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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!

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 [...]
Trail Trash Trashy Little Xmas Show Reindeer Games

Trail Trash Trashy Little Xmas Show Reindeer Games

November 28, 2025    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Trail Trash Trashy Little Xmas Show - Featuring the one and only Trailer Trash and their legendary Trashy Little Xmas Show - Reindeer Games live [...]
Ricky Carl

Ricky Carl

November 28, 2025    
8:00 pm
Ricky Carl will be returning to the American Legion Post 109 on Friday, November 28th! Music will start at 8 pm! Stop in for some [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

November 29, 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 [...]
Trees, Trains, Traditions

Trees, Trains, Traditions

November 29, 2025    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Trees, Trains, Traditions - Begin a family tradition with this new excursion from the North Shore Scenic Railroad. Travel up the North Shore to the [...]
Fiber Circle

Fiber Circle

November 29, 2025    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Fiber Circle Saturdays | 10am-11:30am Want to join but don't know where to start with fiber arts? Come anyway! We offer a selection of beginner [...]
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