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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!

 

Moose Calves Born

Moose Calves Born

May 19, 2023 - June 9, 2023    
All Day
Gangly, tawny moose calves are born about nine months after the autumn rut [mating season]. Born at 25-35 pounds, the average adult moose weighs close [...]
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness

Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness

May 26, 2023 - August 26, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Exhibiting Artists Mary Bergs Alexa Horochowski Ben Moren Galilee Peaches OPEN – Wednesdays – Saturdays, June-August 10 AM – 3 PM Member Preview May 26 [...]
Beauty is Everywhere Gallery Exhibition

Beauty is Everywhere Gallery Exhibition

June 3, 2023 - June 25, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Three artists inspired by nature, connection and life come together to present Beauty is Everywhere, an exhibition at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery. Rosemary [...]
Take a Kid Fishing

Take a Kid Fishing

June 9, 2023 - June 11, 2023    
All Day
Minnesotans who bring a kids [15 or younger] fishing don't need a license courtesy of the MN DNR. It's their way of getting everyone out [...]
Boundary Waters Expo

Boundary Waters Expo

June 10, 2023 - June 11, 2023    
All Day
Join us at the edge on the Boundary Waters for a celebration of canoeing, camping and wilderness travel, June 10 & 11, 2023. The Boundary [...]
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

June 10, 2023    
All Day
Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans and 8 North Shore State Parks. With a [...]
Music & Events | Up Yonder on 61

Music & Events | Up Yonder on 61

June 10, 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 [...]
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus Buildings Open for the Season!

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus Buildings Open for the Season!

June 10, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Current conditions are favorable to open the buildings for the season. This may change if there is additional significant rain in the coming week. However, the [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

June 10, 2023    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

June 10, 2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Muffin Man Summer Children’s Story Hour   The Reader: Kevin Kager, our co-owner and long time story reader, is sure to have kids (and adults) laughing [...]
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, [...]
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Moose lick salt on road
November 15, 2022 - December 31, 2022    
12:00 am
When temps drop in the winter, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
Lutsen Mountains Thanksgiving Weekend
November 24, 2022 - November 27, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open for the weekend!
Holiday Art Underground
November 25, 2022 - December 31, 2022    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hand-made original art in pottery, jewelry, woodcuts and more. Lots to choose from.
Living with Craft Gallery Exhibition
November 30, 2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for Living with Craft, a group exhibition presented by The North House Folk School and curated by Tib Shaw. Living with Craft features [...]
Living with Craft Gallery Exhibition
December 1, 2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for Living with Craft, a group exhibition presented by The North House Folk School and curated by Tib Shaw. Living with Craft features [...]
Lutsen Mountains Early Season Friday-Sunday
December 2, 2022 - December 4, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open for the season this weekend!
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
December 6, 2022    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us and test your wits at Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at The Gun Flint Tavern and presented by the Cook County Historical [...]
North Shore Swing Band Live at North House
December 8, 2022    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The fabulous North Shore Swing Band will play a Holiday concert Thursday, December 8, 2022, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Blue Building at North House [...]
Lutsen Mountains Open Daily
December 9, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open for the season!
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
December 9, 2022 - December 11, 2022    
All Day
December 9 - 11  ::  The North Shore Open January 27 - 29 ::  Jim Osbakken Memorial Open March 3 - 5. ::  5Y & [...]
North Shore Open Bonspiel
December 10, 2022 - December 12, 2022    
All Day
Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
But Does it Pour? Gallery Exhibition
December 10, 2022 - January 1, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for But Does It Pour? a group exhibition presented by Cook County Potters. But Does It Pour? will display a wide variety of [...]
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