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

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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Transitions Navigating Change - community art show

November 7, 2025 - November 29, 2025

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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Castle Danger Brewery events

November 22, 2025

All Day

Castle Danger Brewery

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

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Fiber Circle

November 22, 2025

10:00 am - 11:30 am

Dappled Fern Fibers

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 [...]

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Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

November 22, 2025

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Up Yonder on 61

Upon the Yonder Holiday Market is BACK for the 2025 holiday season, Saturday, November 22nd from 11 am - 5 pm! Local Artists - Drink, [...]

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Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament

November 22, 2025

1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Joy & Co

Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament with instructor Jeri Person, Saturday Nov. 22nd and Dec 6th at Joy & Co. in Grand Marais. Takes [...]

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Tour the North House Campus

November 22, 2025

4:00 pm

North House Folk School

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, [...]

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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 22, 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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Up Yonder Events

November 22, 2025

6:00 pm

Up Yonder on 61

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

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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 [...]

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