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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 Arts Festival

Grand Marais Arts Festival

July 12, 2025 - July 13, 2025    
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Downtown Grand Marais
Saturday, July 13, 2023 | 9am – 5pm Sunday, July 14, 2023 | 10am – 4pm The 34th annual Grand Marais Arts Festival is a [...]
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Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing

July 12, 2025    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Voyageur Brewing Company
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! [...]
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Cook County Market

Cook County Market

July 12, 2025    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Downtown Grand Marais
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 [...]
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Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

July 12, 2025    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Seagren's Home Hardware
Two Harbors Farmers Market is back for their 14th season, and they can’t wait to welcome you to our new home at Seagren’s Home Hardware [...]
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Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

July 12, 2025    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Drury Lane Books
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 [...]
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Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co.

July 12, 2025    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Joy & Co
Summer Kid's Activities at Joy & Co. Every Friday & Saturday from 12 - 2 pm $5.00 Suggested Donation Join us at Joy & Co. [...]
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Bally Blacksmith Shop Live Demo

Bally Blacksmith Shop Live Demo

July 12, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Bill Bally Blacksmith Shop
Bally Blacksmith Shop Live Demo - Join the Cook County Historical Society for live blacksmithing demos at the Bally Blacksmith Shop in downtown Grand Marais. [...]
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Rocky's Lighthouse Adventure book signing

Rocky's Lighthouse Adventure book signing

July 12, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
Rocky's Lighthouse Adventure book signing with author Deborah Winchell and illustrator Renee Andriani. ​Deborah Winchell was inspired to write about Rocky while interviewing a former [...]
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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern

July 12, 2025    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Gun Flint Tavern
Sundays 3 pm Joe Paulik or Medicine River Mondays 7pm Pete Kavanuagh.(starts June 30) Wednesdays 5pm Joe Paulik Thursdays 5pm Bump Blomberg Fridays 7 or [...]
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Live Music at the Birch Terrace

Live Music at the Birch Terrace

July 12, 2025    
4:00 pm
The Birch Terrace
Summertime means live outdoor music at the Birch Terrace Supper Club & Lounge overlooking Grand Marais harbor! June Friday :: 27 | Mysterious Ways, 5-8pm [...]
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Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

July 12, 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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Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!

July 12, 2025    
5:00 pm
Mogul's Grille & Tap Room
Join us every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night at Caribou Highlands Lodge for free live music in the tent located right outside of Moguls Grille [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

July 12, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
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 [...]
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Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
November 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024    
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse 'Tis the season to learn about winter living at Split Rock Lighthouse and the Christmas traditions of the 1930s. Explore [...]
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Christmas Tea on the Edna G
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
December 29, 2024    
1:00 pm
Edna G Tugboat
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
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Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm
North Shore
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
North Shore
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2024    
All Day
Cascade Lodge
New Year's Eve Celebration: Join us in celebrating the New Year at Cascade Restaurant & Pub! We'll be open from 8 am - 9 pm [...]
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New Year's Eve Dinner Special
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
December 31, 2024    
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Vue North at Superior Shores
New Year's Eve Dinner at Superior Shores Vue North first course Parsnip Thyme Veloutè with Cilantro Oil Wine Pairing: Nortico Alvarinho 2022, Vinho Verde from [...]
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Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
January 4, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
The long range forecast shows a moderate chance of northern lights January 4, 9, and 15. Since northern lights are solar storms, the likelihood changes [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 4, 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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Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
January 11, 2025    
All Day
Trail Center Lodge
The very northeastern tip of Minnesota is Cook County, a land blessed with stunning beauty. We have Gichigami. And glacially sculpted boreal forests. And an [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 11, 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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January Full Moon
January Full Moon
January 13, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
The January full moon is most often known as the Wolf Moon because it is the month hungry wolves howl in the night. It is [...]
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
January 16, 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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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 18, 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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Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
January 20, 2025    
All Day
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
January 25, 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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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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Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
January 29, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
4:30 am
North Shore
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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Events on December 29, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
29 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 30, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
30 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
30 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on December 31, 2024
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
31 Dec 24
Lutsen
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
31 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on January 4, 2025
Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
Northern Lights forecast early January 2025
4 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
4 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 11, 2025
Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
11 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
11 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 13, 2025
January Full Moon
January Full Moon
13 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on January 16, 2025
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
16 Jan 25
Tofte
Events on January 18, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
18 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 20, 2025
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
20 Jan 25
Events on January 25, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
25 Jan 25
Grand Marais
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
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
29 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on January 30, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
29 Jan 25
Silver Bay

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Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life
Art Exhibit: Recent and Past Works from Brock Larson that Capture Northern Life
21 Jun 25
Grand Marais
A Bird's Diet at Gooseberry Falls State Park
A Bird's Diet at Gooseberry Falls State Park
25 Jun 25
Two Harbors
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
25 Jun 25
Grand Marais
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
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Tofte
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Best Stargazing June
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Silver Bay
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