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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!

Santa at the Lighthouse

Santa at the Lighthouse

December 14, 2024 - December 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
After meeting so many wonderful kids last year, Santa has made it a point to visit Split Rock Lighthouse again this year! Come meet Santa [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 14, 2024    
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 [...]
December Full Moon

December Full Moon

December 15, 2024    
All Day
Full moons have many names derived from various cultures reflecting what was happening in the natural world. December's full moon is known as the Cold [...]
Holiday Vendor Pop-Up

Holiday Vendor Pop-Up

December 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Holiday Vendor Pop-Up: Do you need to do some last-minute holiday shopping? Join your local Vendors at the Silver Bay Lounge on Sunday, Dec. 15th, [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 15, 2024    
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 [...]
Medicine River Jam

Medicine River Jam

December 15, 2024    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Live Music with Medicine River "Jam", Sundays from 3 - 6 pm on the Gun Flint Tavern rooftop bar overlooking Grand Marais harbor - aka The Raven's [...]
Drury Lane Book Club, December

Drury Lane Book Club, December

December 15, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
North Woods by Daniel Mason Our book club is free and open to the public! People can pick or choose what books to participate with, and [...]
Full Moon Reading, December

Full Moon Reading, December

December 15, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This is an open community bonfire where all are encouraged to share a favorite piece of prose or literature. There are no limits to the [...]
18 Dec

Gooseberry Falls event: Fantastic Feather Facts

December 18, 2024    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Fantastic Feather Facts: Have you ever wondered about all the shapes, sizes, and colors feathers come in? How do birds fly, anyway? How are owls [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 20, 2024    
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 [...]
Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

December 20, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the staff at Lady Superior NA Bottle Shop in downtown Grand Marais for Fall Friday Tastings. We will be featuring seasonal NA drinks for [...]
Winter Solstice

Winter Solstice

December 21, 2024    
All Day
The sun will be at it's farthest point and it will be the shortest day of the year. This is also the first day of [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 21, 2024    
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 [...]
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Best Stargazing January
January 21, 2023    
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
Events on January 21, 2023
Best Stargazing January
21 Jan 23
Silver Bay

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skaters on ice rink in front of gunflint lodge
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upcoming events
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
14 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Paint and Sip
14 Nov 24
Tofte
November Full Moon
15 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Full Moon Reading, November
15 Nov 24
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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