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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!

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

September 19, 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 19, 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 [...]
North House Folk School Unplugged 2025

North House Folk School Unplugged 2025

September 19, 2025 - September 20, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School Unplugged 2025 - Under the Stars Unplugged returns this fall, September 19-20, 2025, with a fantastic harborside celebration of the mission [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

September 19, 2025    
5:00 pm
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 [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

September 19, 2025    
6:00 pm
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 [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography

Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography

September 19, 2025 - September 20, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Black & White Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a fall photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor [...]
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Lutsen Mountains Thanksgiving Weekend
November 24, 2022 - November 27, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open for the weekend!
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Events on November 27, 2022

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East Bay Suites and beach along Lake Superior waterfront
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sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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