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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!

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

December 21, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 21, 2024    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

December 21, 2024    
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, [...]
Nate Weiler

Nate Weiler

December 21, 2024    
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Larsmont Cottages presents dinner at Ledge Rock Grille and music with Nate Weiler in the fireside room and bar.
Ursids Meteor Shower

Ursids Meteor Shower

December 21, 2024 - December 22, 2024    
10:00 pm - 3:00 am
The Ursid meteor shower is active between Dec. 17-26 and this year will peak on Dec. 21-22. The moon will be slight over half full. [...]
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days

December 22, 2024    
11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Two Harbors Depot Double Discount Days: Shop local this winter with the Depot Museum & Gift Shop! Members receive a double discount (20%) on all [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 22, 2024    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
Medicine River Jam

Medicine River Jam

December 22, 2024    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Live Music with Medicine River "Jam", Sundays from 3 - 6 pm on the Gun Flint Tavern rooftop bar overlooking Grand Marais harbor - aka The Raven's [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 24, 2024    
5:00 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30 open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

December 24, 2024    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 26, 2024    
5:00 pm
What's happening at the North Shore Winery Tuesdays Local Day 5-7pm local discounts and local music Thursdays Date Night, 6:30-8:30 open late on Thursdays, so grab [...]
Music & Events at Up Yonder!

Music & Events at Up Yonder!

December 26, 2024    
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
Tuesdays, Open Stage 6pm hosted by bluesman Pete Kavanaugh 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia Night, 6-8pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 7-9pm, a 15-20 piece big [...]
Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 27, 2024    
1:00 pm
Christmas Tea on the Edna G! Join us for Tea and Treats on the historic 126-year-old tugboat, the Edna G docked in Two Harbors.  Get [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events
May 27, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
May 27, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 28, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
May 28, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 29, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
May 29, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 30, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
North House Folk School Northern Landscapes Festival
May 31, 2024 - June 2, 2024    
All Day
Spring is an explosion of life in the North! Discovering the birds, wildflowers, insects and more of this dynamic and rich northern landscape is the [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events
May 31, 2024    
All Day
Weekly Specials Thursdays : 4-9 pm : Pizza and Pints Bring or order in a large local pizza and get four $1-off beers at the [...]
Northern Landscapes Festival
May 31, 2024 - June 2, 2024    
All Day
Spring is an explosion of life on the North Shore! The Northern Landscapes Festival celebrates the birds, wildflowers, and geology of this iconic region. Grab [...]
Tettegouche event - Rock Talk on the Beach
June 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The creation of the North Shore is story of fire, ice, and water and the rocks tell the tale. Stop down at the beach, check [...]
Tettegouche event - Skulls Nature Cart
June 2, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Can you tell the difference between an herbivore, omnivore, or carnivore just by looking at their teeth? Stop by the nature cart to learn how [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 3, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Bears in the Yard
June 4, 2024    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
You might have a bear in your yard, but no fear! Come to the nature cart to learn how to coexist with these hungry critters. [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 4, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 5, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Meat Raffle
June 6, 2024    
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join North Shore Area Partners (NSAP) for a Meat Raffle @ Four Seasons Restaurant & Bar in Finland! We will start at 6 pm and [...]
Best Stargazing June
June 6, 2024    
9:00 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 – [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - A Welcome Nuisance
June 7, 2024    
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Bears, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, wolves, crows, and ravens! These animals often have a reputation that is undeserved. Come talk to a Naturalist at the nature [...]
Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
June 7, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
THE JUBILATION CHOIR PRESENTS A free, family-friendly, upbeat one-hour show and great for all ages. Jubilation is a church youth choir consisting of 40 seventh [...]
Artist Reception - Laura Ahola-Young
June 7, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche hosts year-round art shows in the Visitor Center. We hold a reception for these artists on the first Friday of the month. This month's [...]
Free entrance days to all Minnesota state parks
June 8, 2024    
All Day
Minnesota state parks are open year-round, and there's a state park within 30 miles of most Minnesotans and 8 North Shore State Parks. With a [...]
Tettegouche event - Falcons, Live
June 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Don't miss out on a chance to see live falcons, up close. The peregrine falcon has long fascinated people across the globe, known for its [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market
June 8, 2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Small town farmer's market featuring produce, bread, jams & jellies, plants, coffee, food trucks, specialty food items, baked items and crafts. All served up with [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 10, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Northern Lights June 10
June 10, 2024    
9:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Find the best stargazing dates on the North Shore. There is a good chance to see the Aurora Borealis aka 'northern lights' tonight. Watch from [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 11, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 12, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
June 13, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Finland Farmers Market
June 13, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2024 season runs from June 13th through October 3rd, every [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Bears in the Yard
June 14, 2024    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
10:30You might have a bear in your yard, but no fear! Come to the nature cart to learn how to coexist with these hungry critters. [...]
Shenandoah "Revival Tour"
June 14, 2024    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
When country music lovers talk about the most significant groups in the genre, Shenandoah is always at the forefront. Fueled by Marty Raybon’s distinctive vocals [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 14, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
June 15, 2024    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Two Harbors Farmers Market
June 15, 2024    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Small town farmer's market featuring produce, bread, jams & jellies, plants, coffee, food trucks, specialty food items, baked items and crafts. All served up with [...]
Cook County Market
June 15, 2024    
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 [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 17, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 18, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 19, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Gooseberry Falls event - Celebrate Lake Superior Day
June 20, 2024    
12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Join us at Gooseberry Falls State Park for a fun-filled Lake Superior Day event. Enjoy interactive activities and games for all ages, a documentary showing [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
June 20, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Finland Farmers Market
June 20, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2024 season runs from June 13th through October 3rd, every [...]
North House Folk School Wooden Boat Show
June 21, 2024 - June 23, 2024    
All Day
Summer's arrival in the North deserves to be celebrated! The Wooden Boat Show & Summer Solstice Festival features craft demonstrations, community food events, speakers, kids' activities, [...]
Found Horizons: Imagined Topographies Opening Reception
June 21, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us for the Opening Reception of our latest exhibit, Found Horizons: Imagined Topographies from Duluth artist Karen Nease. Nease’s artwork highlights her devotion to [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 21, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Grandma's Marathon, Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon, & William A Irvin 5K
June 22, 2024    
All Day
Started by a local group of runners in 1977, Grandma’s Marathon has grown from just 150 participants its first year to now one of the [...]
The Fox | Bikepacking Race
June 22, 2024 - June 23, 2024    
All Day
120 Mile, 2 Day/1 Night Bikepacking Race Finland to Grand Marais to Finland The Fox is a two day stage race that features 60+ mile [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 24, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 25, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 26, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Grand Marais Farmer's Market
June 27, 2024    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Where the food producers of Cook County MN and their fans gather to share the bounty of the season!
Finland Farmers Market
June 27, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Locally grown produce, and handmade goods from the Finland MN area. The Finland Farmers Market 2024 season runs from June 13th through October 3rd, every [...]
Ride the Shore 2024!
June 28, 2024 - June 29, 2024    
All Day
cancelled - will be rescheduled Ride  some of Minnesota’s best TV trails! The event is a free-ride weekend as you follow the RTS map to [...]
The Lutsen 99er
June 28, 2024 - June 29, 2024    
All Day
Bike Race | Four distances, one incredible weekend. The Lutsen 99er is an ultra-marathon mountain biking event. There are 4 distances > the 29er, 45er, [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
June 28, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
June 29, 2024    
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Enjoy an all-levels yoga class on the rooftop at Voyageur Brewing Company. The class is free to participants, but donations are encouraged and graciously accepted! [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
July 1, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
July 2, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Campfires
July 3, 2024 - July 4, 2024    
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Discover the art of building fires and explore fire building structures and techniques. You will learn about how to ignite, maintain, and extinguish your campfires [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
July 3, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Live Music at Bluefin Grille
July 3, 2024    
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Enjoy live music at the Bluefin Grille on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 8-10pm throughout the summer. Join us for music by the campfire with legendary [...]
4th of July on the Shore
July 4, 2024    
All Day
Small town 4th of July festivities include parades, ice cream socials, bands, vendors and, of course, evening fireworks. Here's what's going on at each community [...]
The Tofte Trek
July 4, 2024    
7:30 am - 11:00 am
42nd Annual wilderness race involving mosquitoes, steep hills, and lots and lots of mud. 7:45 am - same day registration opens 9:00 am - 10 [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Get the Lead Out!
July 5, 2024 - July 6, 2024    
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Did you know lead fishing tackle is harmful to loons? Stop by and learn more about how lead tackle affects the Minnesota state bird and [...]
Gooseberry Falls event: Let's Get Knotty
July 5, 2024 - July 6, 2024    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Instead of looping your rope one-hundred times and hoping nothing flies off the top of your car, come learn how to tie knots you may [...]
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
July 5, 2024    
3:00 pm - 12:00 am
Sundays 3-6pm Medicine River Wednesdays 6-9pm Joe Paulik on the Rooftop Thursdays 6-9pm Bump Blomberg on the Rooftop Fridays 7 or 8pm, live music Saturdays [...]
Rock the Lake: Grand Portage Music Festival
July 5, 2024 - July 6, 2024    
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
FREE Music Festival by the Lake! Bring Your Own Chair Featuring Southern Express (Lynyrd Skynyrd) Xpedition (Journey) Free Fallin (Tom Petty) Strutter (Kiss)
Events on May 27, 2024
Castle Danger Brewery events
27 May 24
Two Harbors
Events on May 28, 2024
Castle Danger Brewery events
28 May 24
Two Harbors
Events on May 29, 2024
Castle Danger Brewery events
29 May 24
Two Harbors
Events on May 30, 2024
Castle Danger Brewery events
30 May 24
Two Harbors
Events on May 31, 2024
Castle Danger Brewery events
31 May 24
Two Harbors
Northern Landscapes Festival
31 May 24
Grand Marais
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Meat Raffle
6 Jun 24
Finland
Best Stargazing June
6 Jun 24
Silver Bay
Events on June 7, 2024
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Northern Lights June 10
10 Jun 24
Silver Bay
Events on June 11, 2024
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Grand Marais Farmer's Market
13 Jun 24
Grand Marais
Finland Farmers Market
13 Jun 24
Finland
Events on June 14, 2024
Shenandoah "Revival Tour"
14 Jun 24
Two Harbors
Events on June 15, 2024
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
15 Jun 24
Grand Marais
Two Harbors Farmers Market
15 Jun 24
Two Harbors
Cook County Market
15 Jun 24
Grand Marais
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Grand Marais Farmer's Market
27 Jun 24
Grand Marais
Finland Farmers Market
27 Jun 24
Finland
Events on June 28, 2024
Ride the Shore 2024!
28 Jun 24
Silver Bay
The Lutsen 99er
28 Jun 24
Lutsen
Events on June 29, 2024
Ride the Shore 2024!
28 Jun 24
Silver Bay
The Lutsen 99er
28 Jun 24
Lutsen
Rooftop Yoga at Voyageur Brewing
29 Jun 24
Grand Marais
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Gooseberry Falls event: Campfires
3 Jul 24
Two Harbors
Live Music at Gun Flint Tavern
3 Jul 24
Grand Marais
Events on July 4, 2024
Gooseberry Falls event: Campfires
3 Jul 24
Two Harbors
The Tofte Trek
4 Jul 24
Tofte
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