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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 [...]
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

December 26, 2025 - December 28, 2025    
All Day
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

December 27, 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 [...]
Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

December 27, 2025    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

December 27, 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 [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 27, 2025    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

December 27, 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

December 27, 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

December 27, 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 [...]
Gordon Thorne and Tommy Wotruba

Gordon Thorne and Tommy Wotruba

December 27, 2025    
7:00 pm
Gordon Thorne and Tommy Wotruba - Head to the Silver Bay Lounge on Saturday, December 27th at 7 pm as Gordon Thorne & Tommy Wotruba [...]
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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 [...]
Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival
June 19, 2026 - June 20, 2026    
All Day
The Summer Solstice and Wooden Boat Festival celebrates the best of summer on Lake Superior's North Shore. Come to North House Folk School for a [...]
Opening Reception: "Natural Gestures," a Solo Exhibition Featuring Artist Emily Donovan
June 19, 2026    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery is pleased to present Natural Gestures, a solo exhibition by Emily Donovan. Drawing inspiration from the landscape, Donovan utilizes [...]
2026 Speaker Series featuring Dick Dorr: "Chasing Justice"
June 27, 2026    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Former Cook County Deputy Sheriff Dick Dorr offers a firsthand account of his nearly three-decade career patrolling the North Shore. Moving to Grand Marais at [...]
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