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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!

Grand Marais Harbor History tour

Grand Marais Harbor History tour

October 7, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This free tour begins at the History Museum in Grand Marais, Saturdays at 1 pm. Participants walk a short distance along the harbor to the [...]
Layne Kennedy – Story Telling with Photographs

Layne Kennedy – Story Telling with Photographs

October 7, 2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Layne Kennedy has been a professional photographer for forty-five years.  His work includes fine art photography as well as editorial photography shooting magazine features for [...]
Story Telling with Photographs by Layne Kennedy

Story Telling with Photographs by Layne Kennedy

October 7, 2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Layne Kennedy has been a professional photographer for forty-five years. His work includes fine art photography as well as editorial photography shooting magazine features for [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

October 7, 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, [...]
Adam Moe

Adam Moe

October 7, 2023    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Adam Moe in the fireside room and bar.
Live Superior Reads Event with Lin Salisbury and Carol Dunbar

Live Superior Reads Event with Lin Salisbury and Carol Dunbar

October 7, 2023    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Join host Lin Salisbury for a live Superior Reads conversation with author Carol Dunbar about her newest novel, A Winter's Rime, a story about sisterhood and [...]
Sky Blue Jazz at Cascade Lodge

Sky Blue Jazz at Cascade Lodge

October 7, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Cascade Lodge Restaurant & Pub presents live music with Sky Blue Jazz, featuring pianist Mike DeBevec and friends. The first Saturday of every month this [...]
Davina and the Vagabonds

Davina and the Vagabonds

October 7, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bringing you 100 years of American music and originals, Davina and The Vagabonds bring edgy nostalgia to older generations and fresh new music to younger [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison

Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison

October 8, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this summer from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail

Clover Valley Farm Trail

October 8, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
Music in the Park, Grand Marais

Music in the Park, Grand Marais

October 8, 2023    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The Grand Marais Music Collaborative (GMMC) and Visit Cook County invite you to enjoy live music in the park, on the waterfront in downtown Grand [...]
Weekend Wine Down

Weekend Wine Down

October 8, 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 [...]
Music on the Mountain

Music on the Mountain

October 8, 2023    
4:00 pm
Join us Sunday nights 5 - 7 pm and Wednesday nights 4-6 pm this summer at  Mogul's Grille & Taproom at Caribou Highlands Lodge for [...]
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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.
Mall of AmericInn
December 1, 2022    
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
34+ local business, crafters and artists. will be setting up mini-stores at the AmericInn Lodge & Suites of Silver Bay. Come to one location and [...]
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 [...]
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
Winter Solstice
December 21, 2022    
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 [...]
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