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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!

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Kris Kieper

Photography & Art at the Rock: Featuring Kris Kieper

October 5, 2024 - October 19, 2024    
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Photography & Art at the Rock, a monthly exhibit in the lobby of the Split Rock Lighthouse Visitor Center that showcases local artists, landscape and [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market

Two Harbors Farmers Market

October 5, 2024    
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 [...]
Harvest Booya

Harvest Booya

October 5, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Booya is a classic Midwestern gathering named after the stew served, this one celebrating the harvest. One theory says the name came from a reporter [...]
Storytelling from the Backroads

Storytelling from the Backroads

October 5, 2024    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Storytelling from the Backroads is the collaborative work of the Historical Alliance of Cook County that includes; Cook County Historical Society The Gunflint Trail Historical [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

October 5, 2024    
3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sundays Weekend Wine Down 3:30 - 5:30pm musicians and bands on our outdoor stage and natural amphitheater Tuesdays True Earth Yoga, 2-2:45pm mindful yoga class [...]
Oktoberfest Happy Hour

Oktoberfest Happy Hour

October 5, 2024    
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Temperance Liquors invites you to Oktoberfest Happy Hour! Cold beer, great wine selection, live music by the North Shore Swing Band 5-6:30pm, and tasty food. [...]
Author Talk with Andrew Keith

Author Talk with Andrew Keith

October 5, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Author Talk with Andrew Keith: Come down and hear from local author and explorer Andrew Keith as he recounts his journeys paddling across the continent! [...]
John Kronstedt

John Kronstedt

October 5, 2024    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with John Kronstedt in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
Aftershock

Aftershock

October 5, 2024    
8:00 pm
Aftershock is a high energy band sure to entertain. Playing your favorite 80’s, 90’s rock, pop & country. Opening for Hairball 3x at Bayfront, Country [...]
Squid City Singers

Squid City Singers

October 5, 2024    
8:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Squid City Singers: Don't miss the Squid City Slingers, live on the Gun Flint Tavern rooftop bar (Raven's Nest) overlooking Grand Marais Harbor, Saturday, October [...]
Medicine River Jam

Medicine River Jam

October 6, 2024    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Live Music with Medicine River "Jam", Sundays from 3 - 6 pm on the Gun Flint Tavern rooftop bar overlooking Grand Marais harbor - aka The Raven's [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

October 6, 2024    
3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Sundays Weekend Wine Down 3:30 - 5:30pm musicians and bands on our outdoor stage and natural amphitheater Tuesdays True Earth Yoga, 2-2:45pm mindful yoga class [...]
Painting Under the Pines at Gooseberry State Park

Painting Under the Pines at Gooseberry State Park

October 7, 2024    
3:15 pm - 4:30 pm
Painting Under the Pines at Gooseberry State Park: Join Naturalist Mic for a 15-minute walk to a cedar grove along the East side of the [...]
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Lutsen Mountains Thanksgiving Weekend
November 24, 2022 - November 27, 2022    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open for the weekend!
Local Artists' Market
December 11, 2022    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Art + Ice Cream! Shop for your holiday gifts, while enjoying delicious ice cream. This one-day event features six local, women artists including: - Ebenezer [...]
Borealis Chorale & Christmas Concerts
December 11, 2022 - December 12, 2022    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Three years after their last concert, the Borealis Chorale & Orchestra (BCO) has reconvened and is excited to perform for the community! Concerts will be [...]
Events on November 27, 2022
Events on December 11, 2022
Local Artists' Market
11 Dec 22
Grand Marais
Borealis Chorale & Christmas Concerts
11 Dec 22
Grand Marais
Events on December 12, 2022
Borealis Chorale & Christmas Concerts
11 Dec 22
Grand Marais

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