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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!

Art Entry Points: Open Print Day

Art Entry Points: Open Print Day

November 23, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Our print studio is open for you to explore the possibilities! Bring in a work in progress or a new block to carve, working alongside [...]
Kevin Buck

Kevin Buck

November 23, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Kevin Buck in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
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, [...]
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 – [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Geminids Meteor Shower

Geminids Meteor Shower

December 13, 2024 - December 14, 2024    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
The Geminid meteor shower occurs between November 19 to December 24 and this year will peak on the nights of December 13 and 14.  The shower [...]
December Full Moon

December Full Moon

December 15, 2024    
All Day
Full moons have many names derived from various cultures reflecting what was happening in the natural world. December's full moon is known as the Cold [...]
Drury Lane Book Club, December

Drury Lane Book Club, December

December 15, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
North Woods by Daniel Mason Our book club is free and open to the public! People can pick or choose what books to participate with, and [...]
Full Moon Reading, December

Full Moon Reading, December

December 15, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This is an open community bonfire where all are encouraged to share a favorite piece of prose or literature. There are no limits to the [...]
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Moose lick salt on road
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
March 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Reels is a wintertime film series with a line-up of award winners, international and indie titles. A new film is shown each Friday [...]
Nordic Ski Clinic with Team Birkie
March 4, 2023    
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
Join us at Bearskin Lodge for two sessions of expert nordic ski instruction from members of Team Birkie. The clinic is open to everyone, is [...]
Spoon Carving at Tettegouche State Park
March 4, 2023    
12:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Try your hand at this age old craft and make your own spoon. Participants will be given their choice of rough cut spoon blanks and, [...]
Dog Days of Winter | Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies
March 12, 2023    
All Day
Everyone welcome! Go Dog North Shore and Trail Center Lodge present: Dog Days of Winter ~ Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies Sled Dog Derbies 8 [...]
St Urho's Day Celebration
March 17, 2023 - March 19, 2023    
All Day
This annual celebrations includes a beauty pageant, a parade, music, facepainting, food, snow sculptures, and other community festivities. Parade Saturday at noon; other details tba
Sweetwater Shakedown
March 31, 2023 - April 2, 2023    
All Day
The cool nights and warm spring sun that pushes North Shore maples into producing the finest maple syrup in the world coincidentally are the best [...]
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Sweetwater Shakedown
31 Mar 23
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Sweetwater Shakedown
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