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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!

Geminids Meteor Shower

Geminids Meteor Shower

December 13, 2026 - December 14, 2026    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
North Shore
The Geminids meteor shower occurs between November 19 to December 24 and this year will peak on the nights of December 13 and 14.  The [...]
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December Full Moon

December Full Moon

December 23, 2026    
All Day
North Shore
December Full Moon - 2nd of 3 supermoons in a row A perigee is when the moon 's orbit is closest to the earth and [...]
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January Full Moon

January Full Moon

January 3, 2027    
All Day
North Shore
January Full Moon - 3rd of 3 supermoons A perigee is when the moon 's orbit is closest to the earth and a supermoon is [...]
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Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
November 9, 2024 - December 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Johnson Heritage Post Art Gallery
Join us for our latest gallery exhibition, Love Your Neighbor, a community exhibition presented by Spirit of the Wilderness Episcopal Church. Love Your Neighbor features [...]
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Joyful Event: Golden Acrylic Mediums
Joyful Event: Golden Acrylic Mediums
December 5, 2024    
3:30 am - 5:00 am
Joy & Co
Joyful Event: Golden Acrylic Mediums: Golden acrylic mediums are acrylic polymer emulsions that can be used to modify acrylic paints in a variety of ways. [...]
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Pikku Joulu
Pikku Joulu
December 5, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Finland MN Heritage Site
In Finnish, Pikku Joulu means “Little Christmas”.  Held the first Thursday in December every year, all are welcome to join the Finland, MN community for this [...]
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Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts
Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts
December 6, 2024 - December 7, 2024    
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Joy & Co
Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts: Joy and Co. is hosting popular jewelers Billy and Barry, who will create custom jewelry pieces for gifts or for [...]
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Bookworm Social Hour
Bookworm Social Hour
December 6, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Drury Lane Books
Bookworm Social Hour: Join us at Drury Lane Books for this cozy evening event, Friday, December 6 from 5 - 7 p.m., part of the [...]
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Julebyen
Julebyen
December 7, 2024 - December 8, 2024    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Knife River Community Center
Where is the best place to get into the holiday spirit?  The Julebyen (pronounced YOOL-eh-BE-en)  "Christmas Village". It is a centuries-old Nordic tradition celebrated with ethnic [...]
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Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale
Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale
December 7, 2024    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Studio 21
Don't miss the annual Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale, from 9 am - 2 pm, Saturday, Dec. 7th at Grand Marais Art [...]
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Christmas Bingo
Christmas Bingo
December 8, 2024    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Clair Nelson / Finland Community Center
Christmas Bingo: Bingo will be free to play! Prizes will include items from local crafters, vendors, and gift cards!
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
December 12, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Surfside on Superior
Paint and Sip: Unleash your inner artist with our Paint and Sip classes at Surfside! Channel your creativity as you follow guided instructions to paint [...]
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Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
December 13, 2024 - December 15, 2024    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel: Pancakes and curling? Yep! Sign up for fun. 8 end games, meals provided, 3 game gaurantee. registration
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Santa at the Lighthouse
Santa at the Lighthouse
December 14, 2024 - December 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
After meeting so many wonderful kids last year, Santa has made it a point to visit Split Rock Lighthouse again this year! Come meet Santa [...]
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December Film
14 Dec
December 14, 2024    
4:00 pm
Arrowhead Center for the Arts
December Film: Join the Grand Marais Film Society Saturday, December 14th @ 4pm for a classic Christmas tale that promises to be inspirational, celebrational, and [...]
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Holiday Vendor Pop-Up
Holiday Vendor Pop-Up
December 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Silver Bay Municipal Liquor Store & Lounge
Holiday Vendor Pop-Up: Do you need to do some last-minute holiday shopping? Join your local Vendors at the Silver Bay Lounge on Sunday, Dec. 15th, [...]
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Gooseberry Falls event: Fantastic Feather Facts
18 Dec
December 18, 2024    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Gooseberry Falls State Park
Fantastic Feather Facts: Have you ever wondered about all the shapes, sizes, and colors feathers come in? How do birds fly, anyway? How are owls [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
December 21, 2024    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Nate Weiler
Nate Weiler
December 21, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Nate Weiler in the fireside room and bar.
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Douglas County Mafia
Douglas County Mafia
December 27, 2024    
8:00 pm
Silver Bay Municipal Liquor Store & Lounge
Douglas County Mafia is BACK!! Douglas County Mafia is a 4 piece band hailing from Superior, Wisconsin. They play lots of 80’s rock and honkey [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
December 28, 2024    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Andy Hauswirth
Andy Hauswirth
December 28, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Andy Hauswirth in the fireside room and bar. Come enjoy great food and live [...]
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Best Stargazing December
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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New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2024    
All Day
Cascade Lodge
New Year's Eve Celebration: Join us in celebrating the New Year at Cascade Restaurant & Pub! We'll be open from 8 am - 9 pm [...]
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New Year's Eve Dinner Special
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
December 31, 2024    
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Vue North at Superior Shores
New Year's Eve Dinner at Superior Shores Vue North first course Parsnip Thyme Veloutè with Cilantro Oil Wine Pairing: Nortico Alvarinho 2022, Vinho Verde from [...]
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New Year's Eve Northern Lights
New Year's Eve Northern Lights
December 31, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
North Shore
Northern Lights will be dancing across the sky all day New Year's Eve, so get out at dusk to catch the tail end of the [...]
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Events on December 1, 2024
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
Love Your Neighbor Gallery Exhibition
9 Nov 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 5, 2024
Joyful Event: Golden Acrylic Mediums
Joyful Event: Golden Acrylic Mediums
5 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Pikku Joulu
Pikku Joulu
5 Dec 24
Finland
Events on December 6, 2024
Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts
Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts
6 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Bookworm Social Hour
Bookworm Social Hour
6 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 7, 2024
Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts
Joyful Event: Custom Jewelry for Holiday Gifts
6 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Julebyen
Julebyen
7 Dec 24
Knife River
Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale
Northwoods Fiber Guild Open House and Holiday Sale
7 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 8, 2024
Julebyen
Julebyen
7 Dec 24
Knife River
Christmas Bingo
Christmas Bingo
8 Dec 24
Finland
Events on December 12, 2024
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
12 Dec 24
Tofte
Events on December 13, 2024
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
13 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 14, 2024
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
13 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Santa at the Lighthouse
Santa at the Lighthouse
14 Dec 24
Two Harbors
14 Dec
December Film
14 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Events on December 15, 2024
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
Ten and Under Pancake Spiel
13 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Santa at the Lighthouse
Santa at the Lighthouse
14 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Holiday Vendor Pop-Up
Holiday Vendor Pop-Up
15 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on December 18, 2024
18 Dec
Gooseberry Falls event: Fantastic Feather Facts
18 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 21, 2024
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
21 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Nate Weiler
Nate Weiler
21 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 27, 2024
Douglas County Mafia
Douglas County Mafia
27 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on December 28, 2024
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
28 Dec 24
Grand Marais
Andy Hauswirth
Andy Hauswirth
28 Dec 24
Two Harbors
Events on December 30, 2024
Best Stargazing December
Best Stargazing December
30 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on December 31, 2024
New Year's Eve Celebration
New Year's Eve Celebration
31 Dec 24
Lutsen
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
31 Dec 24
Two Harbors
New Year's Eve Northern Lights
New Year's Eve Northern Lights
31 Dec 24
Silver Bay

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upcoming events
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
Silver Bay Music in the Park Free Concert Series
17 Jul 26
Silver Bay
Perseids Meteor Shower
Perseids Meteor Shower
17 Jul 26
Silver Bay
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
16 Aug 26
Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
Music in the Park, Grand Marais
17 Aug 26
Grand Marais
Dockside Sessions: Bad Bad Hats
Dockside Sessions: Bad Bad Hats
19 Aug 26
Grand Marais
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