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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!

Cook County Market

Cook County Market

October 7, 2023    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
Gunflint Scramble Bike Race

Gunflint Scramble Bike Race

October 7, 2023    
10:00 am
A 20 mile mountain bike race on Minnesota's Gunflint Trail. Featuring beautiful scenery and punishing climbs.
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit

MUSE 12x12 Exhibit

October 7, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

October 7, 2023    
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 [...]
Harvest Booya

Harvest Booya

October 7, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Booya is a classic Midwestern gathering named after the stew served, this one celebrating the harvest. One theory says the name came from a reporter [...]
Meet the Artist Summer Exhibition Series

Meet the Artist Summer Exhibition Series

October 7, 2023    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come meet a wide range of local artists and explore their work in a fun and casual atmosphere. Artist & Date June 3 :: Jan [...]
Author Meet & Greet: Jean E. Pendziwol and Todd Stewart

Author Meet & Greet: Jean E. Pendziwol and Todd Stewart

October 7, 2023    
1:00 pm
Meet your favorite authors and get a signed book: Skating Wild on an Inland Sea. Let’s go! Experience the magic of skating on wild ice. [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History tour

Grand Marais Harbor History tour

October 7, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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 [...]
Layne Kennedy – Story Telling with Photographs

Layne Kennedy – Story Telling with Photographs

October 7, 2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Layne Kennedy has been a professional photographer for forty-five years.  His work includes fine art photography as well as editorial photography shooting magazine features for [...]
Story Telling with Photographs by Layne Kennedy

Story Telling with Photographs by Layne Kennedy

October 7, 2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Layne Kennedy has been a professional photographer for forty-five years. His work includes fine art photography as well as editorial photography shooting magazine features for [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

October 7, 2023    
2:00 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, [...]
Adam Moe

Adam Moe

October 7, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Adam Moe in the fireside room and bar.
Live Superior Reads Event with Lin Salisbury and Carol Dunbar

Live Superior Reads Event with Lin Salisbury and Carol Dunbar

October 7, 2023    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join host Lin Salisbury for a live Superior Reads conversation with author Carol Dunbar about her newest novel, A Winter's Rime, a story about sisterhood and [...]
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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,  [...]
Erkki Harju Ski Trai Maintenance Day
November 12, 2022    
12:00 pm
Save the date . November 12th 2022 for a trail maintenance extravaganza and the annual meeting to follow.
Tour the North House Campus
November 12, 2022    
2:00 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, [...]
Moose lick salt on road
November 15, 2022 - December 31, 2022    
12:00 am
When temps drop in the winter, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend
November 19, 2022 - November 20, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open for the season this weekend!
Lutsen Mountains Thanksgiving Weekend
November 24, 2022 - November 27, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open for the weekend!
Thanksgiving Dinner at Gunflint Lodge
November 24, 2022    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
$35 Come celebrate Thanksgiving with a home cooked meal! Dinner seatings will be 11 AM – 4 PM on Thursday, November 24th.
Holiday Art Underground
November 25, 2022 - December 31, 2022    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hand-made original art in pottery, jewelry, woodcuts and more. Lots to choose from.
Mall of AmericInn
December 1, 2022    
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
34+ local business, crafters and artists. will be setting up mini-stores at the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Silver Bay. Come to one location and [...]
Lutsen Mountains Early Season Friday-Sunday
December 2, 2022 - December 4, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open for the season this weekend!
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