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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!

Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

December 13, 2025    
12:00 am
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
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 [...]
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Ladies Spiel

Ladies Spiel

December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Curling Club
Two Harbors Curling Club is hosting a Ladies Spiel.  16 team pool play with four 6 end games guaranteed. Cash payouts, food and beer specials [...]
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Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore

Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore

December 13, 2025    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
French River Lutheran Church
Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore - Featuring fancy baked goods, Fika Cafe, artisans, and crafters! Head to the French River Lutheran Church for coffee, lunch, [...]
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Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

December 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Dappled Fern Fibers
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 [...]
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Santa at the Lighthouse

Santa at the Lighthouse

December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
Santa at the Lighthouse - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Santa is excited to return to Split Rock Lighthouse this holiday season! [...]
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Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 13, 2025    
1:00 pm
Edna G Tugboat
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 [...]
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Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

December 13, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Ridge Riders Kick-Off Party

Ridge Riders Kick-Off Party

December 13, 2025    
5:30 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Ridge Riders Kick-Off Party - Join the Cook County Ridge Riders snowmobile club as kick off our season. Renew your membership, eat, drink, dance, win! [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

December 13, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
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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Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

December 13, 2025    
6:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
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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Geminids Meteor Shower

Geminids Meteor Shower

December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
North Shore
The Geminids meteor shower occurs between November 19 to December 24 and this year will peak on the nights of December 13 and 14.  The [...]
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Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

December 14, 2025    
12:00 am
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
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 [...]
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Jingle and Mingle

Jingle and Mingle

December 14, 2025    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Silver Bay Municipal Liquor Store & Lounge
Jingle and Mingle - Need to do some holiday shopping? Join your local Vendors at the Silver Bay Lounge on Sunday, Dec. 14th from 11am-4pm. [...]
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Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2024    
All Day
Cascade Lodge
New Year's Eve Celebration: Join us in celebrating the New Year at Cascade Restaurant & Pub! We'll be open from 8 am - 9 pm [...]
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New Year's Eve Dinner Special
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
December 31, 2024    
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Vue North at Superior Shores
New Year's Eve Dinner at Superior Shores Vue North first course Parsnip Thyme Veloutè with Cilantro Oil Wine Pairing: Nortico Alvarinho 2022, Vinho Verde from [...]
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New Year's Eve Northern Lights
New Year's Eve Northern Lights
December 31, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
North Shore
Northern Lights will be dancing across the sky all day New Year's Eve, so get out at dusk to catch the tail end of the [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 4, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Intro to Ice Fishing at Tettegouche
Intro to Ice Fishing at Tettegouche
January 10, 2025    
All Day
Tettegouche State Park
Intro to Ice Fishing - Ice fishing is more than just staring down a dark hole in the ice! Whether you are a beginner or [...]
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Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
January 11, 2025    
All Day
Trail Center Lodge
The very northeastern tip of Minnesota is Cook County, a land blessed with stunning beauty. We have Gichigami. And glacially sculpted boreal forests. And an [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 11, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
January 16, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Surfside on Superior
Paint and Sip: Unleash your inner artist with our Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 18, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
January 20, 2025    
All Day
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans [...]
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Snowshoe Hike at Tettegouche
Snowshoe Hike at Tettegouche
January 24, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Tettegouche State Park
Snowshoe Hike at Tettegouche - River ice conditions willing, join the Naturalist for a free, guided snowshoe hike to the Cascades of the Baptism River. [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 25, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
January 26, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
All Day
For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors [...]
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Events on December 30, 2024
Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
30 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on December 31, 2024
New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
31 Dec 24
Lutsen
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
31 Dec 24
Two Harbors
New Year's Eve Northern Lights
New Year's Eve Northern Lights
31 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on January 4, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
4 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 10, 2025
Intro to Ice Fishing at Tettegouche
Intro to Ice Fishing at Tettegouche
10 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on January 11, 2025
Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
11 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
11 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 16, 2025
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
16 Jan 25
Tofte
Events on January 18, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
18 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 20, 2025
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
20 Jan 25
Events on January 24, 2025
Snowshoe Hike at Tettegouche
Snowshoe Hike at Tettegouche
24 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on January 25, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
25 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 26, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 27, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 28, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 29, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 30, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25

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6 Sep 25
Silver Bay
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7 Nov 25
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Leonids Meteor Shower
17 Nov 25
Silver Bay
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18 Nov 25
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18 Nov 25
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