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!

Best Stargazing December

December 30, 2024

7:00 pm - 11:45 pm

North Shore

New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]

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Gunflint Mail Run

January 11, 2025

All Day

Trail Center Lodge

The very northeastern tip of Minnesota is Cook County, a land blessed with stunning beauty. We have Gichigami. And glacially sculpted boreal forests. And an [...]

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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running

January 26, 2025 - January 30, 2025

All Day

For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors [...]

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