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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!

Tour the North House Campus

Tour the North House Campus

November 29, 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, [...]
Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

Live Music at Ledge Rock Grille

November 29, 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 [...]
Up Yonder Events

Up Yonder Events

November 29, 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 [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

November 30, 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 [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

December 2, 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 [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 2, 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

December 2, 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

December 2, 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 [...]
Castle Danger Brewery events

Castle Danger Brewery events

December 3, 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 [...]
December Full Moon

December Full Moon

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

Santa's Sleigh at Grand Stay

December 4, 2025    
3:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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 [...]
North Shore Winery events

North Shore Winery events

December 4, 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 [...]
December Full Moon Poetry Reading

December Full Moon Poetry Reading

December 4, 2025    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Opening Reception
February 2, 2024    
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join us as we celebrate the opening reception of Hygge: the Warmth of Winter, a collaborative exhibition and 5th annual members’ show from the North [...]
Cook County Winter Market
February 3, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
NEW Cook County Winter Market series! Come support these amazing local artists & makers!
Hygge: the Warmth of Winter Gallery Exhibition
February 3, 2024 - February 25, 2024    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Come and admire the 5th annual members’ show from the North Shore Artists League, Hygge: the Warmth of Winter. With art from over 20 artists, [...]
Lehto & Wright
February 10, 2024    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Lehto & Wright is a MN-based folk-rock and progressive rock band who first performed in 1999. Their sound is a unique blend of traditional and [...]
Best Stargazing February
February 27, 2024 - February 28, 2024    
4:45 pm - 4:45 am
New moon nights – night when the moon is absent from the sky – make for great stargazing. Here’s a great way to start – [...]
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Lehto & Wright
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Grand Marais
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Best Stargazing February
27 Feb 24
Silver Bay

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