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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!

Cook County Market

Cook County Market

September 23, 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 [...]
MUSE 12x12 Exhibit

MUSE 12x12 Exhibit

September 23, 2023    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
MUSE is a celebration of our diverse arts community, both near and far. It is open to all current members, as well as 2023 program [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

September 23, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Small town farmer's market featuring produce, bread, jams & jellies, plants, coffee, food trucks, specialty food items, baked items and crafts. All served up with [...]
Meet the Artist Summer Exhibition Series

Meet the Artist Summer Exhibition Series

September 23, 2023    
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Come meet a wide range of local artists and explore their work in a fun and casual atmosphere. Artist & Date June 3 :: Jan [...]
Chippewa City Church Open

Chippewa City Church Open

September 23, 2023    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Visit the Chippewa City Church which was built in 1895 by Ojibwe carpenter Frank Wischop. It is one of a few physical hints of the [...]
Grand Marais Harbor History tour

Grand Marais Harbor History tour

September 23, 2023    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
This free tour begins at the History Museum in Grand Marais, Saturdays at 1 pm. Participants walk a short distance along the harbor to the [...]
Story Telling by Dick Powell

Story Telling by Dick Powell

September 23, 2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dick Powell is a Native (Ojibwe) who grew up on Saganaga Lake—trapping, hunting, and guiding out of his family’s resorts on Skandia Bay and, later, [...]
Story Telling with Dick Powell

Story Telling with Dick Powell

September 23, 2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Dick Powell is a Native (Ojibwe) who grew up on Saganaga Lake—trapping, hunting, and guiding out of his family’s resorts on Skandia Bay and, later, [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

September 23, 2023    
2:00 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, [...]
Nirmala Rajasekar - Carnatic Music: The Classical Music of South India

Nirmala Rajasekar - Carnatic Music: The Classical Music of South India

September 23, 2023    
7:00 pm
Nirmala Rajasekar is one of the premier Saraswathi veena players in the world today. A dynamic and vibrant musician, she has performed in many leading [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison

Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison

September 24, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this summer from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou [...]
Naturalist Programs At Gooseberry Falls State Park

Naturalist Programs At Gooseberry Falls State Park

September 24, 2023    
10:00 am - 1:30 pm
10-11am | Guided Tree Hugging - Meditation 101 Have you ever actually hugged a tree? This is a fun way to learn how to slow [...]
Clover Valley Farm Trail

Clover Valley Farm Trail

September 24, 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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Grand Marais Apple Festival
October 16, 2021    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
3 orchard tours + pick your own apples 10am-5pm Ray Block Orchard at 36 East Rosebush Lane Stan Bautch Orchard @ 1315 East Highway 61 [...]
Lutsen Fall Community Celebration
October 31, 2021    
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join the Lutsen Fall Community Celebration on Sunday, Oct. 31, from 1-3 p.m. at Grand View Park. Halloween costumes welcome. There will be hot beverages, [...]
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upcoming events
Thursday Afternoon Art
21 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
21 Sep 23
Grand Marais
Finland Farmers Market
21 Sep 23
Finland
Date Night at the Winery
21 Sep 23
Lutsen
Third Thursday Jazz
21 Sep 23
Grand Marais
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