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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!

Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

November 26, 2025    
All Day
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
Open Curling

Open Curling

November 26, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Open Curling - show up if you can; no obligation or commitment. Each session typically starts with some warm-up shots. Next, players are divided into [...]
Karaoke with Bad Wolf

Karaoke with Bad Wolf

November 26, 2025    
8:00 pm
Karaoke with Bad Wolf - Check out Bad Wolf Entertainment hosting Karaoke at the Silver Bay Lounge the night before Thanksgiving, Wednesday, November 26th, starting [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

November 27, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

November 27, 2025    
6:00 pm
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music & Special Event Saturdays Nov 15 [...]
Music at Harbor Rail Pub

Music at Harbor Rail Pub

November 27, 2025    
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Tuesdays 7-9pm Vinyl Night! Bring your favorite album to share and enjoy a free rail drink or tap beer. Thursdays 7-9pm Karaoke Nigh! Occasionally, there’s [...]
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

November 28, 2025 - November 30, 2025    
All Day
Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse is a guided experience for guests to explore the restored keeper’s house while learning about how the families lived at [...]
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks

November 28, 2025    
All Day
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans [...]
Scavenger Hunt at Gooseberry Falls State Park

Scavenger Hunt at Gooseberry Falls State Park

November 28, 2025    
11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Scavenger Hunt at Gooseberry Falls State Park - stop by the naturalist booth in the interpretive center at the visitor center anytime between 11:00 am [...]
Holiday Market at North Shore Winery

Holiday Market at North Shore Winery

November 28, 2025    
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Holiday Market at North Shore Winery: A little wine, a little shopping, what could be better the day after Thanksgiving? Featuring local artists and vendors, [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

November 28, 2025    
3:30 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30pm open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
World's Shortest Parade (but so festive!)

World's Shortest Parade (but so festive!)

November 28, 2025    
5:30 pm
World's Shortest Parade - Oh Ole Night Parade & Fireworks It's a festive Scandinavian time of year! Head to downtown Grand Marais for the annual [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 28, 2025    
6:00 pm
Come for dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and stay for live music in the fireside room and bar at Larsmont Cottages, Saturdays from 5-8pm early [...]
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Best Stargazing December
December 30, 2024    
7:00 pm - 11:45 pm
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
New Year's Eve Celebration
December 31, 2024    
All Day
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 [...]
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
December 31, 2024    
4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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 [...]
New Year's Eve Northern Lights
December 31, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus
January 4, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Intro to Ice Fishing at Tettegouche
January 10, 2025    
All Day
Intro to Ice Fishing - Ice fishing is more than just staring down a dark hole in the ice! Whether you are a beginner or [...]
Gunflint Mail Run
January 11, 2025    
All Day
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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus
January 11, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Paint and Sip
January 16, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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 [...]
Tour the North House Campus
January 18, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
January 20, 2025    
All Day
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans [...]
Snowshoe Hike at Tettegouche
January 24, 2025    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Snowshoe Hike at Tettegouche - River ice conditions willing, join the Naturalist for a free, guided snowshoe hike to the Cascades of the Baptism River. [...]
Tour the North House Campus
January 25, 2025    
4:00 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, [...]
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
January 26, 2025 - January 30, 2025    
All Day
For over 40 years, the Minnesota’s North Shore comes alive with the excitement of the John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon race, which celebrates and honors [...]
Events on December 30, 2024
Best Stargazing December
30 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on December 31, 2024
New Year's Eve Celebration
31 Dec 24
Lutsen
New Year's Eve Dinner Special
31 Dec 24
Two Harbors
New Year's Eve Northern Lights
31 Dec 24
Silver Bay
Events on January 4, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
4 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 10, 2025
Events on January 11, 2025
Gunflint Mail Run
11 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Tour the North House Campus
11 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 16, 2025
Paint and Sip
16 Jan 25
Tofte
Events on January 18, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
18 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 20, 2025
Events on January 24, 2025
Snowshoe Hike at Tettegouche
24 Jan 25
Silver Bay
Events on January 25, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
25 Jan 25
Grand Marais
Events on January 26, 2025
Events on January 27, 2025
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