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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!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

November 26, 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 [...]
All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Buffet

All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Buffet

November 28, 2024    
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
All You Can Eat Thanksgiving Buffet: Enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving feast at Justine's at Gunflint Lodge. Our delicious dinner is perfect for those who want [...]
Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner

November 28, 2024    
1:00 pm
Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner: The First Congregational Church in Grand Marais is excited to invite the community to the 50th annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, [...]
Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet

Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet

November 28, 2024    
1:00 pm
Cascade Lodge Restaurant invites you to a Traditional Thanksgiving Buffet: Seatings at 1 pm and 3 pm. See the menu below - yum! Adults $32 [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

November 28, 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!

November 28, 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 [...]
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

November 29, 2024    
All Day
Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans and 8 North Shore State Parks. With a [...]
North Shore Artists League Holiday Sale

North Shore Artists League Holiday Sale

November 29, 2024    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
North Shore Artists League Holiday Sale: Browse the work of North Shore artists and find that perfect gift. On Friday, November 29 from 10 am [...]
29 Nov

Gooseberry Falls event: Create Nature Art Open House

November 29, 2024    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Create Nature Art Open House: Stop in the Gooseberry Falls State Park theater in the visitor center to make a nature craft. An array of [...]
29 Nov

Gooseberry Falls event: White-tails and What They Say

November 29, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
White-tails and What They Say: Why do white-tailed deer have a white tail? Have you ever seen deer scraping their heads on trees or heard [...]
Thanksgiving at Moguls Taproom

Thanksgiving at Moguls Taproom

November 29, 2024    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thanksgiving at Moguls Taproom! Everyone is invited to give thanks and enjoy a fine Thanksgiving meal at Moguls Taproom in Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen. [...]
Holiday Market at North Shore Winery

Holiday Market at North Shore Winery

November 29, 2024    
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Holiday Market at North Shore Winery: A little wine, a little shopping, what could be better the day after Thanksgiving? Featuring local artists and vendors, [...]
Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

Chasing Waterfalls at Gooseberry State Park

November 29, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Chasing Waterfalls: Join Interpretive Park Naturalist on an accessible tour of Gooseberry Falls State Park's major waterfalls. On this walk, you can see views of [...]
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Best Stargazing January
January 21, 2023    
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 – [...]
Events on January 21, 2023
Best Stargazing January
21 Jan 23
Silver Bay

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Tofte
November Full Moon
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