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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!

Navigating by Color Series

Navigating by Color Series

September 6, 2025 - December 31, 2025    
All Day
Navigating by Color series debuts featuring Catherine Meier art at two stops The recent works by Finland MN resident can be seen and enjoyed at [...]
Moose lick salt on road

Moose lick salt on road

November 19, 2025 - December 24, 2025    
12:00 am
When temps drop in the winter, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

December 5, 2025 - December 7, 2025    
All Day
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at [...]
Lutsen Mountains Open for Skiing

Lutsen Mountains Open for Skiing

December 5, 2025 - December 7, 2025    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains Open for Skiing this weekend. The season is  projected to open November 28-30 and open for daily operations on December 12
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

December 6, 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 [...]
Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

December 6, 2025    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
Holiday Market at Studio 21

Holiday Market at Studio 21

December 6, 2025    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Holiday Market at Studio 21 | Northwoods Fiber Guild Holiday Sale | Pots for Presents - new this year, three wonderful community holiday shopping and [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

December 6, 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 [...]
Grand Portage Craft Fair

Grand Portage Craft Fair

December 6, 2025    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Grand Portage Craft Fair - come prepare for the holidays. Handmade Crafts Christmas Gifts Christmas Decoration Vintage Items Local Jewelry & Much More!
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 6, 2025    
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 [...]
Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament

Make Your Own Fused Glass Christmas Ornament

December 6, 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

December 6, 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

December 6, 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 [...]
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