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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

November 24, 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 [...]
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 [...]
World's Shortest Parade (but so festive!)

World's Shortest Parade (but so festive!)

November 29, 2024    
5:30 pm
Oh Ole Night Parade & Fireworks It's a festive Scandinavian time of year! Head to downtown Grand Marais for the annual community holiday parade. We [...]
Winter Hovland Arts Fair

Winter Hovland Arts Fair

November 30, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The small community of Hovland is filled with large group of artists. Painters, beaders, wood carvers, crafters, knitters, bakers, musicians, weavers, basket makers, knife makers, [...]
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

November 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024    
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse 'Tis the season to learn about winter living at Split Rock Lighthouse and the Christmas traditions of the 1930s. Explore [...]
Nate Weiler

Nate Weiler

November 30, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Nate Weiler in the fireside room and bar.
Best Stargazing November - 2nd new moon of the month

Best Stargazing November - 2nd new moon of the month

November 30, 2024    
8:00 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 – [...]
Medicine River Jam

Medicine River Jam

December 1, 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 [...]
Pikku Joulu

Pikku Joulu

December 5, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
In Finnish, Pikku Joulu means “Little Christmas”.  Held the first Thursday in December every year, all are welcome to join the Finland, MN community for this [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 6, 2024    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

December 6, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the staff at Lady Superior NA Bottle Shop in downtown Grand Marais for Fall Friday Tastings. We will be featuring seasonal NA drinks for [...]
Artist Reception: Edna Stromquist

Artist Reception: Edna Stromquist

December 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 7, 2024    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
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Lutsen Mountains Thanksgiving Weekend
November 24, 2022 - November 27, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open for the weekend!
Local Artists' Market
December 11, 2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Art + Ice Cream! Shop for your holiday gifts, while enjoying delicious ice cream. This one-day event features six local, women artists including: - Ebenezer [...]
Borealis Chorale & Christmas Concerts
December 11, 2022 - December 12, 2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Three years after their last concert, the Borealis Chorale & Orchestra (BCO) has reconvened and is excited to perform for the community! Concerts will be [...]
Events on November 27, 2022
Events on December 11, 2022
Local Artists' Market
11 Dec 22
Grand Marais
Borealis Chorale & Christmas Concerts
11 Dec 22
Grand Marais
Events on December 12, 2022
Borealis Chorale & Christmas Concerts
11 Dec 22
Grand Marais

Check out these North Shore Favorites

skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
charming Larsmont Cottages from over Lake Superior
upcoming events
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
14 Nov 24
Grand Marais
November Full Moon
15 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Full Moon Reading, November
15 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Jason Owen Band
15 Nov 24
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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