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!

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

November 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse 'Tis the season to learn about winter living at Split Rock Lighthouse and the Christmas traditions of the 1930s. Explore [...]

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Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts

December 6, 2024 - December 7, 2024

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Joy & Co

Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts: Joy and Co. is hosting popular jewelers Billy and Barry, who will create custom jewelry pieces for gifts or for [...]

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Artist Reception: Edna Stromquist

December 6, 2024

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center

State Parks

Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month [...]

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Julebyen

December 7, 2024 - December 8, 2024

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Knife River Community Center

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 Nordic tradition celebrated with ethnic [...]

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Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale

December 7, 2024

9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Studio 21

Don't miss the annual Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale, from 9 am - 2 pm, Saturday, Dec. 7th at Grand Marais Art [...]

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Grand Marais Winter Market

December 7, 2024

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Hub

Grand Marais Winter Market: Featuring over 15 local Artisans, you’re sure to find the perfect gifts for the holidays! Shop Local! Support local artists and [...]

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Pots for Presents

December 7, 2024

10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Grand Marais Art Colony

Join us for our 4th Annual Pots for Presents Pottery Sale. Participating local artists this year include Adrea Beres, Kari Carter, Joan Farnum, and Natalie [...]

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Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

December 7, 2024

11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Duluth & Iron Range Depot Museum

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]

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Erin Altemus and her Sled Dogs

December 7, 2024

12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Joy & Co

Erin Altemus and her Sled Dogs: Meet musher Erin Altemus of Sawtooth Racing and her Iditarod-bound dogs ; they will be paying us a visit [...]

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Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 7, 2024

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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Shorts in Winter Film Festival:

December 7, 2024

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Two Harbors High School

Shorts in Winter Film Festival: Join us for the inaugural short film festival, Shorts in Winter! This festival features 14 local filmmakers from the North [...]

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Santa's Sleigh at Grand Stay

December 7, 2024

3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Black Beach Inn by Grand Stay

The newly renamed Santa's Sleigh at GrandStay will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Black Beach Inn by GrandStay. This is the [...]

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Tour the North House Campus

December 7, 2024

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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