar 25
Tofte
Events on March 22, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
22 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 28, 2025
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
28 Mar 25
Two Harbors
Events on March 29, 2025
Events on March 30, 2025
Events on March 31, 2025

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