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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!

 

Moose Calves Born

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 [...]
Summer Exhibition | Air – Openness

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 [...]
Beauty is Everywhere Gallery Exhibition

Beauty is Everywhere Gallery Exhibition

June 3, 2023 - June 25, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Three artists inspired by nature, connection and life come together to present Beauty is Everywhere, an exhibition at the Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery. Rosemary [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

June 7, 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 [...]
Thursday Afternoon Art

Thursday Afternoon Art

June 8, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us @ Joy & Co. Thursdays 4-6pm for fun demos and projects. More info can be found on our website and on Facebook Cost [...]
Music & Events | Up Yonder on 61

Music & Events | Up Yonder on 61

June 9, 2023    
12:00 am
Join us and test your wits at Historic Cook County Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at Up Yonder and presented by the Cook County [...]
Take a Kid Fishing

Take a Kid Fishing

June 9, 2023 - June 11, 2023    
All Day
Minnesotans who bring a kids [15 or younger] fishing don't need a license courtesy of the MN DNR. It's their way of getting everyone out [...]
Boundary Waters Expo

Boundary Waters Expo

June 10, 2023 - June 11, 2023    
All Day
Join us at the edge on the Boundary Waters for a celebration of canoeing, camping and wilderness travel, June 10 & 11, 2023. The Boundary [...]
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

June 10, 2023    
All Day
Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans and 8 North Shore State Parks. With a [...]
Music & Events | Up Yonder on 61

Music & Events | Up Yonder on 61

June 10, 2023    
12:00 am
Join us and test your wits at Historic Cook County Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at Up Yonder and presented by the Cook County [...]
Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus Buildings Open for the Season!

Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature Center Campus Buildings Open for the Season!

June 10, 2023    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Current conditions are favorable to open the buildings for the season. This may change if there is additional significant rain in the coming week. However, the [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

June 10, 2023    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
The Cook County Market, featuring the work of local artists and artisans, is an outdoor market held every Saturday from Memorial Day Weekend through Moose [...]
Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

June 10, 2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Muffin Man Summer Children’s Story Hour   The Reader: Kevin Kager, our co-owner and long time story reader, is sure to have kids (and adults) laughing [...]
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Motorcycle Poker Run - CANCELLED
July 3, 2021    
All Day
Motorcyclists join us for this fun Summer event! We are partnering with popular Gunflint Trail and Cook County motorcycle destinations. Participants will draw a poker card at each checkpoint. [...]
Events on July 3, 2021
Motorcycle Poker Run - CANCELLED
3 Jul 21
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