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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!

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest

November 21, 2025 - November 23, 2025    
All Day
The Winterers’ Gathering & Arctic Film Festival celebrates the crafts, customs, history, and stories that have been inspired by winter. Featuring winter-centric coursework, a winter [...]
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Introduction to Perspective Drawing

Introduction to Perspective Drawing

November 21, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Two Harbors Public Library
Introduction to Perspective Drawing - Join Two Harbors Public Library Artist in Residence Eric Klepinger in introduction to perspective drawing. During this workshop, we will [...]
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North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

November 21, 2025    
3:30 pm
North Shore Winery
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
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Pigment to Paint (couples & friends)

Pigment to Paint (couples & friends)

November 21, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Studio 17
Pigment to Paint (couples & friends) - Have you ever wondered how paint is made? Join Grand Marais Art Colony instructor Allison Healy at Studio [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 21, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

November 22, 2025    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

November 22, 2025    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Upon the Yonder Holiday Market is BACK for the 2025 holiday season, Saturday, November 22nd from 11 am - 5 pm! Local Artists - Drink, [...]
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Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament

Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament

November 22, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Joy & Co
Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament with instructor Jeri Person, Saturday Nov. 22nd and Dec 6th at Joy & Co. in Grand Marais. Takes [...]
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Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

November 22, 2025    
4:00 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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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 22, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

November 22, 2025    
6:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music & Special Event Saturdays Nov 15 [...]
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Chamber Music Up North

Chamber Music Up North

November 22, 2025    
7:00 pm
The 2025 winter edition of  Chamber Music Up North: NOTES FROM THE ROAD presents an exciting repertoire from every corner of the world, featuring music [...]
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Karaoke and Grand Reopening at the Green Door

Karaoke and Grand Reopening at the Green Door

November 22, 2025    
8:00 pm
The Green Door Municipal Bar
Karaoke and Grand Reopening at the Green Door - Head to the Green Door on November 22nd for Karaoke and the grand reopening celebration! Event [...]
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Halloween Open Bonspiel
Halloween Open Bonspiel
October 27, 2023 - October 29, 2023    
All Day
Cook County Curling Club
Typically scheduled for the last weekend in October or early November, with 4-person teams competing, plus a costume contest, with prizes awarded for the best [...]
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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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Grand Marais Writer's Salon
Grand Marais Writer's Salon
November 3, 2023    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Studio 21
Join Lin Salisbury and friends for a Writers Salon where local writers will share their current work followed by an open mic open to any [...]
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Holiday Bazaar
Holiday Bazaar
November 4, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Bethlehem Lutheran Church Two Harbors
Get out on this quiet weekend and shop the Holiday Bazaar sponsored by Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Two Harbors. Featuring Crafts, baked goods, used books and [...]
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Glensheen - The Cabaret
Glensheen - The Cabaret
November 10, 2023 - November 11, 2023    
12:00 am
Arrowhead Center for the Arts
Glensheen - the Cabaret is an adaptation of the St. Paul History Theater musical Glensheen - The Musical, a blockbuster hit about the 1977 Congdon [...]
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Deep Dark History: The Shipwrecks of Lake Superior
Deep Dark History: The Shipwrecks of Lake Superior
November 11, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Waves of Superior Café
Playing off of this dark theme, join us for a deep, dark and riveting presentation with Nick Schutz where he will go into detail about [...]
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Murder Mystery Dinner: I'll be Homicidal For Christmas
Murder Mystery Dinner: I'll be Homicidal For Christmas
November 11, 2023    
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Bluefin Grille
It’s December 23rd, 1978. Albee Humphrey used to be a household name, but these days his star is fading. He’s got one last shot at [...]
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Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
November 17, 2023 - December 18, 2023    
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 [...]
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Dark Skies Opening Reception and Artist Talk
Dark Skies Opening Reception and Artist Talk
November 17, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us for the Opening Reception of our latest exhibit, Dark Skies, from artists Adam Swanson and Sam Zimmerman. Swanson and Zimmerman join forces to [...]
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Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
November 18, 2023 - December 10, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us for our latest exhibit, Dark Skies, from artists Adam Swanson and Sam Zimmerman. Swanson and Zimmerman join forces to present a powerful exhibition [...]
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3 Spot Centennial Celebration
3 Spot Centennial Celebration
November 18, 2023    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Duluth & Iron Range Depot Museum
Join the Lake County Historical Society for an afternoon celebrating the historic 3 spot display 11 AM to 3 PM around the Two Harbors Depot! [...]
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Finland Winter Market November
Finland Winter Market November
November 19, 2023    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Clair Nelson Center
Bringing our farm and craft market into the winter, we will offer markets on November 19, December 17, January 21 and February 18. Stop by!
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Thanksgiving Buffet
Thanksgiving Buffet
November 23, 2023    
2:00 pm
Cascade Lodge Pub
Offering a traditional Thanksgiving Buffet, yum! Reservations are required at 218-387-1102, ext 102
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Trees, Trains & Traditions
Trees, Trains & Traditions
November 25, 2023    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Knife River Depot
Begin a family tradition with this new excursion from the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Travel up the North Shore to the small village of Knife [...]
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Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend
Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend
December 1, 2023 - December 3, 2023    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains
Lutsen Mountains open for the season this weekend!
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Events on October 29, 2023
Halloween Open Bonspiel
Halloween Open Bonspiel
27 Oct 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 1, 2023
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
1 Nov 23
Events on November 2, 2023
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
1 Nov 23
Events on November 3, 2023
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
1 Nov 23
Grand Marais Writer's Salon
Grand Marais Writer's Salon
3 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 4, 2023
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
North Shore Readers & Writers Festival
1 Nov 23
Holiday Bazaar
Holiday Bazaar
4 Nov 23
Two Harbors
Events on November 10, 2023
Glensheen - The Cabaret
Glensheen - The Cabaret
10 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 11, 2023
Glensheen - The Cabaret
Glensheen - The Cabaret
10 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Deep Dark History: The Shipwrecks of Lake Superior
Deep Dark History: The Shipwrecks of Lake Superior
11 Nov 23
Tofte
Murder Mystery Dinner: I'll be Homicidal For Christmas
Murder Mystery Dinner: I'll be Homicidal For Christmas
11 Nov 23
Tofte
Events on November 17, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Opening Reception and Artist Talk
Dark Skies Opening Reception and Artist Talk
17 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 18, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
3 Spot Centennial Celebration
3 Spot Centennial Celebration
18 Nov 23
Two Harbors
Events on November 19, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Finland Winter Market November
Finland Winter Market November
19 Nov 23
Finland
Events on November 20, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 21, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 22, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 23, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Thanksgiving Buffet
Thanksgiving Buffet
23 Nov 23
Lutsen
Events on November 24, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 25, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Trees, Trains & Traditions
Trees, Trains & Traditions
25 Nov 23
Knife River
Events on November 26, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 27, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 28, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 29, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 30, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on December 1, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend
Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend
1 Dec 23
Lutsen
Events on December 2, 2023
Moose lick salt on road
Moose lick salt on road
17 Nov 23
Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend
Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend
1 Dec 23
Lutsen

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12 Nov 25
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12 Nov 25
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13 Nov 25
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