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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!

North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

November 20, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Night at The Museum

Night at The Museum

November 20, 2025    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Night at The Museum - Join the Lake County Historical Society Thursday, November 20th at the Depot Museum Galleries for a social gathering featuring musician [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

November 20, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music & Special Event Saturdays Nov 15 [...]
Best Stargazing November

Best Stargazing November

November 20, 2025    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing November - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Music at Harbor Rail Pub

Music at Harbor Rail Pub

November 20, 2025    
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Tuesdays 7-9pm Vinyl Night! Bring your favorite album to share and enjoy a free rail drink or tap beer. Thursdays 7-9pm Karaoke Nigh! Occasionally, there’s [...]
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest

November 21, 2025 - November 23, 2025    
All Day
The Winterers’ Gathering & Arctic Film Festival celebrates the crafts, customs, history, and stories that have been inspired by winter. Featuring winter-centric coursework, a winter [...]
Introduction to Perspective Drawing

Introduction to Perspective Drawing

November 21, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Introduction to Perspective Drawing - Join Two Harbors Public Library Artist in Residence Eric Klepinger in introduction to perspective drawing. During this workshop, we will [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

November 21, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Pigment to Paint (couples & friends)

Pigment to Paint (couples & friends)

November 21, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pigment to Paint (couples & friends) - Have you ever wondered how paint is made? Join Grand Marais Art Colony instructor Allison Healy at Studio [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 21, 2025    
6:00 pm
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

November 22, 2025    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

November 22, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

November 22, 2025    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Upon the Yonder Holiday Market is BACK for the 2025 holiday season, Saturday, November 22nd from 11 am - 5 pm! Local Artists - Drink, [...]
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Winds of Change Spring Retreat
April 24, 2024 - April 28, 2024    
All Day
Early Bird 10% discount by Jan 15th Embark on this all-inclusive 5-day transformative journey at the picturesque Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior's shore.  This immersive experience [...]
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
April 27, 2024 - May 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest exhibit, Species of Special Concern from artist Tanya Piatz. Piatz is a self-taught artist who focuses on raising awareness for [...]
Finland Spring Market April
April 28, 2024    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Bringing our farm and craft market into spring offering canned and baked goods, a seed swap table, food demo and live music! Join us March [...]
Sauna Days 2024
May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024    
All Day
Larsmont Cottages brings the best of Finland to the North Shore May 3 – 5th. Experience many unique saunas with the world’s best cold plunge, [...]
River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park
May 3, 2024    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Water walks have gained momentum over the last 20 years as an Anishinaabe led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of water and [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Natalija Walbridge
May 4, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases landscape and wildlife [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Natalija Walbridge
May 18, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases landscape and wildlife [...]
North Shore Community Night
May 23, 2024    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This event is free and open to the public and registration is not required, but attendees are encouraged to RSVP. Tickets are not required for [...]
Author Event: "How the Birds Got Their Songs" with Travis Zimmerman and Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik
May 23, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Join author Travis Zimmerman and illustrator Sam Zimmerman / Zhaawanoogiizhik as they present How the Birds Got Their Songs, newly published by MNHS Press, as [...]
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus Buildings Open for the Season!
May 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Opening Day for Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center will be a full day of fun. The Temporary Exhibit will feature “Recognizing the Gifts of the [...]
Author Event: "Last Entry Point" with Joe Friedrichs
May 25, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Get ready for summer backcountry adventures with journalist and podcaster Joe Friedrichs and buy a signed copy of his new book, Last Entry Point. Drawn [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History Tour
May 25, 2024    
1:00 pm
The free Grand Marais History Tour begins at the History Museum. The tour guide will lead the way to the Coast Guard Station. Visible relics [...]
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