two sled dog teams race the gunflint mail run

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!

Cook County Winter Market

Cook County Winter Market

April 4, 2026    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cook County Winter Market series! Come support these amazing local artists & makers!
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

April 4, 2026    
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 [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

April 7, 2026    
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 [...]
Open Curling

Open Curling

April 7, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

April 8, 2026    
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 [...]
Open Curling

Open Curling

April 8, 2026    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

April 11, 2026    
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 [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

April 11, 2026    
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 [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

April 14, 2026    
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 [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

April 15, 2026    
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 [...]
Best Stargazing April

Best Stargazing April

April 16, 2026 - April 17, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing April - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Lyrids Meteor Shower

Lyrids Meteor Shower

April 16, 2026 - April 25, 2026    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
The Lyrids meteor shower is a medium-strength shower that's active between April 16-25 each year, according to the American Meteor Society (AMS). It will peak [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

April 18, 2026    
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 [...]
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upcoming events
North Shore Winery events
16 Jan 26
Lutsen
Cabin Fever Fun Spiel
17 Jan 26
Grand Marais
Castle Danger Brewery events
17 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Igloo Fondue
17 Jan 26
Two Harbors
Fiber Circle
17 Jan 26
Grand Marais
sparkling wintry lake superior and ice sheets stacked on north shore

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