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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!

John Cron

John Cron

October 27, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Cron in the fireside room and bar.
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Meet the Artist Summer Exhibition Series

Meet the Artist Summer Exhibition Series

October 28, 2023    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Two Loons Gallery and Boutique
Come meet a wide range of local artists and explore their work in a fun and casual atmosphere. Artist & Date June 3 :: Jan [...]
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Grand Marais Harbor History tour

Grand Marais Harbor History tour

October 28, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Cook County History Museum
This free tour begins at the History Museum in Grand Marais, Saturdays at 1 pm. Participants walk a short distance along the harbor to the [...]
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Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

October 28, 2023    
2:00 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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Hunter's Moon Reading

Hunter's Moon Reading

October 28, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Drury Lane Books
Everyone is invited to participate in this open mic style reading; bring a favorite poem, book passage, children’s book, or a piece of music you've [...]
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Clover Valley Farm Trail

Clover Valley Farm Trail

October 29, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Farm Lande
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
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Music in the Park, Grand Marais

Music in the Park, Grand Marais

October 29, 2023    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Harbor Park Grand Marais
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
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Open Mic

Open Mic

October 29, 2023    
5:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Head to Up Yonder on 61 (formerly Wunderbar/Harbor Light) every Sunday for Open Mic, hosted by Pete Kavanaugh! The fun starts at 5 pm. All [...]
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Music in the Park, Grand Marais

Music in the Park, Grand Marais

October 30, 2023    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Harbor Park Grand Marais
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

October 30, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
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Eric Frost Live at the Winery

Eric Frost Live at the Winery

October 31, 2023    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
North Shore Winery
Every Tuesday, North Shore Winery features live music with singer and guitarist Eric Frost. And while visitors are also (and always!) welcome, Tuesdays is "Locals [...]
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North Shore Readers & Writers Festival

North Shore Readers & Writers Festival

November 1, 2023 - November 4, 2023    
All Day
The North Shore Readers and Writers Festival is a biennial event that locates, celebrates, and fosters the literary arts and engagement with the written word. [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

November 1, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
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George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
April 18, 2022 - September 30, 2022    
12:00 am
Grand Portage National Monument
At Grand Portage National Monument’s Heritage Center, the George Morrison Exhibit “Connections” will open the week of April 18, 2022. For this exhibit, the National Park Service (NPS) [...]
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Heck of the North Bike Race
Heck of the North Bike Race
October 1, 2022    
All Day
East Alger Grade
2022 marks the 14th anniversary of The Heck of the North! This is the event that started it all on the North Shore. We will [...]
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Oktoberfest Game Feed and Craft Brew Dinner
Oktoberfest Game Feed and Craft Brew Dinner
October 15, 2022    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Gunflint Lodge
$90, $20 beer pairing. Join us up in the Northwoods for a weekend of eating gourmet game foods and washing it down with a variety [...]
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Moose Madness
Moose Madness
October 20, 2022 - October 23, 2022    
All Day
Downtown Grand Marais
The Moose is Loose in Grand Marais during the annual Moose Madness Family Festival! Enjoy the outdoors and learn a few facts about our celebrated [...]
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Halloween Dance and Costume Contest
Halloween Dance and Costume Contest
October 29, 2022    
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Grand Portage Lodge & Casino
The Evening Stars are a funk/soul band that will bring great dance music from the 30’s to the 80’s who will be performing from 8pm [...]
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Lake Superior Jazz Festival
Lake Superior Jazz Festival
November 4, 2022 - November 6, 2022    
All Day
Friday, November 4 6pm  Brilliant Colors Jazz Trio,  Lutsen Resort Jazz Dinner 6pm  Dan Nelson Trio,  Cascade Lodge 8pm  Southside Aces & Andrew Walesch Orchestra,  [...]
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Events on September 25, 2022
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
18 Apr 22
Grand Portage
Events on September 26, 2022
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
18 Apr 22
Grand Portage
Events on September 27, 2022
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
18 Apr 22
Grand Portage
Events on September 28, 2022
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
18 Apr 22
Grand Portage
Events on September 29, 2022
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
18 Apr 22
Grand Portage
Events on September 30, 2022
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
18 Apr 22
Grand Portage
Events on October 1, 2022
Heck of the North Bike Race
Heck of the North Bike Race
1 Oct 22
Two Harbors
Events on October 15, 2022
Oktoberfest Game Feed and Craft Brew Dinner
Oktoberfest Game Feed and Craft Brew Dinner
15 Oct 22
Grand Marais
Events on October 20, 2022
Moose Madness
Moose Madness
20 Oct 22
Grand Marais
Events on October 21, 2022
Moose Madness
Moose Madness
20 Oct 22
Grand Marais
Events on October 22, 2022
Moose Madness
Moose Madness
20 Oct 22
Grand Marais
Events on October 23, 2022
Moose Madness
Moose Madness
20 Oct 22
Grand Marais
Events on October 29, 2022
Halloween Dance and Costume Contest
Halloween Dance and Costume Contest
29 Oct 22
Grand Portage
Events on November 4, 2022
Lake Superior Jazz Festival
Lake Superior Jazz Festival
4 Nov 22
Events on November 5, 2022
Lake Superior Jazz Festival
Lake Superior Jazz Festival
4 Nov 22

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upcoming events
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
22 Sep 23
Grand Marais
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
North House Folk School Hide Week 2023
2 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
2 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
2 Oct 23
Two Harbors
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
3 Oct 23
Grand Marais
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