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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 at Split Rock Lighthouse

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

November 30, 2024 - December 31, 2024    
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
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 [...]
Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts

Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts

December 6, 2024 - December 7, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts: Joy and Co. is hosting popular jewelers Billy and Barry, who will create custom jewelry pieces for gifts or for [...]
Julebyen

Julebyen

December 7, 2024 - December 8, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Where is the best place to get into the holiday spirit?  The Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en)  "Christmas Village". It is a centuries-old Nordic tradition celebrated with ethnic [...]
Grand Marais Winter Market

Grand Marais Winter Market

December 7, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Grand Marais Winter Market: Featuring over 15 local Artisans, you’re sure to find the perfect gifts for the holidays! Shop Local!  Support local artists and [...]
Pots for Presents

Pots for Presents

December 7, 2024    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Join us for our 4th Annual Pots for Presents Pottery Sale. Participating local artists this year include Adrea Beres, Kari Carter, Joan Farnum, and Natalie [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

December 7, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Erin Altemus and her Sled Dogs

Erin Altemus and her Sled Dogs

December 7, 2024    
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Erin Altemus and her Sled Dogs: Meet musher Erin Altemus of Sawtooth Racing and her Iditarod-bound dogs ; they will be paying us a visit [...]
Shorts in Winter Film Festival:

Shorts in Winter Film Festival:

December 7, 2024    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Shorts in Winter Film Festival: Join us for the inaugural short film festival, Shorts in Winter! This festival features 14 local filmmakers from the North [...]
Santa's Sleigh at Grand Stay

Santa's Sleigh at Grand Stay

December 7, 2024    
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
The newly renamed Santa's Sleigh at GrandStay will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at the Black Beach Inn by GrandStay. This is the [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

December 7, 2024    
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, [...]
John Kronstedt

John Kronstedt

December 7, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Kronstedt in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

December 8, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
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 [...]
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Jim Osbakken Memorial Open Bonspiel
January 26, 2024 - January 28, 2024    
All Day
Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
January 28, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 1, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 2, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Opening Reception
February 2, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the opening reception of Hygge: the Warmth of Winter, a collaborative exhibition and 5th annual members’ show from the North [...]
Snowmobile Club Fun Run
February 3, 2024    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Two places to register at: Skyport Lodge 8am - 11am. Or Hungry Jack lodge 8am - 4:00pm Please make sure you visit all our sponsors [...]
Cook County Winter Market
February 3, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
NEW Cook County Winter Market series! Come support these amazing local artists & makers!
Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Gallery Exhibition
February 3, 2024 - February 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and admire the 5th annual members’ show from the North Shore Artists League, Hygge: the Warmth of Winter. With art from over 20 artists, [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
February 4, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 8, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 9, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Lehto & Wright
February 10, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lehto & Wright is a MN-based folk-rock and progressive rock band who first performed in 1999. Their sound is a unique blend of traditional and [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
February 11, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 15, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 16, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Snowmobile Drag Races at Hungry Jack Lodge
February 17, 2024    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Hungry Jack Lodge Drag Races Registration is at 11:00AM Races Kick Off at Noon (NO late entries) 600, 700, 800, 850, Improved, Open, & Outlaw. [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
February 18, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
Finland Winter Market February
February 18, 2024    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Bringing our farm and craft market into the winter, we will offer markets on November 19, December 17, January 21 and February 18. Stop by!
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 22, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 23, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
February 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
February 29, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
March 1, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Trout Derby
March 2, 2024    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come out for a day of fishing and fun on the ice on Gunflint Lake. Proceeds help support the local snowmobile club, the Cook County [...]
Photography and Art at the Rock: Lynn Zsidov-Steiner
March 2, 2024 - March 31, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape, [...]
Cook County Winter Market
March 2, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
NEW Cook County Winter Market series! Come support these amazing local artists & makers!
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Snowmobile Club Fun Run
3 Feb 24
Grand Marais
Cook County Winter Market
3 Feb 24
Grand Marais
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Lehto & Wright
10 Feb 24
Grand Marais
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Trout Derby
2 Mar 24
Grand Marais
Cook County Winter Market
2 Mar 24
Grand Marais

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view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
view of Grand Superior Lodge from above Lake Superior shoreline
clearwater historic lodge on gunflint trail northern lights
upcoming events
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse
30 Nov 24
Two Harbors
Julebyen
7 Dec 24
Knife River
Grand Marais Winter Market
7 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Pots for Presents
7 Dec 24
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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