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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!

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 [...]
Gordon Thorne and Tommy Wotruba

Gordon Thorne and Tommy Wotruba

November 28, 2025    
7:00 pm
Gordon Thorne and Tommy Wotruba - Head to the Silver Bay Lounge on Friday, November 28th at 7 pm as Gordon Thorne & Tommy Wotruba [...]
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19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run
February 18, 2023    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
19th Annual Vintage Snowmobile Run in Finland, MN Registration 9-10:30 Guided ride leaves at 10:30 Trailer parking on site Food & Beverages Auction & Raffle [...]
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 [...]
A Song Without a Name | Friday Night Reels at Grand Marais Public Library
March 3, 2023    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday Night Reels is a wintertime film series with a line-up of award winners, international and indie titles. A new film is shown each Friday [...]
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fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
fried walleye and wine at gunflint lodge
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