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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!

 

Historic Cook County Culture Crawl

Historic Cook County Culture Crawl

June 23, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
GRAB A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE FOR A COZY EVENING OF FUN AND CULTURE First, stop by either the Cook County History Museum at 8 [...]
Music & Events | Up Yonder on 61

Music & Events | Up Yonder on 61

June 24, 2023    
12:00 am
Join us and test your wits at Historic Cook County Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at Up Yonder and presented by the Cook County [...]
The Lutsen 99er

The Lutsen 99er

June 24, 2023    
5:00 am - 8:30 pm
RACE | Bike the mountain trails The Lutsen 99er movement continues, high above the shores of beautiful Lake Superior. This 99-mile course (69-, 49- and [...]
Cook County Market

Cook County Market

June 24, 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 [...]
Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

Children's Story Hour at Drury Lane

June 24, 2023    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Muffin Man Summer Children’s Story Hour   The Reader: Kevin Kager, our co-owner and long time story reader, is sure to have kids (and adults) laughing [...]
Meet the Artist Summer Exhibition Series

Meet the Artist Summer Exhibition Series

June 24, 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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

June 24, 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, [...]
Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos at Split Rock Lighthouse

Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos at Split Rock Lighthouse

June 24, 2023    
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Sing, clap, and laugh along with Dave & Ted: Deuces Wild! Dave Eichholz and Ted Manderfeld are Deuces Wild Dueling Pianos. For over 20 years, they [...]
Sara Thomsen & Paula Pedersen

Sara Thomsen & Paula Pedersen

June 24, 2023    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
NSMA joins the Cook County Pride Month celebration with music of hope, change, and connection. Come for an evening of gorgeous harmonies and inspiring lyrics [...]
Evan Larson & Lane Johnson | Reconsidering Fire in the BWCAW

Evan Larson & Lane Johnson | Reconsidering Fire in the BWCAW

June 25, 2023    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The BWCAW (Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness) is a place known and loved by many. The connection that many people feel to the waters and [...]
Weekend Wine Down

Weekend Wine Down

June 25, 2023    
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Each Sunday of the summer, North Shore Winery hosts great musicians and bands on our outdoor stage and natural amphitheater! Seating is available, but bring [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

June 26, 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 [...]
Kids' Day at Chik-Wauk

Kids' Day at Chik-Wauk

June 27, 2023    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Don't miss out on the FUN!! Mark your calendars – Kids’ Day is returning. One of the most popular days at Chik-Wauk Museum & Nature [...]
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Northern Light Gallery Exhibition
February 4, 2023 - February 26, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for Northern Light, an exhibition from Plein Air Grand Marais ’22 Grand Prize Winner, Brock Larson. Larson presents a collection of his northern [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
February 26, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
February 28, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
February 28, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us and test your wits at Trivia Night, bar style trivia hosted at The Gun Flint Tavern and presented by the Cook County Historical [...]
Tuesday Open Curling Night
February 28, 2023    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
The Cook County Curling Club invites you to come and try curling! Every Tuesday at 6:30 pm is Open Curling Night, with members of our [...]
Moose lick salt on road
March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023    
All Day
When temps warm in the spring, roads are salted to keep ice from forming. Like many of us, moose crave a little salt. Carefully drive [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 2, 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 [...]
Thursday Afternoon Art
March 2, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us @ Joy & Co. Thursdays 4-6pm for fun demos and projects. More info can be found on our website and on Facebook Cost [...]
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
March 3, 2023 - March 5, 2023    
All Day
March 3 - 5. ::  5Y & Under Waffle Spiel March 24-26 Two Harbors Mixed Spiel details and registration
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 3, 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 [...]
Five & Under Waffle Spiel
March 4, 2023 - March 5, 2023    
All Day
Annual open bonspiel, details to come registration
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
March 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 [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 7, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Full Moon Readings Gathering
March 7, 2023    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free and Open to All One part literary slam, one part music and song gathering, people are invited to bring a favorite book passage, literary [...]
Live Music at Papa Charlies
March 8, 2023    
3:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Apres Ski Saturdays March 4,11,18,25 | 3:15pm - 5:45pm Gather at Papa Charlie’s for the classic after-ski scene: good friends, tall tales of adventure, and [...]
Winter Naturalist - 2023 Series
March 8, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us at Cove Point Lodge and nurture your inner nature by learning about our natural landscape and join us for Conversations with a Naturalist [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 9, 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 [...]
Thursday Afternoon Art
March 9, 2023    
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Join us @ Joy & Co. Thursdays 4-6pm for fun demos and projects. More info can be found on our website and on Facebook Cost [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 10, 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 Plein Air Opening Reception
March 10, 2023    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our latest exhibition, Winter Plein Air, a collection of works from over 15 different artists painted over [...]
Snowmobile Races
March 11, 2023    
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Poplar Haus Drag Races Registration is at 11am to Noon (NO late entries) Races will kick off ~12:15/12:30 $20 per class; $5 bib fee (returned [...]
Live Music at Papa Charlies
March 11, 2023    
3:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Apres Ski Saturdays March 4,11,18,25 | 3:15pm - 5:45pm Gather at Papa Charlie’s for the classic after-ski scene: good friends, tall tales of adventure, and [...]
Dog Days of Winter | Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies
March 12, 2023    
All Day
Everyone welcome! Go Dog North Shore and Trail Center Lodge present: Dog Days of Winter ~ Skijoring & Sled Dog Derbies Sled Dog Derbies 8 [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 12, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
North House Folk School Wood Week
March 13, 2023 - March 20, 2023    
All Day
Can you smell the fresh cut wood? Wood Week 2023 is just around the corner and will be log-jam-packed with everything the woodworker’s heart desires. [...]
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
March 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 [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 14, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Now that summer has ended: An exhibit about winter at Grand Portage during the fur trade Era
March 15, 2023 - May 26, 2023    
All Day
Learn about the ways people spent their winter at the time of the fur trade - work, survival, and even some leisure activities, during the [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 21, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Live Music at Papa Charlies
March 22, 2023    
3:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Apres Ski Saturdays March 4,11,18,25 | 3:15pm - 5:45pm Gather at Papa Charlie’s for the classic after-ski scene: good friends, tall tales of adventure, and [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 23, 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 [...]
Two Harbors Mixed Spiel
March 24, 2023 - March 26, 2023    
All Day
Annual open bonspiel registration
Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors
March 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 [...]
Locals Night at the Winery
March 28, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
While tourists are of course still welcome, each Tuesday North Shore Winery will be offering Local Discounts and music. Musician Eric Frost will be filling [...]
Live Music at Papa Charlies
March 29, 2023    
3:15 pm - 11:30 pm
Apres Ski Saturdays March 4,11,18,25 | 3:15pm - 5:45pm Gather at Papa Charlie’s for the classic after-ski scene: good friends, tall tales of adventure, and [...]
Live Music at Moguls Grille & Tap Room!
March 30, 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 [...]
Sweetwater Shakedown
March 31, 2023 - April 2, 2023    
All Day
The cool nights and warm spring sun that pushes North Shore maples into producing the finest maple syrup in the world coincidentally are the best [...]
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Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
3 Mar 23
Two Harbors
Five & Under Waffle Spiel
4 Mar 23
Two Harbors
Events on March 5, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
3 Mar 23
Two Harbors
Five & Under Waffle Spiel
4 Mar 23
Two Harbors
Events on March 6, 2023
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Snowmobile Races
11 Mar 23
Grand Marais
Live Music at Papa Charlies
11 Mar 23
Lutsen
Events on March 12, 2023
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