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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!

Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

December 30, 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 [...]
Falcons, Live! | Gooseberry Falls State Park

Falcons, Live! | Gooseberry Falls State Park

December 30, 2023    
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live falcons for an up-close look at a Peregrine Falcon and American Kestrel. Learn about the wildly [...]
Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

December 30, 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 | [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison

Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison

December 31, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
Christmas Eve at Justine's

Christmas Eve at Justine's

December 31, 2023    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ring in the New Year at Justine's with family and friends while you enjoy a spectacular view overlooking Gunflint Lake and the Canadian Border with [...]
Joe Paulik and Pat Flack

Joe Paulik and Pat Flack

December 31, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Don't miss singer/songwriter and local folk legend Joe Paulik, along with bass guitar master Pat Flack, Sunday, Dec. 31st from 6 pm - 8 pm [...]
First Day Hike

First Day Hike

January 1, 2024    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Start the New Year off on the right foot (and the left) and join the park naturalist, on January 1, from 1-4 pm, for a [...]
Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

January 2, 2024    
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 | [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom

Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom

January 4, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Thursday Art at Joy & Co

Thursday Art at Joy & Co

January 4, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Find your Joy! We get together every Thursday to make art, join us at Joy & Co
Cook County Trivia Night

Cook County Trivia Night

January 4, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us and test your wits at Historic Cook County Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at Up Yonder and presented by the Cook County [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

January 4, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 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 [...]
Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

January 4, 2024    
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 | [...]
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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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Fall Equinox
22 Sep 22
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Heck of the North Bike Race
1 Oct 22
Two Harbors

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wintry ski in ski out townhomes at caribou highlands lodge at lutsen mountains
wintry ski in ski out townhomes at caribou highlands lodge at lutsen mountains
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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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