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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!

Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 12, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 13, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 16, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Best Stargazing May

Best Stargazing May

May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing May - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 19, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 20, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 23, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 26, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 27, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 30, 2026    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Best Stargazing June

Best Stargazing June

June 15, 2026 - June 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing June - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Best Stargazing July

Best Stargazing July

July 15, 2026 - July 16, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing July. New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way [...]
Best Stargazing August

Best Stargazing August

August 13, 2026 - August 14, 2026    
9:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing August - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
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Tettegouche event - Rock Talk on the Beach
June 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The creation of the North Shore is story of fire, ice, and water and the rocks tell the tale. Stop down at the beach, check [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
June 1, 2024    
1:00 pm
The free Grand Marais History Tour begins at the History Museum. The tour guide will lead the way to the Coast Guard Station. Visible relics [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Bears in the Yard
June 4, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
You might have a bear in your yard, but no fear! Come to the nature cart to learn how to coexist with these hungry critters. [...]
Meat Raffle
June 6, 2024    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join North Shore Area Partners (NSAP) for a Meat Raffle @ Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar in Finland! We will start at 6 pm and [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - A Welcome Nuisance
June 7, 2024    
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Bears, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, wolves, crows, and ravens! These animals often have a reputation that is undeserved. Come talk to a Naturalist at the nature [...]
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
June 7, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
THE JUBILATION CHOIR PRESENTS A free, family-friendly, upbeat one-hour show and great for all ages. Jubilation is a church youth choir consisting of 40 seventh [...]
Artist Reception - Laura Ahola-Young
June 7, 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's [...]
Falcons Live at Tettegouche State Park
June 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Don't miss out on a chance to see live falcons, up close. The peregrine falcon has long fascinated people across the globe, known for its [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
June 8, 2024    
1:00 pm
The free Grand Marais History Tour begins at the History Museum. The tour guide will lead the way to the Coast Guard Station. Visible relics [...]
Falcons Live at Gooseberry Falls State Park
June 8, 2024    
2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Don't miss out on a chance to see live falcons, up close. The peregrine falcon has long fascinated people across the globe, known for its [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Bears in the Yard
June 14, 2024    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
10:30You might have a bear in your yard, but no fear! Come to the nature cart to learn how to coexist with these hungry critters. [...]
Shenandoah "Revival Tour"
June 14, 2024    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
When country music lovers talk about the most significant groups in the genre, Shenandoah is always at the forefront. Fueled by Marty Raybon’s distinctive vocals [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Travis Novitsky
June 15, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Photography and Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases landscape and wildlife [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
June 15, 2024    
1:00 pm
The free Grand Marais History Tour begins at the History Museum. The tour guide will lead the way to the Coast Guard Station. Visible relics [...]
John Cron
June 15, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Cron in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Celebrate Lake Superior Day
June 20, 2024    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us at Gooseberry Falls State Park for a fun-filled Lake Superior Day event. Enjoy interactive activities and games for all ages, a documentary showing [...]
Found Horizons: Imagined Topographies Opening Reception
June 21, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for the Opening Reception of our latest exhibit, Found Horizons: Imagined Topographies from Duluth artist Karen Nease. Nease’s artwork highlights her devotion to [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
June 22, 2024    
1:00 pm
The free Grand Marais History Tour begins at the History Museum. The tour guide will lead the way to the Coast Guard Station. Visible relics [...]
Briand Morrison
June 22, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Briand Morrison in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
June 29, 2024    
1:00 pm
The free Grand Marais History Tour begins at the History Museum. The tour guide will lead the way to the Coast Guard Station. Visible relics [...]
Greg Tiburzi
June 29, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Greg Tiburzi in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
July 5, 2024 - July 6, 2024    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Did you know lead fishing tackle is harmful to loons? Stop by and learn more about how lead tackle affects the Minnesota state bird and [...]
Rock the Lake: Grand Portage Music Festival
July 5, 2024 - July 6, 2024    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FREE Music Festival by the Lake! Bring Your Own Chair Featuring Southern Express (Lynyrd Skynyrd) Xpedition (Journey) Free Fallin (Tom Petty) Strutter (Kiss)
Events on June 1, 2024
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Events on June 6, 2024
Meat Raffle
6 Jun 24
Finland
Events on June 7, 2024
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Events on June 14, 2024
Shenandoah "Revival Tour"
14 Jun 24
Two Harbors
Events on June 15, 2024
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
15 Jun 24
Grand Marais
John Cron
15 Jun 24
Two Harbors
Events on June 20, 2024
Events on June 21, 2024
Events on June 22, 2024
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
22 Jun 24
Grand Marais
Briand Morrison
22 Jun 24
Two Harbors
Events on June 29, 2024
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
29 Jun 24
Grand Marais
Greg Tiburzi
29 Jun 24
Two Harbors
Events on July 5, 2024

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