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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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North House Folk School Family Weekend

North House Folk School Family Weekend

October 16, 2025 - October 19, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School
Here in Minnesota, kids get a long weekend in October known to most as “MEA.” Use that school break for a folk school break and [...]
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Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
April 16, 2025 - May 28, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
North Shore
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is active between Apr. 16 and May 28 and peaks on May 5-6. The maximum rate for shooting stars in [...]
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Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
April 26, 2025 - May 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Featuring the work of 19 artists from the community of Hovland, Minnesota, this show will offer a cornucopia of styles and mediums. The exhibit will [...]
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Thursday Art at Joy & Co
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
May 1, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Joy & Co.
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 2, 2025    
5:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
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Community Science Day at Split Rock
Community Science Day at Split Rock
May 3, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
Split Rock Lighthouse and the Bell Museum are teaming up to bring hands-on STEAM fun to the North Shore! Families and kids of all ages [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 4, 2025    
5:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
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Up Yonder Events
Up Yonder Events
May 6, 2025    
6:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Inga EtheosTuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music July 3  Josh Schmidt as [...]
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Thursday Art at Joy & Co
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
May 8, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Joy & Co.
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 9, 2025    
5:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
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Minnesota Fishing Opener 2025
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2025
May 10, 2025    
All Day
Minnesota Fishing Openeer 2025 for walleye, sauger and northern pike is May 10. Whether you're going out at the stroke of midnight or heading out [...]
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Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota
Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota
May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025    
All Day
Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota Let’s get reel, moms! Join the 2025 Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge: a free, virtual fishing challenge held Saturday May [...]
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May Full Moon
May Full Moon
May 12, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon reflecting the abundance of flowers that bloom in May - yay!
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Up Yonder Events
Up Yonder Events
May 13, 2025    
6:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Inga EtheosTuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music July 3  Josh Schmidt as [...]
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Thursday Art at Joy & Co
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
May 15, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Joy & Co.
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 16, 2025    
5:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
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Superior Spring Trail Race
Superior Spring Trail Race
May 17, 2025    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains
The Superior Spring Trail Races 50KM, 25KM & 12.5KM are extremely hilly, rugged and technical trail-races which traverse the Sawtooth Mountain Range via the Superior [...]
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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
May 18, 2025    
5:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
Join us  for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille and Tap Room! Thursdays - 7-10pm | Silent Disco Party [...]
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Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
May 18, 2025 - May 31, 2025    
7:30 pm - 4:30 am
North Shore
Northern Lights May 2025 The extended forecast shows a chance of northern lights for the northern half of Minnesota from on May 18 and then [...]
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Up Yonder Events
Up Yonder Events
May 20, 2025    
6:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Inga EtheosTuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music July 3  Josh Schmidt as [...]
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Thursday Art at Joy & Co
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
May 22, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Joy & Co.
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
May 23, 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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Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season
May 24, 2025    
12:00 am
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season Saturday, May 24th. This year, we’re thrilled to introduce a captivating new temporary exhibit that honors [...]
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
May 25, 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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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
May 26, 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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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
May 27, 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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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
May 28, 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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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
May 29, 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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Thursday Art at Joy & Co
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
May 29, 2025    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Joy & Co.
Find your Joy! Thursday Night Art Night at Joy & Co. Instructor lead mini-art classes 3:30 - 5 pm. Reservations are not required - however [...]
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
May 30, 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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North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival
May 30, 2025 - June 1, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of this [...]
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Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
May 31, 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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Events on April 27, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Events on April 28, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Events on April 29, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Events on April 30, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 1, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
1 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 2, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
2 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 3, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Community Science Day at Split Rock
Community Science Day at Split Rock
3 May 25
Two Harbors
Events on May 4, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
4 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 5, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 6, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Up Yonder Events
Up Yonder Events
6 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 7, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 8, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
8 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 9, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
9 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 10, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2025
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2025
10 May 25
Events on May 11, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota
Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota
10 May 25
Events on May 12, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
May Full Moon
May Full Moon
12 May 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 13, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Up Yonder Events
Up Yonder Events
13 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 14, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 15, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
15 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 16, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
16 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 17, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Superior Spring Trail Race
Superior Spring Trail Race
17 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 18, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show
26 Apr 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
18 May 25
Lutsen
Events on May 19, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 20, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Up Yonder Events
Up Yonder Events
20 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 21, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Events on May 22, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
22 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 23, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
23 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 24, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season
Chik-Wauk Museum and Nature Center opens for the season
24 May 25
Events on May 25, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
25 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 26, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
26 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 27, 2025
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
16 Apr 25
Silver Bay
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
27 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 28, 2025
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
28 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 29, 2025
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
29 May 25
Grand Marais
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
29 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 30, 2025
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
Northern Lights May 2025 - the forecast
18 May 25
Silver Bay
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
30 May 25
Grand Marais
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival
30 May 25
Grand Marais
Events on May 31, 2025
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival
30 May 25
Grand Marais
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
Daily Sailing on Lake Superior
31 May 25
Grand Marais

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