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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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Moose lick salt on road
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
May 1, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
May 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Bald Eagle Chicks Hatch
May 5, 2023 - May 19, 2023    
All Day
Bald eagles migrate back up the North shore in March, lay 1-3 eggs in April and incubate them for about five weeks. Chicks hatch mid-May. [...]
Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower
May 5, 2023 - May 6, 2023    
11:00 pm - 5:00 am
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower is active between Apr. 15 and May 27 and peaks on May 5-6. The maximum rate for shooting stars in a clear [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
May 8, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
May 10, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Moose Calves Born
May 19, 2023 - June 9, 2023    
All Day
Gangly, tawny moose calves are born about nine months after the autumn rut [mating season]. Born at 25-35 pounds, the average adult moose weighs close [...]
The Green Door Smelt Fry
May 20, 2023    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Hear ye, Hear ye! The historic Green Door Smelt Fry returns to Beaver Bay on Saturday, May 20th, 2023. Featuring all-you-can-eat fried smelt using the [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
May 24, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Children's Storytime: Pollinators
May 25, 2023    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Join Park Naturalist for an exciting set of stories about our buzzing friends. Pollinators are an important part of the world around us, and often [...]
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness
May 26, 2023 - August 26, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Exhibiting Artists Mary Bergs Alexa Horochowski Ben Moren Galilee Peaches OPEN – Wednesdays – Saturdays, June-August 10 AM – 3 PM Member Preview May 26 [...]
Historic Cook County Culture Crawl
May 26, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
GRAB A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE FOR A COZY EVENING OF FUN AND CULTURE First, stop by either the Cook County History Museum at 8 [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail
May 28, 2023    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
The Clover Valley Farm Trail is a co-operative group of locally-owned, small farms located in or near Clover Valley, a farming community between Duluth and [...]
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Moose Calves Born
19 May 23
The Green Door Smelt Fry
20 May 23
Beaver Bay
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Moose Calves Born
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Moose Calves Born
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Moose Calves Born
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Moose Calves Born
19 May 23
Children's Storytime: Pollinators
25 May 23
Two Harbors
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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
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