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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!

Medicine River Jam

Medicine River Jam

December 29, 2024    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Live Music with Medicine River "Jam", Sundays from 3 - 6 pm on the Gun Flint Tavern rooftop bar overlooking Grand Marais harbor - aka The Raven's [...]
Best Stargazing December

Best Stargazing December

December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
Best Stargazing December

Best Stargazing December

December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
New Year's Eve Celebration

New Year's Eve Celebration

December 31, 2024    
All Day
New Year's Eve Celebration: Join us in celebrating the New Year at Cascade Restaurant & Pub! We'll be open from 8 am - 9 pm [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 31, 2024    
5:00 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30 open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

December 31, 2024    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

January 2, 2025    
5:00 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30 open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

January 2, 2025    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

January 3, 2025    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

January 4, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

January 4, 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, [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

January 5, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

January 7, 2025    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
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Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
July 19, 2024 - September 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Rocky Wall Productions is hosting a free outdoor concert series, consisting of different performers every Friday for 8 weeks! The shows will be held at [...]
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
August 17, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Northwoods Quilts featuring artist Beret Borson Nelson. Putting on display just how versatile thread and fabric can be, [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin
September 1, 2024 - September 21, 2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
Isabella Softball Tournament
September 6, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
All Day
The magical Isabella Softball Tournament is coming soon. Head to Isabella for a weekend of family-friendly fun for everyone! Softball tournament, free camping, bean bags, [...]
Plein Air Grand Marais
September 6, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
Plein Air Grand Marais is an annual tradition since 2008 bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake Superior for a week of painting, learning, competition, and [...]
Northern Lights September 10
September 10, 2024    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
The northern lights may be out Tuesday evening The aurora forecast has the northern lights appearing at dusk for a few hours. Current models say [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
September 11, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry State Park
September 12, 2024    
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Have you ever actually hugged a tree? Experience the benefits of Tree Hugging, which include lower stress hormone levels that can positively influence circulation, immune [...]
Grand Portage Fishing Tournament
September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024    
All Day
$5,800 in Cash Prizes to the Winners! Grand Portage Lodge & Casino will host a Fishing Tournament on the beautiful waters of Grand Portage and [...]
Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Gallery Exhibition
September 14, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for the Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 gallery exhibition featuring 60 artists competing for a variety of awards. Plein Air Grand Marais is [...]
Fall Equinox
September 22, 2024    
All Day
The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
September 25, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
September 26, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
September 27, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Art Along the Lake is a ten-day, self-led art tour along Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior during peak fall colors. From Tofte to Grand [...]
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Plein Air Grand Marais
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Fall Equinox
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Plein Air Grand Marais
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Grand Marais
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Plein Air Grand Marais
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Grand Marais
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
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Grand Marais
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Plein Air Grand Marais
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Grand Marais
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
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