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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!

Navigating by Color Series

Navigating by Color Series

September 6, 2025 - December 31, 2025    
All Day
Navigating by Color series debuts featuring Catherine Meier art at two stops The recent works by Finland MN resident can be seen and enjoyed at [...]
Moose lick salt on road

Moose lick salt on road

November 19, 2025 - December 24, 2025    
12:00 am
When temps drop in the winter, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
Dark Sky Festival

Dark Sky Festival

December 11, 2025 - December 13, 2025    
All Day
Cook County is home to one of the darkest skies in the world. Every year, explorers, adventurers, artists and photographers from around the world travel to Cook County to experience the northern lights. The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) has been named as one of only 13 certified International Dark Sky Sanctuaries in the world! And at over a million acres, it is the largest. Help us to celebrate our dark sky season at the third Dark Sky Festival! More details . . .
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

December 12, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
All Day
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at [...]
Lutsen Mountains Open Daily for Skiing

Lutsen Mountains Open Daily for Skiing

December 12, 2025    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open daily for skiing  on December 12
Borealis Chorale and Orchestra

Borealis Chorale and Orchestra

December 12, 2025 - December 13, 2025    
7:00 pm
The Borealis Chorale and Orchestra will present its annual winter concerts on Friday, December 12 and Saturday, December 13 at 7 p.m. at Bethlehem Lutheran [...]
Ugly Sweater Party with live music by Soundcheck

Ugly Sweater Party with live music by Soundcheck

December 12, 2025    
8:00 pm
Ugly Sweater Party with live music by Soundcheck - Playing everything that was popular with your grandparents, to what your kids are singing now- SoundCheck [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

December 13, 2025    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

December 13, 2025    
12:00 am
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
Ladies Spiel

Ladies Spiel

December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Curling Club is hosting a Ladies Spiel.  16 team pool play with four 6 end games guaranteed. Cash payouts, food and beer specials [...]
Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore

Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore

December 13, 2025    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Scandinavian Christmas on the Shore - Featuring fancy baked goods, Fika Cafe, artisans, and crafters! Head to the French River Lutheran Church for coffee, lunch, [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

December 13, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fiber Circle Saturdays | 10am-11:30am Want to join but don't know where to start with fiber arts? Come anyway! We offer a selection of beginner [...]
Santa at the Lighthouse

Santa at the Lighthouse

December 13, 2025 - December 14, 2025    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Santa at the Lighthouse - It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Santa is excited to return to Split Rock Lighthouse this holiday season! [...]
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Northern Lights February 27
February 27, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Chance of Northern Lights February 27 The forecast for Thursday night February 27 6-9pm is for a FAIR chance of northern lights for the northern [...]
Tour the North House Campus
March 1, 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
March 8, 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, [...]
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
March 13, 2025 - March 14, 2025    
10:00 pm
The first total lunar eclipse 2025 will be completely visible from start to finish beginning the 9:57 PM evening of March 13 and ending at [...]
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
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
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, [...]
Gentle Hikes of Minnesota's North Shore Through the Lens of Arts and Health
March 29, 2025 - April 20, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The photography of Ladona Tornabene, Ph.D., MCHES, celebrates the beauty of hiking trails on the North Shore. As an artist and educator, Tornabene’s work explores [...]
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, [...]
Events on February 27, 2025
Northern Lights February 27
27 Feb 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 1, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
1 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 8, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
8 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 13, 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
13 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 14, 2025
Total Lunar Eclipse 2025 - March
13 Mar 25
Silver Bay
Events on March 15, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
15 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 20, 2025
Paint and Sip
20 Mar 25
Tofte
Events on March 22, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
22 Mar 25
Grand Marais
Events on March 29, 2025
Events on March 30, 2025
Events on March 31, 2025

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