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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!

Navigating by Color Series

Navigating by Color Series

September 6, 2025 - December 31, 2025    
All Day
Silver Bay Public Library
Navigating by Color series debuts featuring Catherine Meier art at two stops The recent works by Finland MN resident can be seen and enjoyed at [...]
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Art Exhibit: Plein Air Grand Marais 2025

Art Exhibit: Plein Air Grand Marais 2025

September 13, 2025 - October 5, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Now in its 23rd year, Plein Air Grand Marais 2025 is an annual tradition since 2008 bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake [...]
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Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour

Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour

September 26, 2025 - October 5, 2025    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Art Along the Lake is a ten-day, self-led art tour along Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior during peak fall colors. From Tofte to Grand [...]
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

October 3, 2025    
12:00 am - 11:59 pm
North House Folk School
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior - Take a trip on the Hjørdis! The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the [...]
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Celebrate the Salmon Run at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Celebrate the Salmon Run at Gooseberry Falls State Park

October 3, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Celebrate the Salmon Run at Gooseberry Falls State Park - Celebrate the Pink Salmon run up the Gooseberry River! This unique salmon run happens in [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

October 3, 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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Artist Reception: Aquila Watercolor

Artist Reception: Aquila Watercolor

October 3, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center
Artist Reception: Aquila Watercolor Tettegouche State Park hosts monthly art shows at the Visitor Center and our November artist is Jess Lindell. Please join us [...]
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Artist Reception: Marti Mullen

Artist Reception: Marti Mullen

October 3, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center
Artist Reception: Marti Mullen  Tettegouche State Park hosts monthly art shows at the Visitor Center and our October artist is Marti Mullen. Please join us [...]
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Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
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A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
March 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Grand Marais Public Library
Friday Night Reels is a wintertime film series with a line-up of award winners, international and indie titles. A new film is shown each Friday [...]
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Nordic Ski Clinic with Team Birkie
Nordic Ski Clinic with Team Birkie
March 4, 2023    
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Bearskin Lodge
Join us at Bearskin Lodge for two sessions of expert nordic ski instruction from members of Team Birkie. The clinic is open to everyone, is [...]
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Spoon Carving at Tettegouche State Park
Spoon Carving at Tettegouche State Park
March 4, 2023    
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center
Try your hand at this age old craft and make your own spoon. Participants will be given their choice of rough cut spoon blanks and, [...]
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Dog Days of Winter | Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies
Dog Days of Winter | Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies
March 12, 2023    
All Day
Trail Center Lodge
Everyone welcome! Go Dog North Shore and Trail Center Lodge present: Dog Days of Winter ~ Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies Sled Dog Derbies 8 [...]
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St Urho's Day Celebration
St Urho's Day Celebration
March 17, 2023 - March 19, 2023    
All Day
Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center
This annual celebrations includes a beauty pageant, a parade, music, facepainting, food, snow sculptures, and other community festivities. Parade Saturday at noon; other details tba
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Sweetwater Shakedown
Sweetwater Shakedown
March 31, 2023 - April 2, 2023    
All Day
Papa Charlie's Saloon & Grill
The cool nights and warm spring sun that pushes North Shore maples into producing the finest maple syrup in the world coincidentally are the best [...]
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Events on March 1, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 2, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 3, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
3 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Events on March 4, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Nordic Ski Clinic with Team Birkie
Nordic Ski Clinic with Team Birkie
4 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Spoon Carving at Tettegouche State Park
Spoon Carving at Tettegouche State Park
4 Mar 23
Silver Bay
Events on March 5, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 6, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 7, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 8, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 9, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 10, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 11, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 12, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Dog Days of Winter | Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies
Dog Days of Winter | Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies
12 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Events on March 13, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 14, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 15, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 16, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 17, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
St Urho's Day Celebration
St Urho's Day Celebration
17 Mar 23
Finland
Events on March 18, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
St Urho's Day Celebration
St Urho's Day Celebration
17 Mar 23
Finland
Events on March 19, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
St Urho's Day Celebration
St Urho's Day Celebration
17 Mar 23
Finland
Events on March 20, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 21, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 22, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 23, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 24, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 25, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 26, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 27, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 28, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 29, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 30, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Events on March 31, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Sweetwater Shakedown
Sweetwater Shakedown
31 Mar 23
Lutsen
Events on April 1, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
1 Mar 23
Sweetwater Shakedown
Sweetwater Shakedown
31 Mar 23
Lutsen

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Navigating by Color Series
Navigating by Color Series
6 Sep 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
12 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
12 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at the Birch Terrace
Live Music at the Birch Terrace
12 Sep 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
12 Sep 25
Lutsen
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