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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!

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 8, 2024    
1:00 pm
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 [...]
Medicine River Jam

Medicine River Jam

December 8, 2024    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Live Music with Medicine River "Jam", Sundays from 3 - 6 pm on the Gun Flint Tavern rooftop bar overlooking Grand Marais harbor - aka The Raven's [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 13, 2024    
1:00 pm
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 [...]
Geminids Meteor Shower

Geminids Meteor Shower

December 13, 2024 - December 14, 2024    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
The Geminid meteor shower occurs between November 19 to December 24 and this year will peak on the nights of December 13 and 14.  The shower [...]
Santa at the Lighthouse

Santa at the Lighthouse

December 14, 2024 - December 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
After meeting so many wonderful kids last year, Santa has made it a point to visit Split Rock Lighthouse again this year! Come meet Santa [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 14, 2024    
1:00 pm
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 [...]
December Full Moon

December Full Moon

December 15, 2024    
All Day
Full moons have many names derived from various cultures reflecting what was happening in the natural world. December's full moon is known as the Cold [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 15, 2024    
1:00 pm
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 [...]
Medicine River Jam

Medicine River Jam

December 15, 2024    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Live Music with Medicine River "Jam", Sundays from 3 - 6 pm on the Gun Flint Tavern rooftop bar overlooking Grand Marais harbor - aka The Raven's [...]
Drury Lane Book Club, December

Drury Lane Book Club, December

December 15, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
North Woods by Daniel Mason Our book club is free and open to the public! People can pick or choose what books to participate with, and [...]
Full Moon Reading, December

Full Moon Reading, December

December 15, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This is an open community bonfire where all are encouraged to share a favorite piece of prose or literature. There are no limits to the [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 20, 2024    
1:00 pm
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 [...]
Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

December 20, 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 [...]
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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 [...]
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, [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Stephanie Irwin
September 1, 2024 - September 21, 2024    
10:00 am - 2:00 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 [...]
Isabella Softball Tournament
September 6, 2024 - September 8, 2024    
All Day
The magical Isabella Softball Tournament is coming soon. Head to Isabella for a weekend of family-friendly fun for everyone! Softball tournament, free camping, bean bags, [...]
Plein Air Grand Marais
September 6, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
All Day
Plein Air Grand Marais is an annual tradition since 2008 bringing outdoor painters to the North Shore of Lake Superior for a week of painting, learning, competition, and [...]
North Shore Winery events
September 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 [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
September 11, 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 [...]
Guided Tree Hugging at Gooseberry State Park
September 12, 2024    
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Have you ever actually hugged a tree? Experience the benefits of Tree Hugging, which include lower stress hormone levels that can positively influence circulation, immune [...]
Grand Portage Fishing Tournament
September 13, 2024 - September 15, 2024    
All Day
$5,800 in Cash Prizes to the Winners! Grand Portage Lodge & Casino will host a Fishing Tournament on the beautiful waters of Grand Portage and [...]
Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 Gallery Exhibition
September 14, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for the Plein Air Grand Marais 2024 gallery exhibition featuring 60 artists competing for a variety of awards. Plein Air Grand Marais is [...]
Fall Equinox
September 22, 2024    
All Day
The Sun will shine directly on the equator and there will be nearly equal amounts of day and night throughout the world. This is also [...]
North Shore Winery events
September 24, 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 [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
September 25, 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
September 26, 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 [...]
Art Along the Lake: Fall Studio Tour
September 27, 2024 - October 6, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Art Along the Lake is a ten-day, self-led art tour along Minnesota’s north shore of Lake Superior during peak fall colors. From Tofte to Grand [...]
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Plein Air Grand Marais
6 Sep 24
Grand Marais
Fall Equinox
22 Sep 24
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Plein Air Grand Marais
6 Sep 24
Grand Marais
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Plein Air Grand Marais
6 Sep 24
Grand Marais
North Shore Winery events
24 Sep 24
Lutsen
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Plein Air Grand Marais
6 Sep 24
Grand Marais
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
25 Sep 24
Grand Marais
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Plein Air Grand Marais
6 Sep 24
Grand Marais
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
26 Sep 24
Grand Marais
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upcoming events
Empty Bowls Fundraiser
14 Nov 24
Grand Marais
November Full Moon
15 Nov 24
Silver Bay
Full Moon Reading, November
15 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Jason Owen Band
15 Nov 24
Silver Bay
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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