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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!

North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

November 20, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Night at The Museum

Night at The Museum

November 20, 2025    
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Night at The Museum - Join the Lake County Historical Society Thursday, November 20th at the Depot Museum Galleries for a social gathering featuring musician [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

November 20, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music & Special Event Saturdays Nov 15 [...]
Best Stargazing November

Best Stargazing November

November 20, 2025    
8:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Best Stargazing November - New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great [...]
Music at Harbor Rail Pub

Music at Harbor Rail Pub

November 20, 2025    
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Tuesdays 7-9pm Vinyl Night! Bring your favorite album to share and enjoy a free rail drink or tap beer. Thursdays 7-9pm Karaoke Nigh! Occasionally, there’s [...]
Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest

Winterers' Gathering & Arctic Film Fest

November 21, 2025 - November 23, 2025    
All Day
The Winterers’ Gathering & Arctic Film Festival celebrates the crafts, customs, history, and stories that have been inspired by winter. Featuring winter-centric coursework, a winter [...]
Introduction to Perspective Drawing

Introduction to Perspective Drawing

November 21, 2025    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Introduction to Perspective Drawing - Join Two Harbors Public Library Artist in Residence Eric Klepinger in introduction to perspective drawing. During this workshop, we will [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

November 21, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Pigment to Paint (couples & friends)

Pigment to Paint (couples & friends)

November 21, 2025    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Pigment to Paint (couples & friends) - Have you ever wondered how paint is made? Join Grand Marais Art Colony instructor Allison Healy at Studio [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 21, 2025    
6:00 pm
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

November 22, 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 [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

November 22, 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 [...]
Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

Upon the Yonder Holiday Market

November 22, 2025    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Upon the Yonder Holiday Market is BACK for the 2025 holiday season, Saturday, November 22nd from 11 am - 5 pm! Local Artists - Drink, [...]
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12:00 AM - Sauna Days 2024
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Photography and Art at the Rock: Lynn Zsidov-Steiner
March 2, 2024 - March 31, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape, [...]
Lutsen Mountains Easter Egg Hunt
March 31, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Slopes of Lutsen Mountains Kids of all ages are invited to hunt for over 500 Easter eggs hidden along the slopes! Lift ticket required.
Twin Ports History Fest at Two Harbors
April 5, 2024    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Twin Ports Festival of History aims to provide those with an interest in history an opportunity to listen and discuss various history topics with authors [...]
Artist Reception - Greg Feinberg
April 5, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month's [...]
Jammin' in the Highlands!
April 6, 2024    
12:00 pm
Caribbean Food | Games + Prizes | Live DJ & Bonfires | Starry Night Dance Party Hosted by our superstar Jamaican student workers. Join us for [...]
Wellness by the Water at Gooseberry State Park
April 10, 2024    
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Do you notice you are calmer around moving water? Participate in a short mindfulness activity with Naturalist Mic. Together, we will calm our senses by [...]
Spring Vitality Yoga & Hiking Retreat
April 12, 2024 - April 14, 2024    
All Day
Head to Wolf Ridge for the Spring Vitality Yoga & Hiking Retreat! Enjoy a day out in the wilderness doing yoga and hiking trails to [...]
Snowshoe Chair Lacing Workshop at Tettegouche State Park
April 13, 2024 - April 14, 2024    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
The craft of lacing snowshoes is uniquely North American in origin. In this workshop we will applying this craft to a rustic-looking and very sturdy [...]
Photography & Art at the Rock Featuring Doug Cottrell
April 13, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock is a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center showcases local artists, landscape, and [...]
Falcons Live at Tettegouche State Park
April 20, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Don't miss out on a chance to see live falcons, up close. The peregrine falcon has long fascinated people across the globe, known for its [...]
Earth Day Fair
April 20, 2024    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Celebrate and learn. Speakers, interactive stations, live music, games, activities, local food and story hour. This Earth Day Fair aims to foster a fun, family-friendly [...]
Winds of Change Spring Retreat
April 24, 2024 - April 28, 2024    
All Day
Early Bird 10% discount by Jan 15th Embark on this all-inclusive 5-day transformative journey at the picturesque Larsmont Cottages on Lake Superior's shore.  This immersive experience [...]
Species of Special Concern Opening Reception
April 26, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for the Opening Reception of our latest exhibit, Species of Special Concern from artist Tanya Piatz. Piatz is a self-taught artist who focuses [...]
Species of Special Concern Gallery Exhibition
April 27, 2024 - May 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest exhibit, Species of Special Concern from artist Tanya Piatz. Piatz is a self-taught artist who focuses on raising awareness for [...]
Peregrines of the North Shore
April 27, 2024    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join peregrine falcon researcher, Jackie Fallon, and her live birds for an up-close look at a peregrine falcon and other falcon species. Learn about the [...]
Finland Spring Market April
April 28, 2024    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Bringing our farm and craft market into spring offering canned and baked goods, a seed swap table, food demo and live music! Join us March [...]
Sauna Days 2024
May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024    
All Day
Larsmont Cottages brings the best of Finland to the North Shore May 3 – 5th. Experience many unique saunas with the world’s best cold plunge, [...]
River Water Walk at Gooseberry State Park
May 3, 2024    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Water walks have gained momentum over the last 20 years as an Anishinaabe led initiative dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of water and [...]
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Jammin' in the Highlands!
6 Apr 24
Lutsen
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Earth Day Fair
20 Apr 24
Grand Marais
Events on April 24, 2024
Winds of Change Spring Retreat
24 Apr 24
Two Harbors
Events on April 25, 2024
Winds of Change Spring Retreat
24 Apr 24
Two Harbors
Events on April 26, 2024
Events on April 27, 2024
Winds of Change Spring Retreat
24 Apr 24
Two Harbors
Peregrines of the North Shore
27 Apr 24
Two Harbors
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Sauna Days 2024
3 May 24
Two Harbors
Events on May 4, 2024
Sauna Days 2024
3 May 24
Two Harbors

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