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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!

Holiday Vendor Pop-Up

Holiday Vendor Pop-Up

December 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
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, [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

December 15, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 15, 2024    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
Medicine River Jam

Medicine River Jam

December 15, 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 [...]
Drury Lane Book Club, December

Drury Lane Book Club, December

December 15, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
North Woods by Daniel Mason Our book club is free and open to the public! People can pick or choose what books to participate with, and [...]
Full Moon Reading, December

Full Moon Reading, December

December 15, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This is an open community bonfire where all are encouraged to share a favorite piece of prose or literature. There are no limits to the [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 17, 2024    
5:00 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30 open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

December 17, 2024    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
18 Dec

Gooseberry Falls event: Fantastic Feather Facts

December 18, 2024    
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
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 [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 19, 2024    
5:00 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30 open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

December 19, 2024    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 20, 2024    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

Fall Friday Tastings at Lady Superior

December 20, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Join the staff at Lady Superior NA Bottle Shop in downtown Grand Marais for Fall Friday Tastings. We will be featuring seasonal NA drinks for [...]
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Moose lick salt on road
November 17, 2023 - December 18, 2023    
12:00 am
When temps drop in the winter, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
November 18, 2023 - December 10, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest exhibit, Dark Skies, from artists Adam Swanson and Sam Zimmerman. Swanson and Zimmerman join forces to present a powerful exhibition [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
November 27, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
November 29, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend
December 1, 2023 - December 3, 2023    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains open for the season this weekend!
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
December 4, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
December 6, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
North Shore Pancake Spiel
December 8, 2023 - December 10, 2023    
All Day
Pancakes and curling - the perfect thing to do on a December weekend! Gather your team and register, we gaurantee three games and lots of [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
December 11, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
December 13, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Lutsen Mountains Open Daily
December 14, 2023    
All Day
Lutsen Mountains is open daily December 14 - April 14 + extended weekends April 20-21 and 27-28. Mountain Hours are: Mon-Fri | Ticket & Rental [...]
Meat Raffle
December 15, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us every Friday night for a meat raffle at American Legion Post 109!
Spirit of Place Opening Reception
December 15, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for the opening of our latest exhibit, Spirit of Place from local artist Jayne Richards. Spirit of Place refers to “the unique, distinctive [...]
Santa at the Lighthouse
December 16, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Have you ever wanted an epic backdrop for your family photos with Santa Claus? Do you like donating to a worthy cause? On December 9 [...]
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
December 16, 2023 - January 7, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for our latest exhibit, Spirit of Place from local artist Jayne Richards. Spirit of Place refers to “the unique, distinctive and cherished aspects [...]
Finland Winter Market December
December 17, 2023    
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Bringing our farm and craft market into the winter, we will offer markets on November 19, December 17, January 21 and February 18. Stop by!
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
December 18, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
December 20, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
December 21, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Winter Solstice at North House Folk School
December 21, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This winter solstice, join the Good Harbor Hill Players for a Winter Solstice Shadow Puppet Show The Chick-a-dee-Show-show-show will start at 6pm (Outdoors) and be [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
December 22, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Meat Raffle
December 22, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us every Friday night for a meat raffle at American Legion Post 109!
The Honest Heart Collective
December 23, 2023    
8:00 pm
"Two brothers. A flicker of fire. An insatiable need to write together and an affinity for Irish whiskey. T​he Honest Heart Collective​ was born out [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
December 24, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
Christmas Eve at Justine's
December 24, 2023    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Celebrate Christmas Eve at the cozy Gunflint Lodge with a dinner of traditional favorites and culinary delights at Justine's restaurant. You’ll make amazing new holiday [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
December 25, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
December 27, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Karaoke at the American Legion in Two Harbors on Wednesdays all year, 7-10 pm, hosted by Fish. Come on out and sing a few! Open [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
December 28, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
December 29, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Meat Raffle
December 29, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us every Friday night for a meat raffle at American Legion Post 109!
Falcons, Live! | Tettegouche State Park
December 30, 2023    
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 [...]
Jazz Brunch with Briand Morrison
December 31, 2023    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us every Sunday this winter from 10 am-12 pm for Jazz Brunch with guitarist Briand Morrison at Moguls Grille & Tap Room at Caribou Highlands [...]
Christmas Eve at Justine's
December 31, 2023    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Ring in the New Year at Justine's with family and friends while you enjoy a spectacular view overlooking Gunflint Lake and the Canadian Border with [...]
First Day Hike
January 1, 2024    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Start the New Year off on the right foot (and the left) and join the park naturalist, on January 1, from 1-4 pm, for a [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
January 4, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
January 5, 2024 - January 6, 2024    
All Day
Join us for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic and ride the beautiful woods along the North Shore of Lake Superior! Registration will be opening soon [...]
Live Music at Mogul's Grille & Taproom
January 5, 2024    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Stop in for a meal or hangout at the bar and enjoy live music every Thursday and Friday at Moguls Grille & Taproom from 4:00pm [...]
Events on November 26, 2023
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 27, 2023
Events on November 28, 2023
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on November 29, 2023
Events on November 30, 2023
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on December 1, 2023
Events on December 2, 2023
Events on December 3, 2023
Events on December 4, 2023
Events on December 5, 2023
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on December 6, 2023
Events on December 7, 2023
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
Events on December 8, 2023
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
North Shore Pancake Spiel
8 Dec 23
Two Harbors
Events on December 9, 2023
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
North Shore Pancake Spiel
8 Dec 23
Two Harbors
Events on December 10, 2023
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
Grand Marais
North Shore Pancake Spiel
8 Dec 23
Two Harbors
Events on December 11, 2023
Events on December 12, 2023
Events on December 13, 2023
Events on December 14, 2023
Events on December 15, 2023
Meat Raffle
15 Dec 23
Two Harbors
Spirit of Place Opening Reception
15 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Events on December 16, 2023
Santa at the Lighthouse
16 Dec 23
Two Harbors
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Events on December 17, 2023
Events on December 18, 2023
Events on December 19, 2023
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Events on December 20, 2023
Events on December 21, 2023
Events on December 22, 2023
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Meat Raffle
22 Dec 23
Two Harbors
Events on December 23, 2023
Events on December 24, 2023
Events on December 25, 2023
Events on December 26, 2023
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Events on December 27, 2023
Events on December 28, 2023
Events on December 29, 2023
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Meat Raffle
29 Dec 23
Two Harbors
Events on December 30, 2023
Events on December 31, 2023
Events on January 1, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
First Day Hike
1 Jan 24
Silver Bay
Events on January 2, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 3, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 4, 2024
Events on January 5, 2024
Events on January 6, 2024
Spirit of Place Gallery Exhibition
16 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
5 Jan 24
Lutsen

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