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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!

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Kris Kieper

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Kris Kieper

October 5, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
Painting Under the Pines at Gooseberry State Park

Painting Under the Pines at Gooseberry State Park

October 9, 2024    
2:30 pm - 3:45 pm
Painting Under the Pines at Gooseberry State Park: Join Naturalist Mic for a 15-minute walk to a cedar grove along the East side of the [...]
Fifth Falls Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Fifth Falls Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park

October 10, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:45 am
Fifth Falls Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park: Enjoy a beautiful hike with a Naturalist, who will take you to see 5th falls. As [...]
Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry Falls State Park

October 10, 2024    
11:00 am - 11:45 am
Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry Falls State Park: Have you ever actually hugged a tree? Experience the benefits of Tree Hugging, which include lower stress [...]
Gitchi Gummi Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Gitchi Gummi Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park

October 10, 2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Gitchi Gummi Guided Hike at Gooseberry Falls State Park: Enjoy a beautiful hike with a Naturalist, who will take you around the Gitchi-Gummi hiking club [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

October 10, 2024    
3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sundays Weekend Wine Down 3:30 - 5:30pm musicians and bands on our outdoor stage and natural amphitheater Tuesdays True Earth Yoga, 2-2:45pm mindful yoga class [...]
Thursday Art at Joy & Co

Thursday Art at Joy & Co

October 10, 2024    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Find your Joy! This summer, join us for White Box Art Night (self directed art- grab a box and discover what is inside) Thursdays 3:30 - [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market

Grand Marais Farmer's Market

October 10, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Pat Eliasen | Live at Raven Rock Grill

Pat Eliasen | Live at Raven Rock Grill

October 10, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
September 12 and October 10, Thursdays 6-8 PM Singer and guitarist Pat Eliasen plays your favorite tunes every other Thursday at Raven Rock Grill, Skyport [...]
Fall for Hiking

Fall for Hiking

October 11, 2024    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Stop by the table outside the contact station at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park! Naturalist Mic will have hiking suggestions and information about local plants [...]
Fall for Hiking at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

Fall for Hiking at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park

October 11, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
Fall for Hiking at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park: Stop by the table outside the contact station at Split Rock Lighthouse State Park! Naturalist Mic [...]
Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

October 11, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the staff at Lady Superior NA Bottle Shop in downtown Grand Marais for Fall Friday Tastings. We will be featuring seasonal NA drinks for [...]
Splendor of the North Shore Opening Reception

Splendor of the North Shore Opening Reception

October 11, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for the Opening Reception of our latest exhibit, Splendor of the North Shore: By Land and Sea, featuring artist Tom Dimock. Displaying skill [...]
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Blue Moon Supermoon Sturgeon Moon
August 30, 2023 - August 31, 2023    
8:00 pm - 6:45 am
Once in a blue moon, a month will have two full moons, the second is known as the blue moon.  About 3-4 times per year [...]
Music on the Mountain
September 6, 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 [...]
Naturalist Programs at Tettegouche State Park
September 6, 2023    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
10am - noon | Mammal Skulls: Herbivore, Carnivore, or Omnivore? Drop In Does it eat plants, meat, or both? Mammal skulls give us the answer. [...]
Letteracy Deck
September 6, 2023    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Enjoy a free, fun, family activity of writing or drawing a post card or letter at the new Letteracy Deck on Lake Superior in downtown [...]
Bird Banding
September 7, 2023    
7:00 am - 11:00 am
Have you ever had the opportunity to see a wild bird up close? Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center is participating in bird research by banding birds. [...]
Naturalist Programs at Tettegouche State Park
September 7, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
10am - noon | Meat the Weasel Family - Drop In The weasel family is a wild and diverse group of mammals. See a variety [...]
2023 Cook County Historical Society Annual Member Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
September 7, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us on September 7, 2023 from 5-7 pm, as we host our Annual Member Meeting & Volunteer Appreciation Dinner at the St. John’s Catholic [...]
Letteracy Deck
September 8, 2023    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Enjoy a free, fun, family activity of writing or drawing a post card or letter at the new Letteracy Deck on Lake Superior in downtown [...]
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
September 9, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Chippewa City Church Open
September 9, 2023    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Visit the Chippewa City Church which was built in 1895 by Ojibwe carpenter Frank Wischop. It is one of a few physical hints of the [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
September 9, 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 [...]
Music on the Mountain
September 10, 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 [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
September 10, 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 [...]
Naturalist Programs at Tettegouche State Park
September 10, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
10am - noon | Shovel Point Naturalist Hike Meet by the Indoor Fireplace in the Visitor Center Take a good old-fashioned nature hike with a [...]
Letteracy Deck
September 11, 2023    
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Enjoy a free, fun, family activity of writing or drawing a post card or letter at the new Letteracy Deck on Lake Superior in downtown [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
September 11, 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 [...]
Eli Bentley Live at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters
September 11, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for a night of live music with Eli Bentley at Voyageur Canoe Outfitters at the end of the Gunflint Trail! Pizza, beer, and [...]
Music on the Mountain
September 13, 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 [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
September 13, 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 [...]
Bird Banding
September 14, 2023    
7:00 am - 11:00 am
Have you ever had the opportunity to see a wild bird up close? Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center is participating in bird research by banding birds. [...]
NorthShore Inline Marathon
September 15, 2023 - September 17, 2023    
All Day
Skate | Run | Rollerski Founded in 1996, the NorthShore Inline Marathon is dedicated to spreading the love of inline skating and overall fitness. Every [...]
Family Fun Poker Run
September 16, 2023    
9:00 am
Head out on local trails during the annual Family Fun Poker Run. A fundraiser for the local snowmobile and ATV club, you get to ride [...]
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
September 16, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Music on the Mountain
September 17, 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 [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
September 17, 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 [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
September 18, 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 [...]
Music on the Mountain
September 20, 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 [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
September 20, 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 [...]
Bird Banding
September 21, 2023    
7:00 am - 11:00 am
Have you ever had the opportunity to see a wild bird up close? Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center is participating in bird research by banding birds. [...]
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
September 22, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop open & demo
September 22, 2023 - September 23, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bally Blacksmith Shop was built in 1911 and has housed three generations totaling 98 years of Bally blacksmiths. Three generations of the Bally family worked as blacksmiths. Sam Bally, whose skills were crucial to the lumber industry, arrived in 1903 to work for a sawmill. In 1911 he started his own business and built the long-standing Bally Blacksmith Shop that we see today.
MUSE 12 x 12 Exhibition
September 22, 2023    
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
September 23, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Chow for Charity
September 23, 2023 - September 24, 2023    
10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Fuel up before - or after - your fall color hikes and drives and support local charities at this gathering of food trucks in Two [...]
Music on the Mountain
September 24, 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 [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
September 24, 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 [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
September 25, 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 [...]
Music on the Mountain
September 27, 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 [...]
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
September 27, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
September 27, 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 [...]
Bird Banding
September 28, 2023    
7:00 am - 11:00 am
Have you ever had the opportunity to see a wild bird up close? Sugarloaf Cove Nature Center is participating in bird research by banding birds. [...]
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
September 28, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
September 29, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
HArvest Moon Reading
September 29, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Everyone is invited to participate in this open mic style reading; bring a favorite poem, book passage, children’s book, or a piece of music you've [...]
Heck of the North | Gravel Bike Classic
September 30, 2023    
All Day
105 Mile, 55 Mile, and 20 Mile Gravel Classic 2023 marks the 15th anniversary of The Heck of the North! This is the event that [...]
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
September 30, 2023    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
September 30, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
Events on August 30, 2023
Blue Moon Supermoon Sturgeon Moon
30 Aug 23
Silver Bay
Events on August 31, 2023
Blue Moon Supermoon Sturgeon Moon
30 Aug 23
Silver Bay
Events on September 6, 2023
Letteracy Deck
6 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Events on September 8, 2023
Letteracy Deck
8 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Events on September 9, 2023
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
9 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Chippewa City Church Open
9 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Grand Marais Harbor History tour
9 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Events on September 10, 2023
Events on September 11, 2023
Events on September 13, 2023
Events on September 14, 2023
Bird Banding
14 Sep 23
Schroeder
Events on September 15, 2023
Events on September 16, 2023
Family Fun Poker Run
16 Sep 23
Finland
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
16 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Events on September 17, 2023
Events on September 18, 2023
Events on September 20, 2023
Events on September 21, 2023
Bird Banding
21 Sep 23
Schroeder
Events on September 22, 2023
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
22 Sep 23
Grand Marais
MUSE 12 x 12 Exhibition
22 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Events on September 23, 2023
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
23 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Chow for Charity
23 Sep 23
Two Harbors
Events on September 24, 2023
Chow for Charity
23 Sep 23
Two Harbors
Events on September 25, 2023
Events on September 27, 2023
Events on September 28, 2023
Bird Banding
28 Sep 23
Schroeder
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
28 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Events on September 29, 2023
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
29 Sep 23
Grand Marais
HArvest Moon Reading
29 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Events on September 30, 2023
Saturday Morning Rooftop Yoga
30 Sep 23
Grand Marais
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit
30 Sep 23
Grand Marais

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