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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!

December Full Moon

December Full Moon

December 4, 2025    
All Day
North Shore
December Full Moon - 3rd of 3 supermoons in a row A perigee is when the moon 's orbit is closest to the earth and [...]
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Santa's Sleigh at Grand Stay

Santa's Sleigh at Grand Stay

December 4, 2025    
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Black Beach Inn by Grand Stay
Shop Santa's Sleigh at GrandStay the annual holiday show with crafters, artists and vendors. We are proud to bring you over 30 vendors offering a [...]
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North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 4, 2025    
3:30 pm
North Shore Winery
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 [...]
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December Full Moon Poetry Reading

December Full Moon Poetry Reading

December 4, 2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Drury Lane Books
December Full Moon Poetry Reading - This is an open community bonfire where all are encouraged to share a favorite piece of prose or literature. [...]
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Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

December 4, 2025    
6:00 pm
Up Yonder on 61
Tuesdays  Open Stage 6pm Thursdays 2nd Thursday WTIP Trivia, 6pm 3rd Thursday North Shore Swing Band, 6pm Live Music & Special Event Saturdays Nov 15 [...]
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Music at Harbor Rail Pub

Music at Harbor Rail Pub

December 4, 2025    
10:00 pm - 11:45 pm
Harbor Rail Pub
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 [...]
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Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

Christmas at Split Rock Lighthouse

December 5, 2025 - December 7, 2025    
All Day
Split Rock Lighthouse Historic Site
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 [...]
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Igloo Fondue

Igloo Fondue

December 5, 2025    
12:00 am
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
Igloo Fondue at Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages - This winter, cozy up inside our lakeside igloos for a dining experience that’s as magical [...]
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Christmas Tea on the Edna G

Christmas Tea on the Edna G

December 5, 2025    
1:00 pm
Edna G Tugboat
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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North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 5, 2025    
3:30 pm
North Shore Winery
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 [...]
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Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

December 5, 2025    
6:00 pm
Ledge Rock Grille at Larsmont Cottages
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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Artist Reception Voyageur Art Club at Tettegouche

Artist Reception Voyageur Art Club at Tettegouche

December 5, 2025    
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Tettegouche State Park Visitor's Center
Artist Reception Voyageur Art Club - Tettegouche State Park hosts monthly art shows at the Visitor Center and our October artist is the Voyageur Art [...]
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Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

December 6, 2025    
All Day
Castle Danger Brewery
Special events Tuesdays, Nov 11 & 25 , Dec 9 & 23 :: Art on Tap w/ eric Klepinger, $20, 5:30-7:30pm Nov 28 :: Pints [...]
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John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
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 [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 1, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 8, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
February 13, 2025    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Surfside on Superior
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 [...]
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Fiber Friday at North House
Fiber Friday at North House
February 14, 2025    
All Day
North House Folk School
Fiber Friday is a free, day-long conference celebrating the wondrous world of fiber arts. Come to North House Folk School for morning full of fiber [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 15, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Brew Love North
Brew Love North
February 20, 2025    
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Clyde Iron Works
Join us at Brew Love North! The Ronald McDonald House Charities, Upper Midwest's beverage sampling, good food and great time for an awesome cause. Enjoy [...]
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Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
February 22, 2025    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Grand Marais Playhouse
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel Original BOLD-choice Musical coming to Grand Marais! Saturday, February 22nd 3:00pm Tickets at the door. BOLD-choice Theatre is taking [...]
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Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
February 22, 2025    
4:00 pm
North House Folk School
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, [...]
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Northern Lights February 27
Northern Lights February 27
February 27, 2025    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
North Shore
Chance of Northern Lights February 27 The forecast for Thursday night February 27 6-9pm is for a FAIR chance of northern lights for the northern [...]
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Events on January 26, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 27, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 28, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 29, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on January 30, 2025
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon: 40th Running
26 Jan 25
Events on February 1, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
1 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 8, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
8 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 13, 2025
Paint and Sip
Paint and Sip
13 Feb 25
Tofte
Events on February 14, 2025
Fiber Friday at North House
Fiber Friday at North House
14 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 15, 2025
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
15 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 20, 2025
Brew Love North
Brew Love North
20 Feb 25
Duluth
Events on February 22, 2025
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
Sundown on the Jasper County Jewel - Bold-choice in Grand Marais!
22 Feb 25
Marais
Tour the North House Campus
Tour the North House Campus
22 Feb 25
Grand Marais
Events on February 27, 2025
Northern Lights February 27
Northern Lights February 27
27 Feb 25
Silver Bay

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15 Nov 25
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