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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!

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2025 - May 28, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
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 [...]
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
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 [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

May 9, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

May 9, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North SHore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music May 17  DJ Unity, 9pm May [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

May 10, 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, [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

May 10, 2025    
4:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 4:30-6:30pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6-8pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

May 10, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

May 10, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North SHore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music May 17  DJ Unity, 9pm May [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

May 11, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
May Full Moon

May Full Moon

May 12, 2025    
All Day
The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon reflecting the abundance of flowers that bloom in May - yay!
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

May 13, 2025    
4:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 4:30-6:30pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6-8pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
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Winds of Change Spring Retreat
April 24, 2024 - April 28, 2024    
All Day
Early Bird 10% discount by Jan 15th Embark on this all-inclusive 5-day transformative journey at the picturesque Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior's shore.  This immersive experience [...]
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
April 27, 2024 - May 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest exhibit, Species of Special Concern from artist Tanya Piatz. Piatz is a self-taught artist who focuses on raising awareness for [...]
Finland Spring Market April
April 28, 2024    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Bringing our farm and craft market into spring offering canned and baked goods, a seed swap table, food demo and live music! Join us March [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
April 29, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
April 30, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 1, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 2, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
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May 3, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Sauna Days 2024
May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024    
All Day
Larsmont Cottages brings the best of Finland to the North Shore May 3 – 5th. Experience many unique saunas with the world’s best cold plunge, [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 4, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 6, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
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May 7, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
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May 8, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 9, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 10, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 11, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 13, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 14, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 15, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 16, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 17, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 18, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Natalija Walbridge
May 18, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases landscape and wildlife [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 20, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 21, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 22, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 23, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
North Shore Community Night
May 23, 2024    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This event is free and open to the public and registration is not required, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP. Tickets are not required for [...]
Author Event: "How the Birds Got Their Songs" with Travis Zimmerman and Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik
May 23, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join author Travis Zimmerman and illustrator Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik as they present How the Birds Got Their Songs, newly published by MNHS Press, as [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 24, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
May 24, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 25, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market
May 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Small town farmer's market featuring produce, bread, jams & jellies, plants, coffee, food trucks, specialty food items, baked items and crafts. All served up with [...]
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus Buildings Open for the Season!
May 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Opening Day for Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center will be a full day of fun. The Temporary Exhibit will feature “Recognizing the Gifts of the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 27, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
May 27, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 28, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
May 28, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 29, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
May 29, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 30, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 31, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - A Welcome Nuisance
May 31, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Bears, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, wolves, crows, and ravens! These animals often have a reputation that is undeserved. Come talk to a Naturalist at the nature [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
May 31, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Tettegouche event - Rock Talk on the Beach
June 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The creation of the North Shore is story of fire, ice, and water and the rocks tell the tale. Stop down at the beach, check [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market
June 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Small town farmer's market featuring produce, bread, jams & jellies, plants, coffee, food trucks, specialty food items, baked items and crafts. All served up with [...]
Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane
June 1, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Muffin Man Summer Children’s Story Hour   The Reader: Kevin Kager, our co-owner and long time story reader, is sure to have kids (and adults) laughing [...]
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