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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!

Santa at the Lighthouse

Santa at the Lighthouse

December 9, 2023    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Split Rock Lighthouse
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 [...]
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Meet & Greet Book Signing with PaulBogard

Meet & Greet Book Signing with PaulBogard

December 9, 2023    
11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Drury Lane Books
Part of Cook County's Dark Sky Festival, Paul Bogard will be chatting about the significant role deep darkness has played in human life and what [...]
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Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 9, 2023    
1:00 pm
Edna G Tugboat
The Edna G will be decked out in Christmas finery and beautiful lights for the holidays. This is not your normal Christmas Tea–this is a [...]
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Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

December 9, 2023    
6:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Open Stage | Tuesdays, 6-9pm Come on up and strut your stuff in a safe and welcoming space. Whatever your jam is! Trivia Night | [...]
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Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the Night Before Christmas

December 9, 2023    
7:00 pm
Arrowhead Center for the Arts
Put a holiday smile on your face with this season's productions of Twas the Night Before Christmas. The Grand Marais Playhouse is swimming in holiday [...]
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Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 10, 2023    
1:00 pm
Edna G Tugboat
The Edna G will be decked out in Christmas finery and beautiful lights for the holidays. This is not your normal Christmas Tea–this is a [...]
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Twas the Night Before Christmas

Twas the Night Before Christmas

December 10, 2023    
2:00 pm
Arrowhead Center for the Arts
Put a holiday smile on your face with this season's productions of Twas the Night Before Christmas. The Grand Marais Playhouse is swimming in holiday [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

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

December 11, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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Music & Events

Music & Events

December 12, 2023    
4:30 pm
North Shore Winery
Local Day | Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm Each Tuesday the Winery is going to have local discounts and local music! Come by for music from Eric Frost, [...]
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Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

Up Yonder Music, Trivia, Open Stage & Events

December 12, 2023    
6:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Open Stage | Tuesdays, 6-9pm Come on up and strut your stuff in a safe and welcoming space. Whatever your jam is! Trivia Night | [...]
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Best Stargazing December

Best Stargazing December

December 12, 2023    
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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A Walk Through Time: Picnic Flow Guided Hike

A Walk Through Time: Picnic Flow Guided Hike

December 13, 2023    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Gooseberry Falls State Park
The waterfalls at Gooseberry Falls State Park attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year, but many less see the ancient lava flow known as [...]
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Live Music & Events at American Legion Post 109 in Two Harbors

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

December 13, 2023    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
American Legion Post 109
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 [...]
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Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
January 1, 2023 - January 7, 2023    
All Day
Cascade Lodge
Put the date for the Norpine Fat Bike Classic on your calendar – Saturday, January 7th is the date to ride the beautiful North Shore [...]
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Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
January 3, 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 [...]
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Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
January 7, 2023    
All Day
Trail Center Lodge
The very northeastern tip of Minnesota is Cook County, a land blessed with stunning beauty. We have Gichigami. And glacially sculpted boreal forests. And an [...]
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Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
January 10, 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 [...]
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Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
January 15, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
North Shore Winery
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 [...]
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Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
January 17, 2023    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
North Shore Winery
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 [...]
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Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
January 17, 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 [...]
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Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
January 21, 2023    
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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Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
January 27, 2023 - January 29, 2023    
All Day
Two Harbors Curling Club
January 27 - 29 ::  Jim Osbakken Memorial Open March 3 - 5. ::  5Y & Under Waffle Spiel March 24-26 Two Harbors Mixed Spiel [...]
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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
January 29, 2023 - February 4, 2023    
All Day
Experience the premier long-distance sled dog race of the lower 48 and Northern Minnesota’s top winter attraction! World-class mushers including Jamie Nelson, John and Jason Baron have competed in the [...]
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Events on January 1, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 2, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 3, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
3 Jan 23
Events on January 4, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 5, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 6, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 7, 2023
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
Norpine Fat Bike Classic
1 Jan 23
Lutsen
Gunflint Mail Run
Gunflint Mail Run
7 Jan 23
Grand Marais
Events on January 10, 2023
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
10 Jan 23
Events on January 15, 2023
Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
15 Jan 23
Lutsen
Events on January 17, 2023
Locals Night at the Winery
Locals Night at the Winery
17 Jan 23
Lutsen
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
Historic Cook County Trivia Night
17 Jan 23
Events on January 21, 2023
Best Stargazing January
Best Stargazing January
21 Jan 23
Silver Bay
Events on January 27, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
27 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Events on January 28, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
27 Jan 23
Two Harbors
Events on January 29, 2023
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
Two Harbors Curling Club Bonspiels
27 Jan 23
Two Harbors
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on January 30, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on January 31, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 1, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 2, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 3, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23
Events on February 4, 2023
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
29 Jan 23

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Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
Dark Skies Gallery Exhibition
18 Nov 23
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Holiday Harbor Village
Holiday Harbor Village
1 Dec 23
Grand Marais
Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend
Lutsen Mountains Opening Weekend
1 Dec 23
Lutsen
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
Christmas Tea on the Edna G
1 Dec 23
Two Harbors
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