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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!

 

Falcons, Live! | Tettegouche State Park

Falcons, Live! | Tettegouche State Park

June 10, 2023    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at a peregrine falcon and other falcon species. Learn about the [...]
Meet the Artist Summer Exhibition Series

Meet the Artist Summer Exhibition Series

June 10, 2023    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come meet a wide range of local artists and explore their work in a fun and casual atmosphere. Artist & Date June 3 :: Jan [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

June 10, 2023    
2:00 pm
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, [...]
Falcons, Live! | Gooseberry Falls State Park

Falcons, Live! | Gooseberry Falls State Park

June 10, 2023    
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at a peregrine falcon and other falcon species. Learn about the [...]
Weekend Wine Down

Weekend Wine Down

June 11, 2023    
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Each Sunday of the summer, North Shore Winery hosts great musicians and bands on our outdoor stage and natural amphitheater! Seating is available, but bring [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

June 12, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Artist Talk: Presence In Visual Art

Artist Talk: Presence In Visual Art

June 14, 2023    
12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Join us and David Feinberg for an Artist Talk to learn more about his career and artwork. This event is free and open to the [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

June 14, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Thursday Afternoon Art

Thursday Afternoon Art

June 15, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us @ Joy & Co. Thursdays 4-6pm for fun demos and projects. More info can be found on our website and on Facebook Cost [...]
Finland Farmers Market

Finland Farmers Market

June 15, 2023    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area.
Music & Events | Up Yonder on 61

Music & Events | Up Yonder on 61

June 16, 2023    
12:00 am
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 [...]
North House Folk School Wooden Boat Show

North House Folk School Wooden Boat Show

June 16, 2023 - June 18, 2023    
All Day
Summer's arrival in the North deserves to be celebrated! The Wooden Boat Show features craft demonstrations, community food events, speakers, kids activities and of course, [...]
Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, & William A Irvin 5K

Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, & William A Irvin 5K

June 17, 2023    
All Day
Started by a local group of runners in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown from just 150 participants its first year to now one of the [...]
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Lutsen Fall Community Celebration
October 31, 2021    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join the Lutsen Fall Community Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 1-3 p.m. at Grand View Park. Halloween costumes welcome. There will be hot beverages, [...]
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November 4, 2021 - November 11, 2021    
12:00 am
The North Shore Readers and Writers Festival is a biennial event that locates, celebrates, and fosters the literary arts and engagement with the written word. [...]
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest
November 18, 2021 - November 21, 2021    
All Day
Celebrate the crafts, customs, landscape, history and stories of winter travel and traditional life ways in the North. Featuring winter-centric coursework, a winter tent camp, [...]
Fall Holiday Craft Show
November 20, 2021    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fall Holiday Shopping at Harbor Rail Events. November 20 from 9-3 602 1st Ave Two Harbors. Candles, Table Runners, knitting, Driftwood trees, Jewelry, light-up bottles, [...]
Schroeder Holiday Bazaar
November 20, 2021    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
North Country Crafters are back with the 50th Holiday bazaar!
6th Annual Small Business Saturday Craft Sale
November 27, 2021    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
18 booths of all handmade local crafts, gifts, and baked goods. One stop shopping for Christmas! This is the one you don’t want to miss!
Annual Craft Sale
November 27, 2021    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
All hand-made local crafts!
Trees, Trains & Tradition
November 27, 2021    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Shop for Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland! Tea, Trains & Tradition ties to the North Shore Scenic Railroad’s “Christmas Tree Train” that brings families from [...]
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Events on November 27, 2021
Annual Craft Sale
27 Nov 21
Two Harbors
Trees, Trains & Tradition
27 Nov 21
Knife River

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