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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 [...]
Transitions Navigating Change - community art show

Transitions Navigating Change - community art show

November 7, 2025 - November 29, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Transitions Navigating Change is the 14th Annual Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church community art show. This exhibition highlights how art serves as a necessary [...]
Moose lick salt on road

Moose lick salt on road

November 19, 2025 - December 24, 2025    
12:00 am
When temps drop in the winter, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest

November 21, 2025 - November 23, 2025    
All Day
The Winterers’ Gathering & Arctic Film Festival celebrates the crafts, customs, history, and stories that have been inspired by winter. Featuring winter-centric coursework, a winter [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

November 22, 2025    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

November 22, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fiber Circle Saturdays | 10am-11:30am Want to join but don't know where to start with fiber arts? Come anyway! We offer a selection of beginner [...]
Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

November 22, 2025    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Upon the Yonder Holiday Market is BACK for the 2025 holiday season, Saturday, November 22nd from 11 am - 5 pm! Local Artists - Drink, [...]
Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament

Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament

November 22, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament with instructor Jeri Person, Saturday Nov. 22nd and Dec 6th at Joy & Co. in Grand Marais. Takes [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

November 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, [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 22, 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 [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

November 22, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music & Special Event Saturdays Nov 15 [...]
Chamber Music Up North

Chamber Music Up North

November 22, 2025    
7:00 pm
The 2025 winter edition of  Chamber Music Up North: NOTES FROM THE ROAD presents an exciting repertoire from every corner of the world, featuring music [...]
Karaoke and Grand Reopening at the Green Door

Karaoke and Grand Reopening at the Green Door

November 22, 2025    
8:00 pm
Karaoke and Grand Reopening at the Green Door - Head to the Green Door on November 22nd for Karaoke and the grand reopening celebration! Event [...]
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Best Stargazing June
June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing June - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Events on June 15, 2026
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
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Events on June 16, 2026
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
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view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
charming Larsmont Cottages from over Lake Superior
upcoming events
Best Stargazing June
15 Jun 26
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Best Stargazing July
15 Jul 26
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Best Stargazing August
13 Aug 26
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Best Stargazing September
12 Sep 26
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Best Stargazing October
12 Oct 26
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sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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