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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!

Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

April 25, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

April 25, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Dappled Fern Fibers
Fiber Circle Saturdays | 10am-11:30am Want to join but don't know where to start with fiber arts? Come anyway! We offer a selection of beginner [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

April 28, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

April 29, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 2, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Cook County Winter Market

Cook County Winter Market

May 2, 2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Hub
Cook County Winter Market series! Come support these amazing local artists & makers!
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 5, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 6, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 9, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 12, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 13, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

May 16, 2026    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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Best Stargazing May

Best Stargazing May

May 16, 2026 - May 17, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
Best Stargazing May - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
January 26, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
All Day
For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 1, 2025    
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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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 8, 2025    
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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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
February 13, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Surfside on Superior
Paint and Sip: Unleash your inner artist with our Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
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Fiber Friday at North House
Fiber Friday at North House
February 14, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School
Fiber Friday is a free, day-long conference celebrating the wondrous world of fiber arts. Come to North House Folk School for morning full of fiber [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 15, 2025    
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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Brew Love North
Brew Love North
February 20, 2025    
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Clyde Iron Works
Join us at Brew Love North! The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest's beverage sampling, good food and great time for an awesome cause. Enjoy [...]
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Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
February 22, 2025    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Grand Marais Playhouse
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel Original BOLD-choice Musical coming to Grand Marais! Saturday, February 22nd 3:00pm Tickets at the door. BOLD-choice Theatre is taking [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 22, 2025    
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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Northern Lights February 27
Northern Lights February 27
February 27, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
North Shore
Chance of Northern Lights February 27 The forecast for Thursday night February 27 6-9pm is for a FAIR chance of northern lights for the northern [...]
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Events on January 26, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 27, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 28, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 29, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 30, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on February 1, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
1 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 8, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
8 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 13, 2025
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
13 Feb 25
Tofte
Events on February 14, 2025
Fiber Friday at North House
Fiber Friday at North House
14 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 15, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
15 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 20, 2025
Brew Love North
Brew Love North
20 Feb 25
Duluth
Events on February 22, 2025
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
22 Feb 25
Marais
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
22 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 27, 2025
Northern Lights February 27
Northern Lights February 27
27 Feb 25
Silver Bay

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25 Jan 26
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