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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!

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2025 - May 28, 2025    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is active between Apr. 16 and May 28 and peaks on May 5-6. The maximum rate for shooting stars in [...]
Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show

Art Exhibit: Hovland Arts Guild Spring Show

April 26, 2025 - May 18, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Featuring the work of 19 artists from the community of Hovland, Minnesota, this show will offer a cornucopia of styles and mediums. The exhibit will [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

May 9, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

May 9, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North SHore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music May 17  DJ Unity, 9pm May [...]
Minnesota Fishing Opener 2025

Minnesota Fishing Opener 2025

May 10, 2025    
All Day
Minnesota Fishing Openeer 2025 for walleye, sauger and northern pike is May 10. Whether you're going out at the stroke of midnight or heading out [...]
Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota

Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota

May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025    
All Day
Take a Mom Fishing in Minnesota Let’s get reel, moms! Join the 2025 Minnesota Moms Fishing Challenge: a free, virtual fishing challenge held Saturday May [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

May 10, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

May 10, 2025    
4:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 4:30-6:30pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6-8pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

May 10, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

May 10, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North SHore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music May 17  DJ Unity, 9pm May [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

May 11, 2025    
5:00 pm
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
May Full Moon

May Full Moon

May 12, 2025    
All Day
The May full moon is known as the Flower Moon reflecting the abundance of flowers that bloom in May - yay!
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

May 13, 2025    
4:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 4:30-6:30pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6-8pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
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Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
November 9, 2024 - December 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Love Your Neighbor, a community exhibition presented by Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church. Love Your Neighbor features [...]
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 [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
December 1, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
December 3, 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 [...]
Joyful Event: Golden Acrylic Mediums
December 5, 2024    
3:30 am - 5:00 am
Joyful Event: Golden Acrylic Mediums: Golden acrylic mediums are acrylic polymer emulsions that can be used to modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways. [...]
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 [...]
Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts
December 6, 2024 - December 7, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts: Joy and Co. is hosting popular jewelers Billy and Barry, who will create custom jewelry pieces for gifts or for [...]
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 [...]
Julebyen
December 7, 2024 - December 8, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where is the best place to get into the holiday spirit?  The Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en)  "Christmas Village". It is a centuries-old Nordic tradition celebrated with ethnic [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
December 8, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
December 10, 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 [...]
Dark Sky Festival
December 12, 2024 - December 14, 2024    
All Day
Cook County is home to one of the darkest skies in the world. Every year, explorers, adventurers, artists and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the northern lights. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) has been named as one of only 13 certified International Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world! And at over a million acres, it is the largest. Help us to celebrate our dark sky season at the third Dark Sky Festival! More details . . .
Paint and Sip
December 12, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Paint and Sip: Unleash your inner artist with our Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
December 13, 2024 - December 15, 2024    
All Day
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel: Pancakes and curling? Yep! Sign up for fun. 8 end games, meals provided, 3 game gaurantee. registration
Santa at the Lighthouse
December 14, 2024 - December 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
After meeting so many wonderful kids last year, Santa has made it a point to visit Split Rock Lighthouse again this year! Come meet Santa [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
December 17, 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 [...]
18 Dec
December 18, 2024    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fantastic Feather Facts: Have you ever wondered about all the shapes, sizes, and colors feathers come in? How do birds fly, anyway? How are owls [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
December 19, 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 [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
December 20, 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
December 20, 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 [...]
Winter Solstice
December 21, 2024    
All Day
The sun will be at it's farthest point and it will be the shortest day of the year. This is also the first day of [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
December 21, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Ursids Meteor Shower
December 21, 2024 - December 22, 2024    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
The Ursid meteor shower is active between Dec. 17-26 and this year will peak on Dec. 21-22. The moon will be slight over half full. [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
December 22, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
December 24, 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 [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
December 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 [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
December 27, 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 [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
December 27, 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 [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
December 28, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
December 28, 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 [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
December 29, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
December 29, 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 [...]
Best Stargazing December
December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
Best Stargazing December
December 30, 2024    
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 – [...]
New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2024    
All Day
New Year's Eve Celebration: Join us in celebrating the New Year at Cascade Restaurant & Pub! We'll be open from 8 am - 9 pm [...]
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
December 31, 2024    
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
New Year's Eve Dinner at Superior Shores Vue North first course Parsnip Thyme Veloutè with Cilantro Oil Wine Pairing: Nortico Alvarinho 2022, Vinho Verde from [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
January 2, 2025    
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 [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
January 3, 2025    
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 [...]
Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
January 4, 2025    
All Day
The long range forecast shows a moderate chance of northern lights January 4, 9, and 15. Since northern lights are solar storms, the likelihood changes [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days
January 4, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Tour the North House Campus
January 4, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Events on December 1, 2024
Events on December 2, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 3, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
3 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 4, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 5, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Joyful Event: Golden Acrylic Mediums
5 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Pikku Joulu
5 Dec 24
Finland
Events on December 6, 2024
Events on December 7, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Julebyen
7 Dec 24
Knife River
Events on December 8, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Julebyen
7 Dec 24
Knife River
Events on December 9, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 10, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
10 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 11, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 12, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Dark Sky Festival
12 Dec 24
Paint and Sip
12 Dec 24
Tofte
Events on December 13, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Dark Sky Festival
12 Dec 24
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
13 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 14, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Dark Sky Festival
12 Dec 24
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
13 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 15, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
13 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Santa at the Lighthouse
14 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 16, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 17, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
17 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 18, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 19, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
19 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 20, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
20 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior
20 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 21, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Winter Solstice
21 Dec 24
Events on December 22, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Ursids Meteor Shower
21 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on December 23, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 24, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
24 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 25, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 26, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
26 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 27, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
27 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
27 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 28, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
28 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 29, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
29 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 30, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Best Stargazing December
30 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing December
30 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on December 31, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
New Year's Eve Celebration
31 Dec 24
Lutsen
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
31 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on January 2, 2025
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
2 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 3, 2025
Music & Events at Up Yonder!
3 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 4, 2025

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