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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!

Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

March 15, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Paint and Sip

Paint and Sip

March 20, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

March 22, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel

Two Harbors Mixed Spiel

March 28, 2025 - March 30, 2025    
All Day
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel: Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

March 29, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

April 5, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

April 12, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

April 19, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

April 26, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

May 3, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

May 10, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

May 17, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

May 24, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
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Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
July 19, 2024 - September 6, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Rocky Wall Productions is hosting a free outdoor concert series, consisting of different performers every Friday for 8 weeks! The shows will be held at [...]
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
July 20, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Of Place and Time, featuring local artists Paula Gustafson and Linda Ricklefs Baudry. Celebrating light, life, and the [...]
Split Rock Lighthouse event: Flowers and Fruits of the Forest
July 28, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
On this leisurely walk, a park naturalist will identify flowers that are in bloom, and we will be on the lookout for fruit! Play bingo [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Moose-terios Mammals
July 29, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Stop on by the nature cart as we uncover and discuss one of North America's most elusive and moose-sterious creatures found in our neck of [...]
Aurora Borealis – July 30
July 30, 2024    
1:00 am - 11:45 pm
the northern lights are likely to be out! Look to the sky at in the early morning hours (1am to dawn) on Tuesday July 30 [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
July 31, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
95th Annual Fisherman's Picnic
August 1, 2024 - August 4, 2024    
All Day
This is way more than just shore lunch! It’s the Annual Fisherman's Picnic in downtown Grand Marais, filled with family, friends, and fun! Featuring Crazy [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
August 5, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Did you know lead fishing tackle is harmful to loons? Stop by and learn more about how lead tackle affects the Minnesota state bird and [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Riverview Guided Hike
August 7, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
details coming soon  
Lake County Fair
August 8, 2024 - August 11, 2024    
All Day
The Lake County Fair is an educational and fun weekend for all residents of Lake County and surrounding area. Presentations, judging, entertainment, food, and family [...]
Perseids Meteor Shower
August 11, 2024 - August 12, 2024    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks.  The Perseids are active from mid-July until [...]
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
August 12, 2024    
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 [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
August 14, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
August 15, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
August 15, 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 - [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - What's in the Water
August 16, 2024    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join a park naturalist for an exciting journey into the world of macroinvertebrates. Discover how these tiny creatures reveal the health of our freshwater ecosystems. [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Deep Dive into Lake Superior
August 16, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Stop by and learn more about Lake Superior and find out who calls the cold lake home. We will discover the unique ecosystem of North [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Flowers and Fruit of the Forest
August 17, 2024    
12:00 am - 12:00 pm
On this leisurely walk, Park Naturalist Michaela will identify flowers that are in bloom, and we will be on the look for fruit! Play bingo [...]
Gitchi-Gami Trail Association's 24th Annual North Shore Bike Ride
August 17, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
The 24th Annual Gitchi-Gami Trail Association North Shore Bike Ride  will again offer 55-mile, 34-mile, and 28-mile route options, as well as an 8-mile family ride on [...]
Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
August 17, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Northwoods Quilts featuring artist Beret Borson Nelson. Putting on display just how versatile thread and fabric can be, [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Get Hooked on Flies
August 18, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Get hooked on the intricate art of fly tying and even make a fly you can test out the next time you go fishing. Learn [...]
August Full Moon
August 19, 2024    
All Day
Full Moon, Super moon, Blue Moon! This full moon is as close to the earth as the moon gets (super moon) and is the 4th [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
August 21, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
August 22, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
August 23, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
August 24, 2024    
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! [...]
Clover Valley Farm Fest
August 25, 2024    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The 2nd annual Clover Valley Farm Fest will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024, at Agate Acres Farm, a farm event venue. Festivities include local [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
August 28, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
August 29, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
August 30, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
August 31, 2024    
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! [...]
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Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Lake County Fair
8 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 9, 2024
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Lake County Fair
8 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 10, 2024
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Lake County Fair
8 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 11, 2024
Of Place and Time Gallery Exhibition
20 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Lake County Fair
8 Aug 24
Two Harbors
Events on August 12, 2024
Perseids Meteor Shower
11 Aug 24
Silver Bay
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
12 Aug 24
Grand Marais
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Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
15 Aug 24
Grand Marais
Thursday Art at Joy & Co
15 Aug 24
Grand Marais
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Northwoods Quilts Gallery Exhibition
17 Aug 24
Grand Marais
August Full Moon
19 Aug 24
Silver Bay
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