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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!

Music at Harbor Rail Pub

Music at Harbor Rail Pub

November 20, 2025    
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Tuesdays 7-9pm Vinyl Night! Bring your favorite album to share and enjoy a free rail drink or tap beer. Thursdays 7-9pm Karaoke Nigh! Occasionally, there’s [...]
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 [...]
Introduction to Perspective Drawing

Introduction to Perspective Drawing

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

North Shore Winery events

November 21, 2025    
3:30 pm
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 [...]
Pigment to Paint (couples & friends)

Pigment to Paint (couples & friends)

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

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 21, 2025    
6:00 pm
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 [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

November 22, 2025    
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 [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

November 22, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fiber Circle Saturdays | 10am-11:30am Want to join but don't know where to start with fiber arts? Come anyway! We offer a selection of beginner [...]
Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

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

Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament

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

Tour the North House Campus

November 22, 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, [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 22, 2025    
6:00 pm
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 [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

November 22, 2025    
6:00 pm
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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Split Rock Lighthouse Beacon Lighting
July 31, 2022    
9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
As the culmination of an evening presentation about Great Lakes Shipwrecks, Split Rock Lighthouse will be lit. 2022 is the 112th anniversary of the lighthouse.
Events on July 31, 2022

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view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
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upcoming events
Navigating by Color Series
6 Sep 25
Silver Bay
Castle Danger Brewery events
15 Nov 25
Two Harbors
Lutefisk Dinner
15 Nov 25
Grand Marais
Ditty Wish
15 Nov 25
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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