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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
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 [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse Fall Color Photography

Split Rock Lighthouse Fall Color Photography

October 10, 2025 - October 11, 2025    
8:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Fall Color Photography Gather at the iconic Split Rock Lighthouse for a fall photography workshop with North Shore photographers John Gregor and [...]
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

Daily Sailing on Lake Superior

October 11, 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 [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

October 11, 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 [...]
The Market

The Market

October 11, 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

October 11, 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 [...]
Bluefin Bay’s Oktoberfest

Bluefin Bay’s Oktoberfest

October 11, 2025    
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Prost to Fall Fun! Bluefin Bay Hosts Second Annual North Shore Oktoberfest on October 11 This free event is open to the public and promises a [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

October 11, 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, [...]
John Kerns

John Kerns

October 11, 2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
John Kerns provides an evening of live music at Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub from 6 - 8 pm.
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

October 11, 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 [...]
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Orionids Meteor Shower
October 2, 2026 - November 10, 2026    
11:45 pm - 5:00 am
Like the Eta Aquarids, the Orionids meteor shower is a by-product of Halley's Comet. The Orionids are active from October 2 -November 10, with peak [...]
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Opening Reception
November 6, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath." [...]
Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, "The Art of Sabbath," Gallery Exhibition
November 7, 2026 - November 29, 2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to host the 15th annual Spirit of the Wilderness Community Art Show, themed "The Art of Sabbath." [...]
Best Stargazing November
November 8, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing November - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Taurids Meteor Shower
November 9, 2026 - November 12, 2026    
9:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Taurids meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that occurs every November and is composed of two streams, the Southern Taurids and the Northern Taurids. [...]
Leonids Meteor Shower
November 17, 2026 - November 18, 2026    
9:00 pm - 4:00 am
The Leonids meteor shower offers clear-sky meteor rates of about 10 to 15 shooting stars per hour. They are active between Nov. 6 - 30 [...]
November Full Moon
November 24, 2026    
All Day
November Full Moon - 1st of 3 supermoons in a row A perigee is when the moon 's orbit is closest to the earth and [...]
Museum by Candlelight
November 28, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Cook County Historical Society is excited to announce a brand new event, “Museum by Candlelight.” The 1st annual “Museum by Candlelight” will take place [...]
Scandinavian Eats at Julebyen | Ledge Rock Grille
December 5, 2026 - December 6, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Scandinavian Eats at Julebyen | Ledge Rock Grille Ledge Rock Grille’s Blue Stuga at Julebyen’s Christmas Village is back! Stop by our Julebyen Pølsevogn for [...]
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