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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!

Julebyen

Julebyen

December 2, 2023 - December 3, 2023    
All Day
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 Scandinavian and German tradition [...]
Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale

Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale

December 2, 2023    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Don't miss the annual Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House & Holiday Sale, from 9 am - 2 pm, Saturday, Dec. 2nd at Grand Marais Art [...]
Craft Show

Craft Show

December 2, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors area crafters are hosting two Holiday Craft Shows on Saturdays November 4 and December 2. Everyone welcome!
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

December 2, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Hygge Party Thursdays | 6-7pm This free, drop in fiber circle at Dappled Fern yarn shop is reminiscent of that first Hygge Party. Slip on [...]
Pots for Preesents

Pots for Preesents

December 2, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for our 3rd Annual Pots for Presents Pottery Sale. Participating local artists this year include Adrea Beres, Kari Carter, Mike Smieja, and Natalie [...]
Author Meet & Greet: Craig Blacklock

Author Meet & Greet: Craig Blacklock

December 2, 2023    
1:00 pm
Meet your favorite authors and get a signed book: Lightwaves: Abstract Photographs of Reflections from Lake Superior. A century ago Alfred Stieglitz turned his Graflex [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 2, 2023    
1:00 pm
The Edna G will be decked out in Christmas finery and beautiful lights for the holidays. This is not your normal Christmas Tea–this is a [...]
Ridge Riders Kick-Off Party

Ridge Riders Kick-Off Party

December 2, 2023    
5:00 pm
Join the Cook County Ridge Riders snowmobile club as kick off our 23-24 season. Renew your membership, eat, drink, dance, win! 5pm - 7pm ::Raffles, [...]
Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

December 2, 2023    
6:00 pm
Open Stage | Tuesdays, 6-9pm Come on up and strut your stuff in a safe and welcoming space. Whatever your jam is! Trivia Night | [...]
Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the Night Before Christmas

December 2, 2023    
7:00 pm
Put a holiday smile on your face with this season's productions of Twas the Night Before Christmas. The Grand Marais Playhouse is swimming in holiday [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 3, 2023    
1:00 pm
The Edna G will be decked out in Christmas finery and beautiful lights for the holidays. This is not your normal Christmas Tea–this is a [...]
Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the Night Before Christmas

December 3, 2023    
2:00 pm
Put a holiday smile on your face with this season's productions of Twas the Night Before Christmas. The Grand Marais Playhouse is swimming in holiday [...]
Aurora Borealis – December 4 - 5

Aurora Borealis – December 4 - 5

December 4, 2023 - December 5, 2023    
5:30 pm - 4:00 am
the northern lights are likely to be out! Look to the sky tonight! The highest chance to see aurora is from 10pm til 4am This [...]
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George Morrison “Connections” Exhibit
April 18, 2022 - September 30, 2022    
12:00 am
At Grand Portage National Monument’s Heritage Center, the George Morrison Exhibit “Connections” will open the week of April 18, 2022. For this exhibit, the National Park Service (NPS) [...]
Sailing on the Hjørdis
June 1, 2022 - August 31, 2022    
10:00 am
The flagship of the Grand Marais Harbor, Hjørdis shares the name of the mythical Norse goddess of war. Take a trip on this 50’ traditionally-rigged [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
August 30, 2022    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday, North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts, Local Music, and Local food! Come by for [...]
Paul Metsa & Sonny Earl - Silver Bay Music In The Park Concert
September 9, 2022    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
FREE Friday evening blues in Silver Bay's City Center Park. Come on out an enjoy some Minnesota legends. Paul Metsa and Sonny Earl starting playing together in 1997. At that time, Metsa was a hot name in the Minnesota music scene. Sonny on the other hand was an aspiring musician, looking to advance his music career. Metsa reluctantly agreed to play with Sonny and they have been partners ever since.
Road Tripping Writers in Silver Bay
September 14, 2022    
6:00 pm
The Arrowhead Library System is please to present Road Tripping Writers with Lorna Landvik and Sarah Stonich, a free program. After cooling their heels throughout [...]
Fall Equinox
September 22, 2022    
All Day
The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also [...]
Heck of the North Bike Race
October 1, 2022    
All Day
2022 marks the 14th anniversary of The Heck of the North! This is the event that started it all on the North Shore. We will [...]
Events on August 28, 2022
Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
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Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
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Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
Locals Night at the Winery
30 Aug 22
Lutsen
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Sailing on the Hjørdis
1 Jun 22
Grand Marais
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Heck of the North Bike Race
1 Oct 22
Two Harbors

Check out these North Shore Favorites

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upcoming events
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
30 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Music & Events
30 Nov 23
Lutsen
Cook County Trivia Night
30 Nov 23
Grand Marais
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